US automotive technology supplier Visteon has announced plans to ramp up its investments in Tunisia over the coming months, reinforcing a presence that dates back to the early 2000s.
During a visit to Tunis on May 5, 2026, Visteon’s Executive Vice President Joao Paulo Ribeiro met with Slah Zouari, Tunisia’s Minister of Public Works and Housing, who is also serving as interim Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy.
According to a ministry statement, the two sides affirmed their shared ambition to expand the group’s industrial footprint in the country and support the creation of new jobs.
While no specific timeline or financial details were disclosed, the move underscores Visteon’s strategy to strengthen its local production capabilities and tap into Tunisia’s pool of engineering talent.
Growing Hub for Automotive Electronics
Visteon, headquartered in Michigan, specializes in digital cockpits, embedded displays, infotainment systems, and connected driving solutions.
The group operates in 17 countries and employs roughly 10,000 people worldwide. In Africa, its presence remains limited and is concentrated almost entirely in Tunisia.
Since setting up in the country more than two decades ago, Visteon has gradually expanded, building multiple industrial units and technical centers focused on advanced electronics for export.
Today, the group employs around 560 people in Tunisia, nearly 40% of whom are engineers and tech development specialists.
The company has also invested in extending local capacities, including the creation of engineering hubs and the development of industrial sites, with an increasing emphasis on innovation and embedded systems.
Globally, Visteon operates a distributed industrial and technological model spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, staying close to major international carmakers.
