# Dräxlmaier launches construction of research center in Sousse, Tunisia

Dräxlmaier laid the foundation stone for a research, innovation and technological development center called 'Sousse Hub' in Novation City, Sousse, Tunisia. The investment is around EUR 45 million, and the center is expected to create 1,000 jobs and become operational by 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-03-16
- Where: Sousse, Tunisia, Tunisia
- Value: $48.0M (45.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: under construction
- Products: automotive components, high value-added products
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [DRÄXLMAIER Group](https://endata.com/companies/35873.md)

## Sources

- [archyde.com](https://www.archyde.com/automotive-industry-draxlmaier-launches-construction-work-on-a-research-center-and-inaugurates-a-new-unit/), 2023-03-16: "The center in question will come into operation by 2025 and will promote the employment of 1,000 highly qualified engineers and executives."

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