Knauf Revives Stalled Gypsum Project in Tataouine with 70 Million Dinar Investment

After years of stagnation, the industrial project by Knauf in Tataouine has been revived. The German group plans a direct investment of 70 million Tunisian dinars to establish a dedicated unit for the extraction and processing of gypsum in the governorate.

Overcoming Administrative Hurdles

The project, which received its initial authorization back in 2012, had previously stalled due to several administrative challenges, particularly those related to the land regularization of the sites designated for the facility.

A working session held on Thursday in Tataouine provided an opportunity to review the remaining procedural steps. Regional authorities have urged the relevant departments to expedite the processes to enable the project to enter its operational phase. Additionally, the session outlined the potential fiscal and financial incentives available to support the investment.

Economic Impact and Future Prospects

For Knauf Tunisia, this relaunch offers the chance to finally realize a project that has been pending for over a decade. According to the administrative and financial director of the Tunisian subsidiary, the active engagement of regional authorities has renewed the project’s prospects. The new unit is expected to create local jobs and will require the implementation of technical training programs tailored to the specific needs of the industry.

Beyond this initial facility, the group views the project as a potential gateway to further investments in the region. The stakes extend beyond the mere construction of the factory, with the long-term vision of gradually developing a broader industrial ecosystem centered around gypsum in Tataouine.

Strengthening Local Industrial Dynamics

Knauf has been present in Tunisia since 2004 and specializes in gypsum-based construction materials. The realization of this investment will strengthen the local processing of a resource abundantly available in the southern regions, further integrating the governorate into a dynamic industrial trajectory.