Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Since 1985
Cofat is a Tunisia-based manufacturer of automotive wiring systems, founded in 1985 and employing between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It designs and produces wire harnesses for passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles, and also serves the electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and electric-vehicle sectors. The company is a division of the Elloumi Group. In April 2026, COFAT Group inaugurated a new automotive plant in Kairouan, as reported by the Tunisian Automotive Association.
Cofat at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1985
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
41 years in operation (founded 1985).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Cofat is a Tunisia-based manufacturer of automotive wiring systems, founded in 1985 and employing between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It designs and produces wire harnesses for passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles, and also serves the electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and electric-vehicle sectors. The company is a division of the Elloumi Group. In April 2026, COFAT Group inaugurated a new automotive plant in Kairouan, as reported by the Tunisian Automotive Association.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1985 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Cofat makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications and offers custom wire harness design, precision manufacturing, and quality assurance testing.
Certifications
Cofat is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 14001 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 9001 — dqsglobal.com
ISO/TS 16949 — elloumiholding.com
Latest developments
2026-10-16 — Candidature spontanée COFAT à l’Atlantic Free Zone de Kénitra - Farmaroc - Actualités, Concours, Emploi, IA et Nouvelles Technologies (farmaroc.net)
2026-10-09 — COFAT Recrute un Ingénieur Méthodes et Chef de Projet (alouadifa.ma)
2026-04-29 — 🚀 COFAT Morocco recrute! Dans le cadre du développement de nos activités internationales et du renforcement de notre supply chain export, nous recrutons un(e): | COFAT Morocco (linkedin.com)
2026-04-27 — COFAT Group inaugurates a new generation automotive plant in Kairouan and strengthens Tunisian industry | Tunisian Automotive Association (taa.tn)
2026-01-19 — Cofat opens new plant in Tunisa for EV components - MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal (marklines.com)
2026-01-19 — COFAT Tunisia ouvre une grande usine de composants pour véhicules électriques à Kairouan - Managers (managers.tn)
Company details
Cofat is a division of the Elloumi Group and serves passenger car and truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Cofat was founded in 1985, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cofat make?
Cofat is a Tunisia-based manufacturer of automotive wiring systems, founded in 1985 and employing between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It designs and produces wire harnesses for passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles, and also serves the electronics, appliance, plumbing-hardware, industrial-equipment, and electric-vehicle sectors. The company is a division of the Elloumi Group. In April 2026, COFAT Group inaugurated a new automotive plant in Kairouan, as reported by the Tunisian Automotive Association.
When was Cofat founded?
Cofat was founded in 1985.
How big is Cofat?
Cofat has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Cofat hold?
Cofat lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+216 71 156 000
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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