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Electronica 24: Eleonetech CEO on Electronics Manufacturing in Tunisia with EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll

EMS@C-LEVEL · 6 Jan 2025 · 7m

What this episode covers

Khaled Daami, CEO of Eleonetech (part of One Tech Group), discusses the company's role as a leading EMS provider in Tunisia, highlighting its 1,000+ employees and integration with sister company FUBA for PCB manufacturing. He explains how Eleonetech serves automotive, industrial, and IoT clients across 50+ countries, leveraging Tunisia's skilled workforce, proximity to Europe, and trade agreements. Daami notes that despite automotive industry headwinds, the company grew by acquiring five new European customers and one Chinese customer in 2024, emphasizing Tunisia's stability and infrastructure as key investment drivers.

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Eleonetech, One Tech Group, FUBA, Xomner, IPC, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
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Electronica 2024

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