Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines
| Company type | S.A. (Tunisia) SARL (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and distribution |
| Founded | 1982-1988 1991-present |
| Headquarters | , Tunisia |
Area served | Maghreb |
Key people | Tahar Latrous (CEO) Jameleddine Latrous (GM) |
| Products | Automobiles Minivans Pickups SUVs |
| Owner | General Motors Isuzu |
Number of employees | 320 (Tunisia, 2009) 20 (Algeria, 2009) |
| Parent | General Motors Locomotif du Tunisie |
| Divisions | Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines SARL |
Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines S.A. (abbreviated as IMM) is a Tunisian automobile manufacturer headquartered in Kairouan. Established initially in 1982 through a partnership including GM and other stakeholders, the company ceased operations in 1988 but resumed activity in 1991.[1] IMM has expanded its presence with branches located in Carthage, Tunis, and Oued Smar, Algeria, facilitating vehicle distribution.
The firm is jointly owned by General Motors and Isuzu. In January 2008, IMM revealed plans for its Algerian branch to commence vehicle assembly, aiming for an annual output of up to 25,000 units.
At its Kairouan plant, IMM manufactures approximately 4,000 vehicles each year, catering to markets such as Gibraltar, Morocco, Mauritania, and Libya. Its operations primarily focus on the Maghreb region as well as the broader Arab Maghreb Union.
IMM stands as Tunisia’s principal car manufacturer alongside Wallyscar. Within Algeria, it competes with companies like SOVAC (Volkswagen), Elsecom Motors (Ford Motor Company), and the RPA (Renault).
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