Founded on July 21, 1980, STIP (Société Tunisienne des Industries Pneumatiques) is the leader of the tire industry in Africa, and the only tire manufacturer in Tunisia. STIP designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of tires through its two production plants: the M'saken factory produces passenger car, light truck, truck, and bus tires (steel-belted and full steel), while the Menzel Bourguiba factory specializes in agricultural, public works, and industrial tires. With an annual capacity of 650,000 tires (15,000 tons), expandable to 1 million tires