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Mahdia is a traditional fishing town on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast where local fishermen bring their catches to the local market and sell them to residents and restaurants. Food and agricultural producer El Hana has used the town’s location to its advantage, to process fish. The products, known locally under the Sidi Jabeur brand, are extremely popular. In total, the company makes 1,500 tonnes of canned tuna each year and 1,200 tonnes of sardines. At the production line, workers busily take the fish apart, separating the flesh from the bones. Others deliver, stock or boil the fish, operate the large machines or take samples to test the final canned product. Expanding business through leasing services From freezers to production lines and vehicles, El Hana depends on modern equipment. The company obtained this equipment through a contract with leasing operator Compagnie Internationale de Leasing (CIL). “CIL is one of the largest leasing companies in Tunisia, with 10 offices across the country,” said Ahmed Chikhaoui, Client Relationship Manager at CIL. “We mainly operate in the commercial sector, agriculture, services and vehicle rentals.” El Hana deliberately chose to lease its equipment. It became the most viable solution, explained Abdelmonem Necibi, the factory’s director. The company’s priority is to have the necessary funds available to buy tuna and sardines immediately when they are on the market. Leasing equipment, freezers and vehicles was the most affordable option. |
