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20Jun

MEXCENTRIX CLIENT, ASIAWAY, CELEBRATES THE INAUGURATION OF PHASE I AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF INVESTMENT IN PHASE II

junio 20, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

ASIAWAY INAUGURATION

With the arrival of Asiaway, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona reaffirmed the support for the generation of business and the ease of national and international investment.

The Governor of the State Ricardo Gallardo Cardona was present at the inauguration of the Chinese company Asiaway, this Monday; company announced it will bring an investment of 41 million, 400 thousand dollars, the equivalent to the approximate amount of 750 million pesos.

Ricardo Gallardo Cardona considered that with the arrival of the new company to San Luis Potosi, the support to business generation and the ease of national and international investment in the state was reaffirmed.

The State President shared that San Luis Potosi will exceed 3,500 million dollars in Foreign Direct Investment, which will allow the growth and economic development in the state, so he emphasized that this new company located in the WTC Industrial Park, dedicated to the production of automotive components, will increase its production to become an important leading supplier of the industry.

Ricardo Gallardo welcomed the executives and highlighted that the investment is the result of the confidence generated to foreign companies: “today there is support for education, technology and professionalization to respond to the challenges of the companies that are coming to the State”, he said.

During the inauguration event of the new plant, they announced that the plant will generate 300 new jobs and announced the investment of a second phase, which includes a total investment of 414 million dollars (more than 7 billion pesos), with 1,700 employees, for the creation of 2,000 new and better paid jobs.

ASIAWAY INAUGURATION

Source: El Heraldo

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15Jun

Mitsui Hihg Tech will arrive in Guanajuato with an investment of 130 million pesos

junio 15, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

Mitsui High Tech will invest 130 million pesos for the construction of its plant in Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato.

The Japanese company stands out for being the main provider of frames for integrated circuits, precision tools, motor cores and surface grinders ; and will be generating 180 new jobs in the entity.

During his work tour of Japan, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo, governor of the State of Guanajuato , affirmed the arrival of this Asian company in the region to expand its market and production in America.

At the work meeting, executives from the Japanese company Mitsui High Tec were present ; Kazuo Narita, Executive Chairman and Takafumi Kashu, General Manager; the governor, Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo; as well as the head of the Secretariat for Sustainable Economic Development , Ramón Alfaro; the Consul of Japan in León , Katsumi Itagaki; the General Coordinator of Social Communication, Alan Sahir Márquez Becerra, and state officials.

JICA supports SMEs in Guanajuato

Continuing with the work agenda, Diego Rodríguez Vallejo met with executives from JICA , the international cooperation agency in Japan , with the aim of strengthening collaboration and training programs to improve the meeting between Japanese and Mexican companies installed in the state. From guanajuato.

JICA Vice President Yamada Junichi promised to continue the training programs for Mexican companies, the promotion of scholarships for Mexican workers in Japan, and support for SMEs through the Guanajuato Training Institute.

During the meeting, Yamada Junichi announced that JICA support will extend to Guanajuato to promote startups.

At this moment, there are two Japanese companies interested in doing business in Mexico, specifically in Guanajuato due to the growing number of Japanese companies in the state.

Source: Mexico Industry

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13Jun

Mexico Shelter Services: What to know before starting operations in Mexico

junio 13, 2023 Nuria Minondo Blog

Doing Business in Mexico

Did you know that according to the 2023 Global Business Complexity Index, Mexico ranks as the 4th most complex country to do business in out of a total ranking of 78 countries worldwide.[1]

The level of complexity defined by the above mentioned Index lies in the amount of paperwork, requirements, permits and licenses, regulations, local laws, penalties, among others, that companies must comply with in order to properly start their operations. It also states there are still a lot of face-to-face requirements in place, which can present challenges for international businesses with senior directors residing elsewhere.

Furthermore, when planning to expand abroad it is very common to think that things must be done as in our country of origin or that processes are similar, the truth is that every country is different, and therefore it is important to count with the advice and support from local experts.

Certainly, with the support from local experts which understand local laws and regulations you can be certain to start your new business in Mexico with the right foot, being 100% compliant and avoiding problems in the future.

Mexico’s Shelter Services

Due to the above-mentioned in Mexico there are shelter service companies, whose primary task is to remove those administrative, legal, political, territorial, and cultural obstacles for foreign companies. While helping them start operation through a risk mitigation approach.

Shelter companies have existed in Mexico for more than 40 years and their importance lies in the fact that they are the best ally of a foreign company to start operations without delay and at a very affordable cost.

Moreover,  many foreign companies often ask if the shelter model cheaper than a stand alone. Even though the stand alone cost will depend on the nature of each business, what will be handled in-house,  staffing compensation levels, among others,it has been proved that for companies for up to 300 employees operating under the shelter model is cheaper, due to economies of scale. Additionally, the expertise offered by a shelter company cannot be duplicated through a stand alone.

Some of the services a shelter shelter company offers, include:

Mexico Shelter Services : Mexcentrix

Learn more about the services Mexcentrix can offer you.

If you are a foreign company and you plan to start or grow your business in Mexico, remember that no company has within its organization, the talent and experience of other economic activities outside its core business.

Therefore, if your company is dedicated to manufacturing, focus on your core business and let yourself be guided by shelter services companies, in charge of giving you the best orientation and protection.

Mexcentrix Shelter Services

At Mexcentrix we offer a cost effective solution for you manufacturing and service operations in Mexico, whether you want to operate under a full shelter or only need help with specific tasks, we adapt to the needs of each client.

Basically,  can support you since the start-up phase including site selection, company incorporation, processing initial permits and licenses, cost model analysis among others.

If you are interested on learning more about the advantages of our shelter service, or have any questions regarding labor, fiscal or foreign trade topics in Mexico, get in touch with a Mexcentrix expert. 

[1] 2023 Global Business Complexity Index. TMF Group. P.20.

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01Jun

Aerospace Industry Ready to Add More Suppliers

junio 1, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

With an amount of US$1.5 billion, nearshoring is opening business opportunities in the supply for the aerospace industry to North America, part of said amount could be directed to Nuevo Leon or in general to Mexico, said Erick Palacios, general director of the Aero Cluster of Nuevo Leon.

“Companies estimate that between US$300 million and US$400 million are being transferred to Mexico annually in supply chain purchases, and that this amount could grow. The areas in greatest demand are: machining, punching, harnesses, composite materials with fiberglass and carbon fiber, among others,” added the executive.

International companies are looking for suppliers throughout Mexico, so at this time it is premature to estimate how much Nuevo León could attract.

Nuevo Leon’s aerospace industry ranks fourth nationally in aerospace sales.

Nearshoring is pushing this movement and trying to strengthen supply chains and also how to reduce the risks of a possible China-Taiwan conflict, this is where the interest of foreign companies in Mexico comes from.

“With this nearshoring there is a lot of movement and viability for new players to enter the aerospace market in Mexico, this can occur in two ways: those companies that are already installed that can have access to aerospace supply with a certification and foreign companies that are looking to consolidate their operations in Mexico,” explained the executive.

In addition to the expansions of companies already operating and those that would be entering for the first time.

“There are no numbers of how many there could be, but there will be new players, at this moment they are evaluating in which state of the country they would be located,” he added.

Source: Mexico Now

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26May

Understanding the Maquiladora Industry in Mexico

mayo 26, 2023 Nuria Minondo Blog

What is the Maquiladora Industry?

The Maquiladora and Export Service Industry Program (IMMEX) is an instrument which allows the temporary import of goods that are used in an industrial process or service , to produce, transform or repair foreign goods imported temporarily for subsequent export , without paying the general import tax , VAT and countervailing duties.

How the Maquiladora Industry Program Started in Mexico.

The Maquiladora Program, also known as IMMEX (Industria Maquiladora de Servicios de Manufactura y Exportación), was introduced in Mexico in 1964. Its main objective was to incentivize foreign capital, generate employment, promote industrialization, and strengthen Mexico’s economy, particularly along the U.S. border.

Both Mexico and the United States ran the initiative, offering financial incentives to non-Mexican businesses to devote financial resources to Mexican labor and manufacturing.

At the start of the program, there were around 1,900 maquiladoras in Mexico employing 500,000 people.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, which was signed in 1995, accelerated the rise of maquiladora plants, more than tripling their numbers in a short period of time.  Currently up to April 2023, there are 6,164 IMMEX companies according to the Ministry of Economy (SNICE).

The IMMEX Program has Five Categories

Maquiladora Industry in Mexico

  • IMMEX Holding Company Program:

Applies when the manufacturing operations of a certified company called holding company and one or more controlled companies are integrated into the same program.

  • IMMEX Industrial Program: 

Applies when an industrial process of elaboration of transformation of merchandise destined for export is carried out.

  • IMMEX Services Program:

Applies when services are performed on export merchandise or export services are provided, solely for the development of activities that the Ministry of Economy determines

  • IMMEX Shelter Program:

Applies when one or more foreign companies provide the technology and productive material, without operating the program directly.

  • IMMEX Outsourcing Program:

Applies when are certified company that does not have facilities to carry out production processes, carries out manufacturing operations through third parties that it registers in its Program.

Benefits of the IMMEX Program

The main benefits of the Program include the following:

  • Cash Flow Benefit: The IMMEX Program together with the VAT and IEPS Certification, represents one of the main benefits, which is not paying the value added tax (VAT, which corresponds to the 16% ) for the machinery and materials imported temporarily; this represents an important advantage in regard to cash flow.  
  • Taxes Deferment: The IMMEX Program offers the ability to defer the general import tax on temporary imported goods and machinery.
  • Savings : IMMEX companies have the ability to consolidate their import and export operations, reducing costs related to custom broker fees and paperwork burden.

IMMEX Program and the Shelter Model

If you are interested in operating in Mexico with an IMMEX Program, Mexcentrix can help you.  Through our shelter service model., you can operate under Mexcentrix IMMEX Program, without the need of having your own legal entity in Mexico and taking advantage of all the benefits of the IMMEX Program right away. ‘

One of the main advantages of partnering with a shelter company is timing, as having to incorporate a new company and obtaining the IMMEX Program and VAT and IEPS Certification is a long and complex process.

Furthermore, the benefits above mentioned come with strict requirements and compliance regulations, in which guidance from experts such as a shelter company are important, to avoid your program being cancelled in the future or incurring in big fines.

Additionally, the advantages of the IMMEX Program are maximized when working with a shelter partner like Mexcentrix, as we ensure your company is complying 100% with the program obligations and Mexican laws and regulations and making sure  everything runs smoothly.

Looking to Start a Manufacturing Operation in Mexico as a Maquiladora ?  

Contact us for more information on Mexcentrix´s shelter program. We take care of complying with all requirements of the IMMEX Program.

 

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25May

Mexico is already the fourteenth largest exporter of medical products

mayo 25, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

Such improvement was achieved with a 24.1% growth in shipments of that basket of products in the last three years, to $21.1 billion, which allowed it to overtake Austria.

Mexico climbed from 15th position in 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic, to 14th in 2022 among the world’s largest exporters of medical products, reported the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Such improvement was achieved with a 24.1% growth in exports of that basket of products over the past three years, to $21.1 billion, allowing it to overtake Austria.

In 2022, the top 10 exporters of medical products accounted for nearly three-quarters of the world total.

Germany was the top exporter in this ranking, with external sales of $202.6 billion, comprising 12.9% of global exports.

The United States, with exports of $189.6 billion (12% of world exports of medical products), and China, with exports of $137.3 billion (8.7% of world exports), ranked second and third.

While Germany was the leading exporter of medical products, the United States was the leading exporter of medical equipment, orthopedic equipment and other medical supplies. For its part, China was the top exporter of personal protective equipment.

Between 2019 and 2022, China moved from fifth to third place, mainly due to a significant increase in exports of personal protective equipment.

During the same period, Belgium moved from seventh to fourth place, becoming the second largest exporter of pharmaceuticals.

By year-on-year growth in exports of medical products from 2019 to 2022, China was the most dynamic country (74.5 percent), followed by Belgium (70.4 percent) and Ireland (42.2 percent).

Conversely, importers of medical products are not as concentrated as exporters, with the top 10 importers accounting for about two-thirds of the world’s medical products, rather than three-quarters. In 2022, the United States was the top importer, with $306 billion worth of medical products. This constitutes a significant share of the market, accounting for 19.2% of the global total.

The pandemic had an overall negative impact on global trade in goods, with one notable exception: trade in medical products.

The analysis released by the WTO and conducted by Edvinas Drevinskas, Eric Ng Shing and Thomas Verbeet also highlights that medical products, which accounted for only 6.4% of total world trade in 2018, increased to a share of 8.3% in 2020.

This increase can be attributed to a decline in overall international trade, coupled with an increase in demand for medical products at the peak of the pandemic.

Between 2019 and 2020, trade in medical products increased 13%, mostly driven by higher demand for personal protective equipment.

This positive trend continued in 2021, with further growth of 14.1% for medical products, largely due to a significant increase in pharmaceutical trade.

More recently, the share of medical products in total merchandise trade has returned to pre-pandemic levels, declining to 6.9% in 2022.

Source: El Economista

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12May

SLP and Nuevo Leon, leaders in Nearshoring in Mexico: SEDECO

mayo 12, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

NUEVO LEON- Juan Carlos Valladares Eichelmman, head of the Secretariat of Economic Development (SEDECO), said that with the arrival of new investments in the automotive sector, between the state of Nuevo Leon and San Luis Potosi, 75% of the country’s nearshoring will be concentrated in the first quarter of 2023.

On the subject of new investments, the official said that at the end of this month a new investment will be announced, which he considered to be important, also in the automotive sector in the state, and that a new working tour in Japan is also being analyzed.

The official pointed out that this news is the result of the work that has been carried out previously, in addition to the work that was consolidated in the tour of Germany and Spain.

Finally, he reiterated that with the arrival of Tesla in Nuevo Leon and the investment of BMW Group for the manufacture of electric cars in San Luis Potosi, 75% of the country’s nearshoring was concentrated in the first quarter of this year.

Source: Mexico Now

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08May

FDI IN MEXICO EXPECTED TO INCREASE

mayo 8, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

Mexico could be the Latin American nation to benefit most from nearshoring.

René Alberto Mendoza, national president of the Mexican industry supply chain CAPIM, announced that in the coming months a rebound in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is expected as a result of nearshoring and the T-MEC.
With the cut as of February of this year, not including the announcement of Tesla’s investment in Nuevo Leon, he indicated that the approximate amount of FDI in the country reached 2.5 billion dollars.

Mainly with the announcements of BMW in San Luis Potosi, which is equivalent to 872 million dollars; Noah with 100 million dollars and Brembo with 36 million dollars, both in Nuevo Leon; while Nestle announced 41 million dollars in the State of Mexico and Bic in Coahuila with 70 million dollars.

“On February 23, the Bank of Mexico announced that 23% of manufacturing companies with more than 100 employees increased their production,” he stated.

Mendoza added that according to the Inter-American Bank (IDB), Mexico could be the Latin American nation that benefits the most from nearshoring, with a potential to obtain up to 35.3 billion dollars.

“It basically means 30% of Mexico’s auto parts production, so you can see what a great business opportunity this is,” he said.

He pointed out that new companies coming to Mexico require infrastructure, supply chain, labor, services and logistics.

And he estimated that in the next few years exports will increase by more than 78 billion dollars, almost 80% of current auto parts production.

He pointed out that in 2022, Mexico, the United States and Canada imported 93,702 billion dollars from what is called “third countries” in terms of the Agreement.

“That is what the Treaty previously allowed them, which was 40%, now with the increase to 75% of regional content, imports will have to be reduced by 25% for purchases made in Mexico, the United States and Canada,” explained the expert in supply. Mendoza pointed out that the new business opportunities in North America for the automotive sector will amount to more than 32,970 million dollars per year.

“That is 35% of what Mexico is currently exporting in auto parts,” said the CAPIM executive, who stressed that it is important to take advantage of new business opportunities through the supply chain.

Source: Somos Industria

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25Abr

Mexico’s Supply Chain Strengths and Solutions

abril 25, 2023 Nuria Minondo Blog

In 2020 we experienced one of the greatest challenges in the world economy, the COVID – 19 pandemic, which brought big challenges to the entire global value chain, and Mexico was no exception.

The response from the manufacturing industry was immediate, many transnational companies that had their production in China, began moving operations to the American continent to avoid interruptions in their supply chain, as well as to reduce their dependence on overseas industrial zones, highly affected by the pandemic.

Nearshoring

It´s in this context, Mexico reappears on the international scene as an ideal destination for north American companies considering to nearshore their operations. Mexico was already an ideal destination due to its 13 free trade agreements signed with 50 countries, including the USMCA, low labor costs and its availability of qualified labor. While its proximity to the U.S. provides flexibility and simplifies many of the logistical challenges in reaching one of the world’s largest markets.

Furthermore, nearshoring has become the leading force and solution for supply chain disruptions in the post-covid era. By moving manufacturing to a low-cost country closer to corporate headquarters, companies can take advantage of the benefits of offshoring while reducing risk and simplifying supply chain management.

In addition to the already established and developed clusters in Mexico, such as the automotive industry, which clusters have a presence in almost every state in Mexico. Companies searching to establish operation in Mexico can benefit from the robust supply chain networks.

Mexico’s supply chain strengths:

Some of Mexico’s supply chain strengths include:

  • Shorter shipping time. Due to the proximity to the US you will find shorter shipping times, which can result in fewer interruptions in the supply chain. Furthermore the communication between customer-supplier is in real time since the reduced time zone difference, which improves decision making process and efficiency.
  • Reduced shipping costs. Overseas shipping has become more complicated and expensive. As above mentioned, the proximity to US offers a big opportunity in logistics costs reductions. For example, compared to China due to Mexico´s geographic location it represents approximately 75% less shipping times and costs. In addition to the fact that there are more types of transportation to choose from than shipping overseas.
  • Less disruption in the supply chain. Again, taking advantage of the proximity to US, means the supply chain is shorter which reduces risks of problems and interruptions, such as delays.

Moreover, some years ago many companies based their strategic decision of expanding abroad based on a cost- driven approach. Due to some lessons learned from the pandemic among other situations, such as global container shortages and increase in prices, disruptions in the supply chain, companies are now basing their expansion strategies in minimizing risks and simplifying their supply chain.

Based on the above, manufacturing companies with target markets in the United States, by nearshoring the supply chain poses much fewer risks compared to those that extend overseas.

What’s next?

If you are looking to learn about the advantages that the Mexican market offers for your industry and take advantage of Mexico’s Supply Chain Strengths , you can contact Mexcentrix, we provide strategic guidance and shared business services for manufacturing companies in Mexico.  We can get your company up and running in as few a 2 to 3 months.

Contact us for more information.

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20Abr

Nearshoring: 15 aircraft manufacturers evaluate relocation from Europe and the US to Mexico

abril 20, 2023 Nuria Minondo NEWS

The Mexican Aerospace Industry Federation indicated that the country is attractive to aircraft manufacturers because of its proven experience.
Luis Lizcano, executive president of the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (Femia), stated that 15 aircraft, airplane and helicopter parts manufacturers from the United States and Europe are looking to expand their operations in Mexico or come to the country to invest in production lines due to the nearshoring phenomenon.
“There are companies that are considering and are doing their due diligence and site selection study to stay in Mexico,” said the executive at the end of the presentation of the International Technology and Manufacturing Fair (FITMA), to be held from June 20 to 22, 2023 at the Citibanamex Center in Mexico City.

“Right now in the pipeline we should have more or less 12 or 15 projects of different sizes and colors, more or less, to stay in Mexico, coming from North America or Europe,” he said.

Source: Forbes Mexico 

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