With an investment of 170 million dollars and the generation of 1,024 jobs, the Metalsa company laid the first stone of a new plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, in order to supply the Toyota assembly plant. It will manufacture chassis for the Tacoma truck that is built at the plant in Guanajuato and Baja California.

This factory will be located within the supply complex of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato, it is part of the conglomerate of companies that settle in the area to serve as Tier1 suppliers.

This plant is part of the automotive metal auto parts division and is the only one located outside the North of the country.

In a 63,015-square-meter plot of land, Metalsa will manufacture a volume of 270,000 chassis units per year and will start production in November 2023.

Juan Francisco García, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato, stated that one of the main objectives upon arriving in this region was to promote economic development and create sources of employment, as active members of the community.

“Metalsa remains committed to our alliance and seeks competitiveness in the business, an example of this is the construction of this plant. They have demonstrated their commitment to technological innovation and optimization of industrial processes”, he commented.

He highlighted the quality of the labor force in the region and the impact of the employment opportunities that will be generated around the providers that are about to arrive in the area.

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After analyzing different states of the Mexican Republic, Hisun, a company of Chinese origin, opted for the city of Saltillo, Coahuila, to install its manufacturing plant.

In it, it will manufacture its all-terrain vehicles, popularly known as Razor, which will be assembled in the entity to serve the North American market in the face of growing demand.

The amount of investment will be for 152 million dollars, with which 1,500 new jobs will be produced in its first stage.

Jason Sun, owner of the company, said that it was a special day for the start of its operations in this country. Likewise, he highlighted that they have more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry and due to the quality of their products, they have been able to expand to the sports industry and agribusiness.

“Our installation process will be in three stages, which will end in 2024. In this region we find a series of factors that benefit our interests, such as a qualified workforce, a competitive supply chain and its geographical location,” he stressed. he.

He thanked the authorities for their support in the area’s exploration process, for which he promised to contribute to the economic development of the city and predicted good times for the firm, which will seek to consolidate in Coahuila.

In his speech, Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís, governor of Coahuila, said that the generation of jobs is a constant in the economic reactivation that the state is going through, for which he highlighted the teamwork of his administration to generate the best conditions for those who want invest in Coahuila.

He concluded that he will continue to focus efforts on producing a skilled and reliable workforce so that any company that arrives in the region can carry out its activities without any problem.

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The company ‘La Z Boy’ confirmed an investment of eight million dollars in Torreón, Coahuila, for which it will be generating 520 direct jobs. With this, the American company will strengthen the Furniture Cluster in the region.

Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís, state governor, told the brand’s executives that Coahuila has a qualified workforce so that they can achieve their objectives as a sector and in the global market.

“The Cúster Mueblero is a reality in Coahuila, it is necessary to continue to be the best. La Laguna’s workmanship is recognized. Today the entity has new areas of opportunity, new routes of economic development are being opened and the Comarca Lagunera is taking advantage of them ”, he assured.

For his part, Gustavo Galindo, director of Human Resources at La Z Boy, explained that the team that leads this company and its collaborators will generate good ties in Torreón, especially in Parque Torreón 2000, where the fourth plant in Coahuila and the sixth in the country.

“On behalf of our vice president, Shane Gamble, I appreciate the synergy we have achieved with state and municipal authorities,” said the executive.

He warned that they are here to stay and expect a success, and that they will hire 600 people from Coahuila and provide them with security and competitive employment.

The following attended this event: Eduardo Olmos Castro, deputy president of the Governing Board of the State Congress; Tereso Medina Ramírez, Secretary General of the CTM; Jaime Guerra Pérez, Secretary of the State Economy; and Ernesto Llamas, partner of Parque Torreón 2000.

SOURCE: Mexico Industry

TOLUCA – Henkel, a German manufacturer of consumer and industrial products, has shown steady growth in Mexico in recent years, and this has led to an increase in its needs, which is why it has invested close to US$38.3 million over 10 years in the creation of a new Distribution Center located in Toluca.

The facilities will be equipped with new automatic unloading equipment, warehouse management software and electric forklifts, among other technological innovations, which will improve warehouse efficiency, reduce the time between order arrival and delivery, mitigate the complexity of warehouse processes, and be more environmentally friendly.

In addition to the construction of this large warehouse, important investments were made in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), as well as in new platforms and 30,000 new racks that will allow reaching a total capacity of 80,000 pallet positions in the first phase, with a total of 86,000 square meters of floor space required not only to locate the platforms, but also for its own operation.

“The opening of this new Distribution Center represents a great achievement for the company, because in addition to allowing us to provide a precise and excellent service to all our customers in the market, it will also encourage us to continue supporting business growth in Mexico,” said Valentin Lopez, president of Henkel in Mexico.

It is worth mentioning that currently, global supply chains play a key role in many of the most pressing environmental situations and therefore, companies are progressively adopting a wide range of voluntary practices to improve their environmental footprint.

By opening the new Distribution Center, Henkel reaffirms its commitment to society, because one of its objectives is to be able to provide sources of employment that go beyond a specific figure, but can be measured through the lives positively impacted, for example, of all those families that will benefit from this project.

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Latécoère, a leading partner of major international aircraft manufacturers, today announces the closing of the acquisition of Mexico-based Shimtech de Mexico (SDM).

Further to the news release dated September 16 and announcing the signing of the acquisition of Shimtech de Mexico (SDM) from Avantus Aerospace Ltd, Latécoère is pleased to announce the closing of the transaction.

Following the acquisition of Technical Airborne Components (TAC) at the end of August, this is the second external growth transaction since the completion of the Group’s capital increase at the beginning of August.

About Latécoère

As a “Tier 1” international partner of the world’s major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and Mitsubishi Aircraft), Latécoère is active in all segments of the aeronautics industry (commercial, regional, business and military aircraft), in two areas of activity:

• Aerostructures (55% of turnover): fuselage sections and doors,
• Interconnection Systems (45% of turnover): wiring, electrical furniture and on-board equipment.

As of December 31, 2020, the Group employed 4,172 people in 13 different countries. Latécoère, a French limited company capitalised at €132,745,925 divided into 530,983,700 shares with a par value of €0.25, is listed on Euronext Paris – Compartment B, ISIN Codes: FR0000032278 – Reuters: LAEP.PA – Bloomberg: LAT.FP.

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AGUASCALIENTES – With an investment of US$1.6 million, Mexstamp inaugurated its new facilities in the Chichimeco Industrial Park in Aguascalientes.

“With this new plant, the auto parts, machining and stamped Parts Company generates 55 new sources of employment, informed its director, partner and founder, Victor Hugo Olvera Jimenez.

The company was born in 2018 thinking about meeting the needs of the automotive sector in the region, but after three years of sustained growth, the company has managed to expand its services, offering quality stamping of 56 numbers of auto parts to customers in Central and South America, as well as in the United States.

The executive mentioned that the company will continue to invest in the state through the construction of a second plant in 2022 in order to serve its new customers. The project contemplates an investment of US$707.109 and the generation of 100 additional jobs.

At the inauguration event, the governor of Aguascalientes, Martin Orozco Sandoval, thanked the company’s top management for maintaining their confidence in the state and building this factory.

The governor emphasized that in the state, local companies do have opportunities for development by stressing that they have a global vision to increase their productivity and competitiveness in Mexico and abroad.

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LTP Group confirmed its arrival in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, to position the furniture manufacturing industry in the region.

This company, originally from Denmark, will invest 8 million dollars for the installation of its plant in the Amistad Industrial Park, which will have an area of ​​4,000 square meters and will be generating 300 direct jobs.

The luxury furniture and clothing manufacturing company has nine plants in Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Vietnam, where they have created around 2,000 jobs.

Henrik Holmgaard Olsson, CEO of LTP Group, stated that they came to this region of the country for the economic and strategic benefits to continue consolidating globally.

“We arrived in Coahuila because we heard very good references from the area, when we started negotiations to come they convinced us even more. We are sure that here we will be able to consolidate and stay for a long time, ”he said.

LTP Group offers reliable production, meeting the strictest environmental, health and safety standards without compromising on functionality, quality and design. It also ensures that all products contain safe components for people and the environment, throughout the entire production chain.

It has certifications such as Bluesign, the Global Standard for Organic Textiles (GOTS), Reach Compliance, Fair Wear, the Corporate Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), Higg Index, Green Energy, the FSC System, Möbelfakta, ISO 9001, of the Law Toxic Substances Control (TSCA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

SOURCE: Mexico Industry

GUANAJUATO – Kohler arrives in San Luis de La Paz, Guanajuato with an investment of US$181.2 million and a commitment to generate 886 direct jobs.

Kohler is a leading U.S. company in the production and design of kitchen furniture, bathrooms and decorative products, which has also successfully ventured into other business areas such as energy, hospitals and real estate.

The Governor of the State, Diego Sinhue Rodriguez Vallejo, highlighted that the Kohler Bajio project, which is starting up, is for the Kitchen and Bathroom Division; its production will be basically for export, although it will also seek to conquer a very important segment of the Mexican market.

The Governor emphasized that Kohler’s arrival in Guanajuato also means the consolidation of the construction, ceramics and materials sector in the state, with companies of great prestige and world class.

The President and CEO of Kohler Co, David Kohler, thanked the state authorities for their support to undertake this project, with which they will contribute to improve the quality of life of the people of this region.

“We are celebrating 30 years of investment in Mexico, when we arrived in Monterrey in 1991, now we are coming to Guanajuato, where we will have one of the most important plants we have in the world”, he added.

The event was attended by the Mayor, Luis Gerardo Sanchez Sanchez, and the minister of Sustainable Economic Development, Mauricio Usabiaga Diaz Barriga, as well as the President of the State Congress, local Congressman Armando Rangel Hernandez.

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Daimay Automotive Interior inaugurated the facilities of its plant III and IV in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, where it will be generating 1,000 jobs.

In September 2020, it confirmed an investment of $ 32 million to expand its operations in this region and increase the production of interiors for cars such as headboards, visors and armrests.

The company installed in the Finsa Industrial Park will also manufacture some awnings for General Motors, which will be used for the assembly of electric vehicles.

Daimay is a Chinese company with more than 20 years of experience in the supply of automotive interiors, both in the area of ​​design and engineering and manufacturing.

Victor Villarreal, regional manager of Daimay, declared that the state is a competitive place that allows the constant expansion of its operations, having a qualified workforce and the advantage of having one of the best logistics for exporting products to North America.

Likewise, Miguel Riquelme Solís, governor of Coahuila, affirmed that in the entity the company will find all the tools to continue consolidating its brand, in addition to a first-rate infrastructure, labor peace and people trained to develop any type of projects.

Daimay Automotive Interior has already invested 150 million dollars and created 4,000 jobs, becoming one of the most important companies in the automotive sector in the state.

Source: Mexico Industry

STATE OF MEXICO – Alfredo del Mazo Maza, Governor of the State of Mexico, announced that Hitachi will invest US$56 million to improve industrial safety at its plants in Lerma, thus contributing to the creation of 480 new jobs. This investment will be made over 2 years.

Joaquin Loose Doedter, president of Hitachi Mexico; Luis Manuel Vallejo Rosas and Edmund Friedrirh Petersen, Hitachi’s general directors of operations and human resources; alongside the state governor, announced that the company has invested US$97 million in the continuous improvement of equipment and processes to strengthen its operations between 2018 and 2020.

Hitachi’s 3 plants employ more than 2,700 people who manufacture water pumps, balancers, coils, valves, sensors, pistons, shock absorbers and brake casting for brands such as Nissan Ford Honda General Motors Mazda and Fiat Chrysler.

The company also manufactures powertrains, advanced driver assistance systems and chassis for automobiles. Most of its production is destined for the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and South Korea, and it has also obtained Q1 certification from Ford, Excellence Supplier from General Motors, and ISO 14001 certification.

Del Mazo Maza recognized the work of the Hitachi team for their commitment to the country and the products they manufacture, as the brand has been present in Mexico for 60 years, standing out for its innovation and diversification.

SOURCE: MEXICO NOW