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4 Advantages of Manufacturing in Querétaro

Querétaro exemplifies many of the advantages of manufacturing in Mexico. From cost benefits to highly skilled workers, this small state in north-central Mexico has much to offer. In fact, foreign firms invested more than $1 billion in Querétaro in 2019 alone, much of it in manufacturing. Wondering what Querétaro might offer you? Below, we dive … Continued

Goodbye NAFTA: USMCA is Now officially in Effect

After several years of discussion and negotiation, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July 1, 2020. The new free trade agreement brings with it a host of changes that will impact manufacturers across numerous industries, both those already operating in Mexico and those considering manufacturing here for its … Continued

Benefits of Contract Manufacturing in Mexico—and Alternatives to Explore

Companies looking for a low-cost way to speed a product idea through manufacturing often turn to offshore or nearshore manufacturing. By moving production to another country, companies are able to capitalize on cost savings for labor and sometimes real estate.  But what if you’re looking for more than just cost savings? What about companies looking for a … Continued

Trends in Printed Circuit Board Assembly Drive More Operations to Mexico

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) power a tremendous range of electronic devices and have come a long way in size, function, and complexity since their introduction in the 1940s. Today, stacked layers of extremely small PCBs create the conductive pathways that support consumer electronics, aerospace equipment, computers, telecommunication solutions, and other instruments. Even as these devices … Continued

The Future of Mexico Wire Harness Manufacturing

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Mexico is the United States’ top trading partner

For the first time, Mexico has become the United States’ top trading partner. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Mexico’s trade with the United States in 2019 reached a total of $614.5 billion of combined exports and imports. That’s a 0.48% increase in trade between the two countries since 2018, cementing Mexico as the … Continued

New USMCA Trade Pact Goes into Effect July 1

After nearly three years of negotiation, the implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is at last fast approaching. While the date by which the agreement goes into effect has been pushed back from June to July 1, all parties involved are working toward meeting country-specific requirements to put the “new NAFTA” in place.  This implementation … Continued

Take a Tour of Zapa, a Turnkey Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila

  Cost-effective manufacturing is a hallmark of the Zapa Manufacturing Community in Saltillo, Coahuila, where businesses benefit from streamlined operations and competitive cost structures. Situated just 180 miles from the US border, Zapa offers a strategic advantage for companies looking to reduce production costs while maintaining proximity to major markets.  The community provides access to … Continued

4 Reasons German Companies Should Consider Expanding into Mexico

While German manufacturers have long known that Mexico is an ideal base of operations— Germany, after all, being Mexico’s principal trading partner within the European Union—German manufacturers may find new reasons to expand their distribution from this North America base. ProMexico reports that German investments in Mexico exceeded $13 billion USD from 2003 to 2012, … Continued

Manufacturing in Tijuana

Mexican border cities are the mecca of manufacturing for companies who need to lower costs, connect with their customers, and find skilled employees. Manufacturing in Tijuana is a prime example of business expansion for many companies because of the industry range, inter-country logistics, workforce demographics, and real estate construction. Tijuana Manufacturing Industries Tijuana is the … Continued