Manufacturing in Saltillo

Set high in the arid Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, Saltillo is a sprawling, fast-growing city in Mexico's northern desert. Known as the "Detroit of Mexico," Saltillo is the capital of Coahuila, Mexico's third-largest state. It is widely revered for its strength in the automotive market, which dates back to the early 1980s with Chrysler and General Motors' entrance. Since that time, the city's strong industrial foundation has fostered a robust manufacturing economy in the region overall. Companies are drawn to Saltillo for its skilled workforce, well-connected infrastructure, competitive incentives, and prime location. Today, manufacturers across the aerospace, plastics, and electronics markets flock to Saltillo for its enticing appeal. Less than an hour away from Monterrey, Saltillo is a destination location for companies who want to operate in one of Mexico’s most industrialized regions at the lowest possible cost.

• Goods are easily transported to markets in Mexico and the world via land, air, and sea via a well-connected transit network, an international air terminal in Saltillo's regional airport, and access to ports along the Gulf of Mexico.
• Saltillo's education-focused infrastructure promotes technical and engineering training with 16 universities, 12 technical training institutes, and 11 research centers.
• Beyond its industrial appeal, visitors to Saltillo are attracted to its rich cultural history, convenient access to attractions, and bustling, energetic atmosphere driven by a large student population.