As the manufacturing industry continually shifts to nearshoring operations in Mexico from China, the preponderance of products made in Mexico is steadily increasing. As a consumer, the first concern is whether or not the quality of the product made in Mexico is commensurate with those made in the United States and China. In addition to this, it is important to consider the top industries thriving in Mexico and the companies [...]

Thriving Aerospace Industry Growth is Creating Many New Jobs in Mexico Aerospace companies in Mexico are thriving, creating new jobs for Mexican citizens and foreign workers, while improving the Mexican economy. Businesses looking to utilize Mexico manufacturing can turn to North American Production Sharing, Inc., for help. NAPS manages production operations on behalf of clients, including the transition of manufacturing operations to Mexico. The NAPS operating model is designed to [...]

The words "Mexico manufacturing" usually conjure an association with car parts and maquiladoras in Mexico, or free-trade zone factories. Over the course of the last 40 years, however, Mexico manufacturing has expanded in what is perhaps an unexpected industry: aerospace. Today, manufacturing for the aerospace industry in Mexico accounts for 29 percent of the country's exports and Baja California's 65 aerospace companies, which include Zodiac Aerospace, Delphi and Lockheed Martin, [...]

Attracting profitable high-tech industries has been an important goal for many developing countries in the last few decades and it appears Mexico manufacturing is leading the effort. A highly skilled and educated work force, lower labor costs and extensive free-trade agreements make this nation of 115 million an attractive option for tech industries, such as aerospace in Mexico. Many aerospace companies have in fact begun to shift their business here [...]

In the state of Arizona, many local economies are having a significant impact due to the amount of cargo imported and exported to and from Mexico. Fresh produce is one of the largest industries dominating the state economy. Other industries, such as aerospace, are increasing the relationship between the United States and Mexico. One local Tucson high-tech organization has operations in both countries. The United States Census Bureau currently estimates [...]

February 27th, 2014 - After slumping for a number of years, aerospace manufacturing is on the rebound and nowhere in the world is the industry expanding faster than in Mexico. The building of aircraft components has in fact become one of the largest manufacturing industries in the country. Gone are the days when Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Piper light aircraft were built entirely in the U.S. Today, aerospace [...]

The Aerospace Supplier Forum held last Thursday created a large gathering to support this growing sector in the Baja California region. Manufacturing for the aerospace industry in Mexico has grown exponentially over the last few years; however, its residence in Baja California specifically, continues to expand at a rapid pace. Baja's geographical relation to California seems to draw in many potential investors, as its capability to expand into San Diego [...]

Expanding production for manufacturing in Mexico is a rapidly growing focus for companies around the world. Over the last decade, Mexico has invested in its infrastructure, education, and political agenda to position itself as a large manufacturing competitor. It has gained much of its recognition within the automobile sector and is continuing to expand its opportunities to various automakers and auto part manufacturers. Aside from Mexico’s notoriety within the auto [...]

Mexico could not have picked a more opportune decade to welcome and recognize Aerospace manufacturers. The aerospace industry is eager to continue manufacturing in Mexico and expand aggressively. Aviation Week announced that Mexico’s attractiveness derives from its lower wage structure and the country, “aggressively pursuing high-tech aerospace jobs as part of a broadening of its industrial base beyond automobiles and electronics” (two already popular industries for manufacturing). The aerospace industry [...]