Manufacturing News

  • September 24, 2021

    September 24, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    More and more global manufacturers are setting up operations in Mexico due to the country’s low labor costs, skilled workforce, and various free trade agreements. But along with these benefits come the stress and complexities of establishing a business in a foreign country. It’s possible for companies to navigate these laws and regulations themselves, but this can easily lead to non-compliance issues and hefty fines, and put the success of [...]

    More and more global manufacturers are setting up operations in Mexico due to the country’s low labor costs, skilled workforce, and various free trade agreements. But along with these benefits come the stress and complexities of establishing a business in a foreign country. It’s possible for companies to navigate these laws and regulations themselves, but this can easily lead to non-compliance issues and hefty fines, and put the success of [...]

  • September 2, 2021

    September 2, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    Automotive manufacturing in Mexico has a rich history, and the country is currently the seventh-largest producer of passenger vehicles in the world, containing manufacturing plants for some of the biggest names in the industry. As a result of this significant growth, big manufacturers are continuing to choose Mexico as their location for producing 100% electric vehicles. In addition to low wages, Mexico has educational systems, existing infrastructure close to one [...]

    Automotive manufacturing in Mexico has a rich history, and the country is currently the seventh-largest producer of passenger vehicles in the world, containing manufacturing plants for some of the biggest names in the industry. As a result of this significant growth, big manufacturers are continuing to choose Mexico as their location for producing 100% electric vehicles. In addition to low wages, Mexico has educational systems, existing infrastructure close to one [...]

  • August 24, 2021

    August 24, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    Mexico’s mature electronics manufacturing industry dates back decades and was one of the first manufacturing sectors to experience significant growth in Mexico. As a result of ongoing foreign investment, the industry has continued to expand rapidly and is now the sixth-largest in the world. From flat-screen TVs to circuit boards, Mexico’s thriving electronics manufacturing industry includes virtually all types of electronics, but information technology is its primary export, making up [...]

    Mexico’s mature electronics manufacturing industry dates back decades and was one of the first manufacturing sectors to experience significant growth in Mexico. As a result of ongoing foreign investment, the industry has continued to expand rapidly and is now the sixth-largest in the world. From flat-screen TVs to circuit boards, Mexico’s thriving electronics manufacturing industry includes virtually all types of electronics, but information technology is its primary export, making up [...]

  • August 23, 2021

    August 23, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    Mexico has become a manufacturing hotspot that continues to increase in popularity due to its skilled workforce, low labor costs, and proximity to large consumer markets. But Mexico offers another significant advantage that has been a major deciding factor for many foreign manufacturers considering nearshoring to Mexico: the IMMEX program. IMMEX Overview Formerly known as the maquiladora program, Mexico’s IMMEX program provides foreign manufacturers with tax exemption opportunities, enabling them [...]

    Mexico has become a manufacturing hotspot that continues to increase in popularity due to its skilled workforce, low labor costs, and proximity to large consumer markets. But Mexico offers another significant advantage that has been a major deciding factor for many foreign manufacturers considering nearshoring to Mexico: the IMMEX program. IMMEX Overview Formerly known as the maquiladora program, Mexico’s IMMEX program provides foreign manufacturers with tax exemption opportunities, enabling them [...]

  • July 26, 2021

    July 26, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    Sourcing Labor for YOUR Mexico Operation: Options in Human Resources Consulting Services Foreign companies with little experience in Mexico’s labor laws or manufacturing industry may run into various human resource challenges. From understanding the labor market to attracting the top available candidates, manufacturers have many different hurdles to overcome while remaining compliant with Mexican law. As a result, many companies choose to enlist the assistance of a business that offers [...]

    Sourcing Labor for YOUR Mexico Operation: Options in Human Resources Consulting Services Foreign companies with little experience in Mexico’s labor laws or manufacturing industry may run into various human resource challenges. From understanding the labor market to attracting the top available candidates, manufacturers have many different hurdles to overcome while remaining compliant with Mexican law. As a result, many companies choose to enlist the assistance of a business that offers [...]

  • July 19, 2021

    July 19, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    While the United States emerges from the pandemic, the economy is still feeling its effects. Luckily, the recently passed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is likely to play a big role in facilitating the recovery of not just the United States’ economy, but that of North America as a whole. The USMCA The USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, took effect July 1, 2020, as an update to the North American Free [...]

    While the United States emerges from the pandemic, the economy is still feeling its effects. Luckily, the recently passed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is likely to play a big role in facilitating the recovery of not just the United States’ economy, but that of North America as a whole. The USMCA The USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, took effect July 1, 2020, as an update to the North American Free [...]

  • July 12, 2021

    July 12, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    If you’re moving your operations to Mexico, you’ll need to consider how you’ll be recruiting new employees. One option would be to set up a subsidiary and do the recruitment yourself; however, this can be a complicated and costly process. Another option would be to outsource recruitment to a Mexico recruitment agency, but this too comes with numerous disadvantages such as a loss of control over the process and the [...]

    If you’re moving your operations to Mexico, you’ll need to consider how you’ll be recruiting new employees. One option would be to set up a subsidiary and do the recruitment yourself; however, this can be a complicated and costly process. Another option would be to outsource recruitment to a Mexico recruitment agency, but this too comes with numerous disadvantages such as a loss of control over the process and the [...]

  • July 10, 2021

    July 10, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    Mexico is well known for its thriving automotive and aerospace manufacturing industry, but it is also ideal for manufacturing a wide range of other products. The country has become the eighth largest exporter of medical devices, with exports totaling $17 billion in 2018, and is the United States' most prominent source of imported medical equipment. It's no surprise that this segment of Mexican manufacturing continues to see significant growth. Compared [...]

    Mexico is well known for its thriving automotive and aerospace manufacturing industry, but it is also ideal for manufacturing a wide range of other products. The country has become the eighth largest exporter of medical devices, with exports totaling $17 billion in 2018, and is the United States' most prominent source of imported medical equipment. It's no surprise that this segment of Mexican manufacturing continues to see significant growth. Compared [...]

  • July 6, 2021

    July 6, 2021

    Categories: Manufacturing News
    Categories: Manufacturing News

    There are many great reasons for moving one’s manufacturing operations to Mexico, but quickly and successfully establishing your presence there can be a complicated and confusing process if you aren’t familiar with Mexico’s laws and culture. To ensure they can fully reap the benefits of manufacturing in Mexico while remaining fully compliant, many companies decide to operate under a shelter company. Shelter companies are service providers that enable foreign companies [...]

    There are many great reasons for moving one’s manufacturing operations to Mexico, but quickly and successfully establishing your presence there can be a complicated and confusing process if you aren’t familiar with Mexico’s laws and culture. To ensure they can fully reap the benefits of manufacturing in Mexico while remaining fully compliant, many companies decide to operate under a shelter company. Shelter companies are service providers that enable foreign companies [...]