1. Enormous domestic economic growth. Mexican per capita gross domestic product and family income have increased by 45% since 2000. Ownership of home appliances, automobiles and electronics have skyrocketed. With a population of 122 million, Mexico has strong domestic demand that is great for consumer good companies. By manufacturing in Mexico, companies can benefit by exporting finished goods to the United States and Canada, as well as sell into the [...]

There have been economic shifts on a worldwide scope over the past number of years. Global production has been no exception, and these shifts produced a new top producer in the manufacturing industry. Even in industries such as electronics, which are traditionally dominated by China, there has been a significant shift towards factory development in Mexico. And with a closer look, it’s not hard to understand why. With lower energy [...]

Automotive manufacturing in Mexico has made a large presence as the location of choice for automotive manufacturing. Luxury German auto-making rivals like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have created plants in the Latin American nation. Audi also has an important project in moving auto-making from the United States and Europe, allowing Mexico to become a top automotive producer - surpassing Brazil as the world's seventh-largest automaker, and first in Latin America, according [...]

Recently, Mexico's congressional lower house passed a series of laws that will change various manufacturing in Mexico sectors. These laws signify the completion of Mexico's energy overhaul, which started last year and is expected to bring in lucrative investments from foreigners. One of the most important aspects of this change is it will allow foreign investors to invest in Mexican manufacturing and the oil industry in a profitable, easy manner. [...]

By 2015, manufacturing in China will lose its edge due to rising labor and transportation costs. According to the World Bank, China will be just as expensive to manufacture as the U.S. and other pricey nations if their inflation remains at current levels. Many industries are now looking for alternatives for their manufacturing operations. For several organizations, this imminent development has made nearshoring a subject of keen interest, specifically nearshoring [...]

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, [...]

As more global corporations begin to eye Mexico as a potential location for their manufacturing needs, the transportation industry is taking a closer look at the infrastructure needed to support Mexico manufacturing. In particular, a Chinese company is considering building a new rail line that will run from a proposed port city on the coast to manufacturing centers in areas such as Guanajuato, Mexico. Mexico manufacturing is a booming business, [...]

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 [...]

When it comes to manufacturing, China has long been the dominant force for almost every type of product in the world. And while China still enjoys a large portion of the manufacturing industry, a major shift is now underway. Mexico manufacturing steps up as a worthy successor and competitor, and if your company has manufacturing needs, it is time to see what Mexico has to offer. Even a cursory look [...]