Solana Beach, CA, March 8, 2013 - Mexico's industrial real estate market experienced a period of revitalization from 2011 to 2012 and is set to reach a new peak in 2013. There is a markedly growing demand for industrial space as more foreign companies are setting up operations for manufacturing in Mexico. The wide production of everything from smartphones to kitchen appliances and the rise of automotive and aerospace manufacturing, [...]

The Maquiladora Industry that supports most of the manufacturing in Mexico is expected to grow 5% to 8% in 2013 year. This industry is home to various high-tech sectors that are located throughout the country. Locations vary, such as Tijuana, Guanajuato, Mexicali and Cd. Juarez, and incorporate many industries including, automotive, aerospace, electronic, medical device, solar and others. Manufacturing in Mexico through the Maquiladora Industry has been in place for [...]

Updated for relevancy: October 4, 2023 Setting up factories in strategic locations is a pivotal decision for manufacturing companies looking to optimize their operations. Among the many options available globally, factories in Mexico stand out as a particularly cost-effective and advantageous solution for a wide range of industries. Here, we'll delve into the many reasons why businesses are increasingly choosing Mexico as their preferred manufacturing base. Why Set Up Factories [...]

The industry for auto manufacturing in Mexico continued to set records in January, with production up 20% and exports continuing to grow at 14% year-over-year. 2013 kicks off in a positive and uplifting way for Mexico Manufacturers, following a record year in 2012. Mexico is continuously proving to be the top contender for automotive exports to the United States and other global markets. Auto exports to the United States increased 32% within the [...]

Effective December 01, 2012, Mexico’s Federal Labor Law (FLL) underwent the most comprehensive reform in over 40 years.  Many of the new laws will impact companies manufacturing in Mexico, especially those who are uninformed and/or unprepared to address the more than 300 changes in the decree.  Below are three key changes employers can expect under the new decree. Outsourcing The reform heightens the regulations on employee outsourcing (subcontracting) with potentially [...]

Mexico Maquiladoras  The maquiladoras (IMMEX Program) in Mexico are manufacturing plants in free trade zones. Mexico manufacturing is impacted by maquiladoras in that maquiladoras are mostly tariff-free and domestically tax-exempt assembly, processing and manufacturing plants. In terms of manufacturing in Mexico, nearly 1.5 million Mexican workers are employed in Mexico's 3,000 maquiladoras. The IMMEX (maquiladora) program continues to expand and contribute to significant growth throughout the country, especially now that manufacturers are moving operations back to [...]

A new proposition may enable drivers who are crossing the US-Mexico border to be offered a special California drivers license to speed up the border crossing process, while maintaining security for both nations. This new proposition could be extremely beneficial for the numerous employees who manufacture in Mexico. California would be the first state to occupy this new license, if the proposition goes through, for the southwest states. This "enhanced [...]

The aerospace industry in Mexico is one of the three largest industries for manufacturing in Mexico. This industry has proven to be a lucrative investment for Mexico manufacturing, exceeding $3 billion within the last few years. Over the next 5 years that number will continue to grow, while simultaneously creating 35,000 jobs. 200 aerospace companies currently reside in Mexico, employing over 200,000 people. Mexico has welcomed the aerospace sector with open [...]

With the economy often shed in a negative light, Mexico Manufacturing proves to expose a bright light with a promising future. Mad Money's Jim Cramer explains how, "Mexico has been getting its act together, industrial and automobile production south of the border are on the rise. They're growing GDP faster than we are in the United States, much faster. Just two days ago, we got terrific Mexican manufacturing purchaser managers [...]