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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Apr 3

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Beverage: Mexican beverage producer Organización Cultiba, exclusive bottler for PepsiCo in Mexico, plans investment of approximately US$157 million in Mexico operations this year.  Resources will be channelled into bottling and distribution operations as well as sugar cane production, the company reported.  (Mexican Business Web, March 6, 2013)
  • Telecommunications: Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson opened a new Global Service Center in the central state of Queretaro.  The US$13 million center is one of four such sites worldwide, and will provide planning, design, implementation and support services to customers in the Americas and Europe , according to the company’s announcement. (TMC News, Ericsson, February 27, 2013)
  • Automotive: German auto parts manufacturer Hella will open a new production plant in the central state of Guanajuato this year, the company announced.  The US$100 million project is planned to produce headlamps and rear combination lamps for automotive OEMs in the region. (ProMexico, March 5, 2013)
  • Financial services: Spanish-owned bank Bancomer will invest approximately US$3.5 billion over the next four years to expand and upgrade operations in Mexico, the company announced.  Plans include renovating all retail branches in in the country,  upgrading technology platforms for data processing and completing construction of two new operations centers and a corporate office complex in the Mexico City area. (CNN Expansión, March 21, 2013)
  • Solar energy: Spanish solar energy developer Isofoton has signed an agreement with the government of the southeastern state of Yucatan to design and build a photovoltaic energy generation site in the state.  The US$360 million facility, planned to begin construction in 2014, is projected to produce 150MW once completed. (NAFTA Works, March 2013) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Mar 4

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Automotive: Japanese bearings maker NSK will invest approximately US$70 million to construct a new manufacturing plant in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, the company announced.  The new facility, to begin production in 2014, is planned to supply the regional automotive industry in the face of rising demand from the NAFTA zone auto market.  (Reforma, February 5, 2013)
  • Animal feed: MaltaCleyton, subsidiary of French animal feed maker InVivo, opened a new pet food production plant in the southern state of Morelos.  The US$18 million facility, the company’s tenth in Mexico, will require corn, wheat, sorghum, vitamins, fat, chicken meal and meat, the company reported. (El Financiero, February 21, 2013)
  • Biotechnology: Mexico’s CIMMYT Maize and Wheat Improvement Center inaugurated a US$25 million advanced bioscience research center in the central State of Mexico.  The foundations of magnates Bill Gates and Carlos Slim contributed to the project, which will conduct research in support of seed improvement. (CIMMYT, February 13, 2013)
  • Transportation: The Mexican government plans to issue tenders this year for construction of two major new passenger rail lines at a total estimated cost of approximately US$3.2 billion, the Transport Ministry (SCT) announced.  The lines would run from Mexico City to the central industrial city of Queretaro and from the Yucatan state capital of Merida to the Riviera Maya region on the Caribbean coast. (El Financiero, January 29, 2013)
  • Retail: Coffee shop chain Cielito Querido Cafe, owned by Mexican inter-city passenger bus operator ADO, will invest approximately US$8 million this year to expand operations.  Plans include the opening of 24 new sales locations in the Mexico City metropolitan area. (El Financiero, February 18, 2013)
  • Solar power: Mexican solar panel maker Solartec is investing approximately US$63 million to bring equipment and technology from Belgium to Mexico to produce photovoltaic panels in the central state of Guanajuato.  Outlays will cover purchasing the assets of Belgian manufacturer Photovoltech and relocating them in Mexico to create a new firm to be called Solarcell. (Milenio, February 21, 2013) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Jan 31

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Wind power: Japanese investment group Mitsui & Co. announced plans to take a 50% ownership stake in the Mexican wind power generation facility Bii Stinu, currently under construction by a subsidiary of French energy developer EDF Energies Nouvelles.  Mitsui specified the total cost of the project at approximately US$400 million.  (Mitsui & Co., January 9, 2013)
  • Construction: Mexican industrial real estate developer Vesta plans to invest approximately US$90 million to construct industrial buildings for Nissan at the Japanese auto maker’s new production site in the western state of Aguascalientes, the company reported.  (Mexican Business Web, January 14, 2013)
  • Retail: Mexican grocery and general merchandise retailer Grupo Chedraui plans investment of approximately US$185 million in Mexico operations this year, the company revealed.  Projects include the opening of 20 new stores in the country. (Mexican Business Web, January 14, 2013)
  • Health care: Mexican private hospital operator Grupo Star Médica opened a new hospital in the central state of Queretaro, built at a cost of approximately US$47 million.  The facility includes state-of-the-art technology in areas such as medical imaging and obstetrics and gynecology, among others.  Star Médica currently has three other new hospitals under construction. (El Financiero, January 14, 2013)
  • Automotive: German auto maker Volkswagen inaugurated a new production plant in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato following investment of US$500 million.  The plant becomes the company’s 100th factory worldwide and is projected to produce 330,000 motors annually. (El Economista, January 16, 2013) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Jan 2

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Healthcare: Mexican hospital operator Grupo Médica Sur will build a major new medical complex in Mexico City, the company announced.  The project is planned to include a hospital, research center, university, hotel, offices, apartments and retail space.  US$70 million in investment is estimated for the first phase of construction.  (Reforma, November 29, 2012)
  • Franchising: U.S. restaurant chain Chili’s Grill & Bar plans investment of US$12 million in Mexico operations next year.  The company plans to open 12 new locations through its Mexican franchise operators. (El Financiero, November 29, 2012)
  • Aerospace: Italian aeronautical welding specialists OVS Villella revealed plans to establish a production plant in Mexico by 2014.  The company will partner with Mexican metal process supplier EZI Metales on the US$14 million investment. (El Financiero, November 29, 2012)
  • Pharmaceutical: Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis plans investment totaling US$10 million in Mexico in 2013, the company reported.  Resources will support research and development principally in immunology, oncology and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Milenio, December 6, 2012)
  • Automotive: Japanese automotive components manufacturer GSW manufacturing initiated construction on a new production plant in the central state of Guanajuato.  The US$2.15 million facility is planned to produce wiring harnesses for vehicles beginning in 2013. (El Financiero, November 29, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Dec 3

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Pharmaceutical: Mexican pharmaceutical group Neolpharma inaugurated a new production plant in Mexico City, the company reported.  The US$20 million facility will produce oral and intravenous solutions as well as providing bottling services to other pharmaceutical manufacturers in the area. (Reforma, October 30, 2012)
  • Wind energy: Mexican multinational baking giant Grupo Bimbo inaugurated a new wind power generation plant in the southern state of Oaxaca.  The US$200 million facility boasts installed capacity of 90 Mw and was built by the Mexican subsidiary of Spain’s Renovalia Energy. (CNN Expansión, October 31, 2012)
  • Real estate: The Riviera Nayarit region of Mexico’s Pacific coast has approximately US$160 million worth of new hotel development either underway or projected, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Office reported.  Projects include new hotels for chains such as Iberostar, Occidental Grand and Palladium in locations such as Nuevo Vallarta, Bahía Banderas and Litubú. (Mexican Business Web, November 5, 2012)
  • Solar energy: Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA) inaugurated a solar power generating park on the site of its international airport in the northern city of Zacatecas.  The US$1 million installation is projected to supply the airport with 370,000 Kw/h per year, according to OMA. (Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, November 1, 2012)
  • Automotive: U.S. auto components manufacturer Johnson Controls will establish a new manufacturing operation in the central state of Queretaro via investment of US$15 million, the state government announced.  (Mexican Business Web, November 7, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Nov 2

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Real estate: Mexican commercial real estate developer Grupo Gigante is preparing investment in new developments in excess of US$800 million, the company reported.  The new developments include two shopping malls in Guadalajara and two housing developments in Mexico City, among others. (Reforma, October 2, 2012)
  • Automotive: Mexican auto parts manufacturer Nemak revealed investment of approximately US$230 million this year in new plants, expansions and other infrastructure.  The company reported that strong demand from Audi and Ford is driving growth in its operations in Mexico and China. (Reforma, October 2, 2012)
  • Retail: U.S. grocery and general merchandise retailer H.E.B. reported it plans to invest approximately US$60 million to open 4-5 new stores in northeastern Mexico next year.  Resources will also be channeled into remodeling existing retail locations. (Reforma, October 4, 2012)
  • Electronics: U.S. electronics manufacturer Plantronics plans investment of up to US$50 million to consolidate its operations in the northern city of Tijuana.  The manufacturer of communications headsets plans to move design and production activities into a new, solar-powered corporate center in the border city. (El Financiero, October 10, 2012)
  • Mining: Operations got underway at the first manganese mine in the northern state of Zacatecas, following a joint investment by Mexican and Chinese investors.  Capital to initiate exploitation of the manganese deposits was provided by Chinese investors identified as China Yunnan Metal Company.  Production is intended for export to China. (El Financiero, October 9, 2012)
  • Solar energy: Swiss power and automation technology giant ABB opened a solar power generation park in the central state of San Luís Potosí.  The plant is planned to have a generation capacity of 1.2 MW and required investment estimated at approximately US3.6 million. (Greentech Lead, October 5, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Oct 1

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Manufacturing: Spanish appliance manufacturer Fagor will invest US$3.5 million to expand capacity at its production plant in the central state of San Luís Potosí.  The project is aimed at boosting output of products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and other kitchen equipment. (Mexican Business Web, August 27, 2012)
  • Logistics: Mexican rail operator Ferrocarril Mexicano (Ferromex) plans investment of approximately US$2.3 billion over the next five years to upgrade infrastructure to meet projected growth in demand for rail service.  Resources will be used to expand and improve track and freight terminals to handle expected demand growth from the automotive and mining sectors. (El Economista, August 26, 2012)
  • Building materials: U.S. ceramic flooring manufacturer Daltile opened a new production facility in the central state of Guanajuato.  The US$65 million site becomes the company’s eighth manufacturing location in the country. (El Economista, September 4, 2012)
  • Security: Brink’s Panamericano de México, Mexican affiliate of U.S. secure transport firm Brink’s, is projecting investment of US$30 million over the next three years for upgrades and expansion.  Plans include upgraded armored trucks and equipment, technology enhancements and training for personnel. (Mexican Business Web, September 7, 2012)
  • Electronics: U.S. contract manufacturer Sigmatron inaugurated a new production facility in the northern state of Tijuana.  The US$2 million plant will produce electronic components for the medical, automotive and electronics industries. (Periódico Industrial Siglo XXI, September 11, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Sep 5

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Wind energy: Mexican hydroelectric developer Comexhidro and U.S. investment firm Conduit Capital Partners will team up to develop a 22 Mw wind generation facility in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León.  The plant is planned to use eight General Electric turbines and provide electricity for public lighting in the municipality of Santa Catarina. (El Financiero, July 27, 2012)
  • Automotive: Korean auto maker Hyundai Motors began construction on a new manufacturing plant in the northern city of Tijuana, on the Mexican border with California.  The US$131 million facility is planned to produce die cast aluminum parts such as engine blocks, heads and transmission cases. (El Economista, August 28, 2012)
  • Research & Development: U.S. corporate group 3M inaugurated a new Innovation Center in Mexico City’s Santa Fe business district.  The center, part of planned 3M investments totaling US$184 million over the next five years, will carry out research and product development in areas such as nanotechnology, specialized materials, biotechnology and electromechanics, the company reported.  (Reforma, August 28, 2012)
  • Chemicals: U.S. mixer of custom rubber compounds Preferred Compounding has entered the Mexican market via the acquisition of a 66,000 square foot production facility in the central state of San Luís Potosi, the company announced.  The fully functioning facility will provide custom compounds to customers in industries such as automotive, construction, power generation and roll goods. (Preferred Compounding, July 2012)
  • Automotive: U.S. auto maker General Motors announced it will invest US$120 million in its manufacturing plant in the central state of San Luís Potosí to produce its new Chevrolet Trax SUV crossover model, to be unveiled later this year at the Paris Motor Show.  Another US$200 million will be channeled into the GM plant in Guanajuato state to develop and produce a new generation of pickups in 2013, the company revealed. (Reuters, July 19, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Aug 1

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Chemicals: Mexican industrial group Cydsa will invest US$200 million through 2013 to open a new factory and upgrade existing infrastructure, the company announced.  Plans include a new facility to produce bleach and caustic soda as well as projects for the transport and storage of gas from the United States and Canada. (El Financiero, June 19, 2012)
  • Autoparts: German auto parts maker Robert Bosch plans investment of approximately US$140 million in its Mexico operations this year, based on projected domestic sales growth of 10 – 15%.  The company operates eight manufacturing plants around Mexico. (El Financiero, June 20, 2012)
  • Software: U.S. corporate group General Electric will invest US$30 million to expand its Advanced Turbomachinery Engineering Center in the central Mexican state of Querétaro.  The center develops software for GE’s aviation and energy divisions. (El Financiero, June 28, 2012)
  • Aerospace: U.S.-based coatings engineers Ellison Surface Technologies will open a new thermal spray coating and special process facility in the northern state of Sonora, the company announced at the Farnborough air show.  The US$1.5 million location is planned to provide heat treatment and special processes for aerospace components. (El Siglo de Torreón, July 10, 2012)
  • Green building: Spanish bank BBVA has initiated construction of a new corporate tower and a new operations center in central Mexico City, to be built at a combined cost of approximately US$900 million.  The 50-floor corporate building is planned to be LEED-certified, including advanced technology for air quality and reduced consumption of water and electricity. (Reforma, July 6, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

Jul 3

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Automotive: Japanese auto parts maker Yachiyo began construction of a new manufacturing plant in the central state of Guanajuato.  The US$20 million facility is planned to produce to manufacture fuel tanks, sunroofs, sheet-metal parts and plastic parts for a new Honda auto plant also under construction in the state. (El Economista, May 30, 2012)
  • Manufacturing: U.S. Corporate group 3M will open a new research and development center in the northeastern Mexican state of San Luís Potosí, the state government announced.  The new facility, which will conduct research in support of product development in areas such as bioscience, energy, lighting, chemicals, automotive and aerospace, is part of US$60 million in planned investments in Mexico by the company. (El Financiero, May 28, 2012)
  • Transport: U.S. rail carrier Kansas City Southern plans investments worth US$125 million this year in its Mexico rail network.  Resources will be put into maintenance and infrastructure in areas such as track, locomotives, railcars and other equipment, the company reported. (El Financiero, May 28, 2012)
  • Food processing: Mexican multinational flour miller Gruma will invest US$57 million in its Mexico operations this year, the company reported.  The resources for the company’s corn and wheat flour production plants will support upgrades in production capacity and advanced processing technologies.  (Reforma, June 14, 2012)
  • Hospitality: U.S. hotel operator Hyatt will be ramping up its presence in Mexico through the recent acquisition of Mexico City’s emblematic Nikko hotel as well as construction of six new hotels in the country, the company reported.  In addition to the US$190 million cost of the Nikko, to be renamed Hyatt Regency Mexico City, the company will spend another US$40 million on upgrades to meeting facilities, audio visual technology and Wi-Fi connections. (El Financiero, May 28, 2012) Read the rest of this entry »

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