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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Food processing: Mexican beverage bottler Arca Continental reported plans to invest approximately US$210 million in Mexico operations during the current year. Areas earmarked for upgrades include new chilling equipment, production lines, transport equipment and information technologies. (El Financiero, April 28, 2017)
  • Solar power: The government of the western state of Jalisco initiated construction of a solar energy generation facility in conjunction with Mexican electrical engineering company Fortius Electromecánica, the state government reported. The projected    8 Mw capacity site will require an estimated US$22 million including a planned future expansion. (Manufactura, April 26, 2017)
  • Paper: Chilean-owned personal care tissue maker Absormex reported plans to invest US$25 million to expand Mexico manufacturing operations this year. Absormex products include bathroom tissue, diapers and sanitary napkins.  (Reforma, April 25, 2017)
  • Gas stations: Mexican fuel retailer Natgas is projecting it will open 32 new vehicular natural gas fueling stations by 2021. The cost of the expansion was not specified for the plans, which are intended to provide service to high volume users such as taxis, municipal transport systems and vehicle fleets in the country’s central Bajío region. (El Financiero, April 20. 2017)
  • Fuel transport: Mexican construction company Grupo Mexicano de Desarrollo (GMD) plans investment of US$50 million to expand its fuel transport and storage operations, the company reported. Projects are expected to include the construction of pipelines and storage tanks to support liquid fuel handling at port locations. (April 20, 2017) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →

Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Construction: Portuguese industrial conglomerate Mota-Engil is planning US$1.8 billion in residential and luxury hotel developments in Mexico, the company reported. Projects include 2,500 beachfront residential units in the northwestern state of Nayarit, five new hotels and a golf course. (El Financiero, April 27, 2016)
  • Chemicals: Japanese chemical producer Mitsui Chemicals and South Korean petrochemical company SKC Polyurethanes will jointly establish a manufacturing plant in the northeastern state of Nuevo León, the state government reported. The US$8.2 million site is planned to provide polyurethane resin components for suppliers to a Kia Motors factory under construction in the area. (Reforma, April 27, 2016)
  • Ports: The Mexican subsidiary of U.S.-based port operator SSA Marine reported plans to construct a port terminal specialized for the handling of automobiles. The US$50 million loading dock will be installed at the Pacific coast port of Lázaro Cárdenas. (Reforma, April 22, 2016)
  • Electronics: Japanese electronics manufacturer Pioneer initiated construction of a new manufacturing plant in the western state of Jalisco, the company reported. The US$11.4 million site is planned to produce audio components for regional automotive EOMs. (Mexican Business Web, April 22, 2016)
  • Automotive: Italian tire maker Pirelli is projecting investment of approximately US$200 million over the next three years to establish a manufacturing plant in the central state of Guanajuato, the company reported. Slated for inauguration in 2017, the factory is planned to produce 2.5 million tires annually. (Reforma, April 21, 2016) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →

Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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Information collected from media reports over the past month:

  • Pharmaceuticals: Following investment of approximately US$117 million, Mexican pharmaceutical manufacturer Landsteiner Scientific will begin production in October at its new plant in the central city of Toluca. The new site includes state-of-the-art technology for the production of generic and biotechnological medications. (Reforma, September 30, 2015)
  • Information technology: U.S. computer technology company Oracle initiated construction on a new Oracle Mexico Development Center in the western state of Jalisco. The US$86 million research and development site will house activities such as technology development and research on data integration, mobile technologies and the internet of things, according to the Jalisco state government. (El Financiero, September 28, 2015)
  • Retail: U.S. DIY home improvement retailer The Home Depot plans investment of approximately US$88 million to expand its presence in Mexico in 2016. Plans include opening five new stores in the country next year. (El Financiero, September 22, 2015)
  • Casual dining: Mexico’s leading operator of casual dining franchises, Alsea, is projecting investment of approximately US$120 million in 2016 to open some 140 new retail locations. Alsea operates restaurant brands including Burger King, Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza, P.F. Chang’s, and others in Mexico. (El Financiero, September 17, 2015)
  • Pet supplies: U.S. pet products specialty retailer Petco plans to open approximately 50 new sales locations in Mexico by 2019, the company reported. Petco currently operates 18 stores in the country in association with Mexican corporate group Grupo Gigante. (Reforma, September 21, 2015) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →