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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

August 5, 2019Energy, Investment, Manufacturingautomotive, aviation, coatings, cosmetics, Electronics, Energy, hotels, metal stamping, Mining, natural gas, oil rigs, portsTom

Information collected from media reports over the last month:

Oil rigs: Mexican petroleum marine services provider Marinsa invested approximately US$26 million in two offshore oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, the company reported. Marinsa is providing rehabilitation and installation services to national oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) for the development of 20 offshore oil fields. (Reforma, July 31, 2019)
Electronics: French automation technology multinational Schneider Electric inaugurated a new “intelligent” production plant in the northeastern state of Nuevo León, the company reported. The US$37 million facility is planned to produce devices such as motor controls, lighting panels and safety switches. (Somos Industria, July 2019)
Mining: Canadian-owned Compañía Minera Cuzcatlán plans investment of approximately US$12.8 million at its San José del Progreso mine in the southern state of Oaxaca, the company reported. Resources will principally support extended exploration at the silver and gold producing site. (Reforma, July 25, 2019)
Hotels: U.S. hotel operator Choice Hotels reported plans to open seven new hotels in Mexico this year via investment of approximately US$39 million. The new properties will target the business travel market and include locations in the cities of Monterrey, Querétaro, Pachuca, Villahermosa, Hermosillo and Mexico City. (Reforma, July 24, 2019)
Aviation: Mexican private aviation services provider Redwings reported plans to establish an aircraft maintenance center in the central state of Querétaro. The US$15.8 million FBO facility will provide specialized aircraft services including painting to regional operators. (Somos Industria, July 2019) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →

Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

April 4, 2019Uncategorizedautomotive, brewing, gasoline, glass, Investment, Logistics, Manufacturing, oil refining, petroleum, ports, railroad, Retail, vegetable oilTom

Information collected from media reports over the last month:

Vegetable oil: U.S. agricultural commodities trader Cargill expanded its grain processing plant in the central state of Hidalgo to include an additional production and bottling line. The US$16 million upgrade will produce vegetable oil principally to supply Walmart stores, the company reported. (Expansión, March 28, 2019)
Railroad: Mexico’s Grupo México corporate group reported investment plans totaling approximately US$555 million to support its railroad subsidiaries Ferromex and Ferrosur. Areas targeted for upgrades include locomotive maintenance, track materials and rehabilitation, new rolling stock and related equipment and land purchases. (Reforma, March 27, 2019)
Ports: Major new infrastructure under construction at the Port of Veracruz on Mexico’s Gulf coast will begin entering operation later this year, the Veracruz Port Customs Agents Association reported. The US$3.7 billion upgrade includes four new specialized terminals for fluids, bulk agricultural products, bulk mineral products and containerized and loose cargo. (Reforma, March 25, 2019)
Oil refining: The Mexican government invited international companies to bid on the construction of a new oil refinery in the southeastern Gulf coast state of Tabasco. The project, estimated to require investment of US$6 – 8 billion, will include 17 processing plants, 19 storage tanks, a rail line and ship docking facilities. (Reuters, March 18, 2019)
Manufacturing: Mexican construction finishings manufacturer Lamosa announced a US$100 million investment plan that includes US$23.3 million to support Mexico operations. The company produces ceramic tile, adhesives and flooring materials at 13 production plants in Mexico. (Reforma, March 14, 2019) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →

Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

May 2, 2018Energy, Investment, Manufacturingautomotive, Beverage, e-commerce, Food, Food processing, fuel storage, generators, petroleum, pharmaceutical, pork production, ports, Retail, Solar powerTom

Information collected from media reports over the last month:

Food & beverage: Mexican beverage bottler Arca Continental plans investment of approximately US$195 million in Mexico operations this year, the company reported. Projects are expected to include purchase of refrigeration systems, upgrades to production lines and acquisition of transport equipment, among others. (El Financiero, April 27, 2018)
E-commerce: Brazil-based e-commerce portal MercadoLibre plans investment of approximately US$275 million to boost operations in the Mexico market, the company reported. Resources will support construction of two distribution centers in the Mexico City area, as well as an expanded loyalty program and shipping systems. (Milenio, April 26, 2018)
Automotive: Mexican electric car manufacturer Zacua announced the inauguration of its first manufacturing plant, in the southeastern state of Puebla. The US$27 million production site reportedly will produce the first electric car made entirely in Mexico. (Auto Motores Informa, April 25, 2018)
Pharmaceutical: French pharmaceutical multinational Sanofi reported plans to construct a new production facility in the central State of Mexico. The projected US$158 million plant is expected to produce vaccines for export to Latin America. (El Financiero, April 24, 2018)
Industry: Mexican corporate group Grupo KUO reported plans to invest approximately US$200 million in Mexico operations in 2018. Resources will support the group’s activities in areas such as pork production and automotive transmission manufacturing. (20Minutos, April 17, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →