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- Ports: SSA Mexico, subsidiary of U.S. rail and marine terminal operator Grupo Carrix, reported plans to invest US$30 million to upgrade operations at the Pacific coast ports of Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas. Resources will support acquisition of specialized equipment including two Super Post Panamax cranes and six RTG shipyard cranes. (Reforma, December 30, 2021)
- Financial services: Spain-based Banco Santander announced plans to invest US$520 million to expand Mexico operations in 2022. The company reported US$500 million in technology investments in Mexico over the past year, including its Tuiio platform targeting low-income customers. (Reforma, December 16, 2021)
- Flooring: U.S. floorcoverings manufacturer Mohawk Industries is on track to initiate operations at a new plant in the northwestern border city of Mexicali, the company reported. The US$190 million facility is projected to become the largest vinyl flooring factory in Latin America, according to the Mexicali municipal government. (La Voz de la Frontera, December 12, 2021)
- Automotive: U.S.-owned Lear Seating Structures announced investment of over US$20 million to expand operations at its plant in the northern state of Coahuila. The upgrade will allow the company to increase production of metal structures for automotive seating to supply regional auto makers. (Vanguardia.mx, December 11, 2021).
- Transport: Mexican transport service provider Transporte Empresarial del Norte (TEN) launched operations in the northern state of Coahuila via investment of approximately US$12.8 million. The expansion is intended to deliver employees to and from industrial sites in the region. (El Siglo de Torreón, December 13, 2021)
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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico
Information collected from media reports over the last month:
- Retail: S. DIY retailer The Home Depot opened its 123rd Mexico store in the central state of Queretaro, the company reported. The chain is projecting total 2018 investment in Mexico at approximately US$84 million, in areas such as maintenance and modernization of stores and distribution centers. (El Financiero, June 22, 2018)
- Construction materials: Mexican flooring manufacturer Interceramic inaugurated a new production plant in the central state of Guanajuato, the company reported. The US$80 million site – Interceramic’s tenth plant in the country – will produce floor tiles for the domestic market. (El Financiero, June 21, 2018)
- Pharmaceutical: U.S. drug maker Pfizer plans investment of approximately US$26 million in Mexico operations this year, the company reported. Projects include the expansion and modernization of Pfizer’s production plant in the central city of Toluca, as well as resources for product research and development. (El Financiero, June 21, 2018)
- Fuel storage: U.S. transport and storage company Bulkmatic, through its Mexico subsidiary Bulkmatic de México, plans to construct a fuel storage terminal in the northeastern state of Nuevo León. The US$48 million site is planned to store gasoline and diesel fuels, the company reported. (Reforma, June 20, 2018)
- Wind power: The Mexican Wind Power Association (AMDEE) projects that the country’s wind energy generation capacity will triple over the next five years via investment of approximately US$12 billion. The group estimates some 8,000 Mw of new capacity will be added, principally through private investment under the 2014 energy sector reform. (El Financiero, June 19, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico
Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico
Information collected from media reports over the last month:
- Ports: The Mexican subsidiary of U.S. port operator SSA Marine is investing approximately US$48 million to construct an automobile roll-on roll-off terminal at the Pacific port of Lázaro Cárdenas in the state of Michoacán. The first phase of the site will have projected capacity to handle 700,000 vehicles per year. (El Financiero, March 28, 2018)
- Chemicals: Mexican chemicals producer Cydsa reported plans to invest US$300 million this year in new business development. Key projects will include processing, storage and transportation of fuels, and a new plant to produce chlorine and caustic soda. (Reforma, March 23, 2018)
- Tanks: Mexican industrial tank manufacturer Trailers y Tanques de Aluminio (Tytal) plans investment of US$30 million in two plants in the northern state of Nuevo León, the company reported. Upgrades are slated to increase output capacity for tank retrofitting for tanker trucks. (Reforma, March 21, 2018)
- Industrial: Mexican corporate group Grupo Industrial Saltillo reported plans to invest approximately US$67 million this year across various industrial divisions in Mexico. Earmarked for upgrades are automotive foundry and machining operations and technology and environmental compliance in construction activities. (Reforma, March 21, 2018)
- Gas stations: Spanish energy giant Repsol reported plans to invest approximately US$428 million to open gas stations in Mexico over the next five years. The company is targeting a nationwide market share of 8 – 10% via the effort. (La Razón, March 13, 2018) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico