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Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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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 →

Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico

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Information collected from media reports over the last month:

  • Food processing: Mexican dairy products giant Grupo Lala inaugurated its first processed meats plant in the central state of Hidalgo, the company reported. The US$55 million facility will produce products for the company’s Nutri Deli brand such as hot dogs, Vienna sausages and sliced processed turkey and ham. (Expansión, October 30, 2017)
  • Construction: Mexican real estate developer Grupo Inmobiliario Frondoso reported plans to invest approximately US$184 million in new residential developments over the next four years.  Projects in planning are targeting cities in the central zone of the country including Guadalajara, San Luís Potosí and León. (El Financiero, October 30, 2017)
  • Electricity: Spanish renewable energy developer Acciona Energía reported it will build electricity transmission infrastructure in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, following a successful tender bid. The US$24.5 million project will include two high tension transmission lines and two substations. (El Financiero, October 24, 2017)
  • Aerospace: Aerospace manufacturer AT Engine Mexico, a joint venture between Germany-based Aerotech Peissenberg and Mexico’s Grupo Punto Alto, plans to establish a production plant in the northwestern state of Sonora. The US$200 million facility is expected to produce turbine parts for General Electric and Rolls Royce aircraft engines. (El Financiero, October 20, 2017)
  • Gasoline: U.S. gas station operator Gulf reported plans to establish 2,000 filling stations in Mexico at a cost of approximately US$211 million. The company also has plans to invest approximately US$400 million to construct six fuel storage terminals in the country over the next three years. (El Financiero, October 19, 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 last month:

  • Candy: U.S.-based food processing giant Mondelez reported investment of US$133 million in its confectionery plant in the southeastern state of Puebla over the past three years. Resources helped expand production by 40% of chewing gum for brands such as Trident, Clorets and Bubbaloo. (El Financiero, August 31, 2017)
  • Petroleum: Australian mining and oil multinational BHP Billiton plans investment of approximately US$700 million in Mexico oil exploration, principally in the Gulf of Mexico, the company reported. BHP Billiton won rights to explore Gulf oilfields in a Mexican government tender last year. (El Financiero, August 31, 2017)
  • Industrial parks: A consortium of Chinese and Mexican investors including Holley Group, Futon Group and the Santos family began construction of an industrial park in the northeastern state of Nuevo León, local media reported. Investment of US$50 – 60 million is estimated for an initial phase of the facility, which investors project will attract up to 100 Chinese companies over the first 10 years of operation. (Expansión, August 25, 2017)
  • Food processing: Mexican industrial baking giant Grupo Bimbo plans to construct a major new distribution center in Mexico City, the company reported. The US$128 million site is planned to be LEED Gold certified and make use of wind-generated electricity. (Aristegui Noticias, August 29, 2017)
  • Gym equipment: Taiwanese-owned fitness equipment brand Matrix Fitness will invest US$3.5 million in a push to expand its participation in the Mexican market, the company reported. Matrix seeks to expand its market share from 5% to 30% by partnering with sports center chains such as Sport City and Smart Fit. (El Financiero, August 25, 2017) Continue reading Recent and upcoming investment in Mexico →