KTMex expands its plant in Aguascalientes

AGUASCALIENTES - The French-Japanese company Kotobukiya Trèves de México (KTMex) announced an investment of approximately US$14.2 million for the expansion of its plant located in the San Francisco de los Romo Industrial Park in Aguascalientes.

This project includes the construction of a new industrial plant and the creation of more than 160 new jobs in the region.

Ian Bonell, KTMex's Regional Director of Operations for North America, highlighted that the decision to expand its operations responds to the good results obtained at the Aguascalientes plant, as well as the competitive advantages of the state, including its safety and the quality of its human capital. He also emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.

KTMex is a key supplier to the automotive industry and serves manufacturers such as Nissan, Honda, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. The company has 27 plants in 15 countries around the world, consolidating its global presence in the manufacture of components for the sector.

During the announcement, held at the Government Palace, company executives and state officials were present, including the head of the Secretariat of Economic Development, Science and Technology (Sedecyt), Esaú Garza de Vega, as well as KTMex executives, among them Marcos Vinicius De Souza Rodrigues, plant manager, Pedro de Jesús Esteban, industrial manager, and Adriana Villa Piña, Human Resources manager.

The state government reiterated its support for the investment and assured that it will provide support in negotiations with federal authorities to facilitate the company's expansion in Aguascalientes.