Arcosa Invests US$133 Million in Coahuila

15.10.2026 Sofía Ortiz

Arcosa Meyer Utility Structures has expanded its operations in Cataños, Coahuila, with the launch of Galva 61, a new galvanizing plant that represented an investment of US$133 million, making it the company's largest plant in North America.

Said expansion incorporates state-of-the-art technology, increasing the company’s galvanizing capacity to meet customer demand, and adding more than 200 new employees. The project is expected to strengthen Arcosa’s operations in the Central-Desert region of Coahuila, ushering a new phase of development for the industry.

During the inauguration, Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas highlighted the investment figure and the creation of new jobs as part of the region's economic diversification strategy.

The governor attributed the continued flow of industrial investment in the state to factors such as; security, the rule of law, labor stability, and the availability of specialized talent. He also reaffirmed that the administration would continue to coordinate with the private sector to promote productive projects and strengthen the state’s competitiveness.

For his part, Doug Bryson, president of Arcosa, highlighted the expansion as a result of more than two and a half years of work, involving 16 companies and teams from nine countries.

The executive emphasized that the new facility expands Arcosa Meyer Utility Structures’ galvanizing capabilities and enables the company to meet its customers’ needs. Also noted that the company plans to make further investments in its network facilities, though he did not disclose the amounts or locations.

The start of operations at Galva 61 represents a step forward in the company's industrial capacity in North America, while creating new jobs in Cataños and expanding the infrastructure available for its operations.

The start of operations at Galva 61 represents a step forward in the company's industrial capacity in North America, while creating new jobs in Cataños and expanding the infrastructure available for its operations.