Continental breaks ground for new plant in Aguascalientes

AGUASCALIENTES - The first stone was laid for the new Contitech plant, a division of the German Tier 1 Continental. This new project contemplates an investment of US$90 million and the creation of 500 direct jobs in two phases, reaffirming the state's relevance on the global industrial map.

Located in the VESTA industrial park in the south of the city of Aguascalientes, the plant will begin operations in 2025, integrating state-of-the-art technology for the production of automotive components.

Eduardo Barros, manager of the Contitech plant, highlighted the company's commitment to innovation and the environment, assuring that the facilities will be designed under high safety and sustainability standards.

Marco Galluzi, Director of Continental Mexico, thanked the local government for its support, underlining the importance of human capital in Aguascalientes for the company's success.

In his speech, he highlighted that 25% of the company's executive talent in Mexico is made up of women, underlining Continental's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

This project adds to Aguascalientes' efforts to attract foreign investment and generate jobs.