Mexichem purchases US firm
Chemical Corporation Mexichem announced that it is buying Sylvin Technologies, a firm dedicated to produce PVC composites, based in Denver,…
Clusters gamble on technological innovation
Industrial chambers in Tijuana and across the border have estimated growth over 2% in new employment in the mega-region, thanks…
Real-estate firm from Japan to invest US$200 million in the Bajio region
Japanese firm Daiwa House Industry is considering to invest around US$200 million over the next three to four years, mainly…
German automotive firm to establish US$ 62 million R&D center in Queretaro
A German company from the automotive sector plans to build a Research & Development center in Queretaro, representing an investment…
Spain-based energy company unveils photovoltaic project in Chihuahua
Officials from the Spanish company Uriel Renewables revealed before Chihuahua state authorities the photovoltaic project “San Jeronimo Solar” to generate…
Report: Ford plans new headquarters, R&D center in Mexico
Ford Mexico is looking to move its headquarters out of Mexico City, and the Naucalpan area of the State of Mexico can…
Despite a 9.5% decrease, Mexico’s oil production exceeds 2017 goal
During 2017 PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reached an average crude production of 1,948,000 barrels per day (b/d), which represents a decrease…
German electronics manufacturer Turck Duotec ramps up production in Coahuila
German electronics manufacturer and automation company Turck announced that its Duotec division began at the end of last year a…
Constellation Brands to produce more beer bottles in Coahuila
The agreement between the US Companies Constellation Brands and Owens-Illinois to expand the glass bottle production plant they own in…
Trump slaps tariffs on solar panels and washing machines
23 January, 2018The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines, a measure that mainly affects China, South…
Mexichem acquires a Pennsylvania-based PVC manufacturer for US$ 39 million
23 January, 2018Mexichem, a Mexican manufacturer of plastic pipes and one of the largest chemical and petrochemical companies in the world, announced…
Production of heavy vehicles increased 14.5% in November; exports hiked 40%
23 January, 2018Last November, production of heavy vehicles in Mexico reached a total of 12,267 units, which represented a growth of 14.5%…
Bacardi acquires Tequila PatrĂłn for US$ 5.1 billion
23 January, 2018Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, announced today that it is expanding its portfolio of…
Herbalife opens call center valued at US$24 million
22 January, 2018With a US$24 million investment, Herbalife inaugurated its contact center in Queretaro, the second in Mexico, which is going to…
AkzoNobel to invest more than US$14 million to expand its production
22 January, 2018Chemical Corporation AkzoNobel is investing over US$14.6 million to expand its installed capacity and update its organic peroxides plant in…
Clariant expanding its plant in Coatzacoalcos
22 January, 2018Swiss Chemical Specialty Company, Clariant, has completed the expansion of its plant in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, thus increasing by 15% its…
Infiniti has already plans to build a second model at its new Mexican plant
22 January, 2018Infiniti, Nissan’s premium brand, has already plans to build a second model at the manufacturing plant it opened last year…
FCA likely to build in Saltillo a mid-size pickup for global markets
22 January, 2018After production of the current Ram ends at the Saltillo assembly plant, the facility will be tooled to manufacture a…
Volkswagen schedules production of eighth-generation Golf for June 2019
22 January, 2018Production of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf will in 75 weeks, the automaker announced at a summit with representatives of 120…
Mexico accounts for 30% of Jatco’s global transmissions production
22 January, 2018Jatco President and CEO Teruaki Nakatsuka remains optimistic about the NAFTA renegotiation outcome, noting that “if something happens, it will…
