Ford to expand shutdown at Michigan plant for two more weeks
Ford Motor Co announced it will idle the Wayne, Michigan assembly plant an extra two weeks by the end of the…
Spain-based Fotowatio strikes deal to build 300 MW solar plant
Spain-based solar developer Fotowatio announced that it was awarded a 300 MW project in the second Mexican power auction that…
Mexican avocado producers resume strong shipments to U.S. market
The Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers Association of Mexico (APEAM) announced strong shipments to the U.S. market, as the Mexican avocado…
Bosch opens engineering center, announces US$ 78 million investment
To strengthen its presence in Mexico, the Bosch Group just set two milestones in the country: at its existing site…
Mexichem acquires Canadian plastic pipe manufacturer
Mexichem announced that it acquired Canada-based plastic pipe manufacturer Gravenhurst Plastics Ltd. (GPL), furthering the company’s global growth model with bolt…
Nissan sets end of production date for the Tsuru
Nissan confirmed today the end of production of the Nissan Tsuru in Mexico by May 2017. “The popular unit, with…
Renewable power overtakes coal, here’s how Mexico has been doing its part
Yesterday the world reach a milestone in clean energy development as global renewable electricity capacity has overtaken coal to become…
Japanese firm buys Mactac Americas for US$ 375 million; San Luis Potosi plant included
Platinum Equity announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell printing and packaging solutions supplier Mactac Americas, LLC, to…
US, Mexico reach deal to avoid double taxation for maquiladoras
US’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an agreement with Mexico for companies with maquiladora operations to be able to avoid…
Hyundai Dymos to supply seats for a three-wheel vehicle manufacturer
25 October, 2016Elio Motors, Inc., the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel car that will get up to 84 mpg…
Volkswagen reaches US$ 14.7 billion settlement in diesel scandal
25 October, 2016A U.S. federal judge approved Volkswagen record US$ 14.7 billion settlement with regulators and owners of 475,000 polluting diesel vehicles…
Quickstep Holdings and Futuris Automotive to develope car seat 50% lighter
25 October, 2016Australia-based companies Quickstep Holdings and Futuris Automotive Group are joining forces with for the development and production of lightweight seat…
Mexican authorities to harden rules for citrus and vegetables exports
25 October, 2016Mexican authorities will harden rules and processes to export citrus and vegetables, especially for producers and buyers. Parties that do…
Equity fund buys International Textile Group, two Mexican plants included
24 October, 2016International Textile Group, Inc. (ITG) announced that it has been acquired by Platinum Equity through a completed merger with an…
Rockwell Collins acquires B/E Aerospace; deal includes operations in Mexico
24 October, 2016Iowa-based avionics company Rockwell Collins has agreed to acquire B/E Aerospace in a deal worth US$ 6.4 billion, both the…
Mexico, U.S. to create committee to oversee organic food trade
24 October, 2016The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety…
Scania teams up with McNeilus to built concrete mixer trucks
24 October, 2016Scania teamed up with McNeilus to showcase its first concrete mixer trucks for the Mexican market, at the Mexican Association…
ASK Chemicals to build plant in Mexico to supply foundry industry
21 October, 2016Germany-based ASK Chemicals announced the construction of a Mexican production facility that will produce binders, refractory coatings, and riser sleeves…
Automotive seats maker Tachi-S to build Research Center in Mexico
21 October, 2016Japan-based automotive seats manufacturer Tachi-S announced a US$ 10 million investment to build a Research and Development Center where the…
Brembo inaugurates plant in Nuevo Leon, announces new US$ 95 million investment
21 October, 2016As Italian brakes manufacturer Brembo inaugurated its US$ 36 million aluminum calipers plant in Mexico, the company also announced it…
