San Luis Potosi aerospace development pole

SAN LUIS POTOSI - San Luis Potosí has become an important pole for the aerospace industry in Mexico. The state has a large number of companies dedicated to the manufacture of components and systems for aviation and space.

This industry generates high quality jobs in San Luis Potosí and attracts foreign investment; in addition, the state has adequate infrastructure for the development of the industry, including industrial parks and research and development centers.

Salvador González Martínez, head of the Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeco), indicated that the aerospace industry has gained momentum with the presence of four companies that have been operating in the state for more than two years.

He explained that this sector has strengthened its presence thanks to the expansion of the automotive cluster, made up of at least 300 companies, some of which have diversified their production to become suppliers of the aerospace industry.

Among the success stories, he highlighted Impro, an Asian capital company installed in the WTC II industrial park since 2019, which has experienced significant growth in employment and production.

Foreign direct investment in the aerospace industry in San Luis Potosi has exceeded US$130 million, a growth of 127.7%; thanks to the advantages of San Luis Potosi such as its strategic location, experience in high-tech sectors, skilled labor, manufacturing capabilities related to metal-mechanical activity.

In addition to Impro Industries México, other key companies in the sector are Tighitco Latinoamericana, Eaton Truck Components, Aearo Technologies de México, and Diser Industrial. Products manufactured include cargo nets, thermal insulators, electrical components, castings, electrical systems, thermal insulation panels, and high-precision parts.

Currently, these five companies in the sector generate more than 4,100 jobs in the region.

González Martínez emphasized that the aerospace industry maintains a sustained development in the state, driving the arrival of new investments. He also reiterated that in 2025 the pace of growth and investment in the sector will be maintained.

The aerospace industry in San Luis Potosí is a strategic sector that has contributed significantly to the economic growth and development of the state, and its importance is reflected in the generation of employment, the attraction of foreign investment, the development of technology and the contribution to the GDP, among other aspects.