We have been asked again and again, what are our industrial location advantages compared to other geographical regions when considering Mexico as a location for manufacturing. This is a truly Mega Region location: California, Nevada, Arizona, State of Washington, Sonora, Baja California and Baja California South; a market with a population of 62 million of inhabitants.  Some facts, California could…

A fresh beginning Index Mexicali has elected Salvador Maese as President of the International Manufacturers Association of Mexicali (Index), Salvador is the Human Relations Manager for Newell Rubbermaid Mexicali Plant. Index will be in hands of an experienced Maquiladora expert. Congratulations and best of luck to Salvador from the 37 Corporations located in PIMSA. Salvador will…

The auto maker’s sales are on track to beat its 2015 target. Kia Motors México has announced the opening of 25 new dealerships, an investment of more than US $50 million, adding to the 21 it opened in 10 major cities in July. By the end of October, the South Korean auto maker had sold…

The Super Post Panamax rises to a height of 42 meters, a reach of 22 rows and load capacity of 41 tons in container and 80 tons in special loads. Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico November, 2015 With an investment of 10 million dollars, weighing approximately 400 thousand tons and the capacity to accommodate vessels with…

PLAYAS DE ROSARITO, BAJA CALIFORNIA October 2015 Chassis for trucks will be produced in this new plant that will create 2,000 new jobs. The Korean Company Hyundai, invested US$84 million for the construction of its new plant in Baja California, where chassis for trucks will be produced. This plant will create 2,000 new jobs. In this…

PIMSA’s Francisco Fiorentini opening of Foro Eleva, a Mexicali Business Community effort to induced residents of the community to improve the city, to innovate, to build confidence of a better Mexicali. Governor Francisco Vega of Baja California, inaugurated Foro Eleva Mexicali, translates, raise Mexicali! Our congratulations to Coparmex and Rosa Isela Ibarra, coordinator of this…

With three plants and 25 years operating in Mexicali, Martech Medical exports catheters and several world class products. In constant pursuit of product quality and safety for customers and end users, Martech Medical Products has been consolidated as one of the most experienced medical companies and leader in international certifications. Alejandro Sanchez, Director Quality, said…

NOV has been in Mexicali, under Varco Technologies, since 1984. NOV has over 1,000 total employees in Mexico, but Mexicali is the only location for fabrication operations MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA.  OCTOBER, 2015 Manufacturing continues to expand in Mexicali. National Oilwell Varco (NOV) late last year completed construction on major expansion to its operations located at…

Ever since the Wright Brothers managed to get their Wright flyer airborne in 1903, the history of aviation has been dotted with a number of fascinating, landmark moments. This list will run through 14 of the most innovative, important and incredible airplanes ever to grace the skies, and tell the remarkable stories that made them such…

A NEW CONTAINER CRANE FOR PORT OF ENSENADA, OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO HECTOR BAUTISTA, PORT DIRECTOR, NO DOUBT, THE PORT OF ENSENADA CONTINUES TO BE AN ADDITION TO OUR MANUFACTURING LOGISTIC INFRASTRUCTURE. Ensenada International Terminal (EIT) of multiple use, invests 10 million dollars in a new wharf crane manufactured by the company Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. LTD. The…