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May 22, 2014

San Diego’s HardTech Labs Connects Hardware Startups to Mexico Manufacturing Factories

HardTech Labs is a hardware accelerator looking to build the future of San Diego and Baja entrepreneurship by utilizing the development talent of San Diego with the implementation experience of Tijuana. HardTech Labs announced Class Zero, featuring 4 startups. These new startups are based in San Diego and Tijuana. HardTech Labs selected the companies based […]

May 8, 2014

Mexico’s Maquila Boom Extends Across the Border

A maquiladora (sometimes shortened to maquila) is a factory in Mexico, typically owned by a foreign entity, operating under a tax incentive program designed by the Mexican government to attract foreign investment and create jobs. The factory is able to import tools, equipment and raw materials free of duties or tariffs. The operation manufactures or […]

April 24, 2014

Mexico and U.S. Leading Low-cost Manufacturing Locations

Manufacturing in Mexico is stronger than ever. The rise of the manufacturing sector in the country the first quarter of 2014 improved the conditions for rebound of the national economy. International companies operating in the region have already felt the impact. Companies seeking competitive advantage are finding Mexico’s emerging economy one of the most cost-effective […]

April 22, 2014

Mexico Factory Exports Surge by most In Over Four Years

The recovery of Mexican factory exports in the first quarter of 2014 signals a rebound of the country’s economy after nearly four years of stagnation. Since the start of 2014, auto shipments have surged. Auto manufacturing in Mexico, one of the country’s major bright spots, is set to once again advance against competitors in the […]

April 11, 2014

Labor Costs: China vs. Mexico

April 11th, 2014 — Mexico’s part of the U.S. import sector has climbed to a record-breaking rate of 14.4%. Hoopnotica is one of the growing number of U.S. businesses bringing production back home or “near-sourcing” over to Mexico. The nation has been losing manufacturing to China for a considerable length of time. At the same […]

March 25, 2014

Mexican Economy’s Growth in Overdrive

March 24th, 2014- The budding economy in Mexico during 2014 is reminding many people of the 1990s when the country was pushing for liberalization in trade and began opening up its borders to international partners. The change was induced by a youthful president and increasing privatization. The main industries in Mexico that were opened up […]

March 19, 2014

UC San Diego Conference Identifies Mexico’s Strong Growth in Manufacturing

March 19th, 2014 – This year marks the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Mexico and Canada. The trilateral pact was signed by United States President Bill Clinton, Mexican President Carlos Salinas, and Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and implemented in January 1994. The agreement eliminated most […]

March 13, 2014

Why Mexico is California’s China

March 13th, 2014 – For the past 20 years, China has been the key for global expansion plans at many businesses in California and the United States. But due to rising costs, labor problems and slow lead times, many American businesses are starting to take notice of Mexico and the fact that for many companies, it […]

March 4, 2014

Mexico’s Manufacturing Revolution

March 4th, 2014 — China’s siren song of low costs has been luring manufacturing companies from the United States and elsewhere for over a decade, enticing them with the promise of a large and inexpensive labor pool. Recently, however, United States manufacturers have been leaving China almost as quickly as they came. Some have moved […]

February 25, 2014

Border Set To Divide Opinion at US-Mexico Summit

February 25th, 2014 – On Wednesday, February 19, the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada will meet to discuss international policy in North America. The summit is scheduled for the 20-year anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, highlighting issues of trade relations between the three countries. Mexican president Pena Nieto is […]

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