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November 2, 2012

Outsourcing Administration when Manufacturing in Mexico

Manufacturing in Mexico is an endeavor with plenty of internal hurdles for companies new to the country. Moving raw materials and finished goods into and out of Mexico means dealing with complex customs protocols and diligent record keeping. Mexico, similar to the United States, has strict environmental standards that demand compliance. How can a company seeking […]

October 10, 2012

Medical Device Manufacturing in Mexico is Growing

The medical device industry in Mexico, specifically in Tijuana, currently has over 28,000 employees. It has the largest concentration of medical device employees in North America with skill levels ranging from manual labor to personnel who conduct research and development. Mexico has many excellent educational institutions that help ensure a steady supply of employees who […]

October 4, 2012

Infrastructure in Mexico: A Modern Framework for Manufacturing Operations

Since the 1960s manufacturing in Mexico has taken off. Over the years, advancements in technology and infrastructure have made Mexico a hot spot for manufacturing operations. Increasing shipping costs of overseas freight has sparked the need for businesses to look closer to home for manufacturing solutions that are more cost effective. Today, it is a […]

August 21, 2012

High Tech Firms to Benefit from Mexico Membership in Wassenaar Arrangement

The United Kingdom U.K. is the first country that has liberalized export controls for Mexico, following Mexico’s accession to the Wassenaar Arrangement on January 25, 2012. By joining Wassenaar, Mexico is now one of 41 countries that cooperate and adhere to export controls for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. Until now, American and […]

July 31, 2012

NAPS Attends Farnborough International Air Show

With worldwide presence at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show, exhibitors attracted further interest in aerospace and defense manufacturing in Mexico. The six Mexican States with the largest Industry presence were: Baja California, Chihuahua, Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Queretaro and Sonora. The presence of ProMexico and other Economic Development agencies enabled companies to further understand Mexico’s […]

June 13, 2012

NAPS Announces New Operations in Guanajuato With Special Emphasis on Assisting Japanese Companies Manufacturing in Mexico

Starting on July 1st North American Production Sharing (NAPS, Inc.) will be in a position to offer administrative and compliance support services from its new offices located in Irapuato’s Industrial Park Castro del Rio, in the State of Guanajuato. This location is ideal for supporting companies interested in manufacturing in Guanajuato and Aguascalientes. NAPS has […]

April 5, 2012

NAFTA Commission Meeting in Washington Issues Statement for Continued Cooperation

The NAFTA Commission Meeting held on April 3rd in Washington DC issued a joint statement that outlines continued cooperation of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to increase economic competitiveness and trade among the 3 nations. Since NAFTA was signed in 1994 trade has more than tripled from $288 billion to $1 trillion. Among the significant […]

March 19, 2012

NAPS Receives Recognition From INFONAVIT

On March 13 North American Production Sharing, Inc. (NAPS) was honored at a ceremony for those members of AIM, the National Association for the Maquiladora Industry, who qualify as an “INFONAVIT Empresa de 10”. These are companies that have met 100% of their contribution obligations in the past 10 bimonthly periods. The “Empresa de 10” […]

January 3, 2012

Manufacturing in Mexico, A Strategic Alternative to China

From October 13th through November 18th, 2011, Cook Associates Executive Search polled nearly 3,000 manufacturing executives primarily small to mid-sized U.S. companies. C-level executives and vice presidents in charge of operations, manufacturing and supply chain management participated in the survey. The survey identified that products needing technology improvement or innovation served as the primary reasons […]

December 8, 2011

NAPS is Recognized as a Leader in Environmental Stewardship

North American Production Sharing, Inc. (NAPS) received recognition for its contribution to Mexico’s 2011 “Environmental Leadership Program for Competitiveness” administered by Mexico’s Federal Environmental Agency and counterpart to the EPA, SEMARNAT. This program is designed to increase the competitiveness of small and medium size businesses through training in eco-efficiency. Leader companies such as NAPS work […]

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