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July 7, 2014

Reduced Packaging in Mexico For Processors Seeking Sustainability

Packaging in Mexico can help reduce costs and contribute towards sustainability In an announcement that will send ripples across the manufacturing industry, Hershey Co. promised to begin producing packaging for many of its popular chocolate candies in Mexico. The move will not only serve to reduce costs for the corporation, it echoes the sustainability movement […]

July 3, 2014

Why Mexico Is Becoming The New China

For several years, outsourcing, particularly the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, was synonymous with China. China boasted labor costs below the competitive level that any other country could offer, making them a prime location for sending jobs abroad. By 2010, virtually everything was created in China and shipped to consumers and retailers in the United States […]

June 26, 2014

Tucson Aerospace Company Looks to Increase Business in Mexico

In the state of Arizona, many local economies are having a significant impact due to the amount of cargo imported and exported to and from Mexico. Fresh produce is one of the largest industries dominating the state economy. Other industries, such as aerospace, are increasing the relationship between the United States and Mexico. One local […]

June 24, 2014

Automotive Manufacturing in Mexico Sets Production and Export Records

Mexico set a new record in its production and exports of automobiles for the January through April production period. Production rose by 5.8 percent and exports by 8.7 percent over these four months. Mexico produced a total of 1,022,762 automobiles, 82.9 percent of which were exported, according to the Mexican Automotive Industry Association’s April 2014 […]

June 19, 2014

Mexico Manufacturing Will Soon Surpass China as the Leader of American Manufacturing

China has long been a staple in the world of manufacturing and production. However, recent developments such as rising shipping prices and labor rates that have contributed to an dramatic increase in costs that is forcing many companies to consider alternative manufacturing locations. Mexico manufacturing seems to be coming to the forefront as an alternative […]

June 17, 2014

Mexico Manufacturing: The Heartbeat of The U.S. Medical Device Industry

In a global marketplace where production costs are critical, many firms are turning to an old partner—Mexico. Medical device manufacturing in Mexico, especially Baja California, has become a hub for companies around the world who want to supply North America. Medical device firms, as well as other manufacturers, are realizing rapid labor-rate inflation in China, […]

June 11, 2014

As Ties With China Unravel, US companies Consider Mexico Manufacturing

With labor costs, shipping delays and political tensions rising between China and the United States, manufacturers are heading south to Mexico to restructure their organizations within North America. Economists argue that the drive towards manufacturing in Mexico has never been stronger. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) provides for virtually no duties or tariffs […]

June 9, 2014

Mexican Manufacturing Exceeds Trade Forecasts

Mexican officials have reported that they have recorded a trade surplus of $510 million for the month of April. This positive report marks the third time in a row Mexican officials have been able to record a net positive for their trade surplus levels. For those looking for the source of this recent boom, they […]

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 […]

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