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December 7, 2012

Mexico Outsourcing Making a Positive Jump in November

Mexico’s outsourcing sector hit a high in November for the second consecutive month, giving the economy a boost as it moves towards year end. This also provides economic stimulation in regards to manufacturing in Mexico. November’s “HSBC Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 55.6, it’s highest since June.” These results are providing manufacturers with […]

November 20, 2012

US Mexico Cargo Agreement Will Effect Manufacturing in Mexico

Cargo carried across the border from Mexico into the United states will soon be inspected by officials south of the border, effecting various consumers and companies manufacturing in Mexico. Arturo Sarukhan, Mexico’s ambassador to the United States, describes this as a way to decrease waiting time at the border for cargo companies who are approved […]

November 12, 2012

Automotive Manufacturing may be the Mexican Economy’s Driving Engine

The thriving automotive industry in Mexico stands out as a success story amidst the torrent of doom and gloom news surrounding the world economy. With several automakers planning to either begin or expand their operations, the future of automotive manufacturing in Mexico looks primed to continue growing substantially. J.D. Power, an automotive consulting firm, estimates, […]

October 2, 2012

Packaging in Mexico: Supply Chain Trend Decreases Costs and Increases Profit

Packaging in Mexico is a current trend in supply chain management, which allows businesses to circumvent trade taxes and utilize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to its fullest. As a result, operations are much more efficient, and production is much more flexible. Not only is production better able to respond to changing market […]

September 12, 2012

Wage Increases in China allows Manufacturing in Mexico to Gain More Business

NAPS was featured in the article “As China’s Wages Climb, Mexico Stands to Win New Manufacturing Business”, written by Tim Johnson, Mexico Bureau Chief of the McClatchy Newspapers. There was a time where China was much more competitive than Mexico. Companies turned to China for low cost manufacturing, while shipping or other logistics costs were […]

August 29, 2012

Manufacturing in Mexico in Key Sectors Showing Strategic Advantages Relative to China

Several factors have aligned to make manufacturing in Mexico a more strategic choice for the U.S. market. For 20 years, manufacturers left the U.S. for China to cut costs. In 2001 China was paying an hourly wage of just .58 US per hour. Mexico was unable to compete with these rates and saw the migration […]

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 19, 2012

Industrial Parks in Mexico Receive Certification

NAPS will begin offering administrative and compliance support services starting in July, from its new office located in Irapuato’s Industrial Park Castro del Rio, in the State of Guanajuato. A significant influx of companies in the automotive sector from Japan, Germany, the U.S. and other countries are expected to locate operations in this area. On […]

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 […]

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