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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 19, 2012

Abundant Labor Pool for Manufacturing in Mexico

Although some manufacturing companies might shed a little concern about the skill level in Mexico’s workers, Mexico graduates more engineering students than the US, Germany, Brazil and Canada. Currently, Mexico graduates about 90,000 engineers and technicians per year. Increased government aid to education programs means that companies who manufacture in Mexico are now working with […]

October 8, 2012

The Growth of the Solar Industry in Mexico

Solar energy has increased significantly in modern times, and it continues to expand as a growing source of alternative energy. Solar manufacturing in Mexico, specifically, is growing, with the rural areas in Mexico in need of the energy. An example of the increase is Kyocera, which is a Japanese manufacturing company with a plant in […]

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 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 17, 2012

Outlook: Manufacturing in Mexico – Medical Device Industry

Based on a study conducted by the Crossborder Group, Tijuana (in Baja California) has the largest concentration of medical device companies manufacturing in Mexico The study performed by the Crossborder Group shows that Tijuana may as well be the medical device manufacturing capital of North America. Tijuana has the highest rate of employment in the […]

July 13, 2012

Castro del Rio Park: A ‘Mecca’ of Auto Manufacturing in Mexico

The Techno-Industrial Park of Castro del Rio is located in Irapuato, Guanajuato. According to Mexico’s publication, CNN Expansión, it has become a ‘mecca’ of auto manufacturing in Mexico due to large carmakers such as Nissan, Mazda and Volkswagen announcing expansion plans in the region. This area has become a hub for auto suppliers thanks to […]

June 20, 2012

Mexico and Canada Invited to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks

On Monday, June 18 Mexico was officially welcomed to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks. Mexico joins the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei in a trade deal that will provide a link to expanding markets of the Asia Pacific region. Canada was invited to join the TPP talks Tuesday, […]

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 […]

May 22, 2012

Companies Manufacturing in Mexico Experience Significant Growth with Administrative Support from NAPS

The NAPS client companies that experienced growth have headquarters in the U.S. and Japan. Among them are companies that manufacture or re-manufacture components for electronics, automotive, aerospace, metal-mechanics, medical device and the consumable goods industries. These companies more than doubled the square footage of industrial warehouse space leased in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, adding close […]

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