Take a look at our blog section, where you can find a wealth of information regarding manufacturing in Mexico, Shelter services in Mexico, and learn more about the country’s aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and electronic industries, among others.

March 24, 2023

Renewable Energy: The Key to Mexico’s Nearshoring Wave

Since the beginning of globalization, companies have sought to reduce production costs in their supply chains by finding suppliers in other countries (offshoring) and diversifying suppliers, […]
March 10, 2023

Mexico Manufacturing: What You Need to Know About the IMMEX Program

The Mexican Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industry Program (IMMEX) is a government initiative that was launched on November 1, 2006. The program is designed to […]
February 16, 2023

What You Need to Know About Shelter Services in Mexico & the Site Selection Process

To become more competitive and ensure business continuity in light of recent disruptions, companies across the globe are developing strategies to regionalize supply chains and reduce […]
February 7, 2023

North American Leaders’ Summit 2023: The Importance of Manufacturing in Mexico

On January 9-10, 2023, United States President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City […]
January 31, 2023

Reshoring to Mexico: Manufacturing Trend for 2023

A combination of geopolitical factors in recent years, including trade wars, tariffs and supply chain disruptions, have caused companies to analyze their supply chains and sourcing […]
January 25, 2023

4 Reasons Mexico’s Medical Device Industry is Attracting Interest, Investment

The global medical devices industry is projected to reach up to USD 612.7 billion by 2025, which will be a solid 30% increase between 2020 and […]
January 19, 2023

The Easy Way to Become More Competitive in 2023

On the heels of global supply chain restructuring and changes in international trade in recent years, nearshoring in Mexico has become one of the best options […]
December 8, 2022

Competitive Advantages of Manufacturing in Mexico

With steady growth over the last half-century, manufacturing has long been a pillar of Mexico’s economy. The sector accounts for 18.5% of the country’s GDP, nearly […]
November 29, 2022

Mexico: One of the US’s Top Three Trading Partners

Mexico and the United States have a long history of social and economic interdependence, ties which are more important today than ever. Recent years have highlighted […]
February 16, 2023

What You Need to Know About Shelter Services in Mexico & the Site Selection Process

To become more competitive and ensure business continuity in light of recent disruptions, companies across the globe are developing strategies to regionalize supply chains and reduce […]
July 20, 2022

Two Ways Working under a Provider of Shelter Services in Mexico Can Help You Save on Taxes

In addition to the main incentive programs available to companies in Mexico that help businesses save money on export taxes, tariffs, and duties we discussed in […]
April 18, 2022

Shelter Services in Mexico: Guaranteeing Labor & Regulatory Compliance

Though companies can use several legal frameworks when establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico, working under the shelter system is the quickest, easiest, and most cost-effective way […]
November 26, 2021

Legal Frameworks for Operating in Mexico under a Shelter program: Which Option is Right for Your Company?

Foreign companies in the aerospace, automotive, electronic, medical, home appliance, furniture, and any other industry, can establish operations under the Shelter program using one of the […]
January 18, 2021

Happy Family, Successful Business

We can all agree that it is difficult to concentrate on professional activities and launch successful ventures when our families are going through stressful situations. The […]
November 10, 2020

Shelter Services in Mexico: A Key Partner in Strategic Expansion

Today many companies are analyzing ways to expand their business, create a more resilient supply chain, and adapt to market changes. In doing so, it is […]
November 4, 2020

Site Selection in Mexico: How Does it Work?

With the rising global trend of re-shoring operations to create more resilient supply chains across a variety of industries—and Mexico being one of the most logical […]
August 17, 2020

Shelter Services Providers: Facilitating Start-Up and Expansion for International Companies in Mexico

In the current global business climate, many companies are looking to diversify supply chains and make them more flexible, as well as reduce dependence on China […]
December 8, 2022

Competitive Advantages of Manufacturing in Mexico

With steady growth over the last half-century, manufacturing has long been a pillar of Mexico’s economy. The sector accounts for 18.5% of the country’s GDP, nearly […]
November 28, 2022

Mexico: An Ally in Redesigning Global Microchip Supply Chains

Some of the most important lessons learned from the global microchip shortage that affected 169 industries and caused multi-million-dollar losses are that today’s global supply chains […]
November 8, 2022

Benefits of IVA (VAT) / IEPS Certification

Many companies are familiar with Mexico’s IMMEX program for international and US companies manufacturing in Mexico, which has been in place for over 30 years and […]
October 28, 2022

Economies of Scale: Advantages and Cost Savings

For international companies wanting to set up manufacturing operations in Mexico, the quickest and easiest way is by working with an experienced shelter company. Setting up […]
September 14, 2022

How the IMMEX Program Allows Manufacturing Companies to Maximize Savings

The IMMEX program can benefit international companies manufacturing in Mexico, but many people have questions about exactly how it works. In this article, we share more […]
August 10, 2022

Competitive Advantages of Nearshoring in Mexico

With large-scale disruptions in global business since the COVID pandemic and the changes resulting from these hard-won lessons, companies are focusing on increasing agility in production […]
August 8, 2022

The Great Resignation and Manufacturing in Mexico

Since the pandemic started, workers worldwide have quit their jobs in unprecedented numbers This trend, known as the great resignation, has added yet another concern to […]
July 18, 2022

Main Incentive Programs for Importing & Exporting Products to Mexico

There are programs and certifications international companies doing business in Mexico can apply for to save on their import and export taxes, tariffs, and duties. Though […]
April 7, 2022

Asian Companies Benefit from Manufacturing in Mexico

With global disruptions in supply chains and logistics processes in recent years, international companies are working urgently to become more agile, resilient, and responsive. Mexico has […]
July 23, 2022

Queretaro, Mexico Labor Availability and Outlook 2022

According to recent surveys and market data, the biggest challenges facing companies in North America today are rising costs, worker shortages, and supply chain issues. These […]
June 3, 2022

Ciudad Juarez: Cradle of Mexico’s Manufacturing Industry

In 2022, a variety of factors continue to disrupt international trade, including the trade war between the United States of America and the People’s Republic of […]
April 25, 2022

Guadalajara: Expanding to Meet the Needs of Industry

Amidst extreme delays in supply chains and soaring costs of container shipping impacting global industry, Jalisco’s private and public entities are focused on making investments that […]
February 10, 2022

Guanajuato Region: High Production Capacity and Competitive Labor Costs

The Guanajuato region, located in Mexico’s geographic center, has long been at the heart of Mexican industry. Over the last few decades, its local supply chains […]
July 19, 2021

Ciudad Juarez preparing for the Future investing in World-Class Innovation Centers

With the arrival of the first maquila companies to Ciudad Juarez in the 1960s, the city quickly went from a border town famous for its nightlife, […]
July 12, 2021

Ciudad Juarez: Mexico’s Binational and Bicultural Heart of Industry

As one of the most important border towns in the world, Ciudad Juarez, located in Mexico’s largest state of Chihuahua, is known for manufacturing, exporting, and […]
June 21, 2021

Nuevo Leon: Home to One of Mexico’s Most Skilled, Stable, and Productive Workforces

When relocating to a new country and starting up operations, a key factor in ensuring success is recruiting and maintaining personnel that is productive, stable and […]
June 14, 2021

Nuevo Leon: Leading State in FDI for Manufacturing in Mexico

Despite last years’ global economic downturn, the State of Nuevo Leon remained a leader in Mexico for foreign direct investment, especially for companies manufacturing in Mexico. […]
May 17, 2021

Queretaro State: Propelling Mexico into the Future

Queretaro state has emerged as a model in Mexico and the world for the triple helix model of innovation and development. Over the last 40 years, […]
January 25, 2023

4 Reasons Mexico’s Medical Device Industry is Attracting Interest, Investment

The global medical devices industry is projected to reach up to USD 612.7 billion by 2025, which will be a solid 30% increase between 2020 and […]
June 14, 2022

Chihuahua’s Aerospace Manufacturing Capacity

To promote economic development, 50 years ago, President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz implemented the program commonly referred to as the IMMEX program (formerly known as the Maquiladora […]
May 19, 2022

Main Industries in Mexico Manufacturing Part II of II: Electrical and Electronics, Home Appliances, Plastics, Textiles and Garments, and Furniture

In today’s business environment,  North American companies are looking to reduce dependence on China, strengthen local supply chain networks, and make logistics processes more agile. When […]
May 2, 2022

Top Industries and Processes in Mexico Manufacturing Part I of II: Automotive, Aerospace, & Medical Devices

Manufacturing in Mexico is becoming increasingly attractive for international companies for various reasons, including its proximity to the U.S. market, which allows businesses to drastically reduce […]
February 17, 2022

Mexico to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Producer of Auto Parts by 2023

Currently, Mexico is the world’s largest exporter of US automotive parts and the fifth-largest producer of auto parts globally. Production in this industry reached US 94 […]
October 5, 2021

Mexico’s Aerospace Fair 2021 Showcases the Diversity and Benefits of this National Industry

Founded in 2015 and held biannually, Mexico’s Aerospace Fair (FAMEX), is an event organized by the National Secretary of Defense through Mexico’s Air Force aimed at […]
August 10, 2020

Aerospace Industry in Mexico: The Next Frontier

Founded in 2015 and held biannually, with the next event scheduled for April 2021, FAMEX Mexico’s Aerospace Fair/Summit, is an event organized by the National Secretary […]
July 13, 2020

USMCA: Leveraging Cooperation in the Automotive Industry

When NAFTA went into effect on Jan 1, 1994, the world’s largest free trade area was officially formed. The ability to move products with ease across […]
June 15, 2020

Spotlight on the Automotive Industry Mexico

Did you know that automotive manufacturing in Mexico is one of the country’s most important and fastest-growing industries? As the largest supplier of auto parts to […]
March 10, 2023

Mexico Manufacturing: What You Need to Know About the IMMEX Program

The Mexican Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Industry Program (IMMEX) is a government initiative that was launched on November 1, 2006. The program is designed to […]
February 7, 2023

North American Leaders’ Summit 2023: The Importance of Manufacturing in Mexico

On January 9-10, 2023, United States President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City […]
January 31, 2023

Reshoring to Mexico: Manufacturing Trend for 2023

A combination of geopolitical factors in recent years, including trade wars, tariffs and supply chain disruptions, have caused companies to analyze their supply chains and sourcing […]
January 19, 2023

The Easy Way to Become More Competitive in 2023

On the heels of global supply chain restructuring and changes in international trade in recent years, nearshoring in Mexico has become one of the best options […]
November 29, 2022

Mexico: One of the US’s Top Three Trading Partners

Mexico and the United States have a long history of social and economic interdependence, ties which are more important today than ever. Recent years have highlighted […]
November 23, 2022

Aluminum; business for the USMCA market

Over two years after the enactment of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), aluminum imports from the US to Mexico have reached record levels. As one of […]
November 10, 2022

Doing Business in Mexico: Labor Considerations and Foreign Investment

One of the main reasons Mexican manufacturing has been so popular, especially for US companies, is its competitive labor rates. This means significant savings, but at […]
November 2, 2022

Mexico’s Main Exports

A significant part of Mexico’s economy is based on international trade, with exports representing 18.5% of its gross domestic product in 2021. Exports have grown steadily […]
October 13, 2022

What is the Standard Work Week in Mexico?

Among the many benefits of setting up or expanding operations in Mexico, one of the most attractive is its available, skilled, and affordable labor force. Many […]
November 9, 2021

Story of a Chairman Part III Breaking Paradigms

What was it about Chihuahua that made a world-renowned company like Honeywell decide to set up operations there?  Without a doubt, its hardworking people in management […]
September 30, 2021

Story of a Chairman Part II Where there’s a will, there’s always a way

So, how did Mr. Lara Armendariz come to establish American Industries Group? In the 1970s, the main industries in Chihuahua, Mexico were cattle ranching, mining, and […]
September 9, 2021

Story of a Chairman Part I The Cheese That Started it All

Stories of Chairmen are always fascinating, and that of the Chairman of American Industries Group is no exception. They say that great stories start at the […]
September 2, 2021

Ophthalmic Company Transforms Vision for Customers with Products Manufactured in Ciudad Juarez

Since 1932, Beaver Visitec, Inc. has been a market leader in the production of ophthalmic products and today is one of the fastest-growing and diversified businesses […]
July 26, 2021

Canopies Manufacturer finds a Safe Haven in Guadalajara, Mexico

Established in 1982, Performance Designs is a canopy manufacturer with operations in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Though it currently is an international company with operations in the US, […]
June 28, 2021

My Home is Your Home: Chinese Furniture Manufacturer Expands To Monterrey

When the leadership of KUKA, a Chinese upholstery and furniture manufacturer, made the strategic decision to set up operations in Mexico to be closer to its […]
May 24, 2021

From Asia to Queretaro, Mexico: Electronics Manufacturing Success Story

After more than 35 years of being based out of Asia and manufacturing in China, in 2019, the company WKK became interested in setting up business […]
April 26, 2021

Chinese Company Starts up Operations in Record Time with the Help of American Industries

When Zhongli Group (ZG) arrived in Mexico, they hadn’t heard of American Industries Group (AI) or shelter services in Mexico. What they did have at the […]
March 22, 2021

Canadian Company Finds a Stable And Non-Slip Foundation For Growth in Silao, Mexico

When Jim Scott, President of Ground Effects Ltd., first shared his plan to start up operations in Mexico to provide his spray-on bed liner services for […]
March 24, 2023

Renewable Energy: The Key to Mexico’s Nearshoring Wave

Since the beginning of globalization, companies have sought to reduce production costs in their supply chains by finding suppliers in other countries (offshoring) and diversifying suppliers, […]
August 30, 2022

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Mexico’s Industrial Real Estate Sector

Mexico is one of the top emerging nations in receiving foreign direct investment (FDI) and is the ninth-largest recipient in the world according to UNCTAD’s 2021 […]
July 28, 2022

Business Innovation: Key to Success

Without a doubt, innovation allows a company to stand the test of time. Innovation in business aims to create added value for clients, shareholders, personnel, suppliers, […]
May 31, 2022

LEED O+M CERTIFICATION: A Commitment to Continuity

As a company that is proud to uphold ESG values (Environmental, social, and governance), American Industries Real Estate is participating in the process of obtaining LEED […]
March 28, 2022

Blockchain: Revolutionizing Industrial Real Estate in Mexico

Blockchain technology is rapidly being adopted around the globe by public and private entities to track information in a secure, reliable, confidential, and transparent manner. Though […]
February 23, 2022

Trends in Industrial Real Estate in Mexico

Without a doubt, the pandemic that took the world by surprise in 2020 has drastically changed the ways we buy and sell. As a result of […]
November 17, 2021

What Benefits Could Adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Have for the Real Estate Sector?

A transition towards the IFRS implies more than just reorganizing account catalogs and technical accounting and financial information matters. Their adoption in Mexico’s real estate sector […]
October 20, 2021

LEED Certification: Leadership in Energy and Sustainable Design

One of the biggest concerns of our modern times is the environmental pollution resulting from human activities, including construction and industry. Emissions related to building construction […]
September 23, 2021

Industrial Real Estate in Mexico and Anti-Money Laundering Laws: What you Need to Know

In July 2013, Mexico’s Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions Involving Illegal Funds, commonly known as the Anti-Money Laundering Law, went into effect. […]
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