American Industries Releases New Episode of Invest in Mexico Juarez’s Manufacturing Legacy Building the Maquiladora Model

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Chihuahua, [Month] [Day] — American Industries has released the third episode of its podcast, Invest in Mexico, featuring a deep conversation on the evolution of Juarez as one of Mexico’s most established hubs for cross-border manufacturing and export operations.

This episode features Iván Ramos, Regional Director for American Industries in Juarez, who began his career in industrial construction before moving into project management, industrial real estate, and leadership of shelter operations in the region. With extensive hands-on experience, Iván offers a grounded perspective on how Juarez became the birthplace of the maquiladora industry and how its manufacturing ecosystem has matured over the past five decades.

A Region Built on Experience and Cross-Border Strength

Throughout the discussion, Iván highlights Juarez’s diverse industrial strengths, including electronics, automotive, medical devices, and a broad maquiladora supply chain that continues to attract global investment. He explains how the region’s skilled labor force, long-standing operational maturity, and strong customs and logistics infrastructure support companies seeking speed, scalability, and operational certainty.

Tools That Support Confident Manufacturing Expansion

The episode also explores two key differentiators that American Industries offers companies evaluating Mexico:

• The Cost Model, a tool that provides accurate monthly operating cost estimates across different regions by integrating real labor, logistics, utilities, and facility data.
• The Rio Bravo customs platform, which manages tens of thousands of import and export transactions each year and offers compliance visibility through integrated systems and experienced customs teams.

Together, these resources help decision-makers compare regions, mitigate startup risk, and ensure smooth operations from day one.

Insights for Executives Evaluating Mexico

Listeners will also hear Iván’s perspective on Juarez’s industrial real estate landscape, energy-related considerations, and why partnering with knowledgeable local teams is essential when establishing operations in a border manufacturing corridor.

The episode is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and all major platforms listed on the American Industries website.

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About American Industries
For more than five decades, American Industries has supported global companies in successfully establishing and expanding operations in Mexico. Through shelter services, site selection, regulatory compliance, HR support, and strategic regional insights, American Industries enables foreign investors to operate efficiently and confidently in the country’s most competitive manufacturing regions.