The global automotive industry, currently experiencing a period of uncertainty due to U.S. tariff measures, has one of the most complex supply chains, where logistical efficiency and a commitment to sustainability are fundamental to its operation.
BorgWarner , a company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of engineered systems and components for mobility, has a network of 84 facilities in 20 countries to facilitate its logistical operations.
“As a global company, with 84 facilities in 20 countries, our strategy is to be where our customers are and where they need us, facilitating their logistics operations and management times,” said Lourdes Cobos , general manager of the Turbo Plant at BorgWarner Ramos Arizpe, in an interview with T21 .
In Mexico, the company has 11 facilities , nine of which are manufacturing plants and two are technical engineering centers . These units are located in strategic cities such as Ramos Arizpe, Saltillo, Irapuato, and others.
Mexican plants produce essential components for the automotive industry, such as turbochargers, engine chains, friction separator plates, EGR systems, starter motors, and alternators.
According to Cobos, the firm has no investment announcements in the works at this time; however, he emphasized that the region is very important to the company, which is why “we are constantly evaluating new investment opportunities.”
The automotive parts and components industry is also seeking to integrate sustainable and innovative goals into its operations with a view to reducing its carbon footprint.
“The truth is that the company has very specific goals to reduce our operational carbon emissions, boost energy efficiency, and responsibly manage our waste and water,” he emphasized.
Lourdes Cobos, who is also the first woman to preside over the Coahuila Automotive Industry Cluster , stated that “in 2023, the combined efforts of our facilities brought us even closer to achieving those goals.”
“All of our manufacturing plants, which supply original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) directly, are ISO 14001:2015 certified for their environmental management systems,” he explained.
This sector is playing a key role in promoting more sustainable production, implementing the use of solar panels and heaters, rainwater harvesting systems, and other measures and devices.
“We are making progress toward our goals: an absolute reduction of 85% by 2030 compared to our 2021 baseline, and carbon neutrality by 2035,” Cobos said of the company.
As part of these efforts, Lourdes Cobos said the firm seeks to offer and deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.
“For several years now, we have been investing in the development of future technologies. Today, we have major electric vehicle projects underway in different regions of the world, including Mexico. We are investing prudently to keep pace with electric vehicle adoption, while leveraging the strengths of our foundational products. During this transition, sustainability remains a key priority,” he concluded.
According to information from the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) , auto parts production in Mexico reached a value of 18.375 billion dollars (mdd) in the first two months of 2025.
Meanwhile, the most manufactured components during the period were electrical parts, transmissions, clutches and related parts, engine parts, suspension, steering and related parts, according to the agency.
The integration of the supply chain in North America has strengthened Mexico’s role in that market, positioning the country as a strategic partner to meet the demand of the automotive sector in the region, driven by the relocation of production lines in Mexico ( nearshoring ). This is why this sector seeks to be more efficient in its operations, with environmental responsibility through measures to reduce its carbon footprint.
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