The growing industrial activity in northern Mexico continues to drive investments related to the transportation and distribution of commercial vehicles.

In that context, MAGMA Automotive Mexico , the exclusive distributor of Dongfeng for commercial vehicles, opened new dealerships in Saltillo and Torreón, in Coahuila , the company reported in a statement.

The new facilities are located in the Saltillo Industrial Park in Ramos Arizpe and the Las Américas Industrial Park in Torreón , two areas with a high concentration of manufacturing and logistics operations. According to the company, these locations allow for direct access to industrial corridors and routes used for the movement of goods in the region.

Coahuila has established itself as one of the country’s main manufacturing hubs, particularly in the automotive industry, where a significant network of suppliers and assembly plants generates a constant flow of freight transport. Meanwhile, Torreón maintains a key role as a connection point between northern, central, and Bajío regions of Mexico.

Philipp Heldt, general manager of MAGMA Automotive Mexico, noted that the openings respond to the need to strengthen the brand’s presence in strategic regions for the mobility of goods and passengers.

“These openings respond to the need to be closer to our customers in key logistics regions. The north of the country is fundamental for the transport of goods and passengers,” he stated.

The new dealerships will offer commercial vehicles, including pickups, vans, and light and medium trucks, as well as after-sales services, maintenance, spare parts, and technical support backed by the brand’s national distribution center .

With this expansion, Dongfeng strengthens its presence in one of the country’s most dynamic industrial regions, where manufacturing and logistics activity continues to demand transportation solutions for the mobility of goods and products.

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The high-performance tactical clothing, footwear, and equipment brand 5.11 Tactical announced the opening of its new distribution center (distribution center) in Tultitlán, State of Mexico . This facility, with a surface area of ​​2,500 square meters (m²), has the capacity to store up to 500,000 units and distribute more than 90,000 products monthly.

The distribution center will strengthen the company’s presence in the region, optimizing the supply chain and improving inventory availability . It will also reduce delivery times nationwide and enhance the shopping experience for institutional, retail , department store, and specialized customers on marketplaces and e-commerce platforms .

In a statement, the company indicated that the opening of the new unit in Tultitlán not only responds to an operational need, but also reflects its commitment to the economic development of the State of Mexico , boosting the local economy, creating jobs, and increasing market competitiveness.

The company has offices in the United States, Mexico, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Australia, in addition to 120 of its own stores, with the United States being its largest market. Mexico is the second largest market, with more than 40 stores, over 100 annual contracts with security corporations , and over 80 state and municipal projects since its arrival in 2006.

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The year 2025 brought a complex environment for the heavy-duty vehicle industry : new emissions regulations, investment caution, and a volatile market. Far from slowing its progress, International turned these challenges into a driving force to accelerate its transformation and strengthen its closeness with customers and distributors, as Rafael Alvarenga, president of International’s Commercial Operations for Latin America, explained in an interview with T21.

The uncertainty, he said, stemmed not only from regulatory changes but also from the global economic and political environment . Still, Alvarenga noted that there are solid segments that continue to drive activity, although doubts remain about the direction the industry will take in the coming quarters.

International’s strategy has been to stay close to carriers and understand their needs firsthand.

 “We don’t build this from our offices; we build it by listening, understanding, and visiting the fields with its people,” Alvarenga emphasized.

With this approach, the company seeks to position itself as a strategic partner that contributes to more efficient operations and offers innovative solutions, prioritizing active listening over unilateral decisions made behind a desk.

Outlook to 2026

For Alvarenga, 2026 could represent a more stable scenario, in which fleet renewal decisions, postponed in recent months, will have to be implemented. He considered this a very dynamic industry that cannot sustain itself under so many uncertainties and, therefore, will begin to show interesting movements.

One of the pillars of this strategy is the LT S13 , which features the powertrain developed by International and already has around 1,000 units in operation in Mexico, according to Alvarenga. He emphasized that this model demonstrated superior performance, with an average fuel economy of 8% , according to customer testimonials.

This product represents technical innovation, which accompanies a broader transformation of the company’s culture and way of doing business, Alvarenga emphasized.

Proximity to distributors became another key driver of change. During 2025, International’s management team toured the country to visit dealerships, listen to technicians, and learn firsthand about the challenges and opportunities in after-sales service.

“The strategic plans we create as a company come from there. They don’t come from a closed room within our headquarters; they come from information we gather from the field, from the distributor network,” he said.

After two years at the helm of International Latin America , Alvarenga took stock of his personal life, highlighting the development of a new brand perception based on organizational culture and closeness to the sector’s diverse stakeholders.

He acknowledged that one of his main challenges is channeling energy and drive to do more in a market with great potential.

“International isn’t here for the short term. We’re here for the long term, and taking care of the long term means taking care of the present,” he said.

This statement summarizes the company’s evolution and the transformation it seeks to consolidate in the region.

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