The facility covers 31,000 square meters (m2 ⁾ , of which 16,000 will be used for production and 10,000 for storage. The plant incorporates high-precision machinery such as fiber laser cutting, plasma welding, and automated testing systems. It also stands out for its eco-friendly design, which includes 500 MW solar panels, smart LED lighting, and water collection and reuse systems.

“This facility significantly improves our ability to deliver customized solutions with greater speed and flexibility. It also brings us closer to our customers and strengthens our operational agility throughout the region,” said Peter Revesz, CEO/President of Franke Foodservice Systems.

The plant currently employs 200 workers, with projected growth of up to 500 direct jobs . It is also estimated that 1,000 indirect jobs will be created through the supply chain, logistics, and related services.

The choice of San Luis Potosí was based on its proximity to key markets on the continent, its local talent, and favorable industrial environment. “This location represents a cornerstone for strengthening our supply chain and providing customized solutions with greater agility,” Revesz added.

Among the products to be manufactured at the plant are commercial kitchens, beverage shelving, and custom products . Woodworking and refrigeration lines will be added later this year.

San Luis Potosí has established itself as one of the states with the highest economic growth in the country. According to the Monthly Indicator of Industrial Activity by Federal Entity (IMAIEF) from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) , in March 2025, the state grew 9.2% compared to the same period last year , ranking third in the country, behind only Baja California Sur and Nayarit.

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Safran , a high-tech company operating in the aviation market, inaugurated a new plant in Chihuahua , with a direct investment of approximately seven million dollars. The ceremony was led by the state’s governor, María Eugenia Campos, and group executives.

The project, located in the Supra Industrial Park , is part of the Safran Aerosystems campus and covers an area of ​​19,510 square meters (m²) and is equipped with assembly areas, a distribution center and administrative spaces, which will optimize Safran’s production and logistics.

“This facility not only expands our manufacturing capacity but also strengthens Chihuahua’s role within Safran Aerosystems’ global network. It allows us to scale production, improve response times, optimize regional logistics, and ensure the operational excellence our customers demand,” said Sébastien Weber, CEO of Safran Aerosystems.

Furthermore, this expansion is estimated to generate 229 new direct jobsover the next 18 months, along with 64 indirect jobs. Its operations will focus on the production of evacuation systems (60%) and seating components (30%).

“We are pleased to continue strengthening the partnership between Safran and Mexico, although we are aware of the challenges involved in meeting the milestones we have set for 2028, both in terms of job creation and production capacity,” said Alejandro Cardona, president of Safran Mexico.

As part of its environmental strategy, the company noted that the new plant features 1,154 solar panels , which will help prevent the emission of approximately 500 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year.

The company currently operates 12 plants in the state and employs more than eight thousand people , representing more than half of its workforce in the country.

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After announcing last April that it would install a plant in Mexico,  Volvo Group defined its headquarters, and through a statement shared by the firm, it is stated that the manufacturing headquarters in Mexico will be in Monterrey , which will serve as supporting the growth of the Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks brands .

However, through a message today, the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, specifies that Ciénega de Flores will be the headquarters of the manufacturing plant that considers an approximate investment of 700 million dollars (mdd), and is part of a strategic move for Volvo Trucks , which seeks to regain ground in a market it abandoned almost four years ago after its abrupt departure in December 2020.

In that sense, the company explained through a press release that Nuevo León provides a mature supply and production ecosystem , which will complement and strengthen the resilience and flexibility of Volvo’s industrial footprint in North America.

Likewise, the decision to establish this plant in Monterrey is not fortuitous. The city offers significant logistics efficiencies that will support sales in both the southwest and western regions of the United States as well as Mexico and Latin America.

The plant installed in Nuevo León would have an approximate size of 1.7 million square feet and will be equipped for the complete assembly of conventional vehicles, including the production and painting of cabins. “This would be the company’s largest investment, which proposes building a plant to manufacture tractor-trailers,” declared Samuel García.

The project adds to the recent acquisition of a Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) production plant in North Carolina for approximately $40 million, with which Volvo seeks to strengthen its production capacity in North America.

Despite the skepticism of some Mexican transporters, who in recent months expressed to T21 that they still remember the negative impact of the departure of Volvo Trucks in 2020, the return of the brand through this new plant could mean a resurgence in the market, especially in the export segment to the United States.

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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) inaugurated a new production plant at its Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila operation, marking a milestone in the forefront of technological manufacturing, according to a company press release.

The plant covers 17,187 square meters (m²) and will employ highly automated processes to produce two next-generation emerging technologies, namely Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT).

GSBC and GSAT are modular and global systems designed to meet various customer and vehicle needs. The highly automated plant with strict environmental controls will ensure precise and quality production.

In this regard, with the start of production of these innovative lines, Bendix seeks to consolidate its commitment to the commercial vehicle industry. Additionally, the Ciudad Acuña plant thus becomes an epicenter of advanced and efficient production.

Piotr Sroka, President and CEO of Bendix, said, “This new plant is a tangible symbol of our progress towards more automated and high-tech manufacturing in Ciudad Acuña. It is the result of years of continuous effort to elevate our operational capabilities, maintaining the quality and reliability that characterize Bendix products.”

The new plant represents an achievement for Bendix and is a milestone in Knorr-Bremse’s BOOST 2026 program, Bendix’s parent company. This global program drives sustainable growth and innovation in automotive technology, according to the press release.

Additionally, this plant has enabled the hiring of approximately 200 employees, strengthening Ciudad Acuña’s workforce, which will rise to nearly two thousand people.

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