Each month, the plant produces around three million boxes of products , equivalent to 100,000 boxes of Saba feminine pads and TENA incontinence diapers per day.

From here, between 40 and 45 trucks depart daily for the company’s distribution centers in Mexico, guaranteeing supply to a market where 80% of its production is destined for Mexican consumers and the remainder for exports to Central America and the United States.

“It’s a dynamic, world-class operation, with hundreds of different SKUs (codes that identify a product) and a high level of complexity. Our commitment is to be efficient, predictable, and avoid disruptions in the supply chain to meet our customers’ needs on time,” said Ubaldo Hernández, Site Manager of the Ecatepec plant, in an interview with T21.

The Ecatepec plant is part of a logistics network that includes more than 10 distribution centers across the country , strategically located in regions such as Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tlaxcala, and Hidalgo. From there, the company serves customers in retail , wholesale, and healthcare institutions, maintaining high service and inventory standards.

To meet the challenges of growing demand, the company has implemented short, medium and long-term planning processes .

“We work with horizons of up to 18 months and five-year cycles. The key is to anticipate and have solid strategies to adjust capacity, resources, and relationships with suppliers,” explained Hernández.

He added that thanks to this discipline, the plant has sustained production growth of 6% to 7% annually over the past five years .

“The key is to anticipate with robust planning processes and a long-term strategy,” Hernández emphasized.

In this sense, managing an operation of this magnitude requires cutting-edge technology. In Ecatepec, the SAP ERP system is used to plan production and coordinate the supply of materials from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Mexico.

With an 11.5-hectare site and more than 20 production lines , the Ecatepec plant not only meets current demand but is already preparing for growth in the coming years with new facilities and additional capacity.

“The global environment is increasingly changing, but we are convinced that, with innovation and planning, we will continue to maintain Essity’s leadership in Mexico and the region,” Hernández emphasized.

In terms of the environment, the plant has achieved significant milestones. Since 2021, it has operated under a zero-waste-to-landfill scheme , which involves recovering and recycling 70% of its waste and using residual biomass to cover up to 30% of its energy consumption .

These initiatives have helped reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of both the transportation of finished products and the receipt of raw materials.

Furthermore, with more than 800 employees , the plant is committed to developing talent as part of its strategy.

“Closeness to our customers and internal transparency are key to our success. We want to be strategic partners with those who trust us and grow hand in hand with them,” he emphasized.

In addition, operations at the Ecatepec facility are backed by international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485 .

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Located in the heart of the Valley of Mexico , the Essity plant in Ecatepec  has become a key part of the Swedish multinational’s global network. With 45 years of operation, this facility is not only the company’s second- largest personal care plant in the world, but also a benchmark in innovation, efficiency, and sustainability .

Each month, the plant produces around three million boxes of products , equivalent to 100,000 boxes of Saba feminine pads and TENA incontinence diapers per day.

From here, between 40 and 45 trucks depart daily for the company’s distribution centers in Mexico, guaranteeing supply to a market where 80% of its production is destined for Mexican consumers and the remainder for exports to Central America and the United States.

“It’s a dynamic, world-class operation, with hundreds of different SKUs (codes that identify a product) and a high level of complexity. Our commitment is to be efficient, predictable, and avoid disruptions in the supply chain to meet our customers’ needs on time,” said Ubaldo Hernández, Site Manager of the Ecatepec plant, in an interview with T21.

The Ecatepec plant is part of a logistics network that includes more than 10 distribution centers across the country , strategically located in regions such as Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tlaxcala, and Hidalgo. From there, the company serves customers in retail , wholesale, and healthcare institutions, maintaining high service and inventory standards.

To meet the challenges of growing demand, the company has implemented short, medium and long-term planning processes .

“We work with horizons of up to 18 months and five-year cycles. The key is to anticipate and have solid strategies to adjust capacity, resources, and relationships with suppliers,” explained Hernández.

He added that thanks to this discipline, the plant has sustained production growth of 6% to 7% annually over the past five years .

To meet future demand, the company recently added a new building at this location that will allow it to expand its capacity in the coming years.

“The key is to anticipate with robust planning processes and a long-term strategy,” Hernández emphasized.

In this sense, managing an operation of this magnitude requires cutting-edge technology. In Ecatepec, the SAP ERP system is used to plan production and coordinate the supply of materials from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Mexico.

With an 11.5-hectare site and more than 20 production lines , the Ecatepec plant not only meets current demand but is already preparing for growth in the coming years with new facilities and additional capacity.

“The global environment is increasingly changing, but we are convinced that, with innovation and planning, we will continue to maintain Essity’s leadership in Mexico and the region,” Hernández emphasized.

In terms of the environment, the plant has achieved significant milestones. Since 2021, it has operated under a zero-waste-to-landfill scheme , which involves recovering and recycling 70% of its waste and using residual biomass to cover up to 30% of its energy consumption .

These initiatives have helped reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of both the transportation of finished products and the receipt of raw materials.

Furthermore, with more than 800 employees , the plant is committed to developing talent as part of its strategy.

“Closeness to our customers and internal transparency are key to our success. We want to be strategic partners with those who trust us and grow hand in hand with them,” he emphasized.

In addition, operations at the Ecatepec facility are backed by international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485 .

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El cargo Ecatepec, Essity’s productive heart in Mexico apareció primero en T21.

MONTERREY, NL.- Total Trucks Mexico (TTM) has welcomed its new branch in Monterrey, a location set to be a growth catalyst for Mack Trucks in one of the most dynamic regions for freight transportation in the country.

Juan Carlos Uribe, director of TTM, explained during the inauguration that the new branch is part of the master dealer’s business plan to meet customer demands, stating, “We want to grow, but to do so we need to be prepared with good support for the trucks.”

TTM Monterrey largely responds to the dynamism observed due to the nearshoring effect, which has increased the demand for logistics and transportation services for goods and merchandise. “We find ourselves in an environment of great opportunity, and that is why we are making this investment, which will be replicated throughout the country to improve the support we provide to our customers with the Mack brand,” Uribe stated.

He emphasized that the company is more than just a truck supplier, as it is dedicated to technology, evolving and disrupting the market by offering innovative equipment with efficient and aerodynamic engines. Additionally, it is moving towards electrification, “to provide transporters with a more efficient product that allows them to save on operating costs and meet their customers’ demands, all while having a lower environmental impact.”

The executive explained that in 2024, the master dealer will total eight branches, with four more openings planned in different parts of the country for next year. To date, the group has 40 service bays, with the goal of constantly increasing this number.

“We are hiring and developing professional technicians to offer top-level service to all transporters. Additionally, we are investing in spare parts and implementing all the technology that Mack has to ensure customers receive the attention they need,” highlighted Juan Carlos Uribe.

Considering that Mack has just announced the construction of a plant in the country that will manufacture complete trucks, the opening of the new TTM Monterrey branch aligns with the brand’s growth plans in Mexico, ensuring the availability of trucks to meet national transportation demands.

Eduardo Herrera, Vice President of Mack Export, stated that the plant responds to the brand’s expansion in Mexico and Latin America. “The fundamental objectives of the new manufacturing center are to compensate for North America’s production capacity and expand Mack Trucks’ business in Mexico and Latin America,” he said.

Herrera emphasized that the most important aspect of serving the national market is having product support, hence the importance of having TTM as a master dealer in the country.

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