Benefits of Saltillo

Saltillo is in the middle of one of the most important industrial regions of Mexico and it
combines the best of being near the border with being in the interior of Mexico.

• Major industrial base of Mexico

• Largest Automotive cluster in Mexico

– Number one producer of vehicles
– 26% of the national productions

• Houses solid and diversified production structure

– Plastics
– Electric & electronic
– Metal-mechanic
– Steel
– Aerospace

• Home to industry giants such as

• Caterpillar
• Chrysler
• General Motors
• General Electric/Mabe
• John Deere
• Kimberly Clark
• Renault
• Whirlpool

• Abundant well educated workforce

• Population: >700,000
• Manufacturing experience: > 45% employed by the manufacturing sector
• 19 Universities
• 3 Research centers

• Combines the best of being near the border with being in the interior

• Less than 3 hours from Laredo, TX
• Within 40 miles of Monterrey
• Labor costs and employee turnover < Monterrey and the border
• A city which is clean and safe
• A climate which is cool and dry due to its 5,000 foot elevation
• Easy access

– Excellent roads from the USA
– Multiple flights to Saltillo or Monterrey international airports

• A state government which is aggressively working to attract new companiesl

Where is Saltillo?

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