Benefits of Central Mexico versus the Border

• Lower factory costs

• Lower base compensation
• Lower fringe benefits
• Lower professional staff costs

• Low staff turnover (Both factory and office)

• Reduced training costs
• Reduced quality defects
• Increased productivity

• Stable work force

• Significant market growth (Including supply base)

• Automotive assembly
• Appliance assembly

• Strategic distribution point

• Lower customer “landed” freight costs
• Lower in-transit time and inventory