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Prince Manufacturing Expands Automated Plating Operations in Santa Catarina, Monterrey
Prince Manufacturing Expands Metal Plating Operations in Santa Catarina — Second Facility Coming June 2026 Prince Manufacturing is growing its metal finishing footprint in northern Mexico. Following the successful launch of our automated rack plating line in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, we are pleased to announce that a second, larger facility is on track to […]
Mexico’s IMMEX Shelter Program: A Strategic Guide How it Works
A Strategic Guide for Executives Evaluating Manufacturing in Mexico Intorduction What is the IMMEX shelter program? The IMMEX shelter program allows foreign companies to manufacture in Mexico under a third-party legal entity while benefiting from tax and tariff advantages. The shelter provider holds the IMMEX registration and manages compliance, HR, and administration, while the customer […]
The True Cost of Manufacturing in Mexico vs USA
A Data-Driven Guide for OEMs Evaluating Nearshoring For OEMs evaluating nearshoring, one question dominates: How much does manufacturing in Mexico actually save compared to the United States? Most analyses stop at wages. That’s incomplete—and often misleading. The true cost of manufacturing includes labor, overhead, logistics, working capital, and risk. When evaluated correctly, Mexico can deliver […]
Manufacturing in Mexico in 2026: Should You Move Production?
A CEO Outlook on Nearshoring Strategy For many manufacturing CEOs, 2026 may become the year of decisive supply-chain restructuring—and a serious evaluation of manufacturing in Mexico as a core strategic option. The global manufacturing landscape continues to shift rapidly. Tariff volatility, rising labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical risk are forcing executive teams […]
Interoceanic Corridor in Mexico and Investments by Car Manufacturers (Updated: March 2026)
Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor Is No Longer a Bet — But It Still Isn’t a Sure Thing The CIIT has crossed from vision to viability. Here is what manufacturers need to know as the corridor enters its most consequential six months. (Originally published August 14, 2023. Updated March 19, 2026) March 2026 | Prince Manufacturing […]
How OEMs Consolidate Suppliers to Protect Margins
In today’s manufacturing environment, protecting margins is essential. OEMs in industrial equipment, power distribution, agriculture, transportation, and technology sectors face ongoing pressure from: Labor inflation Tariff uncertainty Freight volatility Longer lead times Increased compliance requirements Working capital constraints While procurement teams negotiate piece price, executive leaders are addressing a more fundamental issue: Supplier fragmentation. More […]
Where the Real Savings Are in Metal Fabrication
Labor, Process Integration, and Value Stream Control Metal fabrication costs are not driven solely by steel prices. In 2026, OEMs face margin pressure from various sources: rising labor costs, uncertainty about tariffs, fluctuating freight rates, longer supplier lead times, and the need to lower working capital. Many procurement teams are still focused on negotiating piece […]
“Prince Manufacturing’s Vision in the automotive Sector” – Interview
By Jorge Saldaña, MEXICONOW The automotive sector in Mexico is constantly evolving, facing new challenges such as digitization, the arrival of global competitors, and the transition to more sustainable mobility models. In this dynamic environment, innovation and adaptation are key to maintaining competitiveness. In this interview, Francisco Carreón, VP of Operations in Prince Manufacturing, Inc., shares his perspective […]
