Strong in Mexico
Production in Mexico.
For many European manufacturers, Mexico is the key to the North American market. WOLF International has built, run and realigned plants there – in the automotive supply industry as well as in the textile industry. We know the local conditions and where projects tend to stall.
Why Mexico
Proximity to the US market
Short distances and lead times to North America – well suited to just-in-time delivery.
Free trade in North America
The USMCA agreement (T-MEC in Mexico) connects Mexico, the US and Canada. Rules of origin determine tariff advantages and belong in the planning early on.
Industrial base
Established industrial clusters, for example in automotive and textiles, with experienced suppliers and skilled workers.
Nearshoring
Many companies are moving supply chains closer to the North American market. Mexico benefits from this like few other countries.
What we deliver in Mexico
- 01
Plant construction
From greenfield to series production – as for the automotive supplier whose plant went into series production on schedule after 18 months with scrap of at most 2.5 %.
- 02
Turnaround and lean
Realignment of existing plants – as for the textile group that reduced its production costs by 5 %.
- 03
Interim management
Interim plant management, technical management or general management for Mexican subsidiaries.
- 04
Foreign trade and organisation
Experience as legal representative (Representante Legal) of Mexican industrial companies, including foreign trade and customs matters.
What we pay particular attention to in Mexico
- 1Building a stable core workforce and limiting turnover.
- 2Planning for rules of origin and customs programs from the start.
- 3Qualifying local suppliers carefully.
- 4Bringing together the leadership cultures of headquarters and plant.
- 5Choosing the site with a view to infrastructure, skilled workers and security.
Projects from practice
All case studies
Frequently asked questions
Why produce in Mexico?
Because of the proximity to the North American market, the USMCA free trade agreement and an established industry with experienced suppliers. For many manufacturers, a plant in Mexico is the most direct route to customers in the US.
How long does it take to build a plant in Mexico?
For the automotive supplier whose plant we built, 18 months passed between project start and start of production – on schedule and with a scrap rate of at most 2.5 %.
Do you also support existing plants in Mexico?
Yes – with turnaround, lean programs and interim management, for example as interim plant manager or technical director.
Let's talk about your project.
A first conversation clarifies the task, expectations, time frame and budget – openly and confidentially.