Chihuahua

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Chihuahua
Chihuahua Facts and Competitive Advantages:


 * Unparalleled Geographic Location.
 * Largest State in Mexico (12.6% of Mexico’s territory).
 * Longest border with the USA (40%)(10 border crossings, 5 ports of entry).
 * US$71B in US-Mexico trade crossed through JUAREZ-ELP region in 2010 (18% US-MEX trade).
 * Largest exporting manufacturing industry employer in Mexico.
 * Population of 3.4 million inhabitants with an average age of 25 years.
 * 3rd in attracting FDI in 2010 (more than 1,100 million USD per year).
 * Home to over 75 Fortune 500 Companies and the most important OEM´s and CEM´s.
 * National leader in jobs, exports and value added for the Exporting Manufacturing Industry.
 * Pioneer State in the Exporting Manufacturing Industry in Mexico (More than 40 years of experience).
 * Availability of highly qualified and stable labor force.
 * Union free state with more than 16 years without a strike.
 * Solid Infrastructure and State-of-the- Art industrial developers that offer support to companies in order to make a “soft landing”.

Automotive & Auto-Parts Industry


 * 76 Manufacturing operations and 6 E&D Centers / More than 65,000 employees.
 * Chihuahua exports represent 15.3% of Mexico’s total exports in the sector.
 * DELPHI Engineering Center is the most important R&D Center for the industry in Mexico with more than 2,200 engineers. This Center registers more than 50 automotive patents every year.
 * Chihuahua produces: Engines, Al Wheels, air bags, dash boards, electric/electronic devices, seats, Wire harnesses, hoses, bands, steering wheels, parts and components, among others.
 * Success Story: Ford plant manufactures the new V-8 DIESEL, as well as gasoline and HYBRID engines for the North American and European markets.
 * Superior Industries in Chihuahua is the largest producer of Aluminum wheels in the world.

Source and more information: Chihuahua State Government Webpage

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