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North American Free Trade Deal with EU Needed

Experts say a new trade agreement is needed to coordinate rules between the NAFTA countries and the European Union. At an economic conference in Montreal, Arturo Sarukhan, a former Mexican ambassador to the United States, said that American and Canadian efforts to secure free trade agreements with the EU should be continental agreements that include Mexico.NAFTA is a free trade agreement that unites Canada, the United States and Mexico as partners. Sarukhan says that the three partners should work at free trade deals with Europe together instead of pursuing three separate treaties. He says

Railroads Benefiting From Auto Industry Growth In Mexico

Savvy investors everywhere are taking note of the expanding automotive industry  in Mexico and the ripple effect of opportunities it represents.Thanks to NAFTA, what's good for manufacturing in Mexico  can be good for many other countries as well. This is not a temporary state of affairs, and all signs point at the same steady growth to continue in the coming years. The facts don't lie, and they are all saying the money is there to be made. North American Railroads are already feeling the benefits of

Vision for Renewable Energy in Mexico Looks Promising

When it comes to renewable energy investments, Mexico is at the forefront for foreign investors who are looking to manufacturing in Mexico  while the country moves to more solar and wind projects. In fact, the renewable energy movement in Mexican manufacturing is huge when it comes to how this country is pursuing power sources other than fossil fuels. Also, there are recent U.S. and United Nations studies that points to Mexico leading the way in developing more "green" energy programs.Mexican manufacturing goes greenAt a time when

British Government Sees Opportunity in Mexico

The number of British government initiatives in Mexico points to the high degree of confidence that the UK has in the Mexican economy.For example, in April this year the UK's ambassador to Mexico, Judith MacGregor, met with Tijuana mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo to discuss ways to build more jobs, widen business relations between the two countries and prepare Tijuana for foreign manufacturing in Mexico  investment. During the meeting, Bustamante Anchondo said Tijuana is experiencing significant economic growth and decreasing crime

JUAREZ CRIME DECLINES, ECONOMY AND MANUFACTURING IN MEXICO IMPROVING

After years of violent crime and instability, Juarez, Mexico is at last beginning to enjoy the return of peaceful times. Last year, 2012, was a turning point for Juarez.The economy is reviving, residents are feeling safe, and businesses and investors would be wise to consider opening operations in Juarez . Manufacturing in Mexico is bustling and promises to thrive for years to come, and Juarez is ideal for its central location, inexpensive real estate and highly trained labor force. The city of Juarez has gained negative attention

Manufacturing in Mexico: Human Resources

Manufacturing in Mexico  has greatly increased as companies have expanded their global footprint into Mexico. The strategic plan to operate these facilities must include an investment in Human Resources  in Mexico that ensures recruitment of qualified candidates, equitable compensation practices, compliance with local regulations and minimal turnover.North American Production Sharing, Inc. (NAPS ) is the leading outsourced administration and compliance management company

Mexican Revival

New York -- Jim Cramer of the CNBC television finance show, Mad Money, said today that Mexico manufacturing  companies had grown dramatically in recent months, and he cited GDP numbers that suggests Mexico's economy had expanded at a faster rate than the United State's economy.In light of this news, Cramer picked a Kansas City based railroad interest called Kansas City Southern with a network of railroad tracks in Mexico as his pick of companies most likely to give a healthy return on the investment in 2013. According to Cramer, KCS has

Manufacturing in Mexico: Industrial Real Estate

Solana Beach, CA, March 8, 2013 - Mexico's industrial real estate market experienced a period of revitalization from 2011 to 2012 and is set to reach a new peak in 2013. There is a markedly growing demand for industrial space as more foreign companies are setting up operations for manufacturing in Mexico. The wide production of everything from smartphones to kitchen appliances and the rise of automotive and aerospace manufacturing, all reflect this trend.The current resurgence in demand is due to such factors as wage and transportation inflation throughout Asia, Mexico’s economic stability,

Manufacturing in Mexico: Major Changes in Mexican Federal Labor Law

Effective December 01, 2012, Mexico’s Federal Labor Law (FLL) underwent the most comprehensive reform in over 40 years.  Many of the new laws will impact companies manufacturing in Mexico, especially those who are uninformed and/or unprepared to address the more than 300 changes in the decree.  Below are three key changes employers can expect under the new decree.OutsourcingThe reform heightens the regulations on employee outsourcing (subcontracting) with potentially serious implications to many employers.  The type of work performed by “outsourced” employees must comply with the

NAFTA's Mission, Logistics and Outcomes: Two Decades of Success!

The acronym "NAFTA" is liberally employed by pundits, but what does the oft-repeated acronym actually mean and represent? The North American Free Trade Agreement came into effect in January of 1994 and effectively soldered together the economic potential of the United States, Canada and Mexico.United We Stand The idea behind the North American Free Trade Agreement was to create a tripartite trade bloc to help ensure the fiscal success of each constituent nation comprising the North American Free Trade Agreement. In fact, the North American Free Trade Agreement has two subsidiary wings -

Education in Mexico

Mexico’s growing skilled work force is expected to play a larger roll, as companies expand their manufacturing in Mexico .<p> Mexico continues to develop a growing population of educated individuals ready to put their engineering skills to the test. The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development has reported 50 percent of the citizenry in Mexico is currently enrolled in some type of educational program. Some 90,000 people are graduating from the country’s universities annually with the title of engineer, outpacing the United

Manufacturing in Mexico: Hot Spot for New Operations

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. – December 10, 2012/NAPS, Inc. – Mexico manufacturing  is increasingly becoming an attractive option for global businesses looking to make their manufacturing operations more effective and efficient. Traditionally, the Asian market, specifically China, has been the locale of choice for CEO’s and VP’s of manufacturing who are looking to maximize profits by utilizing lower cost labor and production overseas.However, there does not seem to be a slowdown in the rising cost of production abroad and many companies are

The Mexican Economy’s Driving Engine

The thriving automotive industry in Mexico stands out as a success story amidst the torrent of doom and gloom news surrounding the world economy. With several automakers planning to either begin or expand their operations, the future of automotive manufacturing in Mexico looks primed to continue growing substantially. J.D. Power, an automotive consulting firm, estimates, in all, that auto production will grow by a third over the next six years in Mexico.The thriving automotive industry in Mexico stands out as a success story amidst the torrent of doom and gloom news surrounding the world

Manufacturing In Mexico: Outsourcing The Administration

Manufacturing in Mexico   is an endeavor with plenty of internal hurdles for companies new to the country. Moving raw materials and finished goods into and out of Mexico means dealing with complex customs protocols and diligent record keeping. Mexico, similar to the United States, has strict environmental standards that demand compliance. How can a company seeking to move to another country like Mexico handle these tasks efficiently? Outsource them to a professional, experienced company. In Mexico, it is common for manufacturers to use

Abundant Labor Pool for Manufacturing in Mexico

Education Initiatives Boost Workforce and Opportunities for Companies Manufacturing in Mexico.Although some manufacturing companies might shed a little concern about the skill level in Mexico’s workers, Mexico graduates more engineering students than the US, Germany, Brazil and Canada. Currently, Mexico graduates about 90,000 engineers and technicians per year. Increased government aid to education programs means that companies who manufacture in Mexico are now working with a highly qualified, skilled and trainable work force. Mexico has served as a low-cost manufacturing destination for

The Mexican Economy’s Driving Engine

Automotive manufacturing in Mexico will continue to grow substantiallyThe thriving automotive industry in Mexico stands out as a success story amidst the torrent of doom and gloom news surrounding the world economy. With several automakers planning to either begin or expand their operations, the future of automotive manufacturing in Mexico looks primed to continue growing substantially. J.D. Power, an automotive consulting firm, estimates, in all, that auto production will grow by a third over the next six years in Mexico. Nissan, Honda, and Mazda have new plants opening in Mexico next

Outlook for Mexico Manufacturing Continues to Improve

Manufacturing in Mexico in Key Sectors Showing Strategic Advantages Relative to ChinaSeveral factors have aligned to make manufacturing in Mexico  a more strategic choice for the U.S. market. For 20 years, manufacturers left the U.S. for China to cut costs. In 2001 China was paying an hourly wage of just .58 US per hour. Mexico was unable to compete with these rates and saw the migration of hundreds of thousands of jobs to China. From 2001 to 2003, over 200,000 jobs migrated from Mexico to China. China became the location of preference

Aerospace Industry in Mexico to Follow Growth Strategy of the Automotive Industry

Mexico continues to consolidate its position as a key player in the global aerospace industry, employing 31,000 skilled employees and exporting in excess of 4 billion dollars in 2010. The industry is projected to export 12.26 billion dollars in 2012.With worldwide presence at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show, exhibitors attracted further interest in aerospace and defense manufacturing in Mexico. Mexico’s agency promoting FDI, presented ProMexico’s 2012 Flight Plan, Mexico’s Aerospace Industry Road Map, with input from 6 states with a large industry presence: Baja California,

Guanajuato: The Forefront of Auto Manufacturing in Mexico

NAPS is now in a prime location to closely assist companies interested in manufacturing in Mexico,  including the interior part of the country.North American Production Sharing (NAPS) inaugurated its administrative office this July at the Castro del Rio Industrial Park. By bringing its services to the Bajio region, NAPS is now in a prime location to closely assist companies setting up manufacturing in the interior of the country. The Bajio industrial corridor runs from San Luis Potosi south to Queretaro and also includes: Aguascalientes, Silao, Leon, Irapuato, Salamanca and Celaya.

Mexico and Canada Invited to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks

On Monday, June 18 Mexico was officially welcomed to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks. Mexico joins the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei in a trade deal that will provide a link to expanding markets of the Asia Pacific region. Canada was invited to join the TPP talks Tuesday, June 19. Still pending is the inclusion of Japan, which also expressed an interest to join the talks in November of 2011. The U.S., Canada and Mexico have been partners since 1994 in NAFTA and their economies are already heavily intertwined. The Trans-

Industrial Parks in Mexico Receive Certification

NAPS plans to open office inside Castro del Rio Industrial Park in Irapuato, Guanajuato to offer administrative and compliance support services for companies interested in manufacturing in Mexico’s interiorOn Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 20 industrial parks earned a certification for their outstanding service and sustainability while complying to the “Mexican Standard”. These 20 Industrial parks were the first to receive this honor since it was created in 1999. El Dorado, Cachanillas, Bajio, Techno-Industrial Park Castro del Rio, Milenio Industrial Park, Guadalajara Technology Park, Valle

NAPS Announces New Operations in Guanajuato With Special Emphasis on Assisting Japanese Companies Manufacturing in Mexico

Japanese companies identify Guanajuato as the key location to diversify and expand automotive manufacturing in North AmericaJune 13, 2012 - Starting on July 1st, North American Production Sharing (NAPS, Inc.) will be in a position to offer administrative and compliance support services from its new offices located in Irapuato’s Industrial Park Castro del Rio, in the State of Guanajuato. This location is ideal for supporting companies interested in manufacturing in Guanajuato  and Aguascalientes 

NAPS Clients Experience Growth in Manufacturing Operations

Companies manufacturing in Mexico with administrative support from NAPS experience significant growthOver the past 18 months, one quarter of the companies manufacturing in Mexico  with administrative support from NAPS experienced significant growth. These companies more than doubled the square footage of industrial warehouse space leased in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez. NAPS clients added close to 400,000 square feet of space to their manufacturing operations during this time. The NAPS client companies that experienced growth have

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