May 2010 - Shelter Program: A Quick Start to Manufacturing in Mexico

Shelter Program: A Quick Start to Manufacturing in Mexico

The Mexican “maquiladora” industry, which is factories that import materials and equipment on a duty-free, tariff-free basis for assembly or manufacturing and then re-export the final product, has been an important policy tool for promoting Mexico’s employment, trade and foreign direct investment.

The Rise of the Mexican Filming Industry

A prolific film industry in Mexico has been attracting more and more foreign productions, which find there the perfect location, wide infrastructure, as well as the technical and professional experience needed to capture feature-length films, short films, commercials and music video production.

Success Stories

  • Intel to Expand Mexico Design Center
  • Mexico’s Modelo in Joint Venture with Cargill
  • Tyson Invests in Plant
  • Tata Expands Software Centers

State Profiles

  • Oklahoma
  • Distrito Federal

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