With an eye on the long-term trends towards automation in manufacturing, Nuevo León’s government is looking to take on a leading role within Mexico to develop and adapt the state’s industrial sector, and to increase productivity and competitiveness, by shifting its focus towards research and development (R&D), innovation and higher value-added processes. In December 2017 the Chamber of Industry…
Nuevo León’s government, private sector and universities are working to build up the state’s reputation as one of Mexico’s leading centres for innovation. The transition towards Industry 4.0 is in its initial stages, but many sector players in Nuevo León see the potential for success. “Mexico has the foundations to be a world leader in research and development (R&D),” Rafael Almanza,…
One of Nuevo León’s greatest assets is its universities, which are helping to develop a well-educated workforce. The state’s universities play a big role in helping foster collaboration between government agencies, industrial clusters and private companies, as well as helping to prepare the next generation of technical professionals. “Leadership is one of the main skills that needs to improve…
Nuevo León is the capital of advanced industry in Mexico; however, the state economy is not wholly dependent on manufacturing. In addition to a prosperous industrial base, Nuevo León has a well-developed banking industry, a growing construction sector, a robust logistics and transport sector, and increasingly dynamic energy and agriculture sectors. Strategic Clusters In 2004 the state government…
In addition to significantly expanding its manufacturing base, Guanajuato has also come a long way in building upon its roots in agriculture. For centuries Guanajuato has hosted a range of agricultural activities, with the sector traditionally being the primary source of income for much of the state. Over the last 20 years in particular many of the state’s farms have modernised their practices and…
Since the beginning of its industrial history, innovation has played a major role in Hidalgo’s development. It was in Pachuca that Bartolomé de Medina discovered the so-called patio process, which uses mercury amalgamation to extract silver from ore, back in 1554. This innovation would go on to be used in the global mining industry for 300 years. In search of a stand-out economic vocation for the…
The wide-reaching transport infrastructure that connects the state’s industrial areas and population centres is one of Guanajuato’s key strengths. In fact, Guanajuato is widely considered to be one of the top-five states in terms of the quality of its infrastructure. Even more importantly, the investment practices implemented so far are likely to help the state draw in stronger levels of investment…
Indicators suggest that Hidalgo’s education system has been sharply improving for several years. The percentage of 19 to 25 year olds in Hidalgo who are in, or have completed, higher education has risen from 5% in 1995 to 33% in 2015. But much of this investment in education often leaks out of the state because economic activity has not grown at the same rate as higher education coverage. This has…
Among Mexico’s most celebrated and best-preserved colonial-era cities are Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende, both of which attract domestic and international visitors to Guanajuato. The two are renowned for their historic architecture, cultural sites and narrow, cobblestone roads, features that serve them well in drawing in high-end leisure tourists. Meanwhile, the state’s more modern cities…
For decades the state government has prioritised the development of the automotive industry, and these efforts have led to it becoming a vital sector for Guanajuato. As such, it is now recognised as one of Mexico’s great economic success stories. “Until 1991, when General Motors arrived in Silao, the state’s economy was mainly based on agriculture,” Fabian Gamboa, the head of the Guanajuato…
