Schutt Sports’ Innovative Partnership for Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings Schutt Sports needed a partner that could help them cut operations costs from a main line in their manufacturing operations: refurbishing and reconditioning football helmets for a variety of clients, including high schools, major college football programs, and the NFL. In addition, Schutt also required […]
ASSEMBLY IN MEXICO
During the last decade, assembly in Mexico has become increasingly popular due to rising shipping costs from Asia and increases in U.S. wages. A number of industries have benefited from assembly in Mexico, but the automotive industry has grown the fastest. A number of automotive manufacturers have opened assembly plants in Mexico, including Toyota, Mercedes, Honda, Ford, Mazda, Volkswagen, and BMW.
It is not only the automotive industry that is doing assembly in Mexico: a full range of mechanical assembly in Mexico services are provided for machined, cast, forged, stamped, and extruded metal and plastic parts and components used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, hardware, electronics, power generation, propane gas, industrial valves, water supply, and communications.
Amerex Case Study
Amerex, like many companies performing large-scale manufacturing that required sub-assembly of their products, began to face mounting pressure from their competitors that were having products produced in Asia. In order to remain competitive, Amerex needed an assembly in Mexico solution to meet the price pressures from the Asian market. Amerex, a company involved in large-scale […]
Breaking Free from China’s Grip: Moving Your Manufacturing Out of China
You may consider moving your manufacturing out of China to another country such as the US, or possibly setting up product assembly in Mexico, if you currently have shelter manufacturing services in China, but are concerned about tariffs imposed by the United States hurting your bottom line, or if you are concerned about China intellectual […]
Starting Nearshore Manufacturing: Expectations vs. Reality [2024]
Embarking on the journey of nearshore manufacturing can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. As businesses seek to optimize their operations and tap into new markets, the transition from expectations to reality in nearshore manufacturing brings forth a myriad of challenges and opportunities. Let’s delve into the nuances of starting nearshore manufacturing and uncover the […]
Contract Manufacturing in Mexico: A Cost-Effective and Efficient Way to Grow Your Business
In today’s global economy, many US-based companies are seeking ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. One way to accomplish this is through contract manufacturing in Mexico. This business model allows companies to outsource their manufacturing operations to Mexico, where labor and production costs are typically lower. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits […]