CIIAM 2025 strengthens North America’s automotive integration and recognizes industry excellence

The 23rd International Congress of the Automotive Industry in Mexico (CIIAM 2025) opened with a strong call for regional collaboration and competitiveness. During the inaugural session, Francisco González, Executive President of the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), emphasized that North America’s strength depends on working together under clear rules and through deep productive integration.

Hosted in Mexico City, the event brought together more than 300 national and international leaders from the automotive and auto parts sectors to discuss critical topics such as tariffs, nearshoring, global trends, and the future of mobility.

Strengthening supply chains through collaboration

One of the highlights of CIIAM 2025 was the recognition of 16 anchor companies that participated in the first generation of the Supplier Development Program (PDP), an initiative promoted by INA in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank.

This pioneering program focuses on increasing regional content, preparing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to meet the challenges of electromobility, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. By fostering collaboration between large corporations and local suppliers, the PDP strengthens Mexico’s role as a central hub in North America’s automotive value chain.

The second generation of the program will launch in 2026, with the goal of increasing national content in vehicles and auto parts by at least 15% by 2030.

The companies recognized included Lear Corporation, Rassini (BYPASA SA de CV), BorgWarner Turbo, ISGO, Bosch México, Morse, Peasa Autopartes, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, All Inject, voestalpine, Gestamp, Marelli, SACRED, Montaplast, Yazaki Corporation, and New Concept Technology.

Honoring leadership and innovation

As part of the congress, INA also presented the 2025 National Automotive Industry Awards, recognizing excellence, leadership, and innovation across the sector. The winners included:

• Supplier of the Year (Tier 2 – OEM): Kayser Automotive Systems México
• Career Achievement: José Francisco Garza Rodríguez, President and CEO, General Motors de México
• Executive of the Year (Light Vehicles): Bruno Isaac Mendoza Isasmendi, Ford México
• Executive of the Year (Light Vehicles): Miguel Barbeyto, President, Mazda México
• Supplier of the Year (Tier 1 – OEM): Martinrea International
• Executive of the Year (Heavy Vehicles): Ararggo Gómez Sierra, Executive President, DINA Camiones
• Light Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year: General Motors de México
• Heavy Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year: PACCAR México
• Executive of the Year (OEM Operations): Carlos López, Director of Operations, Metallic de México – Martinrea International
• Sustainability Award: Robert Bosch México
• Supplier Development Award: IFC – International Finance Corporation

“These awards honor the companies and individuals shaping the future of global mobility from Mexico,” said Francisco González, INA’s Executive President. “Their innovation, leadership, and strategic vision are driving the transformation of our industry.”

A vision for the future of mobility

With a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and regional cooperation, CIIAM 2025 reaffirmed Mexico’s role as a strategic pillar of North America’s automotive ecosystem. By promoting programs like the PDP and recognizing industrial excellence, INA continues to strengthen Mexico’s supply chain, foster local capabilities, and build the foundation for the next generation of mobility.