Coficab Opens Its Second Plant in Durango With a USD 60 Million Investment

Coficab officially opened its second manufacturing facility within the Durango Industrial Logistics Center (CLID), marking a new phase of expansion for the state’s automotive sector. The company announced that this new operation will support its long-term plan to reach 2,000 jobs in Durango. 

The ceremony gathered Governor Esteban Villegas Villarreal, Mayor Toño Ochoa, and Mahmoud Ben Nahia, General Manager of Coficab Durango, who highlighted the incorporation of advanced technology and the growing strength of the region’s industrial corridor.

Infrastructure and Certainty to Support Global Investment

Governor Esteban Villegas emphasized that Coficab’s continued expansion confirms the state’s economic direction and its capacity to attract high-value industries. He noted that the administration will reinforce infrastructure, utilities, and energy supply to support the development of CLID, adding that the new facility will generate specialized jobs and long-term benefits for the local workforce.

Fernando Rosas Palafox, Secretary of Economic Development, stated that Coficab has invested more than USD 170 million in Durango and employs over 1,400 people across its facilities. The new phase—exceeding USD 60 million—demonstrates the state’s competitive environment for advanced manufacturing and higher-wage sectors within the global supply chain.

Durango as a Strategic Platform for Coficab

General Manager Mahmoud Ben Nahia highlighted Durango’s role as one of Coficab’s fastest-growing platforms in the Americas. He explained that the new plant will expand operating capacity and reinforce the company’s production network. Ben Nahia praised the quality of local talent and the institutional support that has accelerated expansion plans, reaffirming Durango as a strategic location for future growth.

Mayor Toño Ochoa noted that Durango provides favorable conditions for international companies, including security, water availability, and a stable community environment. He added that the city will continue coordinating improvements in mobility and infrastructure within CLID to strengthen competitiveness for incoming investment.

Governor Villegas Villarreal also announced complementary projects tied to the region’s industrial growth, including an on-site IMSS childcare center, the expansion of clinic 44, a planned new hospital, roadway improvements, and energy upgrades. These initiatives aim to support current and future workers, ensuring Durango remains prepared for sustained industrial expansion.

About Coficab

Coficab is a global corporation specializing in electrical cables and conduction systems for the automotive industry. With operations in more than a dozen countries, the company supplies major vehicle and component manufacturers worldwide. 

Its focus on advanced technology, high-performance materials, and stringent quality processes has positioned Coficab as a strategic supplier within global automotive supply chains.

In Mexico, the company continues to expand through specialized employment, sustained investment, and the integration of next-generation manufacturing solutions that strengthen its competitive footprint.