Hidalgo Surpasses MXN 8 Billion in New Private Investment with 16 Projects
By Israel Molina
February 26, 2026
Hidalgo reinforced its productive investment portfolio with the announcement of 16 new private projects totaling MXN 8.085 billion and an estimated generation of 5,574 direct and indirect jobs, as part of the eighth investment package presented by the current state administration.
Governor Julio Menchaca stated that these projects bring the state’s accumulated private investment to MXN 125.8 billion—an amount that exceeds the total captured during the previous three administrations—and is associated with the creation of more than 163,000 jobs.
Sectoral and Geographic Distribution of Investment
The newly announced MXN 8.085 billion will be distributed across several industrial and logistics corridors:
Tepeji del Río:
- Costco distribution center expansion: MXN 1.08 billion
- Arteche North America: MXN 377 million
- Coatresa de México: MXN 98 million
Zempoala:
- Grupo Interfuel Logística logistics center: MXN 2 billion
Atitalaquia:
- Pakmary installation: MXN 20 million
Tizayuca:
- DISELO expansion: MXN 1.2 billion
- Auto Manufacturas Brake: MXN 50 million
Atotonilco de Tula:
- Voltran WEG Group: MXN 657 million
- Oriental Yuhong: MXN 360 million
San Agustín Tlaxiaca:
- Promotora del Club Pachuca expansion of Hospital CEMA: MXN 250 million
Villa de Tezontepec:
- Pharma GBC distribution center: MXN 600 million
Additional investments totaling MXN 1.215 billion correspond to AC2 Fund, Cuanticasociados, and HEBI Enterprise Group.
Tepeapulco:
- Dina Camiones expansion: MXN 105 million
Pachuca:
- Grupo INLOSA: MXN 73 million
Project Pipeline and Development Status
According to Economic Development Secretary Carlos Henkel, the current administration has announced 104 projects to date. Of these:
- 63 are already operational
- 24 are under construction
- 17 remain in the planning phase
Janet de Luna, coordinator of the federal Strategy for Economic Development Poles for Well-Being at Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, indicated that the announcements align with the national “Plan México” framework for productive development.
From the private sector, Sebastián Endraos, CEO of Arteche North America, noted that the state offers favorable conditions, including legal certainty and available human capital, for operational expansion.
Focus on Competitiveness and Talent Development
State authorities emphasized that economic policy prioritizes closer linkage between educational institutions and industry to strengthen workforce training and meet growing industrial demand.
With MXN 125.8 billion in accumulated private investment and projections exceeding 163,000 associated jobs, Hidalgo is consolidating a diversified development portfolio spanning logistics, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and industrial services during 2026.
