Improvement of the Pegatron Industrial Warehouse in Juárez: 3,000 Indirect Jobs on the Horizon
By Alan Gutiérrez
July 31, 2023
The
Taiwanese company, Pegatron, is nearing the completion of its new industrial
warehouse in Ciudad Juárez. Construction of the second warehouse commenced at
the end of July 2022 and took an entire year to build.
According
to John Hsu, the president of Pegatron, the operations of this new facility
will create 3,000 indirect jobs. Notably, this construction serves as an
expansion of the existing warehouse and will be built adjacent to it.
Situated
in the industrial park on Miguel de la Madrid Avenue, the construction spans
approximately 66,000 square meters. Over the past six months, Pegatron has
witnessed a remarkable 27% increase in its total number of jobs.
Pegatron's
Journey
Pegatron's
remarkable global growth began on June 27, 2007. Today, the company operates in
15 locations across Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania. Its product range
includes computing devices like laptops, desktops, and motherboards, consumer
electronics such as tablets, game consoles, LCD TVs, and media players, as well
as communication devices like smartphones, broadband devices, and network
equipment. In Ciudad Juárez, the plant is dedicated to manufacturing daily
consumer electronics and electronic spare parts, while boasting a capital of
26.139 million dollars.
Asian Companies Thriving in Juárez
The
establishment of industrial warehouses like Pegatron exemplifies the wave of
Asian companies settling in the region, part of the nearshoring industrial
phenomenon. In addition to Pegatron, two other Taiwanese companies, Inventec
and Wiston, will expand their operations in Ciudad Juárez, leading to increased
investment and job opportunities. Representatives from Taiwanese companies have
visited the region to explore the benefits of establishing their presence in
Juárez, seeking favorable locations for their operations.
Commercial
Vehicle Group (CVG) Expands in Chihuahua
The
Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) has set up a new plant in Aldama, Chihuahua,
with an investment of over 10 million dollars. The American company specializes
in manufacturing electrical systems, moldings, components, seating systems,
wipers, plastic products, and electric vehicles.
Job Opportunities in Aldama
CVG
plans to create 1,700 jobs between 2023 and 2024, with 300 to be generated by
the end of 2023 and an additional 1,400 in mid-2024. In a second phase set for
2025, potentially 1,000 more vacancies will be available. The company's
commitment to Chihuahua and Mexico is strong, with Mexico currently
representing over 40% of its global workforce.
A Promising Future for Aldama
The
new CVG plant in Aldama brings a promising future for the town, offering
residents opportunities for professional growth and contributing to the local
economy. The government is working to provide training through state
organizations to ensure residents are equipped to join companies like CVG. The
plant's establishment provides convenient job opportunities close to home,
supporting the local community and fostering economic growth.
