SIG invests $1.91 billion pesos in Querétaro to double production

Swiss company SIG announced a 1.91 billion pesos investment to expand its plant in Colón, Querétaro, as part of a strategy focused on meeting growing market demand in North America. The project includes two growth phases that will allow the facility to reach production of three billion packages per year by 2028, along with the initial creation of 40 direct jobs.

Ricardo Carrillo, SIG’s Director for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, highlighted the plant’s operational evolution since its launch in 2023, when it began with a production capacity of 500 million packages. “This plant is positioned to become one of SIG’s most flexible and efficient worldwide,” he said, noting that it currently reaches 1.5 billion packages per year.

Vertical integration and operational efficiency as the core of the project

The expansion plan will be developed in two stages. The first, planned for this year, includes the addition of a new cutting and die-cutting line, as well as two sealing lines. By 2027, the company will add a new printing line, while the second phase, projected for late 2028, includes the installation of an extrusion line that will allow the full production process to be completed on site.

Ricardo Rodríguez, President of SIG Americas, explained that this growth responds to market factors and the relocation of supply chains. “This aggressive growth plan will double production capacity (…) and locally incorporate extrusion, bringing with it an important economic impact,” he said, emphasizing that this integration will reduce dependence on imports.

Market demand and nearshoring drive investment

SIG’s expansion is also linked to consumer market momentum, particularly in packaging solutions aligned with health and wellness trends, as well as the impact of nearshoring in Mexico. Since beginning operations in April 2023, the plant has contributed to the company’s sustained growth in North America, allowing it to respond more agilely to market needs.

Eugen Schreiber, Operations Director of the Querétaro plant, underscored the project’s internal impact on the organization. “This expansion will undoubtedly mark a before and after in its presence in the region,” he said, referring to process consolidation and the strengthening of the multicultural team operating the plant.

In addition to increasing production capacity, the company will advance toward vertical integration that will strengthen the local value chain by opening opportunities for suppliers in Mexico that can integrate into its industrial operation. This strategy positions the Querétaro plant as a key node within SIG’s global network.

With this project, the company reinforces its presence in the country and consolidates its role in transforming regional supply chains, in a context where operational efficiency, proximity to the market, and technological innovation have become determining factors for industrial growth.

About SIG

SIG Group is a Swiss company specializing in aseptic packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry. With a global presence, it has positioned itself as one of the leading providers of high-tech carton packaging systems, offering innovations that extend product shelf life without refrigeration.

Its model integrates design, manufacturing, and technology, allowing it to serve major international brands and adapt to consumption trends focused on sustainability, efficiency, and food safety.