SL Corporation Opens New Plant in Villa de Reyes with $750 Million MXN Investment
By Karina Vázquez
January 9, 2026
SL Corporation inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí, with an investment of 750 million pesos and the creation of more than 500 direct jobs, according to information from the state’s Secretariat of Economic Development. The project takes place within a context of sustained industrial expansion across the state.
The launch of this new facility adds momentum to Villa de Reyes’ industrial development, driven by its strategic location, logistics connectivity, and availability of skilled labor—factors that continue to attract new manufacturing projects to central Mexico.
Industrial Investment Drives Productive Development in Villa de Reyes
From an economic perspective, the announced investment strengthens regional productive activity and expands the state’s manufacturing capacity, with direct effects on formal job creation and the integration of local supply chains.
The project also reflects strong business confidence in San Luis Potosí as a destination for productive capital, within an environment where industrial growth has supported operational stability and attracted medium- and long-term investments.
Job Creation Enhances Regional Competitiveness
The creation of more than 500 direct jobs represents a significant impact on the municipality’s labor market and contributes to enhancing regional competitiveness by generating new employment opportunities linked to industrial operations.
The start-up of this plant in Villa de Reyes aligns with the broader manufacturing expansion trend in the Bajío region, further strengthening San Luis Potosí’s position within Mexico’s national industrial value chains.
About SL MEX SLP
SL Corporation was founded in 1954 in South Korea under the name Samlip Industrial Co. and changed its corporate name in 2004 as part of its strategy to consolidate itself as a global company. Today, its sustainable and innovation-driven management model has enabled it to maintain strong relationships with leading global automotive OEMs.