Unilever Invests MXN 9.4 Billion to Expand Operations in the State of Mexico

Unilever announced a MXN 9.4 billion investment to expand its operations in the State of Mexico, with projects focused on its plants in Lerma and Tultitlán. The initiative is part of the MXN 30 billion investment package the company unveiled in 2025 under Plan México.

Unilever investment strengthens production capacity in the State of Mexico

The project will increase manufacturing capacity through the addition of new production lines, as well as the adoption of automation technologies and digital systems for process control and reporting.

Mildred Villegas Sojo, General Director of Unilever Mexico and Foods LATAM, said the investment is part of the commitment announced by the company in 2025 to strengthen its manufacturing footprint in the country. She also acknowledged the role of the company’s more than 1,200 employees in the State of Mexico as a key factor in executing the project.

Plan México supports industrial development in the State of Mexico

The investment aligns with Plan México, a strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s industrial base and attracting productive capital. In this context, Delfina Gómez, Governor of the State of Mexico, highlighted the company’s participation in the initiative since 2025 and its contribution to the positioning of products manufactured in Mexico.

According to state authorities, the State of Mexico continues to hold a relevant position in the national economy. The state contributes 9.1% of Mexico’s GDP and has recorded US$6.373 billion in foreign direct investment. In addition, more than 198,000 formal jobs have been created during the current state administration.

For her part, Laura González, Secretary of Economic Development, noted that the State of Mexico leads the national food industry with more than 31,000 economic units, representing 13% of the national total. In that context, she emphasized that Unilever’s investment strengthens job creation and regional economic stability.