Engel opens new plant in Mexico

With a view to expanding its market size in Mexico, Austrian injection moulding machine maker Engel has opened a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico. With this expansion, Engel says it is reinforcing its commitment to bringing production closer to customers in the region. The new facility allows increased efficiency and greater responsiveness to market demands, it adds.

The newly acquired facility provides Engel with the necessary capacity and infrastructure to significantly scale up production.

Engel adds it will ramp up Mexican production rapidly, strengthening its ability to supply injection moulding machines to customers across the Americas. The facility is designed to support a structured production flow, ensuring the flexibility needed to adapt to evolving market demands.

The company will manufacture the e-mac (all-electric small machine) and Winte t-win (hydraulic, two-platen large machine) series, as well as custom robots and automation solutions at this facility.

As well, the Querétaro facility will undergo a phased modernisation as well as key upgrades, including the further expansion of the flow-line manufacturing system, and extended machining capabilities. These improvements will optimise production efficiency, it says.

“This expansion allows us to notably accelerate the start of production, ensuring increased availability of our machines for customers across the region,” says Stefan Engleder, CEO Engel Group.

Furthermore, the Querétaro facility offers ample space for future expansion. The decision to acquire this property was made with long-term growth in mind, ensuring that Engel can further increase production capacity if market demand continues to rise.

In addition to increasing production, Engel is also expanding its workforce. "We are growing our team significantly to support our manufacturing operations and customer service in the region," says Nils Mayer, General Manager Engel Machinery Mexico. "This investment is not just about expanding our facility, but also about strengthening our expertise and presence in the local market."

The family-owned company views Mexico as a key industrial and production hub. The country offers a strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, making it an ideal location for long-term investment. Additionally, Mexico and Latin America represent important and growing markets for injection moulding technology.

Overall, the Americas continue to gain strategic importance for Engel, as the region represents the largest addressable market for injection moulding machines.

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