The governments of San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening an economic corridor in Mexico’s central-north region, seeking to attract new investment, improve competitiveness, and deepen productive integration between the two states.
The agreement focuses on aligning complementary industrial capabilities to draw larger-scale projects and create a more favorable environment for business growth, state officials said.
San Luis Potosí Minister of Economic Development Jesús Salvador González Martínez said the alliance will open expansion opportunities in strategic sectors, including automotive manufacturing, home appliances, emerging technologies, and value-added mining. He said the coordination is designed to promote investment that generates higher-paying jobs and enhances the region’s competitiveness within the domestic market.
During the meeting, officials highlighted Zacatecas’ strong mining base and San Luis Potosi’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, supported by its logistics-automotive cluster and the presence of international companies such as BMW and General Motors. Authorities said this productive complementarity is key to building more efficient regional supply chains.
The Zacatecas government said the agreement responds to the need to strengthen an economic corridor capable of attracting industrial projects and consolidating the presence of exporting companies. State officials recognized San Luis Potosí’s manufacturing leadership and emphasized the strategic value of integrating both states’ business communities.
Zacatecas Governor David Monreal’s administration reiterated its commitment to maintaining a joint agenda focused on institutional collaboration. Officials said closer coordination will help advance regional integration, with an emphasis on productive investment, infrastructure, and industrial development in the next stages of growth.
Authorities from both states said the alliance will help local productive sectors strengthen their role in global supply chains and create a more competitive environment for new investment, positioning San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas as a consolidated industrial block serving North American market demand.
Volex Opens Manufacturing Plant in San Luis Potosí
As an example of the state’s industrial growth, MBN reported that Volex has opened a new 15,000m2 manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosí, a project that will allow the company to triple its production capacity, strengthen its global footprint, and generate more than 2,000 jobs in the state. The facility, located in the Milpillas area along Periferico Norte and the Mexico–Laredo rail line, positions the British manufacturer within one of Mexico’s most competitive industrial corridors. State officials said the investment underscores San Luis Potosí’s manufacturing momentum, driven by strong technical talent, stability, and robust infrastructure.
The plant will produce power and interconnection solutions, including wiring harnesses, power cables, electrical systems, and high-quality components used in sectors such as automotive, home appliances, telecommunications, technology, and industrial equipment.
The new complex replaces the former operations of Prodamex, a company acquired by Volex. Its previous site, an aging 5,000m2 facility on the Zacatecas highway, had reached full capacity. With 15,000m2 of space and room to expand to 30,000m2, the new plant gives Volex the ability to scale significantly within its global manufacturing network.
Marco Antonio Quintero, General Manager, Prodamex, said rising demand and customer growth prompted the decision to expand. He noted that process reengineering efforts in recent years increased sales by 33%, reinforcing the need for a larger, more modern operation.
Source: Mexico Business News
