Mexico Is Solidifying Its Role as an Industrial Hub — and Ulbrinox Is Ready

The conversation around industrial growth in Mexico is no longer about the future—it’s a present-day reality, seen in expanding or newly inaugurated industrial parks, production lines, and distribution centers across the country.

What’s happening goes beyond “nearshoring.” It’s a structural shift in how manufacturing and sourcing are done in North America.

And in that context, demand for precision materials—like stainless steel and rolled aluminum—is steadily increasing.

Evidence on the Ground

Between October 2024 and March 2025 alone, Mexico attracted industrial investments worth billions of dollars, concentrated in strategic sectors: electromobility, advanced manufacturing, appliances, construction, and electronic components.

Companies like Brembo, Volvo, Bosch, Dongfeng, MG, and many others have chosen regions such as Nuevo León, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, and Coahuila. This isn’t by chance—these regions offer infrastructure, technical talent, and logistical proximity to the U.S. market.

But they also require a local supplier network that meets international standards, offers full traceability, and responds in real time.

What Kind of Materials Does This New Industry Require?

The industrial projects coming to Mexico aren’t looking for generic steel.

They require:

• High-precision strip with tight tolerances and controlled finishes

• Sheets with specific mechanical properties, tailored for deep drawing, stamping, or laser welding

• Materials certified under ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016

• On-site or remote technical support to help integrate materials into critical processes

• And all of this, delivered locally and on time

Ulbrinox: Local Infrastructure, Global Backing

For nearly three decades, Ulbrinox has supported Mexico’s industrial development. Our strategically located plant in Querétaro allows us to offer precision strip, coils, and blanks of stainless steel and aluminum in the exact specifications, formats, quantities, and packaging each customer requires.

We have a technical team that understands industry challenges, metallurgical engineers who provide process support, and a quality system that meets the most demanding standards on the market.

Most importantly: we don’t improvise. We know how to adapt, how to grow with our customers, and how to maintain long-term commercial relationships based on trust and performance.

Mexico is ready. So are we.

The country’s industrial growth is a huge opportunity—but only for those prepared to respond with quality, precision, and commitment.

At Ulbrinox, we’re ready.
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Learn More About Ulbrinox

Ulbrinox is Ulbrich’s Mexican division, offering stainless steel and aluminum for the region’s growing industrial demands.

Visit ulbrinox.com.mx to explore their full capabilities and support for manufacturers across Mexico.