Hengli Opens New Factory in Mexico
In early June, Hengli Hydraulics held a grand opening ceremony for its newest facility in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The company stated in its press release announcing the new facility opening that once fully operational, it will help the company provide products for the local market and surrounding areas.
Local officials in attendance at the opening ceremony noted the importance of the facility to the local economy as well as the benefits it will provide to enhancing local supply chains and strengthening development of Mexico’s construction machinery industry and other sectors served by the hydraulic components Hengli offers.
The new Hengli facility covers an area of about 141,000 sq. m and will produce hydraulic components for use in construction equipment, cranes, aerial work platforms and other machine types. Per the company, localizing production will help provide better service to customers in the region.
Hengli’s new facility in Mexico is intended to be its manufacturing center in the Americas, and is conveniently located for easy shipments to customers in North America as well as Central and South America.
Mexico has long been a destination of choice for manufacturers to establish operations because of its skilled and cost-efficient workforce and proximity to trading partners, among many other factors. As nearshoring efforts have increased in recent years, Mexico has continued to be a desirable location for building manufacturing facilities.
Read more about why Mexico is a desirable location for manufacturers in the article “Mexico’s Boom: The New Hub for U.S. Manufacturers.”
Motion Opens Service Branch in Quebec
Motion Industries Inc. has opened a new sales branch in Quebec, Canada. Opening this new location will enable the company to more easily serve customers in Northern Quebec.
The facility joins a network of about 70 across Canada which provide a range of services to customers in the region. Services offered by the new branch in Quebec include product order fulfillment as well as engineering and repair services for pneumatics, hydraulics and power transmission systems. Industry training opportunities are also available for customers.
“By establishing a foothold in Northern Quebec, we can now provide local customers with faster, more responsive service to help keep their facilities running smoothly,” said James Howe, President of Motion, in the company’s press release announcing the opening of the new branch.
Trelleborg Expanding and Remodeling Innovation Center
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is undertaking a significant expansion of its Innovation Center in Minnesota. According to the company, the expansion will allow it to take on more projects as well as accelerate design and development for customers.
The new Innovation Center will be moved from its current location in Plymouth to a purpose-built space in nearby Delano that will encompass over 45,000 sq. ft. (4,181 sq. m).
A remodel of the center’s tool shop and room for expansion will be a key part of the project. In addition, 40,000 sq. ft. (3,716 sq. m) will be dedicated to new construction for a visitor center, high-end Swiss machining, injection molding and increased space for an automation laboratory.
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