Coahuila, Mexico occupies the second place in the country in exportation
Coahuila is the third largest state in Mexico. Located at the northeast part of the country, Coahuila shares 318 miles of border with the American state of Texas. Saltillo / Ramos Arizpe is only 195 miles away from the U.S. International border bridges of Laredo and the I-35 highway, this proximity to the U.S. border is one of the greatest advantages for the establishment of a manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or logistics building.
Coahuila State Economic Highlights:
- Total population: 2,495,200
- Economically Active Population: 1,095,699
- State GDP: $ 25.8 billion USD
- National GDP: 4 %
- State GDP per capita: $10,361 USD
Saltillo, Coahuila
Strategic development zone for new investments known as “The small Detroit” for its success in the automotive industry and for being a strategic zone for the access of supplies for the industry, Saltillo, the capital of the state of Coahuila, Mexico occupies the second place in the country in exportation.
With a population of 500,000 the city is home for monetary capitals of internationally renowned companies such asGeneral Motors, Chrysler, Freightliner, Renault, John Deer and Kimberly Clark that has chosen to be part of the economic development of Saltillo.
Saltillo, Coahuila, offers investors numerous benefits in communication and infrastructure that makes easier the connection with the main cities in Mexico and the U.S.
Ramos Arizpe
Ramos Arizpe mixes history with modernity. It is now home of more than 200 suppliers of the automotive industry. Their production positions Ramos Arizpe as one of the top three exporting cities in Mexico.
With the presence of the automotive industry, the city has transformed into one of the most progressive cities in the state for the quality of its skilled labor force that has been developed specially for this sector.