Torreon Coahuila, Metropolitan Area: Industrial Heart of Northern Mexico
Strategic Advantages
Key Reasons to Choose
The Comarca Lagunera includes municipalities from Coahuila (Torreón) and Durango (Ciudad Lerdo, Gómez Palacio).
- Approximate population: 1.5 million.
- Dynamic metropolitan area, with sustained annual growth exceeding 4%.
- Semi-desert climate: low risk of flooding, ideal for industrial infrastructure.
- Cradle of the cotton and textile industry since the early 20th century.
- Evolution towards high-tech sectors (automotive, aerospace) in the last two decades.
- Presence of clusters in auto parts and light assemblies.
- More than 200 specialized service providers (industrial maintenance, logistics, engineering).
- Research and development centers linked to local universities.
- Ecosystem of chambers and industrial associations (CANACINTRA, INDEX) that facilitate networking and synergies.
- Quality of life: top-tier hospitals, international educational offerings, shopping and cultural centers.
- Relative safety compared to other regions of the country, supported by joint efforts of government and the private sector.
- Collaborative culture: sustainable development initiatives, recycling, and corporate social responsibility.
Enhance your strategy in the Comarca Lagunera
Select the Optimal Location
- Locate your facilities in proximity to the Torreón railway terminal and federal highways 40 and 45, to ensure fast export and import routes.
- Consider the closeness to double-track crossings that connect directly with El Paso and Laredo, reducing transit times and transportation costs.
- Evaluate the distance to service centers (maintenance, industrial tires, spare parts) to decrease downtime and internal logistics costs.
- Select locations that have direct access to loading and unloading yards, facilitating just-in-time movements.
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Government Incentives and Supports
- Identify payroll tax exemptions offered by the Government of Coahuila for new industrial investments, which can represent up to a 30% annual savings in labor costs.
- Check for financial support for staff training (subsidies for ISO certifications, automation and robotics courses), reducing your investment in talent development.
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