Not all manufacturing plants need the same site. An automotive stamper and a pharmaceutical packager can both be “Class-A industrial” in the same corridor and have almost nothing in common when it comes to the site requirements that actually matter: power capacity, ceiling height, dock count, water access, or the specific technical labor available within commuting distance.
How Do Site Requirements Vary by Production Type in Mexico?
Site requirements vary sharply by production type in Mexico: stamping and casting need higher CFE power feeds than assembly, automotive tooling needs different clear height and floor load than light manufacturing, food and chemical processes need water and wastewater infrastructure many parks lack, and each production type draws from a different local labor pool.
| Production Type | What Matters Most |
|---|---|
| Stamping, casting, plating | High-capacity CFE power feed |
| Automotive tooling, heavy equipment | Clear height and floor load |
| Food/beverage, chemical | Water and wastewater infrastructure |
| Assembly, light manufacturing | General labor availability over technical depth |
How to build a production-specific scoring model
our site selection page walks through the six factors we weight for every search, each adjusted to the specific plant we’re finding a site for. The factor that matters most for an automotive supplier is different from the one that matters most for a medical device manufacturer — and a generic search treats them identically.
Site fit connects to softlanding fit
A site that matches your production needs also changes what your IMMEX program setup looks like, which regional CFE office to work with, and where to recruit. our softlanding checklist captures the production-specific questions that determine site fit before you visit anything.
talk to a softlanding lead and describe your plant — production type, power needs, labor profile. We’ll build a search model specific to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t the same industrial site work equally well for any manufacturer?
Power intensity, clear height, water access, and labor type all vary by production type. A site right for an automotive stamper may have the wrong workforce or utilities for a medical device manufacturer.
What site factor matters most for automotive or metal-forming processes?
CFE power capacity. Stamping, casting, and plating require significantly higher feeds than assembly or packaging, and not every park can deliver that scale.
Does site fit affect entry model or CFE office selection?
Yes. A site that matches your production needs changes what your IMMEX setup looks like and which regional CFE office you work with.
How many factors go into a production-specific site scoring model?
Six factors, each weighted differently depending on the plant. The factor that matters most for an automotive supplier is different from the one that matters most for a medical device manufacturer.
