Engel GmbH (Schwertberg, Austria) is strengthening its market presence in the Americas with the grand opening of a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico. This strategic step marks a substantial expansion of the company’s regional manufacturing capabilities, aimed at providing faster delivery times and increased availability of injection molding machines for customers across the Americas.
The newly acquired facility provides Engel with the necessary capacity and infrastructure to scale up production. “This expansion allows us to notably accelerate the start of production, ensuring increased availability of our machines for customers across the region,” says Stefan Engleder, CEO of Engel Group.
According to Vanessa Malena, present of Engel Americas, Mexico plays a crucial role in Engel’s global production strategy and is a key market for injection molding technology. “With this facility, we are enhancing our local manufacturing footprint while ensuring a seamless experience for our customers, from production to after-sales support,” Malena adds.
Furthermore, the Querétaro facility offers ample space for future expansion. The decision to acquire this property was made with long-term growth in mind, ensuring that Engel can further increase production capacity if market demand continues to rise.
Accordingly, the company plans to ramp up Mexican production rapidly. The facility is designed to support a structured production flow, ensuring the flexibility needed to adapt to evolving market demands. Corresponding with the scale-up is expansion of Engel’s workforce.
“This investment is not just about expanding our facility, but also about strengthening our expertise and presence in the local market,” says Nils Mayer, general manager of Engel Machinery Mexico.
The Querétaro facility will undergo a phased modernization to align with Engel’s high production standards. As part of a long-term investment plan, the company is implementing key upgrades, including further expansion of the flow-line manufacturing system, and extended machining capabilities. These improvements will optimize production efficiency while maintaining the company’s quality standards.
Engel will manufacture the e-mac (all-electric small machine) and Wintec t-win (hydraulic, two-platen large machine) series, as well as custom robots and automation solutions at this facility, ensuring a strong production base for these high-demand machines in the region.
For the long-term, Engel views Mexico as a key industrial and production hub. The country offers a strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, making it an ideal location for long-term investment. Additionally, Mexico and Latin America represent important and growing markets for injection molding technology.
Source: compositesworld.com
