Aguascalientes Industrial Park Targets 30 New Companies

Summary: Aguascalientes is strengthening its position as a central Mexico manufacturing hub with Lintel’s San Marcos Valley, a 140-hectare industrial park backed by MX$1.7 billion in planned investment and capacity for 20–30 companies. The project reflects Mexico’s evolving industrial real estate market, where nearshoring continues to support demand while developers increasingly expand infrastructure beyond major markets and prioritize ready-to-use facilities, logistics connectivity and access to skilled labor. 

Aguascalientes is expanding its industrial infrastructure with the opening of the first phase of San Marcos Valley, a 140-hectare industrial park developed by Lintel that represents a planned investment of MX$1.7 billion. The project is expected to attract between 20 and 30 domestic and international companies and generate up to 45,000 direct and indirect jobs once fully developed.

San Marcos Valley is targeting companies in automotive, electronic components, technology, advanced manufacturing, health, logistics and warehousing. The first phase includes 27.5 hectares of urbanized land ready for commercialization and occupancy, providing additional capacity for companies seeking to establish or expand operations in central Mexico. 

San Marcos Valley Expands Industrial Capacity

The new development adds to Aguascalientes' industrial real estate offering as companies continue to evaluate locations based on infrastructure, connectivity and access to suppliers and skilled workers. San Marcos Valley will be developed in five stages, allowing its industrial capacity to expand as demand materializes.

The park will cover 140 hectares in total, with more than 129 hectares designated as commercially available space. Its first phase includes electricity, water, sanitary drainage, voice and data infrastructure, industrial roads and controlled access.

These facilities are intended to support production and logistics operations while providing connections to regional suppliers and existing industrial supply chains. The development also gives companies access to Aguascalientes' road and air connectivity and its established industrial base.

According to the project, the combination of infrastructure and location is intended to attract investment from companies involved in manufacturing and other industrial activities requiring access to transportation networks, suppliers and specialized talent. 

Automotive and Technology Firms Among Target Tenants

San Marcos Valley's tenant strategy reflects the diversification of industrial activity in Aguascalientes and the wider central Mexico region. Automotive and electronics companies are among the targeted users, alongside firms in technology, advanced manufacturing, health, logistics and storage.

The park's developers expect between 20 and 30 companies to establish operations at the site. The project estimates that these investments could generate 9,000 direct jobs and 36,000 indirect positions, for a total potential employment impact of 45,000 jobs.

The development comes as companies continue to assess industrial locations in Mexico amid changes in supply chains and manufacturing strategies. For Aguascalientes, the project provides additional land and infrastructure for new operations while supporting the state's integration into regional manufacturing networks.

The opening of the first phase also positions San Marcos Valley to compete for projects that require ready-to-use industrial infrastructure rather than undeveloped land. The availability of utilities, roads and controlled access can reduce the infrastructure requirements companies face when establishing new facilities. 

Mexico's Industrial Market Shows Slower Expansion

San Marcos Valley is entering the market as Mexico's industrial real estate sector moves toward a more moderate pace of expansion after several years of strong demand linked to nearshoring. Industrial leasing remained active during April and May 2026, although the pace of development slowed compared with previous years.

According to the Solili Industrial Report for May 2026, industrial occupancy exceeded 680,000 m2 nationwide during the two-month period, representing a 6% increase from the same period a year earlier. Monterrey accounted for 26% of industrial leasing transactions, followed by Mexico City with 19% and Guadalajara with 13%.

At the same time, cumulative industrial vacancy exceeded 240,000 square meters during April and May, 18% below the level recorded a year earlier. Tijuana accounted for 35% of national space releases, followed by Guadalajara at 21% and Mexico City at 15%.

Developers launched more than 490,000 m2 of new industrial projects during the period, nearly 25% less than in the same period of 2025. About 445,000 m2 of new supply were delivered, bringing Mexico's total industrial inventory to 113.1 million m2.

Monterrey added more than 210,000 m2 to its industrial inventory, while Guanajuato and Guadalajara each added about 45,000 m2. Average industrial rents reached US$7.56 per m2 per month, a 6.9% year-over-year increase. 

New Industrial Projects Expand Beyond Major Markets

The development of San Marcos Valley is part of a broader expansion of industrial infrastructure across Mexico, with developers and state governments seeking to accommodate manufacturing and logistics investment outside the country's largest industrial markets.

Jalisco, for example, announced a projected US$625 million investment to develop more than 800,000 m2 of industrial parks. The state recorded 677,906 m2 of industrial absorption in 2025, representing nearly US$500 million in investment and a 25% increase from 2024, reported MBN. 

Much of the industrial space under construction in Jalisco has already been pre-leased, according to state officials, indicating continued demand from domestic and international companies. Jalisco also ranked second nationally in foreign direct investment inflows during 4Q2025 and generated US$52.6 billion in exports.

The state benefits from connections to the Port of Manzanillo and air and ground transportation networks serving North America and Asia. These logistics links have supported its development as a destination for manufacturing and distribution operations.

Across Mexico, industrial developers are also responding to changing requirements from manufacturers and logistics companies. Nearshoring, energy efficiency requirements and faster construction methods are influencing the design and delivery of new industrial facilities.

For Aguascalientes, San Marcos Valley adds 140 hectares to the state's industrial development pipeline and provides more than 129 hectares of potential commercial space. With MX$1.7 billion in planned investment and a projected employment impact of 45,000 direct and indirect jobs, the project is designed to increase the state's capacity to receive new industrial operations as companies continue to reorganize their manufacturing and supply chains in Mexico.