Business Sector Backs Industrial Expansion in Durango

The inauguration of Coficab’s second manufacturing plant at the Durango Industrial Logistics Center (CLID) marked a new milestone for the state’s industrial development, reinforcing conditions for investment, job creation and the strengthening of local supply chains, business leaders said. Representatives from Durango’s private sector agreed that the opening of Coficab II underscores growing confidence among companies in the state as a competitive destination for new industrial investment.

Beyond expanding Coficab’s production capacity, the new facility is expected to energize the regional economy through its direct impact on formal employment, local suppliers, and related services. Business leaders said large-scale industrial projects such as this one generate a multiplier effect that benefits a broad range of economic sectors across the state.

Joana Soto, President, CANACINTRA Durango, said the opening of Coficab II represents a strategic opportunity for local industry by creating new spaces for suppliers and strengthening the state’s productive ecosystem. She noted that the project helps generate jobs and channels direct investment into the Durango economy at a time when the state has gained greater visibility among investors.

From the commerce and services sector, Sergio Sánchez, President, Durango Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism, said the project includes the creation of 460 direct jobs, with projections for an additional 600 positions next year. He added that expectations linked to new investments could generate more than 2,000 additional jobs, expanding supply chains and opening new business opportunities for local companies, particularly in the service sector.

Industrial growth is also having an impact on housing demand, according to Salvador Chávez, President, CANADEVI Durango. He said the expansion of formal employment strengthens access to credit and stimulates the housing market by providing greater certainty for working families.

Business leaders also pointed to strategic infrastructure projects, including the state’s water treatment plant and the Tunal II dam, as key factors enhancing Durango’s competitiveness and improving operating conditions for large-scale companies. They said this combination of infrastructure and investment certainty positions the state as an attractive hub for future industrial projects.

The opening of Coficab II further reinforces Durango’s image as a growing industrial center, where coordination between the productive sector and strategic infrastructure is helping create an environment conducive to sustained economic development.

Business leaders highlight the project’s impact on job creation, local suppliers, housing demand and overall economic growth, reinforcing Durango’s position as a competitive destination for manufacturing and new investment.

Durango Attracts World-Class Investment With MLS Project

MBN reported that multinational company MLS México, a global provider of LED lighting solutions, announced a US$261.7 million investment to develop an industrial and technology complex in the La Laguna region, specifically in the municipality of Gómez Palacio, Durango. According to the state government, the project is expected to generate 3,500 direct jobs and further position Durango as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing and technology.

The announcement was made by Durango Governor Esteban Villegas, who said MLS’s decision reflects the state’s competitiveness, including access to skilled talent, energy infrastructure, logistics capabilities, and institutional support for productive investment.

The development will be carried out in three phases. The first phase is scheduled to begin operations in February 2026 and will create about 200 direct jobs. The second phase will take place between 2026 and 2027, focusing on the expansion of production infrastructure. The final phase, planned for 2028 through 2030, will consolidate a High-Volume Engineering and Development Center aimed at strengthening the complex’s technological and innovation capabilities.

During the event, MLS Global Vice President Liu Bruce said the Gómez Palacio plant will be the company’s most important operation in Mexico. He noted that the goal is to position La Laguna as a production and technology development center capable of serving not only the US market but also expanding operations within Mexico.