CCI France Bajío Leads Industrial Visit to GLN Plant in Queretaro

CCI France Bajío organized an industrial visit to the GLN manufacturing plant in Queretaro as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen business linkages and promote collaboration across the Bajío region’s industrial ecosystem. The visit, held at GLN’s facilities in the Aeropuerto Industrial Park, aimed to connect member companies with advanced manufacturing processes, technological capabilities and potential partnership opportunities within one of Mexico’s most dynamic industrial corridors.

Strengthening Industrial Connectivity in the Bajio

The initiative reflects CCI France Bajío’s broader efforts to foster direct engagement between companies operating in the region, particularly in high-value manufacturing and engineering-driven industries.

Stéphane Idier, Managing Director, CCI France Bajío, emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule of industrial visits, noting that firsthand exposure to production environments creates tangible value for member companies.

“Direct contact with manufacturing plants allows our members to better understand operational models, technological levels and production cultures, especially for technical and engineering profiles,” Idier said.

Diverse Participation Reflects Bajio’s Industrial Depth

The visit brought together representatives from national and international companies operating across a wide range of sectors, highlighting the diversity and specialization of the Bajio’s industrial base.

Participating firms included companies focused on plastics, automation, logistics, packaging, energy, industrial refrigeration, environmental control and electronic services. Several of the companies maintain operations or business ties in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, underscoring the region’s strong international integration.

During introductory sessions, participants presented their company profiles, business lines and ongoing projects, enabling the identification of potential supply-chain opportunities, technical collaboration and commercial synergies within CCI France Bajío’s business network.

GLN Showcases European Roots and Global Automotive Reach

At the center of the visit, GLN presented its industrial capabilities and its position within a family-owned European industrial group with operations in Portugal, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.

The company specializes in plastic injection molding, mold manufacturing, assemblies and solutions for the automotive industry, as well as other industrial segments. GLN highlighted its extensive global client portfolio, which includes automakers such as BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Tesla, Stellantis, Suzuki, Mini, and Scania.

The company also works with Tier 1 suppliers and manufacturers including Bosch, Continental, BorgWarner, Autoliv, APTIV, Forvia, Lear, Legrand, Harman, Panasonic, ZKW, Yazaki, Visteon, Novares, Kostal, Hutchinson, Edscha, MTA, TE Connectivity, Delphi Technologies, Phinia, Freh, Delta Q, and Grupo Nabeiro.

Focus on Technology, Diversification and Resilience

Beyond its client base, GLN outlined its production capabilities, which include plastic injection machinery of various tonnages, in-house mold development, 100% quality control systems, process innovation and regional technical support.

Company executives also noted their interest in market diversification as a strategic response to volatility in the global automotive sector, aligning with broader trends reshaping industrial supply chains.

The visit concluded with a guided tour of the GLN plant, where attendees observed production lines, installed technology and active projects, followed by discussions aimed at generating new business opportunities and reinforcing industrial collaboration in Queretaro.

Mexico Strengthens Appeal for European Investment 

In an effort to power Mexico’s position as a key destination for foreign direct investment and become a strategic platform for global value chains, European companies are reinforcing their long-term commitment to Mexico through capital investment, industrial expansion and deepening diplomatic ties, reported MBN. 

According to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (CAMESCOM), European-backed projects gained significant momentum throughout 2025, spanning sectors such as energy, financial services, manufacturing and infrastructure. Antonio Basagoiti, President, CAMESCOM, said several of the year’s most relevant foreign investment announcements originated from European business groups, underscoring both the scale and quality of their engagement with Mexico.

“The most valuable aspect of European investment is not only the amounts involved, but also the sectors and the quality of that investment,” Basagoiti said, pointing to companies such as Cox, BBVA, and Santander as examples of firms shaping Mexico’s investment landscape.

Among the largest commitments is Spanish firm Cox, whose combined investments are projected to exceed US$10.7 billion between 2025 and 2030 in electricity generation and water-related projects. The scale of these initiatives reflects growing European interest in Mexico’s critical infrastructure and its role in the global energy transition.

European capital flows into Mexico form part of a broader trend. In 2024, Spanish investment in the country surged nearly 69% to more than €3 billion, positioning Spain as Mexico’s second-largest source of foreign direct investment after the United States. Nearly half of Spanish companies operating in Mexico expect business growth, with many planning to expand both local investment and employment, according to chamber data.

This consolidation of European investment is expected to support job creation, technology transfer and Mexico’s deeper integration into global value chains, particularly in energy, finance, telecommunications and professional services, helping diversify the country’s productive base and enhance competitiveness.

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