Climatech Invests US$12.5 Million in Nuevo Leon

Climatech has opened a new manufacturing plant in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, following a US$12.5 million investment aimed at expanding its production capacity for plastic and metal components used in off-road and recreational vehicles.

The Minnesota-based company, which also operates facilities in Arizona, said the new site strengthens its role within northern Mexico’s manufacturing ecosystem and positions it to better serve regional demand for high-volume, high-precision components.

Climatech manufactures plastic components, metal parts and engineering solutions used in the production of recreational vehicles and household appliances. The expansion in Nuevo Leon adds to its global operations and is expected to support customers in the state, including Polaris, Kawasaki, and CFMoto, as well as major appliance manufacturers.

Company officials said the plant will bolster supply chains in the region by providing critical parts required for continuous production. The facility is designed to meet growing demand from off-road vehicle producers, a segment experiencing sustained growth in Mexico and the US.

Emmanuel Loo, Nuevo Leon’s investment and innovation lead, celebrated the opening in a LinkedIn post, calling Climatech “a key supplier of plastic and metal components for the recreational vehicle and appliance industries, two sectors in which we continue to see strong growth.”

State officials said the facility contributes to Nuevo Leon’s industrial integration by adding specialized manufacturing capabilities that complement the region’s skilled labor force and established supplier network.

Nuevo Leon Takes the Lead in 3Q25 Investment 

MBN reported that Nuevo Leon led the national investment activity in 3Q25, according to the Automotive Investment Report from Cluster Industrial B2B. The state accumulated US$1.4 billion from January to September, representing 47.4% of Mexico’s total. Nuevo Leon registered 14 projects, 3,800 jobs and 117,751 square meters of new construction tied to automotive operations.

Mexico’s automotive sector closed the first nine months of 2025 with signs of adjustment amid a global slowdown, uncertainty surrounding the USMCA renegotiation and persistent tariff tensions. The country recorded US$5.75 billion across 160 projects, a 57.68% decline in value but a 1.27% increase in total investments, reflecting a shift toward technology-driven manufacturing, electric systems and industrial infrastructure.

From July to September, Mexico secured US$953.91 million, down 83.75% year over year. Direct automotive projects, including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, accounted for US$672.49 million, sustaining activity in electromobility, aluminum components and electronic systems.

Key projects in Monterrey during the quarter included Xiamen Intretech’s arrival in Apodaca with a US$60 million plant specializing in automotive mirrors, IoT devices, and navigation systems. The 44,000m2 facility will employ 2,000 workers. Company representatives said the plant will support the production “of electronic components and integrated systems for global platforms.”

In Pesqueria, Steelform began building a US$60 million facility for speaker frames, mufflers, bumpers, and high-strength metal components. The 36,700m2 plant aims to “strengthen supply capabilities for chassis and seating structures.”