Foreign Firms Eye US$300M in Investments in Coahuila

At least 10 new companies, mainly from the United States, are exploring investment opportunities in Coahuila worth approximately US$300 million, according to Sofía Delgadillo, Director, ProCoahuila. Delgadillo said the projects under review focus on manufacturing, auto parts, machinery assembly, and tools. Although still in early stages, several firms are speeding up decisions due to supply chain pressures and requirements tied to USMCA.

While most of the funding comes from US investors, firms from Asia and Israel have also shown interest, she added.

In September, several delegations are scheduled to tour sites in Monclova, the Carbonífera region, and La Laguna to evaluate land, industrial parks and service providers. There are numerous reasons why these firms have selected Coahuila as a possible entity to invest in. They include: site selection which takes into account Coahuila’s infrastructure, the flexibility of local developers to provide industrial facilities for sale or rent, and the state’s reputation for security and proximity to the US border.

So far in 2025, ProCoahuila has managed between 35 and 40 business agendas with companies seeking to establish their operations in the state. Despite global uncertainty, Coahuila continues to attract international projects, Delgadillo said.

She credited this interest in part to the outreach efforts of Governor Manolo Jiménez, whose administration has worked with business chambers and foreign embassies to expand investment opportunities.

New Business Coming to Coahuila

MBN reported that that Nanjing Julong Science & Technology inaugurated its first facility outside China on Aug. 8, 2025, in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila. The company invested US$10 million and created 204 direct jobs at the 4,540 m² plant located in VYNMSA Industrial Park, near Stellantis and General Motors operations. The facility uses advanced extrusion technology and smart production lines to serve the North American automotive market.

The plant marks Julong’s sixth global production center and its first in North America. “Julong has placed its trust in our land and our people,” said Ramos Arizpe Mayor Tomás Gutiérrez, noting the company’s investment indicates confidence in local infrastructure, security, legal clarity, and labor availability.

Coahuila’s Minister of Economy, Luis Olivares, said the investment affirms the state’s attractiveness for foreign capital due to favorable conditions spanning workforce, infrastructure, and legal environment. Julong produces over 400 modified engineering plastic formulations used across sectors including automotive, rail, appliances, power tools, and sports equipment. The new facility will offer material customization, rapid testing, and sustainable production processes, alongside community engagement initiatives and eco‑friendly manufacturing methods.