Toluca 2000 Industrial Park Drives Investment, Energy Efficiency

The Toluca 2000 Industrial Park has become one of the most important industrial hubs in the State of Mexico, concentrating leading companies from the automotive, food, petrochemical, metalworking and pharmaceutical sectors. The park generates about 40,000 direct jobs and an additional one-third in indirect employment, driven by its strategic location, connectivity and infrastructure. According to Rogelio Argüelles, Director General, Toluca 2000 Industrial Park Owners Association, and Vice President of Industry, State of Mexico Business Chambers Council, the site is now nearly at full capacity.

“Most of the companies here are leaders in their industries,” Argüelles said. “The park has two main access points, one toward Xonacatlan and another to the Toluca-Naucalpan highway. It also provides electricity, natural gas, water supply, wastewater and storm drainage systems, as well as internal security. All of this has made the park a major destination for investment.”

In addition, Argüelles highlighted recent strides in energy efficiency, including the adoption of rooftop solar panels and natural gas cogeneration. “The majority of companies are installing solar panels to maximize rooftop use,” he said. “Many also have energy efficiency studies to optimize processes. Since gaining direct access to natural gas two years ago, companies have been able to use more efficient and economical electricity cogenerators, helping reduce costs and improve competitiveness.”

The combination of solar panels and gas-fired cogeneration has cut energy expenses and freed up capacity at the Federal Electricity Commission’s Toluca 2000 substation, Argüelles added, allowing for new expansion projects.

Alternative Energy Projects

Despite past regulatory challenges for large-scale solar farms, companies in Toluca 2000 have continued seeking renewable energy sources. Many maintain agreements with solar farms and are exploring new technologies, including wave-powered electricity generation in coastal areas.

“The goal has always been to secure sufficient, high-quality energy to remain competitive,” Argüelles said.