Chinese auto parts manufacturer Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. has begun construction of a new manufacturing plant in central Mexico as part of its strategy to expand production capacity in the Americas and adapt to shifting regional automotive supply chains. The facility is being built inside the Amexhe Industrial Park in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, and will cover a total area of nearly 60,000m², the company said. The first phase of the project includes approximately 37,000m² of construction. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with operations scheduled to begin in 1Q2027.

The new plant will complement Zhongding’s existing operations in Mexico through its subsidiary Tristone, which currently operates facilities in Chihuahua and Delicias. The expansion is aimed at strengthening the company’s manufacturing and service network across the American continent, with a focus on proximity to key automotive markets.

Zhongding said the decision to invest in Guanajuato reflects a broader localization strategy designed to bring production closer to major automotive assembly and consumption hubs in North America. By doing so, the company seeks to improve supply chain stability, enhance responsiveness to customer needs and reduce risks linked to global trade dynamics and environmental factors affecting logistics.

For Zhongding, the Amexhe project represents another step in its global expansion strategy, which emphasizes building local manufacturing capabilities in strategic markets. The company said such investments allow it to better integrate production resources, improve service capabilities and strengthen supply chain resilience amid an increasingly complex global trade environment.

Proof that Guanajuato is an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign investment, the state has secured USD3.41 billion (approximately RMB 24.55 billion) in investment projects and more than 11,000 jobs so far under the current state administration, reaching 42.6% of its six-year investment attraction goal, reported officials. The investments span 44 projects announced to date, underscoring continued investor confidence in one of Mexico’s most dynamic industrial hubs. In 2025 alone, Guanajuato finalized 35 projects totaling more than USD1.5 billion (approximately RMB 10.8 billion), with plans to generate over 7,000 jobs, reported MBN.

Governor Libia García said the state’s economic policy prioritizes job creation and job retention while promoting balanced regional development across Guanajuato. State Minister of Economy Claudia Villaseñor said the results reflect Guanajuato’s competitive advantages, which continue to position the state as an attractive pole for business investments.

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