ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADER OPENS NEW FACILITY IN TECATE, MEXICO
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Specialized Connector Manufacturing in the Aerospace & Defense Megaregion A Conversation with Conesys and Conesys Mexico
August 2013
WHY CONESYS CHOSE TECATE, BAJA CALIFORNIA Cost Effective Expansion & Low Cost of Highly Skilled Workforce
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“This is an excellent state to invest and install manufacturing or assembling facilities. There are many benefits to establishing operations here such as the low cost of labor.”
This is an excellent state to invest and install manufacturing or assembling facilities. There are many benefits to establishing operations here, such as the low cost of labor.
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Andres Murillo Plant Manager Conesys
Contact CPI Denisse Martinez Marketing Director, CPI
With over 1,000 employees in North America and global operations both in Europe, the United States and Mexico, Conesys has recently expanded capacity with a new facility in Tecate, Baja California. Conesys considered not only the cost of labor, but the quality and skill of the workforce available in the region. Tecate is now part of Conesys’ manufacturing division focusing on molding as well as assembly.
QUICK & EASY ACCESS TO U.S. MARKETS Only Minutes from U.S. Commercial Port of Entry “One of the main features that influenced our selection of Tecate for the new facility was its proximity and ease of the closest US border crossing.” Located just minutes south of San Diego County, selecting Tecate as their next facility site put them within minutes of the Otay Mesa commercial border crossing. Proximity to headquarters in Torrance, CA and to major US customers, are the features of the region for the specialized connector manufacturer. Conesys now adds its name to the northern border region’s roster of 60+ aerospace and defense companies, which includes global leaders such as Eaton Aerospace, CUBIC and Lockheed Martin.
NAVIGATING LEGALITIES OF OPERATIONS IN MEXICO How Co-Production International Assisted Conesys with Start Up “There are many differences compared to the U.S. when hiring or operating in Mexico. You have to be sure to have competent help; especially in the early stages to be sure you get your business off on the right foot.” Establishing new operations can be daunting, regardless of the country you choose. Fortunately Mexico’s long existing commercial and economic ties to the United States is reflected in the existing firms whose sole purpose is getting you off on the right foot. CoProduction International worked with Conesys to navigate the legalities of operations in Mexico and handled day-to-day administrative tasks both before and during their new operations.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADER OPENS NEW FACILITY IN TECATE, MEXICO
Specialized Connector Manufacturing in the Aerospace & Defense Megaregion A Conversation with Conesys and Conesys Mexico
August 2013
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HIRING PERSONNEL IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY Co-Production International Assists with Hiring & Labor Laws “Not being familiar with Mexican labor laws was an obstacle. CPI was very helpful with hiring a workforce effectively and was equally as good with the legal forms that need to be filed to comply with Mexican Law.” Conesys used CPI to recruit and hire personnel according to Mexican labor laws. In the aerospace and defense industries it is vital to have a highly competent and technically trained personnel for both assembly and manufacture of parts and components destined for the United States. Baja California’s highly skilled workforce and more than 50,000 students enrolled in University or technical schools, it becomes a question of the cost-effective processes for recruitment and hiring.
About Conesys
CIRCULAR & RECTANGLE CONNECTORS SINCE 1983 Conesys is an ISO 9001 and AS9100-certified, vertically integrated provider of circular and rectangular connectors including filter and transient protection connectors, mil-spec circular connectors, fiber optic termini, copper and fiber interconnect systems, specialty cable assemblies and application specific connectors for the aerospace and defense industries. For more information visit: www.conesys.com .
About Co-Production International
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There are many differences compared to the U.S. when hiring or operating in Mexico. You have to be sure to have competent help.
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John Vinke CFO Conesys
YOUR MEXICO MANUFACTURING PARTNER
Co-Production International is an administrative services provider located in San Diego, CA, offering successful business expansion solutions, shelter company services, day-to-day administrative duties, site selection, and tenant representation, along with the the complete set -up of your operation in Mexico. For more information visit www.co-production.net
Want to know more about aerospace & defense manufacturing in Mexico? Call or visit our website for CPI’s “2013 Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing White Paper”
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Contact CPI Denisse Martinez
Marketing Director, CPI
(858) 427–8514 denissem@co-production.net www.co-production.net