Taiwanese firm Pegatron to invest $330 million in Mexico, creating 1,000 jobs
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese company Pegatron Corporation will invest $330 million to expand its operations in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
- The expansion will create 1,000 new high-value jobs and strengthen Chihuahua's role in the semiconductor industry.
- The new plant will focus on manufacturing electronic components for electromobility and data center technology, with development planned between 2026 and 2029.
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron Corporation is significantly expanding its operations in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, with a substantial investment of $330 million. This expansion includes the establishment of a new specialized plant, signaling a major boost for the region's economy and its position in the global technology supply chain. Governor Maru Campos celebrated the expansion, highlighting that it will generate 1,000 new high-value jobs. She emphasized that this development reinforces Chihuahua's strategic importance as a key hub for the semiconductor industry, a sector where the state already holds national leadership in electronic device production. Currently, Chihuahua accounts for nearly half of the country's semiconductor output, with over 185,000 residents employed in the industry and 21,000 students pursuing related fields of study. Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development, Ulises Fernández Gamboa, stated that Pegatron's decision to grow in Ciudad Juárez demonstrates strong confidence in Chihuahua and its collaborative potential. "This investment means more production capacity, high-value jobs, and a long-term commitment to our talent and the industries transforming our economy," Fernández Gamboa remarked. The project is slated for development between 2026 and 2029. The new specialized plant in Ciudad Juárez will focus on manufacturing electronic components crucial for electromobility and advanced technology for data centers. This strategic focus aligns with global trends in sustainable transportation and the increasing demand for robust data infrastructure. Pegatron's continued investment underscores the favorable conditions and stability provided by the Chihuahua government, which actively supports attracting new investments that foster prosperity. The company's growth in the region is a testament to its trust in the local workforce and the state's capacity to support advanced manufacturing.
The decision of Pegatron to continue growing in Ciudad Juárez is a sign of the confidence that exists in Chihuahua and in what we can build together. This investment means more production capacity, high-value jobs, and a long-term commitment to our talent and to the industries that are transforming our economy
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.