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Acquire or Build: How Best to Enter M
exico's Injection Molding Industry
The current and projected growth in Mexico's manufacturing sector ha
s c
reated a burning need for additional injection molding capacity. For molders or other processo
rs looking to
enter the Mexico market, there are a lot of different options. The main ones in
clude acquisition, greenfield site, shelter pro
vider, strategic partnership and even opening a plant on the U.S. side of the border. Which option is best for your company depends on a lot of complicated factors. This article was written for injection molding companies that need to be in Mexico AND require 100% controlling interest in the new plant. This boils the options down to th
e following: 1) purchase/acquire an existing injection molding facility or company, or 2) set up a new plant from scratch (greenfield). So which is better for your company? Here are some thoughts that may help you decide.
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