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Growing U.S. Industries that benefit from Mexico manufacturing. Article Overview: Technology has increased demand for industrial production beyond traditional sectors that have extensively relied on Mexico manufacturing in the past. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the fastest-growing U.S. industries that are next to benefit from the advantages of expanding production to Mexico are all linked in some way to artificial intelligence (AI). Mexico manufacturing has been a significant factor in the expansion of U.S. industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing, among others, for decades. Much of the production for these sectors requires highly specialized talent and stable supply chains to support the increasing demand over the years. Now, as technology continues to introduce new products, interests, and audiences, companies must keep pace with a rapidly growing industry while still managing costs and meeting strict deadlines. Many manufacturers are continuing the path they know as they expand their offerings, while others are entering new territory altogether. Either way, Mexico manufacturing and the help of a shelter company remains a top strategy. All roads lead back to AI. It's no surprise that AI has opened up new pathways for manufacturers to explore. Some have begun expanding their own services and capabilities, using what they're already skilled in and finding new applications. From cooling systems needed for data centers to robotics and automation equipment used across multiple sectors, Mexico has become a central hub for the data center supply chain with a strong ecosystem producing electrical, cooling, mechanical, connectivity, and precision metal components used in data centers. Data center cooling. The appliance sector is expanding its production to support data center cooling needs. With HVAC manufacturing already in place for businesses and homes, expanding these services is a sensible next step. * Daikin, a leading global commercial and industrial HVAC manufacturer, notably invested USD $121M in a Tijuana manufacturing facility to support significant data center market growth in North America. * Vertiv operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout Mexico to meet the surging demand for emerging technologies, including AI and power for data centers. Power distribution & AI infrastructure electrical equipment. Machine manufacturing, power distribution manufacturing, and electrical transformers are all main growing U.S. industries in Mexico. Over USD $650B in U.S. data center planning is expected in 2026, though close to half of these builds are delayed or canceled due to a shortage of key electrical components, including transformers and switchgear. While China has previously been a supplier of these types of components, the trade war between the U.S. and China has led to new investments and reshoring production in Mexico as an alternative to fulfill these needs. * Hitachi Energy has invested $155M for production expansion to include the new Reynosa distribution transformer plant. * G&W Electric has quadrupled the size of its original location in Mexico to support the company's long-term global growth Industrial robotics & automation equipment. In 2024, the International Federation of Robotics reported 5,600 industrial robot installations in Mexico, 63% of which were for the automotive sector. However, supply chain integration between the U.S. and Mexico offers the opportunity beyond automotive manufacturing alone and expands to the adoption of robotics, machine vision, and other automatic technologies. AI computing hardware (servers, networking, electronics). Manufacturers in Mexico are expanding production of laptops, servers, and other electronic components to meet North American demand and reduce dependence on Asia. * Between 2018 and 2025, U.S. goods imports from Mexico grew 55% while imports from China dropped 43%, a reflection of the implementation of the USMCA. * In 2024, the U.S. imported $114.1B in finished electronics from Mexico, a 22.5% year-over-year increase. Growing sectors, AI or otherwise, can benefit from Mexico's technically proficient labor pool, which has a higher availability rate and lower salary cost compared to the U.S. Other key manufacturers and suppliers with Operations in Mexico. | Company | Products for Data Centers | Mexico Operations | / | | Schneider Electric | Switchgear, UPS, PDUs, busway, electrical distribution | Monterrey, Tlaxcala, CDMX | | Panduit | Copper and fiber connectivity, cable management | Reynosa | | Legrand | Cabinet systems, PDUs, cable management | Monterrey | | Eaton | Switchboards, UPS, breakers, busway | Querétaro, Nogales | | nVent | Enclosures, thermal management | Reynosa | | Belden | Industrial and fiber optic cable | Nogales | | CommScope | Fiber connectivity and structured cabling | Ciudad Juarez | | TE Connectivity | High-speed connections and cable assemblies | Hermosillo, Empalme | Shelter services help streamline manufacturing setup. As the industry continues to shift gears to accommodate AI advancements, it's a race against time to stay competitive. Working with a shelter company expedites the setup process and minimizes risk for U.S. companies operating in Mexico. It saves manufacturers time, costs, and stress of launching or expanding production. Shelter services include expert assistance with compliance requirements and all administrative responsibilities to ensure companies stay flexible and cost-effective with their production goals.

TOCC Partners advises Hitachi Energy Turkiye on power transformers factory investment. Tools. Typography. TOCC Partners has advised Hitachi Energy Turkiye on the equity financing and corporate reorganization aspects of its new power transformers factory and service centre in Dilovasi, Turkiye. According to TOCC, the project involves a USD 70 million investment, including USD 40 million in equity financing, and is intended to strengthen Turkiye's energy infrastructure, manufacturing sector, and position as a regional manufacturing and export hub. The TOCC Partners team included Partner Tolga Cabakli, Counsel Emrah Aygul, and Associates Zeynep Ture, Basak Guler, and Kaan Sel.

Hitachi Energy strengthens Executive leadership team. 31/07/2026 Energy sector veteran Andy Goggin joins Hitachi Energy as Executive Vice President and Head of the Americas Region, bringing extensive experience in energy market development, sales and organizational transformation to the company. The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers and industrial electrification is reshaping electricity demand and accelerating the electricity era. This presents unprecedented opportunities for Hitachi Energy as it builds the grid and leads the evolution of energy systems around the world. The Americas, particularly the United States, are among Hitachi Energy's most important growth markets. The region combines strong demand for grid infrastructure, large-scale investment in electrification and AI-driven power consumption, and significant manufacturing expansion, making it a key contributor to the company's long-term growth strategy. In line with the largest investment program being deployed in the industry, the company is allocating more than $2.3 billion in the Americas to expand capacity, strengthen local manufacturing and service capabilities, and support customers in meeting growing demand for reliable and sustainable power. The appointment of Andy Goggin as Executive Vice President and Head of the Americas Region, effective July 27, 2026, underscores Hitachi Energy's continued focus on the region as a dynamic and critical market at the core of the company's growth and expansion efforts. Andy succeeds Anthony Allard, who has led the region through a period of strong growth and strategic expansion. Anthony will now be fully dedicated to his primary role as Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for the company. Andy joins Hitachi Energy from Siemens Energy, arriving with more than 27 years of energy industry leadership experience. He held progressively senior positions while at Siemens Energy, including Vice President of New Generation Sales - North America and most recently Senior Vice President of Power Generation Sales for North America. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Power Engineering from the Maine Maritime Academy in the United States.