Benchmark Strengthens Presence in Jalisco with Grand Opening of Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Guadalajara
TEMPE, Ariz--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. Located in the Parque Industrial San Jorge in Tlajomulco, the 321,000-square-foot facility expands Benchmark's manufacturing footprint in the region by 50%, consolidating operations into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art space to better serve customers in the medical, industrial, advanced computing, and next-gen communications sectors.
'Our new facility in Guadalajara is the cornerstone of our investment in Mexico and supports our global growth strategy. This new facility increases our capabilities in the region with an optimized space to serve complex and highly regulated industries,' said Jeff Benck, President and CEO of Benchmark. 'With over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing capability, this expansion will allow us to scale with new and existing customers who have come to us for our world-class product realization services provided by a specialty EMS partner who understands how to support this class of products.'
The grand opening event brought together Benchmark employees, customers, government officials, industry leaders, academic partners, and local community members to celebrate the company's ongoing commitment to regional growth and excellence in advanced manufacturing. Benchmark has long been a trusted partner in Guadalajara and, with the new facility, aims to create a modernized hub for design and manufacturing, improve production flows, and deliver superior solutions with increased efficiency and scalability.
'This new site represents more than just a building—it's a launchpad for our next chapter in Guadalajara,' said Dagoberto Esquer, general manager, Benchmark Guadalajara. 'We're committed to our people, strengthening our infrastructure, and advancing innovation to grow alongside our customers and deliver lasting value across the product lifecycle. We're also contributing to our community by creating new jobs and supporting educational opportunities for local residents, including students.'
Built from the ground up, the new Guadalajara facility is equipped with a robust IT infrastructure and an optimized layout to enhance efficiency through streamlined production and increased collaboration. The new environment also supports Benchmark's strategy to innovate in support of a healthier, safer, and better-connected world, particularly for customers in the medical, industrial and technology industries.
Benchmark's expansion in Guadalajara is a major step in job creation and talent development. The company has formed partnerships with nearby universities and technical high schools to cultivate a skilled workforce prepared for the demands of high-tech manufacturing.
To learn more about the new Benchmark Guadalajara facility, please visit https://www.bench.com/guadalajara-mexico.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services; leveraging its optimized global supply chain; and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, medical, complex industrials, and semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark's global operations include facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
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