Within the framework of the Forbes 2024 Economy & Business Forum, Jesús Carmona, president of Schneider Electric for Mexico and Central America, shared an optimistic vision about the future of the company in the context of nearshoring and sustained growth in Mexico. As the world faces geopolitical and economic challenges, Schneider Electric’s strategy strengthens, with the country as a key pillar in its expansion and operations in the region.
Carmona highlighted that, despite the uncertainty generated by the electoral processes in both Mexico and the United States, the growth of Schneider Electric has been notable. “This year we have grown at a double-digit rate, and despite the turbulence, we remain on the path of expansion,” he assured.
This growth is not only related to the sale of products and services, but also to the significant expansion of the company’s industrial footprint in Mexico, which this year inaugurated new plants in Monterrey and Tlaxcala.
However, one of the aspects that Carmona highlighted is the role that intellectual manufacturing will play for Schneider Electric in the future. Mexico, according to the expert, is currently positioned not only as a traditional manufacturing center, but as a global benchmark in terms of research, software development and digitalization. “This year we inaugurated our new intellectual manufacturing center in Monterrey, which houses almost 560 collaborators, functions that just four years ago were not in the country,” he noted.
This push toward intellectual manufacturing is aligned with nearshoring trends, where global companies, especially in the United States, seek to relocate their supply chains closer to home. Carmona stressed that this phenomenon is not one-time, but will continue over the next few years, to consolidate Mexico as a strategic partner of the United States.
“Mexico is the most benefited country in the world in this nearshoring process,” said Carmona, highlighting that the relocation of factories and manufacturing centers in Mexico is increasing, which in turn generates opportunities for the expansion of supply chains. supply, the creation of formal employment and the growth of regional infrastructure.
In terms of sustainability, Schneider Electric is also leading the transition towards a greener future. Carmona explained that the company seeks to ensure that the growing demand for energy in Mexico is managed efficiently and sustainably. “Our mission is to enable growth that is responsible, using technologies that reduce carbon gas emissions,” he added.
Currently, Mexico has more than 19 thousand collaborators, when 4 years ago there were barely 12,000 collaborators. It is estimated that by 2025 it could be one of the countries with the most Schneider Electric employees globally.
“We have the intellectual capacity and talent to position ourselves beyond traditional manufacturing. We are convinced that Mexico has a bright future, not only as a manufacturing center, but also as a leader in technology and sustainability,” concluded Carmona.
With its strong investment in intellectual manufacturing, Schneider Electric will seek to contribute to making Mexico a global hub of innovation and sustainability in the future, while continuing its expansion in the energy and industrial automation sectors.
