WISH YOU WERE HERE
Plastic manufacturers are taking trips to Mexico, but they aren't going for the warm vacation getaways. Shelter programs are helping small- and mid-sized companies expand their businesses and find their place in the expanding manufacturing heartland of Mexico.

  SHELTER PROGRAMS: An in-depth look
Although shelter programs in Mexico have been around for quite some time, you may not be familiar with some of the finer points of their services. Learn more about some of the value-added benefits of shelter programs.

  MEXICO VS. CHINA: Stacking up the odds
Any discussion of low-cost manufacturing centres must consider the differences in each location, instead of tarring them with the same brush. In this feature, industry leaders contrast the manufacturing climate in Mexico with the industrial merits of China.

  Q&A: Understanding labour in Mexico
How do Mexican workers differ from Canadian workers? What should Canadian employers keep in mind when designing HR policies? Is there a strong pool of skilled talent for your company to draw from? Two experts answer frequently asked questions about working with workers in Mexico.

  FIRST-HAND LOOK: Mitchell Wine, Founder of North American Industries
Before getting into the business of helping other companies set up operations in Mexico, Mitchell Wine walked down the road himself. Here, Wine talks about his experiences during his first year of manufacturing in Mexico.

  CASE STUDY: Quebec moldmaker Rocand Inc. sets up shop in Monterrey
The increased demand for advanced injection molding is working its way up the ladder, and mold manufacturers are responding to the need for service and support in Mexico. Quebec City’s Rocand Inc. recently set up a new service facility in Mexico to enhance the company’s competitiveness.