JALISCO, MEXICO – Multiple top tier EMS companies are planning to add capacity, including new software development centers, in the Mexican state of Jalisco this year. Sanmina, Jabil and Flex are among the companies that are expanding south of the US border.

Among the planned expansions, Flex will expand existing plants in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga and Zapopan. Sanmina is opening a product design laboratory. All Circuits recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Guadalajara. Jabil is reported to be also adding technology, although company executives declined to provide any details regarding the firm’s plans on a conference call this week.

OEMs such as H-P and Oracle are also expanding operations in the area, according to reports.

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