VEJLE, DENMARK – GPV has opened an additional SMT line at its factory in Guadalajara, Mexico, after transferring it from its factory in Elva, Estonia.

The company said the move came after an increased demand for capacity in Mexico.

"The decision to move the SMT line from Estonia to Mexico is based on thorough analysis of available lines across our operating business units as well as current and upcoming need for capacity," COO Martin Kjærbo said in a social media post. "By leveraging our facilities across different regions, we ensure that we respond efficiently to the demand and requirements from our customers."

GPV said much of the demand in the American market is continuing to move toward Mexico, and the company is doubling is doubling its production area there in 2024, with the final layout expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

"We have now finished the installation of the additional SMT line thanks to efficient teamwork across the entire factory," said Guillermo Loya Martin Del Campo, managing director, GPV Electronics MX. "The line has gone through a calibration process for all the machines, and we have initiated the first production trials in order to be qualified."