During the presentation of TECMA 2025, authorities from the State of Mexico and Mexico City highlighted the importance of the sector as a driver of economic growth and job creation. With a strategic vision, both governments seek to consolidate the region as a hub for investment and technological development.

Jaime Gutierrez, general director of the Economic Development and Competitiveness Commission of the State of Mexico, highlighted the role of the entity as a fundamental axis of the manufacturing industry in the country. “The State of Mexico is the second largest economy in the country, contributing 9.1% of the national GDP. We have more than 817,000 economic units and we are the state with the most industrial parks, exceeding 220. This makes us a highly attractive destination for investment.”

In terms of employment, Gutiérrez Casas highlighted the sustained growth of the state. “Today, in the State of Mexico we employ more than 8.1 million people. According to INEGI data, we occupy first place in new formal jobs, with more than 100,000 generated in 2024.”

The official also highlighted the dynamism of foreign investment in the region. “We went from sixth to second place in attracting foreign direct investment, with more than 2,600 million dollars in 2024. This demonstrates the confidence that companies have in our state.”

One of the main attractions of the State of Mexico is its strategic connectivity, with access to national and international markets. “Our location is privileged, with access to the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. We have four railroad lines that connect with the United States and Canada, more than 16,000 km of highways, and two key airports: the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA), which in just three years became the busiest airport in the country with 36% of the national total, and the Toluca Airport, the main airport for private flights.”

Regarding the talent available in the region, Gutiérrez Casas emphasized the importance of higher education in training qualified professionals for the manufacturing industry. “We have more than 3,460 middle and higher education institutions, with close to 182,000 annual graduates. Of these, more than 21,000 are engineers, a key number to continue driving the growth of strategic sectors.”