Volvo’s truck deal in Mexico is driving millions in new investment at Matamoros plant
Core Molding is adding two 4,500-ton presses in Matamoros to produce 1,000 Volvo truck roofs per week starting in 2027.... Read more »
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Mission lands one of its largest private investments with $50M aluminum manufacturing plant
The project is expected to create about 70 permanent jobs and generate nearly $87 million in annual economic output.... Read more »
Meet the new nonprofit that wants to help build the Valley’s advanced manufacturing economy
The South Texas Advanced Manufacturing Partnership wants to build workforce pipelines, recruit companies, and grow advanced manufacturing in South Texas.... Read more »
Texas awards $4.8M to expand semiconductor manufacturing in Pharr
The project is expected to create 250 jobs and bring more than $20 million in private investment, with training tied... Read more »
Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now
As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »
Behind the deal: How McAllen landed Valeo’s $225M plant
McAllen leaders outline how strategy, incentives, and regional advantages helped land the project amid competition across the U.S. and Mexico.... Read more »
Matamoros auto supplier doubles workforce with $2.7M expansion as Tamaulipas launches new automotive cluster
The dual announcements point to deeper coordination among manufacturers, suppliers, and training institutions across Tamaulipas, Mexico.... Read more »
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