Founded-1546

Best Value for Offshore Manufacturing in Northern Mexico
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this colonial gem was one of the richest and most productive silver mining centers in New Spain.

Today, known for its political, social, and labor stability, Zacatecas is both the capital and second largest city in the Mexican State of Zacatecas. Nearly 500,000 people live within a 30-mile radius of the city. The quality of life and standard of living are high in Zacatecas. The weather’s wonderful year-round; neither air conditioning nor heating are needed. Five-star hotels, golf courses and tennis clubs, within master-planned communities, provide residents and tourists alike with an excellent lifestyle that includes rich arts and cultural opportunities. Zacatecas has been enjoyed by many international companies, including the Delphi Corp. over the last ten years. On top of all that, Zacatecas boasts the lowest crime rate in the country.

Significant Cost Savings
The cost of labor in Zacatecas is considerably less than the border cities and the other cities of northern Mexico. In fact, many of the operating costs are less here.

• Facility and utility expenses are low because mild weather creates minimal need for HVAC systems.
• Management costs are less because of a lower cost of living.
• Turnover costs are less because of the abundant supply of workers desiring to continue to live in the region.

Ideal Location and Easy Access
Zacatecas is approximately 400 miles south-west of Laredo, Texas, the most active port of international trade between the United States and Mexico. In addition, Zacatecas is:

• Located within 4 hours of most major OEM’s and ISO registered suppliers in Mexico.
• Ideally located and inexpensive distribution center for clients located in Mexico.
• International airport access (with direct flights from Los Angeles, Denver, and Chicago).
• Easily accessible, by modern highways, to all of Mexico and the United States.
• Dependable and reasonably priced carrier access. (Loaded semis typically depart from Zacatecas at midnight and are at the border in time to cross at first light).

Education and Training
The State of Zacatecas sponsors many programs to train workers for industrial jobs. Last year, 6,000 young Mexicans received training and were granted over 13,000 technical sponsorships. The State has five technological institutes and four universities, offering numerous professional degrees.Located in or near the city of Zacatecas:

• The University of Zacatecas, offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in many subjects, including engineering and medicine.
• A campus of the Technological Institute of Monterrey, known as The MIT of Mexico.
• The Polytechnic Institute of Zacatecas, which offers a B.S. in Engineering.
• The Technological Institute of Zacatecas, a two-year vocational school with more than 3,000 students on its two campuses.
• The Technological Institute of Fresnillo, a two-year vocational school with 1,000 students.