Sonora
Agenda
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Sonora overview
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Main industries
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Areas of collaboration
Strategic location with United States
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368 miles of border with U.S.
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Easy access to commercial traffic
between East Coast & West Coast United
States
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Highly strategic to serve the West USA
Market
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Closest deep water seaport to Arizona
and New Mexico: Guaymas
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Hermosillo is located 180 miles from
the U.S. border, which reduces risk in
the supply chain and increases security in
northbound shipments
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Population: 2.6 million inhabitants
Sonora – an industrial center
Sonora GDP
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An economic growth well beyond the
national average
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21% of our State GDP
GDP 2012 – Sonora 6.1% - Country
3.9%
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180,000 workers
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16% of our active population
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3
priority
industrial
sectors
(Aerospace/Automotive/Mining)
Economic Growth
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Manufacturing represents
7% growth annually for the last 3
years
GDP integration evolution
SECTORS
1990
2012
Agriculture
14.5%
6.8%
54.3%
46.9%
31.2%
46.3%
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530 new companies
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80 new expansions
Service and
Commerce
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100,000+ new jobs
Industry
Source: Inegi
Agenda
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Sonora overview
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Main industries
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Areas of collaboration
Main industries
Automotive
Aerospace
Electronics
Medical
IT
Renewable Energies
Metal-mechanic
Mining
Agribusiness
Automotive industry
 Ford Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP) is ranked as the
best Ford plant worldwide
 CD3 platform produced:
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Ford Fusion: 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year
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Ford Fusion Hybrid: 2010 North American Car of the Year
Lincoln MKZ: First time in the history of Lincoln that produces a car
outside the USA
 CD4 first global platform: launched in August 2012
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 378,000 vehicles produced per year
 Over 80 automotive companies in the State
Sonora business climate
"Ford’s plant in Hermosillo is the best plant the corporation has all over
the world, where Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models, in gasoline and
hybrid versions are produced"
Gabriel Lopez
President of Ford Mexico
Aerospace industry
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Most important machining cluster in Mexico
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63 aerospace companies in the State. (53 companies +
10 Sonoran aerospace companies suppliers)
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Availability of secondary processes
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Solid base of electronic components, manufacturing
and assembly
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Rapidly expanding into other segments of aerospace
such as composite materials and aerostructures
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Rolls Royce, GE, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney,
Boeing and Airbus are some of the main industry
leaders that shape the demand of what is produced in
the region
Sonora business climate
“Mexico plays a fundamental role in our procurement strategy. We are
working closely with our established suppliers that embrace our longterm goals; including the one of increasing our sourcing from emerging
countries”. “By collaborating with the authorities of the State of Sonora,
we are ensuring the best conditions of success for our suppliers”
Mike Orris
Chief Procurement Officer of Rolls-Royce
Information technology
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Sonora is considered a pioneer state with great impulse
in the Information Technology industry
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Sonora hosts the Sonora Soft Technology Park in
Ciudad Obregon, which is part of a corridor of
technology parks in the State of Sonora
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The park is focused mainly on software development,
optimizing telecommunications and infrastructure
investments to shelter national and international
companies
Mining industry
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The mining industry generates more than 16,000 jobs in
Sonora
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State’s mining production value at 8 billion USD
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Sonora mining production accounts for 30% of Mexico’s
total production
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#1 Producer in Mexico of: Gold, Copper, Graphite,
Wollastonite, Molybdenum and Anthracitic Coal
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Ranked 4th nationwide in Silver production
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Investment in the mining sector amounted to 920 million
USD in 2012
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Mining in Sonora contributes with 12% of GDP
Agribusiness
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Sonora is the number one seafood producer in the
country and is among the leading agricultural
producers of several commodities
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The agribusiness sector employs over 150,000 people
in Sonora
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The State is home to the first aquaculture institute
established in Mexico and to the CIAD (Research
Center for Food and its Development)
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The United States, Japan, the European Union and the
Mexican domestic market are the main consumers of
the Sonoran Produce, grown in a surface of
approximately 576,000 hectares
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Main exports to Asia are: kabocha pumpkin, table
grape, watermelon, chili, pork, beef, shrimp, sardine,
blue crab, among others
Re
Agenda
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Sonora overview
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Main industries
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Areas of collaboration
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IT
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Aerospace
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Collaboration Sonora - Arizona
Sonora Soft Technology Park
www.sonorasoft.com.mx
Sonora Soft Technology Park
 Complex dedicated to software development
 8 software developers in the park, including Pinnacle
Aerospace
Services
 IT Infrastructure
 Voice & data services
 Integrated security
 Training spaces
 Conference rooms
 Auditoriums
 Video conference rooms
 Computerized A/C, entrance, lighting controls
Sonora Soft Technology Park
BUILDING 1
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Surface: 68,103.26 ft²
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Leased space: 28,513.59 ft²
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8 tenants
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1 auditorium
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2 training spaces
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1 dinning hall
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100% occupied%
BUILDING 2
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Surface: 86,111.28 ft²
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Space for rent / sale: 64,583.462 ft²
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Energy efficient infrastructure
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Currently under construction
Sonora Soft Technology Park | Clients
Engineering degrees
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Sonora has 25 universities with engineering
programs
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Among others, the following universities offer
the relevant engineering degrees
(mechanical/industrial/mechatronics):
Engineering graduates
per year
Engineering
enrollment
2,750
14,343
Mechatronics Industrial Mechanical
Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo
www.ith.com.mx
(Hermosillo)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
www.itesm.edu
(Hermosillo)
Universidad de Sonora
www.uson.mx
(Hermosillo)
Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora
www.itson.mx
(Cd. Obregón)
Agenda
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Sonora overview
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Main industries
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Areas of collaboration
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IT
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Aerospace
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Collaboration Sonora - Arizona
Our priority is aeroengines
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Largest concentration of aeroengine components suppliers in Mexico
Highly integrated cluster from casting, machining, coating (hot & cold sections)
Strategic platform for Rolls-Royce in their best cost strategy
Rolls-Royce opened an International Procurement office in Sonora
Our unique capabilities in COATINGS open significant new opportunities
OEMs
CASTINGS
COMPONENTS MACHINING
SPECIAL PROCESSES
Other aerospace competencies
LEADER IN
AEROSPACE
PRECISION
MACHINING
Aerostructures
SOME
NAMES IN
OTHER
SEGMENTS
Electrical
Aircraft
MRO
Aircraft
Interiors
Expanding in other segments
Aerostructures
 In collaboration with our established
companies, we are working at developing
the supply chain
 Parts machining
 Surface
Treatments
(Anodizing,
Passivation, FPI, MPI,…)
Aircraft heavy maintenance
 52,500 sq ft wide body hangar
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At Cd. Obregón international airport
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Wide-body a/c maintenance
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DGAC Delegated authority
Leadership role in aerospace development
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Aerospace, throughout the world, flourishes where government, companies and technical
institutions succeed in creating strong partnerships
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The State of Sonora acknowledges its role in creating the winning conditions for
aerospace
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We partner / invest with our companies
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To develop customized solutions in support of their implementation
At creating opportunities for their growth
The State has demonstrated its commitment to the Industry, ex:
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Direct involvement of highest Government officials
Developed a strategic vision
Seek for the expertise when required (surveys, consultants, …)
Team up with OEMs and Tier-1s on supplier strategies
Connects to main aerospace hub
Logistically advantageous
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Seattle
Border state with Arizona – Great
relationship with Transportation
authorities on both sides of the
border
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Immediate highway access to the
U.S. interstate network
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Train transportation to U.S. cities Ford’s shipping nearly ½ million cars
by train to the U.S.
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Runways for urgent air shipments
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Close access to a large aerospace
base on the U.S. West Coast
Montreal
Wichita
HMO
Charleston
Mobile
STAADIS – technology center
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STAADIS – A technological center for
automotive and aerospace
Co-located with Tec de Monterrey
Dedicated to technological support of
industrial projects
Dispenses training to graduates from
ITESM and to company personnel
Fitted with laboratories and offices
Lean & six sigma consulting expertise
STAADIS – technology center
Training programs
 Engineering and manufacturing design
(MECI certification)
 Management intelligence
 Master programs, consulting services,
certifications and “intercompany” projects
Laboratories
 Precision machining laboratory
 Design and simulation laboratory
 Advanced metrology laboratory
 Tooling laboratory
 Welding laboratory
 Plastics center
 Lean manufacturing center
SIAAM – developing aerospace trades
Sonora Institute for Aerospace
& Advanced Manufacturing
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SIAAM is dedicated to aerospace trade training
Programs sources from Quebec Aerospace cluster
programs
 Aircraft structural assembly
 Electrical wire harnesses assembly
 CNC machining – In preparation
 Other programs planned (tooling, composites,
welding)
Programs developed by proven aerospace experts
Training of substantial duration
 Structural assembly – 570 hours
International visibility
Organized by:
Sponsored by:
BCI Aerospace, the world leading organizer of B2B meetings for Aerospace, partnered with SONORA on
Engine Forum Sonora 2013
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150 individual companies attended and 250 executives
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More than 2,000 B2B meetings arranged in the first edition
Agenda
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Sonora overview
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Main industries
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Areas of collaboration
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IT
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Aerospace
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Collaboration Sonora - Arizona
The Arizona – Mexico Commision
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A 50-year legacy of working with Mexico, especially
Sonora
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Led by the Governor Jan Brewer and Governor Guillermo
Padres
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Sonora Counterpart: “La Comisión Sonora Arizona”
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Under the umbrella of the AMC, the work of the Economic
Development Committee
AMC Economic Development Comittee
The Sonora-Arizona Committee is currently working 3 initiatives:
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Coordination of Aerospace & Defense Strategies
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Aerospace Human Capital Development
 Aerospace trades education: Collaboration on specific programs
 Management & Professionals: Exchange of engineering graduates
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Aerospace Supply Chain Integration
Companies that operate on regional basis
The region hosts over 15 aerospace companies that have dual operations in both Sonora
and Arizona
The dual footprint provides them a strategic advantage:
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Best of both locations can be put at contribution
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Proximity of sister companies allows:
 Tight operational integration
 Share of talents & training (Management / Engineering / …)
 Access to a large array of suppliers on both side of the border
Aero-engines center of excellence
On-going training efforts & capabilities
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Sonora Institute for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing “SIAAM”
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Collaboration with University of Arizona TechPark
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Continued support of “Metromatematicas”
Aero-engines center of excellence
Metromathematicas
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Developed by former Ford Motor Co. engineer Nahum Correa, the system known
as “Metromatematicas” uses methodology and manufacturing tools to teach
algebra, geometry and calculus
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The program focuses on middle schools aged children which gets them out of the
classroom and puts them into a lab environment
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Ownership of industrial park Maquilas Teta Kawi built a training center and
provided transport and funding for teachers and students
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Today there are 5 Labs inaugurated by the State and 2 educators appointed to
evaluate the program
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Skilled students makes future for industry more promising
Thank you!