Investment and Job Creation in Tijuana
With an investment of six million dollars, the second plant of Resideo, a company specializing in gas control manufacturing, was inaugurated in the municipality of Tijuana, Baja California. This new facility is expected to generate 2,600 direct jobs, bolstering the economic development in Tijuana’s east zone.
Government and Private Sector Collaboration
Michelle Guerrero Jaimes, the Subsecretary of Economic Development at Baja California’s Secretariat of Economy and Innovation (SEI), emphasized the successful collaboration between the private sector and state government, which has yielded tangible benefits for Baja California’s families.
“Today is a significant day for Baja California, and particularly for Tijuana. The opening of this plant not only represents a six-million-dollar investment but also a strategic decision: trusting our people, infrastructure, and the potential of our entity as an innovation, development, and prosperity engine,” Guerrero Jaimes stated.
Production and Regional Impact
According to local sources, Guerrero Jaimes mentioned that Resideo is projected to produce an estimated 13 million units annually, painting a promising picture for the region.
Appreciation and Historical Context
Arturo Valdés, Resideo’s Operations Director, expressed gratitude for the government support and facilities that enabled the realization of a 40-year dream, now established as a crucial community for the industrial sector and the nation.
Attendance at Inauguration
Notable attendees at the inauguration included Mariano San Román, representing Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda; María Fernanda Mena, Tijuana’s Economic Promotion Director; José Luis Contreras Valenzuela, AIMO President; Noé Morales, ARHITAC Councilor; and Resideo executives Ryan Strassburg and Jay Kapoor.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Resideo and what do they manufacture? A: Resideo is a company specializing in the production of gas control units.
- Q: How much has been invested in the new plant? A: The investment for the new plant is six million dollars.
- Q: How many direct jobs will the new plant create? A: The new plant is expected to generate 2,600 direct jobs.
- Q: What is the projected annual production of the new plant? A: The plant is estimated to produce 13 million units annually.
- Q: Who attended the inauguration ceremony? A: Notable attendees included government officials, economic promotion directors, and Resideo executives.
