The Escobedo Plant of International Motors Mexico celebrated an important milestone by reaching the production of its one millionth unit. Located in Nuevo León, the plant began operations in 1998 with a workforce of 40 people, of which 26 remain in the company. With two production lines, the plant has the capacity to manufacture 120 units per day of seven different models of heavy trucks.
The plant features two robotic painting and welding lines, as well as a production line for electric vehicles eMV. On this line, two units are assembled per week by a team of 56 women, making the first 100% electric truck mass-produced in Mexico entirely made by women.
Rafael Alvarenga, president of International Latin America, emphasized that the Escobedo Plant is prepared for the production of electric vehicles, with the first vehicles already manufactured and circulating with Mexican customers. He pointed out that the production of electric vehicles is linked to demand both in Mexico and the United States, in addition to observing a growing interest in Latin America.
The plant, which currently assembles a truck every seven minutes, has experienced a 50% growth in the Mexican market, covering from Class 6 to Class 8 vehicles. The expectation is to continue the production of various units, including LT S13 tractors, in a market that is crucial for the brand.
International Motors Mexico delivered more than 500 units of the LT S13 vehicle last year, with a variety in production depending on the specific needs of customers. On this occasion, the one millionth LT S13 unit was delivered to the Mexican company Directo Express (DX), which operates fleets in Mexico and the United States. The Escobedo plant currently employs more than 5,000 workers, with a proportion of women at 26% and men at 74%.
