In the current administration (2021–2026), the confirmation of 13 new strategic projects has been achieved, representing an investment of 800 million dollars and the generation of more than 4 thousand new jobs. Later at the Embassy, Governor García held a meeting with CEOs of various Japanese companies, some with a presence in Nuevo León. With an investment of 66 million dollars, the Japanese company Yazaki affirms its presence in Nuevo León. This Tuesday, Governor Samuel García announced that this amount is added to another 36 million dollars that the company had already invested in the state. The capital will be for a new copper production plant, detailed the state executive. García added that Yazaki has operated in Nuevo León for two or three years and specializes in the manufacturing of wiring harnesses and automotive equipment for various renowned global brands. During the announcement, the state governor highlighted the importance of consolidating these foreign capitals. They are already in Nuevo León, they make harnesses, car equipment. During his first stage tour in Japan, he held an encounter with the CEO of Nissan to strengthen the institutional relationship between the corporation and Nuevo León, and to explore future collaboration opportunities that promote the state's economic development, innovation, and competitiveness. We are very happy that they trust in Nuevo León. Many of the brands you know are their suppliers, and today we are very happy because they just announced that they will continue investing, detailed García. A new plant. The governor specified that the destination of the new resources will be a specialized facility. Another 66 million is coming for a new copper production plant that they use in the harnesses, he added. In addition to the economic sphere, García took advantage of the encounter to strengthen cultural and sports ties for the upcoming World Cup, inviting the executives to the matches that will be held in the state. We just invited them to the World Cup because we will be cheering for Japan in the upcoming matches. We will see you soon with a lot of yen and investments, highlighted the governor. This same Tuesday, García left Japan and traveled to South Korea where he will also announce other investments for Nuevo León. More work meetings. García also met with Mitsubishi Electric seeking Japanese investment for the new HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) assembly plant in Nuevo León. The state governor highlighted that the state is a strategic part of its supply chain in Mexico, concentrating more than 300 companies in the automotive sector, so he pointed out that there are opportunities to deepen the linkage with Nissan in segments such as electromobility, industrial digitization, and development of strategic suppliers, in line with the technological evolution of the sector globally. Another of the meetings the governor had was with Panasonic Holdings, with whom he addressed topics related to the company's current investment projects in Nuevo León and future plans. In Mexico, Panasonic Holdings Corporation has more than 35 years of presence and has consolidated relevant operations in different states, including Nuevo León, where it stands out for its participation in the manufacturing and automotive sector, with installations in municipalities such as Apodaca and Escobedo. Japan is globally recognized for its innovation and quality, maintaining a solid presence in the state with a history of 68 registered projects, which generate more than 7 thousand jobs.
