German brand moves to Mexico
BMW is set to move to Mexico, with the construction of a new plant.
illustration of the new BMW plant in Mexico
In a press release, the company gave reasons for choosing this location, adding that the new plant will be the company’s "most resource-efficient production location worldwide."
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on June 16, 2016, the board of Management member for Production, Oliver Zipse, said, "all of the BMW Group’s knowledge and capabilities will be on show at our new location in Mexico.
The production system being established there will be a leader in productivity and sustainability, thanks to the use of innovative technologies. I am delighted to launch this ground-breaking BMW Group plant on its way.”
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This new plant, comprising of body shop, paint shop and assembly, is where BMW’s best-selling model series, the BMW 3 Series Sedan, will be produced.
Production is expected to begin by 2019.
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