Seco Tools LLC.
Seco Tools, a cutting tool manufacturer, opened a new production unit (PU) in Ramos Arizpe in Coahuila, Mexico. Special cutting tools and standard tools will be manufactured in the plant to meet the expected industrial growth in Mexico and supply cutting tool products throughout the globe.
Around 250 people attended the grand opening celebration of the new PU, located in the 360 Industrial Park Complex, including customers, business partners, Seco Tools Mexico staff, top executives from the United States and Sweden, and local authorities who participated in the ribbon cutting.
"The new PU strengthens the conditions of labor and economic stability of the municipality," says Ramos Arizpe mayor José María Morales.
"We welcome Seco with open arms and with all the interest to support them to achieve their growth," says Claudio Bres Garza, secretary of the Government of Coahuila.
"Everyone spoke to us about future growth,” says Stefan Steenstrup, President of Seco Tools. “There is a lot of optimism in the market about bigger plants, more machines, and more work coming to Mexico."
“One of the most important things we do when opening a PU is technology transfer,” says Curt Hassan, Mexico Managing Director. “We’re able to utilize the expertise of QCT and the manufacturing technology advantages of Seco Tools.”
Leading in sustainability standards is also significant for Seco Tools. The production unit has solar cells in its parking area that provide 50% of the energy for the PU.
“It’s the first step, and we will continue evaluating and validating the production unit in terms of sustainability according to corporate standards,” says Stefan Frölander, VP of Global Operation at Seco Tools.
“We know how important it is to be close to the customer and understand the 1/2 value of local service,” says Robert Keenan, Americas Global Sales Director. “We could manufacture the tools in other countries, but we must consider waiting for delivery or engineering.” Keenan stated, “We are proud to be in Mexico and we are proud to take the next step in this journey.”