Flex to Invest $1 Billion in Mexico for Advanced Manufacturing of AI Data Center Equipment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200

The Mexican government, via the Secretariat of Economy, announced on April 16, 2026, that global technology company Flex will invest $1 billion in Mexico between 2026 and 2028. The funds will support advanced manufacturing focused on building data centers and specialized hardware for artificial intelligence applications. This represents the largest single investment by Flex in Mexico to date. The company, which already operates eight plants in the country and employs over 40,000 people, expects the project to create an additional 5,000 jobs. Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard highlighted that the initiative will strengthen local production of sophisticated equipment for data centers, enhancing Mexico's role in the global supply chain for digital infrastructure. Flex executive Guillermo del Río Ochoa emphasized the project's significance for expanding production capabilities amid rising worldwide demand for AI processing power. The investment aligns with nearshoring trends and aims to