Bobcat Breaks Ground for Mexico Manufacturing Facility
Published: 27/9
Bobcat held a ceremonial groundbreaking this past June for its new $300-million manufacturing facility in Mexico.
Located in the Salinas Victoria municipality, outside of Monterrey in the state of Neuvo Leon, the 700,000-ft2 (65,000m2) facility is expected to be operational in 2026. It will expand Bobcat’s existing global footprint to create additional production capacity and manufacturing capabilities for select compact track and skid-steer loader models. Bobcat’s compact loaders will continue to be produced in the U.S. and the Czech Republic.
The new facility will seek LEED Silver certification and feature state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on quality, precision, and energy efficiency.
“We have seen tremendous growth across our business, and this new facility will support our long-range plans for increased production to meet customer demand,” Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO and Vice Chairman said at the ceremony. “This groundbreaking represents our commitment to our customers—present and future—who are ready to accomplish more with our equipment.”
“We look forward to growing our manufacturing footprint in the Salinas Victoria community for its excellent industrial sector, skilled workforce and strong business environment,” added Mike Ballweber, Doosan Bobcat North America President. “Our investment here demonstrates our confidence in this manufacturing environment and thriving local economy.”
The design team includes U.S.-based Shultz + Associates Architects and Mexico-based GP Construcción, a division of Grupo GP, as the construction manager. Shultz + Associates Architects has partnered with Bobcat on the design and architecture of many of its North American locations. GP Construcción specializes in industrial parks and facilities across Mexico. The new factory is expected to create as many as 800 jobs in the region.
