Flex to invest $1 billion in Mexico and create 5,000 specialized jobs

Flex announced a $1 billion investment in Mexico for this year—the largest since its arrival in the country—aimed at expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities, particularly in telecommunications and data center segments.

Guillermo del Río Ochoa, Director of Business Development and Government Relations at the company and President of Index Occidente, stated that this expansion responds to the rapid growth in demand for technological infrastructure.

“The growth we are seeing, particularly in telecommunications, is leading us to announce this investment. All the equipment used in data centers is being manufactured in Mexico, especially in Guadalajara,” he said.

Investment in advanced manufacturing and data centers

The executive explained that the investment will be accompanied by the creation of approximately 5,000 new jobs, focused on specialized talent, including engineers, technicians, and skilled operators. The company currently employs around 40,000 people in Mexico.

Flex operates eight facilities in Mexico—five along the northern border and three in the central region—and has invested $2.3 billion over the past decade. This new capital injection aims to strengthen its presence in industries such as telecommunications, medical devices, automotive, industrial products, and consumer goods.

Energy, a key challenge for technological expansion

One of the main challenges associated with this expansion will be energy demand. Del Río Ochoa noted that testing equipment for data centers requires high levels of power consumption and indicated that the company expects to use up to seven times the energy currently demanded by the Port of Manzanillo.

“Growth must be very fast and execution must be precise; in this context, energy is a key factor,” he said.