SOPREMA to Invest Over 5 Billion Pesos in San Miguel de Allende

SOPREMA, a Canadian company specializing in integrated construction solutions, announced the start of operations for its new project in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, with an investment exceeding 5 billion pesos. The company plans to begin operations in October 2025, consolidating the arrival of large-scale foreign capital in the Bajío region.

Canadian project to strengthen Guanajuato’s construction industry

Headquartered in Quebec, SOPREMA is recognized for its expertise in waterproofing, insulation, and energy efficiency materials—sectors with strong demand in construction. The choice of Guanajuato is backed by the state’s competitive advantages in infrastructure, connectivity, and specialized talent.

Beyond its economic impact, the company announced a social commitment to San Miguel de Allende through support for sports, particularly archery, reinforcing its corporate responsibility and community engagement strategy.

This investment is expected to generate direct and indirect jobs and integrate local suppliers into the supply chain, boosting competitiveness in the region. SOPREMA’s arrival adds to the wave of international projects positioning Guanajuato as an attractive destination for foreign investment in construction and industry.

The announcement followed a meeting between SOPREMA’s CEO, Richard Voyer, and state economic authorities, who highlighted that the company’s trust in Guanajuato opens new opportunities for development in the region.

The project further strengthens the state’s economic momentum and contributes to diversifying its industrial base, consolidating favorable conditions for future international projects in the sector.

About SOPREMA

SOPREMA is a global company with over 115 years of history, founded in 1908 in Strasbourg, France. It has become a leader in waterproofing, thermal and acoustic insulation, green roofs, and other building envelope systems.

The company’s corporate headquarters are located in France, with production and commercial operations across multiple countries, including Canada, where it manufactures waterproof membranes, insulation, and sustainable products.

SOPREMA is also committed to environmental sustainability through eco-design, the use of recycled materials, certifications such as LEED, and initiatives like “Green Roofs/vegetated solutions” and membranes with technologies that reduce carbon footprints.