SIG Announces Expansion Plan for its Querétaro Plant to Double Production Capacity in North America

SIG announced the expansion plan for its Querétaro plant as part of its growth strategy in Mexico and North America. The expansion plans include the implementation of new production lines and the integration of key processes to strengthen its operational capacity in the region.

The announcement was made during an event attended by Mauricio Kuri González, Governor of the State of Querétaro; representatives from the local government, CANAINCA, CANILEC and the Consejo de la Comunicación, as well as SIG executives. The event reaffirmed the importance of this plan for the state's industrial development and the attraction of foreign investment.

The expansion plan consists of two phases: Phase I includes the addition of new production lines to increase installed capacity, while Phase II integrates strategic processes such as extrusion to generate economies of scale.

The project plan foresees the start of the expansion in 2026, with the incorporation of new finishing technologies, followed by the implementation of a new printing line in 2027. Phase II is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.

With this expansion, our Querétaro plant would double its production capacity, increasing from 1.5 to 3 billion packs per year, strengthening its ability to respond to the growing demand in Mexico and North America.

"Mexico is key to SIG's growth in North America. With this plant expansion, we can double our production capacity and strengthen our operations to be more agile, efficient, and closer to our customers in the region," said Ricardo Rodríguez, President Americas at SIG.

The expansion will enable SIG to relocate some production processes currently carried out in Europe to Mexico, advancing its nearshoring strategy, reducing delivery times, and increasing flexibility to serve customers in the region, including leading food and beverage brands in Mexico, as well as clients in the United States.

Currently, 70% of the plant's production is destined for the Mexican market, while 30% is exported to the United States and Canada, consolidating Querétaro as a strategic manufacturing hub for North America.

In terms of job creation, the plant currently employs 254 people, and the expansion is expected to generate approximately 40 new direct jobs, strengthening the region's economic development.

Mexico remains a priority market within SIG's global strategy, serving as a key manufacturing and supply hub that strengthens regional competitiveness and supports the sustained growth of its customers.