CaliBaja https://www.calibaja.com/ Word-class Contact Manufacturing in Mexico Since 1977 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:04:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.calibaja.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-calibaja.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 CaliBaja https://www.calibaja.com/ 32 32 193350590 How Maquiladoras Keep Global Industries Thriving https://www.calibaja.com/maquiladora-companies-global-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maquiladora-companies-global-industry Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:04:20 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5654 Maquiladora companies are manufacturing operations unique to Mexico. The term maquiladora stems from the Spanish word “maquila,” the currency millers were paid for grain processing in colonial Mexico. The maquiladora program began in the 1960s when the Mexican government created this structure to promote industrial growth and job creation along the border. Although these factories […]

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]]> 5654 How Contract Manufacturing Can Help You Save on Overhead, Labor, and More https://www.calibaja.com/contract-manufacturers-mexico/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contract-manufacturers-mexico Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:03:25 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5643 If you’re ready to start the manufacturing process, you’re more than likely on the search for cost-effective strategies. An increasing number of U.S.-based companies are choosing Mexico for manufacturing, whether through a shelter company or contract manufacturing. As one of the first contract manufacturers in Mexico, we have the capabilities to handle projects for a […]

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]]> 5643 Why Mexicali Is Ideal For Outsourced Manufacturing https://www.calibaja.com/mexicali-outsourced-manufacturing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mexicali-outsourced-manufacturing Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5632 If you’re considering Mexico as a manufacturing hub for your brand, you should know that Mexicali is an ideal location. Mexicali is located in northwestern Mexico, across the border from Calexico, California. As you may have imagined, such proximity to the United States offers excellent strategic advantages for U.S.-based companies. Are you curious about exploring […]

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]]> 5632 A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started With a Manufacturer in Mexico https://www.calibaja.com/contract-manufacturers-in-mexico-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contract-manufacturers-in-mexico-guide Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5618 If you’re ready to get your product into customers’ hands, developing a relationship with a manufacturing company is critical. If this is your first foray into manufacturing, you may be curious about what it takes to get your product to production. Assuming you’re happy with the design and prototype, the following steps are to find […]

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]]> 5618 The Differences Between Shelter Manufacturing Companies and Contract Manufacturing https://www.calibaja.com/the-differences-between-shelter-manufacturing-companies-and-contract-manufacturing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-differences-between-shelter-manufacturing-companies-and-contract-manufacturing Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5609 If you’re interested in manufacturing in Mexico, we’re here to help you however possible. Although our team at CaliBaja Manufacturing operates as a contract manufacturer, we often get questions about shelter companies in Mexico. We don’t offer shelter services, but we can help you understand the differences between these two business models. Here, we share […]

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]]> 5609 Advantages of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) https://www.calibaja.com/advantages-of-the-united-states-mexico-canada-agreement-usmca/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advantages-of-the-united-states-mexico-canada-agreement-usmca Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:35:52 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5595 Mexico is one of the few countries that have had beneficial trade agreements with the United States. As of 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This revised trade agreement has multiple advantages for these countries, and the United States stands to benefit from Mexico’s trade liberalization efforts. […]

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]]> 5595 Where Are Multinational Corporations Investing?  https://www.calibaja.com/multinational-corporations-investing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multinational-corporations-investing Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:42:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5588 If you’re considering launching a product, you’re likely on the search for a quality manufacturing partner. Choosing a stable location is critical and can help you avoid many hiccups. Stability is just one piece of the puzzle, and another element you’ll want to look for is the level of investment an area is benefiting from. […]

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]]> 5588 Why Mexico Is a Stable Location For Manufacturing https://www.calibaja.com/why-mexico-is-a-stable-location-for-manufacturing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-mexico-is-a-stable-location-for-manufacturing Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:40:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5578 If you’re ready to find a manufacturing partner, you may have heard about Mexico’s benefits. Mexico’s manufacturing capabilities continue to grow, and the country has recently surpassed China as the top trading partner to the U.S. Although China has long been considered the top choice for manufacturing, the tides have begun to change, and there […]

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]]> 5578 What You Need to Know About Mexico’s Labor Force https://www.calibaja.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-mexicos-labor-force/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-you-need-to-know-about-mexicos-labor-force Wed, 29 May 2024 00:58:00 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5565 If you’re ready to find a manufacturing partner or are considering nearshoring, manufacturing in Mexicali may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Mexico continues to grow its manufacturing capabilities, and it recently surpassed China as the number one trading partner of the United States. There are many benefits to manufacturing in Mexico, but one […]

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]]> 5565 How Stable is Mexico Compared to Other Countries in Manufacturing? https://www.calibaja.com/mexico-supply-chain-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mexico-supply-chain-partner Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:05:32 +0000 https://www.calibaja.com/?p=5558 Whether you’re preparing to launch your product or you’re thinking about relocating operations, it’s important to consider the geopolitical stability of your manufacturing partner. Unfortunately, many regions across the globe are experiencing turmoil due to wars and other types of upheaval. If you’d like to explore contract manufacturers in Mexico, our team would love to […]

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