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The manufacturer of carbon fiber amphibious airplane that brought a revolution to flying, decided to produce its own composite components, a manufacturing process that was previously outsourced to several suppliers.
Their new Tijuana plant focuses on just that while working together with their Vacaville, California headquarters. Companies like ICON are seeing manufacturing in Mexico as collaborative venture allowing for greater oversight in addition to the cost savings of nearshore production.
Baja California is home to over 110 aerospace and defense manufacturers with a 35,000 strong workforce. Now considered global hub, Tijuana’s aerospace cluster boasts a nearly 50-year history supporting aerospace and aeronautical equipment manufacturing which include global powerhouses such as Gulfstream, Eaton, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin. ICON is planning to employ 1,000 people over the next three years as they ramp up production to meet demand for their innovative A5 aircraft. Universities and technical training schools in Baja California offer advanced engineering degrees, as well as work directly with manufacturers to develop training and curriculum based on industry needs.
The daunting shipping times of products made overseas, often close to a month’s time, is what attracts manufacturers to nearshore Mexico and Tijuana. Just-in-time logistics get your products back to the US in days, not weeks. Along with labor cost savings, it is no surprise that Mexico has registered a growth rate in the sector of approximately 20% since 2004 and is also the 6th largest supplier of aerospace & defense products to the world’s largest aerospace market; the United States.
SO YOU CAN FOCUS 100% ON MANUFACTURING!
Working with an administrative and shelter services provider in Mexico is the new best practice for expanding manufacturing operations outside of the United States. Manufacturers who utilize CPI’s Shelter Program are able to minimize risk and exposure, get up and running quickly and cost effectively by utilizing CPI’s existing permits and certifications, all while having a team of experts get you through the entire process.
Hiring in-house site or expansion teams just isn’t cost effective anymore, especially including the added cost and time spent navigating and complying with a foreign country’s business regulatory requirements. CPI offers manufacturers a unique and innate advantage over an in-house.
ICON Aircraft is a consumer aircraft manufacturer founded in response to the sport flying category created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Given these enabling regulations, ICON’s mission is to reinvent personal flying by providing consumer-friendly, safe, technologically advanced aircraft that allow the freedom, fun, and adventure of flying to be accessible to those who have dreamed of it. ICON’s long- term vision is the ultimate democratization of personal flight. For more information, visit: www.iconaircraft.com
Fulfilling Demand: The Journey of Manufacturing ICON A5 in Mexico. Explore ICON's process of expanding production to Mexico and insights from Thomas Wieners, VP of Manufacturing at ICON Aircraft. Download the Case Study.
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USA Corporate Office
Ph: 619.429.4344 / 855.480.0837
8716 Sherwood Terrace
San Diego, CA 92154 USA
Mexico Corporate Office
Ph: 855.480.0837
Blvd. Tomas Alva Edison 14022
Int. 7A, Tomas Alva Edison
Tijuana, BC 22163, Mexico
info@co-production.net
Mexico Monterrey Office
Av. Benito Juarez 1102 Col. Centro
Piso 4 Torre Sur, Oficina 432
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 64000, Mexico
info@co-production.net