Pegatron announced on August 20 plans to invest $330 million in a new advanced manufacturing plant in Ciudad Juárez, targeting electronics for electric vehicles and data center components. The facility, set to operate between 2026 and 2029, will generate 1,000 high-skilled positions, reinforcing the city’s position as a semiconductor and tech manufacturing center in Mexico. The state government highlighted this as a key milestone in its efforts to expand high-tech production capacity.
Chihuahua’s strategy emphasizes attracting electronics manufacturing, a sector already employing 185,000 workers and educating 21,000 students in related disciplines. The state’s established workforce and academic pipeline make it an attractive destination for global tech firms. Pegatron’s entry follows the presence of other Taiwanese companies, including Foxconn, Inventec, and Wistron, which maintain operations in the region. Their combined investments have strengthened Chihuahua’s role in Mexico’s supply chains for advanced electronics.
The new plant will prioritize specialized infrastructure to meet the demands of electric vehicle and data center production. Unlike conventional industrial facilities, these operations require precise power systems, automated processes, and enhanced security measures. Custom-built environments will ensure compliance with the strict standards of modern electronics manufacturing.
Ciudad Juárez’s industrial market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2026, absorbing 914,554 square feet of new space. Vacancy rates declined by 80 basis points from the previous quarter and 150 basis points year-over-year. An additional 1 million square feet remained under construction, indicating sustained demand. However, total absorption still fell short of the six-year average, with tenants actively seeking nearly 2 million square feet more space.
The investment arrives while the market maintains activity in both occupation and new surface development. Pegatron’s expansion will add to Chihuahua’s growing focus on semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, though the full impact on the local industrial environment will depend on the project’s specific details, including location, technical requirements, and construction timeline.