Ciudad Juárez, Mexico's harness capital, will benefit from the transition to electric mobility, according to Oscar Albin, president of the National Auto Parts Industry (INA).

Harnesses are a very important component for the automotive industry exported to the United States, so as soon as the United States, Mexico, Canada and Mexico Agreement (T-MEC) is better implemented, there will be a 20% increase. in the production of auto parts in the country.

The manager mentioned that, for example, maquiladoras located in North America produce 14.5 million cars and each one of them needs harnesses, so the border city will be a great strategic ally, thanks to its geographical position and its excellent hand of construction site.

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According to Index data, there are 30 maquilas in Juárez and 30% are focused on the automotive industry, including some belonging to brands such as Aptiv, Lear, 

Electrocomponentes, Flex and Bosch. According to data from CANACINTRA, there are 143 companies in Chihuahua that support the manufacture of vehicle harnesses.

Albin commented that with the transition to electromobility it will be essential for production in Mexico to change to supply the requirements of the sector. This presents a great opportunity for Juárez, who is a leader in harnesses.

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