Inventec announces $450M expansion in Ciudad Juárez, creating 6,000 jobs
Inventec, a Taiwanese multinational technology company, announced plans to invest $450 million in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, marking a significant expansion of the firm's operations in northern Mexico. The project is expected to create up to 6,000 specialized jobs, according to the state government.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Taipei, Inventec employs over 23,000 people globally and manufactures electronics, servers and artificial intelligence hardware for major clients including Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, Acer and Fujitsu-Siemens.
Officials from Chihuahua's Innovation and Economic Development Ministry attended a ceremony on Monday marking the foundational phase of the project. State Governor Maru Campos shared the announcement on social media, calling it "very good news for Juárez and all of Chihuahua."
Mexico's emergence as an AI manufacturing powerhouse
The investment reflects Mexico's rapid transformation into a critical manufacturing hub for AI infrastructure. From January to May 2026, Mexico's AI infrastructure exports reached a record $105.8 billion, representing an 84.5% year-over-year surge that surpassed automotive shipments for the first time in the country's history.
Mexico exported $46.9 billion in enterprise servers to the United States during the first five months of 2026, placing it second only to Taiwan's $53.5 billion and representing approximately 40% of U.S. server imports. The dramatic shift in export composition underscores why major technology companies are accelerating their nearshoring strategies.
In December 2023, Inventec confirmed that a top American brand client initially requested the company establish manufacturing in the United States. However, after inspecting plants in Mexico, the client approved Mexican production for AI servers, demonstrating confidence in the country's manufacturing capabilities.
Chihuahua's manufacturing advantage
Chihuahua has become a major exporter of computer and AI equipment to the United States, making it an attractive destination for companies seeking to leverage Mexico's lower labor costs and favorable trade agreements. The state recorded exports totaling $76.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 38.3% year-over-year increase and ranking first nationally in export value.
Ciudad Juárez, home to the new Inventec expansion, employs approximately 308,000 manufacturing workers across more than 330 active IMMEX (export manufacturing program) establishments. The city has maintained Mexico's largest concentration of export manufacturing for over 50 years, providing an established industrial ecosystem.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing in Ciudad Juárez added 9,500 jobs between 2019 and 2024, a 238% increase driven by Taiwanese electronics giants that have collectively invested over $1 billion in the city.
Taiwan-Mexico economic relations strengthen
Inventec is one of Taiwan's six major electronics manufacturers — alongside Foxconn, Pegatron, Wistron, Quanta and Compal — that now operate manufacturing facilities in northern Mexico. Taiwan has become Mexico's third-largest trading partner in 2026, up from eighth place in 2022, after Taiwanese firms invested over $1.6 billion in Mexican factories since 2020.
Bilateral trade with Taiwan reached $7.5 billion in February 2026 alone and is projected to climb substantially by the end of the year. The investment demonstrates Inventec's confidence in the region based on its previous performance and ability to scale operations.
Inventec's expansion strategy extends beyond Mexico. In April 2025, the company announced an investment of up to $85 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Texas for server assembly, aimed at strengthening client relationships and mitigating risks associated with U.S. trade and tariff policies. The dual-location approach reflects how manufacturers are navigating policy uncertainty as the USMCA trade agreement undergoes its scheduled review in 2026.
Mexico's computer hardware exports increased by over 35% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with a significant proportion of the rise attributable to AI servers, reinforcing the country's position as an essential link in the global technology supply chain.
