Alstom boosts national economic growth on "Supplier Day 2025"
Alstom boosts national economic growth on "Supplier Day 2025"
This strategic meeting brought together more than 200 Mexican companies committed to innovation, quality and development of the national railway sector
This network not only strengthens the local economy, but also generates indirect jobs and promotes the participation of national companies in high-impact projects
Alstom has invested 1,050 million pesos in the development and modernization of the plant, and by 2025 it has guaranteed an additional investment of 374 million pesos
Alstom consolidates its position as a leader in Latin America thanks to its robust presence in Mexico
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Alstom recently received the Hecho in Mexico designation recognizing the company’s commitment to local manufacturing, innovation and strong social good programs
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Alstom’s production lines currently have 70%+ local content
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Alstom’s Mexican suppliers produce parts for Mexico and many have become an important part of Alstom’s global supply chain as well
19 November 2025 – Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions, celebrated Supplier Day 2025 at its plant located in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo, one of the main industrial centers in the country. This strategic meeting brought together more than 200 Mexican companies committed to innovation, quality and development of the national railway sector, including suppliers of metalworking, interiors, electrical, materials and services, along with national, state and diplomatic authorities.
"At Alstom, our commitment is clear: to ensure that Mexico maintains a strong and healthy railway industry, that can provide sustainable, reliable and modern mobility infrastructure."
The forum seeks to boost national economic growth by strengthening innovation and productive capacity, promoting the participation of the industrial sector in railway projects and the integration of local companies into the value chain. In this context, Alstom received the “Made in Mexico” label, a government distinction that certifies products designed, manufactured, and assembled in the country under high standards of quality and innovation—underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening the national industry and positioning Mexico as a key hub for world-class rail manufacturing. For more information, read the next Press Release: Made in Mexico
The Secretary for Economic Development of the State of Hidalgo, Carlos Henkel Escorza; the Head of the Regional Economic Service of the Embassy of France in Mexico, Anne Jaubertie; the Director-General of Light Industries of the Secretariat of the Economy, Gertrudis Mercado; and the Director of the Mexican Postal Service, Violeta Abreu, attended the event.
"At Alstom, our commitment is clear: to ensure that Mexico maintains a strong and healthy railway industry, that can provide sustainable, reliable and modern mobility infrastructure. This event shows that, by working together and betting on national talent, we can create solutions made in Mexico for Mexico, boosting the economy and positioning the country as an international railway benchmark," said Maite Ramos Gómez, Managing Director of Alstom's North Latin America Region.
Commitment to the Mexican industry
Alstom employs 3,600 people in Mexico and more than 70 years of presence in Mexico, but our economic impact is much larger, with over 780 Mexican suppliers in our supply chain, our projects support an entire industry. This network not only strengthens the local economy, but also generates indirect jobs and promotes the participation of national companies in high-impact projects. Annual spending on suppliers amounted to more than 9,000 million pesos in 2024 and is projected to close at more than 7,650 million pesos by 2025, figures that show the magnitude of the investment and economic dynamism that Alstom promotes in the country.
Ciudad Sahagún Plant: Pillar of Mexico's railway industry
The Ciudad Sahagún plant represents a fundamental pillar for Alstom and for the Mexican railway industry. Recognized as the largest in the Americas and the third largest in the world within the group, this facility is a symbol of innovation and productive capacity, with a value of 4,906 million pesos. Over the last decade, Alstom has invested 1,050 million pesos in the development and modernization of the plant, and by 2025 it has guaranteed an additional investment of 374 million pesos, thus reaffirming its long-term commitment to national growth and competitiveness.
In addition to its size and relevance, the Sahagún plant houses the signaling and infrastructure engineering center for Latin America, which positions it as a regional benchmark in technology transfer and innovation. From this industrial complex, Alstom not only supplies the Mexican market, but also exports sub-assemblies and large assemblies for trains destined for cities in North America, South America, Asia and the Middle East. International destinations include metropolises such as New York, New Jersey, Edmonton, Toronto, Beijing, Santiago de Chile, Atlanta and Long Island, as well as projects for Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh and San Francisco.
About Alstom Mexico
Alstom consolidates its position as a leader in Latin America thanks to its robust presence in Mexico, where it has 3,600 employees distributed in 12 states of the Republic. This workforce includes nearly 500 highly skilled engineers, supported by a central office located in Mexico City, which operates as an engineering and procurement services center for all of North America. In addition, the city of Querétaro is home to the centralized human resources team, in charge of managing talent for Mexico, Brazil, Canada and the United States, which demonstrates the strategic relevance of Mexican operations within the company's global structure.
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