Bobcat breaks ground on manufacturing plant near Monterrey, Mexico

Bobcat Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony June 13 for its new $300 million manufacturing facility in Mexico. 

Located in the municipality of Salinas Victoria, outside of Monterrey, in the state of Neuvo Leon, Mexico, the 700,000 square foot facility is expected to be operational in 2026.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the presence of Bobcat representatives, elected officials and business leaders from the region.

The new location, which was announcement in 2023, will expand Bobcat's existing global footprint create additional production capacity and manufacturing capabilities for somecompact trackAndcompact loadermodels. Bobcat skid steer loaders are also produced in the United Statesdenied States. and the Czech Republic, where production will remain after the opening of the new factory.

“We have seen significant growth across our business and this new facility will support our long-term plans to increase production to meet customer demand,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat. CEO and Vice President. “This advancement represents our commitment to our customers, present and future, who are ready to accomplish more with our equipment. » 

The manufacturing facility will seek LEED Silver certification and will feature cutting-edge technology emphasizing quality, precision and energy efficiency. 

“We look forward to increasing our manufacturing footprint in the Salinas Victoria community for its excellent industrial sector, skilled workforce and strong business environment,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. “Our investment here demonstrates our confidence in this manufacturing environment and a thriving local economy. »  

The design team includes Shultz + Associates Architects, based in the United States, and GP, based in Mexico. Construction, a division of Grupo GP, as construction director. Shultz + Associates Architects partnered with Bobcat on the design and architecture of several of its North American locations. General practitioner Construction specializes in industrial parks and facilities throughout Mexico.

The new factory is expected to create between 600 and 800 jobs in the region. Career opportunities are available at bobcat.com/careers.

To learn more about Bobcat, visit bobcat.com.