PIMSA Mexicali
2016
David F. Markel and S. Tim Schweikert, CEO and President of Martech Medical Products respectively (www.martechmedical.com), visited their Mexicali manufacturing operation at PIMSA to celebrate their 25th anniversary, bringing about the consolidation of new projects.

 
The management team integrated by Quality Manager Alejandro Sánchez, Logistics Manager Rubén Godoy, Materials Manager Angela Sandoval, Engineering Manager Michael Rich, Assistant VP of Operations Tanya Mosqueda, and their team leader VP of Operations Tracy Schultz, along with PROMEXICO, Industrial Commission of Mexicali and State Government’s SEDECO authorities, recognized associate Antonia Hernández for her 25 years working in Martech. Antonia recalled the days when there were three workers and a supervisor and expressed the honor of being part of the original MARTECH team and witnessing its continuous expansion.

Melbry García, Human Resources Manager, said this celebration is also to recognize people who, like Antonia, have been in the company for decades because thanks to them and the new employees, the company is stable and capable of providing continuous stability for many families.

With 15 years in Martech, Rubén Godoy, Logistics Manager, mentioned he started when they were just one hundred and fifty employees. The workforce now accounts for almost one thousand three hundred people and they hope to continue growing from 15 to 20 percent each year.

In the same manner, Francisco Fiorentini, PIMSA’s Executive Vice-president, said he was proud because these 25 years represent not only job opportunities for Mexicali, but opportunities to build stories of personal growth. “This celebration means Mexicali has found the conditions to develop manufacturers such as MARTECH into a competitive edge – no doubt their celebration is a testimony of it.” – Francisco Fiorentini.
In the words of Sergio Vindiola, PRODENSA’s Project Manager (PRODENSA is the administrative services provider for Marthec) “Martech has been a stable business for its quality and loyalty of employees, and for its local and global contributions through its products.”

We appreciate Martech’s business through 25 years of being part of the PIMSA family of companies.

CETYS University signs a memorandum of understanding with Al Akhawayn University.
Ifrane, Morocco
July 2016
CETYS University, located in Baja California, (www.cetys.mx/en/), continues to build a network of international universities, in this case with Al Akhawayn University (www.aui.ma/en/) , located in Ifrane, Morocco. This initiative will, no doubt, benefit students of both universities as it opens opportunities for social, cultural and business activities.

Academic curricula such as transcultural administration, legal, business, women empowerment, off shoring, business development, aerospace, health, automotive, among others, will be provided as educational plans for students of CETYS and AUI.
PIMSA congratulates CETYS President, Dr. Fernando LEON, and President of Al Akhawayn University, Dr. Driss OUAOUICHA. These visionary actions are an important complement for our Baja California and Morocco manufacturing community.

A special mention to Mexico’s Ambassador in Morocco, The Honorable Dr. Andres ORDOÑEZ, for his presence as a quality witness and for his interest in building opportunities between Morocco and Baja California, Mexico.

PIMSA continues to build opportunities for market share between Baja California and Morocco. “We are far and do not compete but could complement markets for manufacturing,” said Jaafar MRHARDY, General Director of Tanger Med Zones.

Also we recognize the efforts of Dr. Wafa El Garah, Vice President of Academic Programs, AUI and Dr. Scott Venezia, CETYS Dean of International Affairs.

About CETYS University
The Center for Higher and Technical Education (CETYS University) is an educational institution of excellence located in the State of Baja California, México. CETYS was founded in 1961 under the sponsorship of a group of visionary entrepreneurs who devised a quality education on this flourishing border state.
With campuses in Mexicali, Tijuana, and Ensenada, CETYS University currently offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of Management and Business, Engineering, and Humanities; it also offers general, bilingual, and international High School.

About Al Akhawayn University
Founded in 1995, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is an independent, public, not-forprofit, coeducational, Moroccan university committed to educating future citizen-leaders of Morocco and the world through a globally oriented, English-language, liberalarts curriculum based on the American system. The University enhances Morocco and engages the world through leading-edge educational and research programs, including continuing and executive education, upholds the highest academic and ethical standards, and promotes equity and social responsibility.

The new plant increases the number of the Group’s production facilities in North America to 21 and reaffirms Michelin’s commitment to manufacturing its tires as close as possible to the markets in which they are sold.
Mexico and Clermont-Ferrand, France, July 4, 2016 — Michelin today announced plans to build a production facility in the center of Mexico to manufacture high-end tires for passenger cars and light trucks. The first tires are expected to come off the production line in fourth-quarter 2018. The new plant in León (Guanajuato state) is the Group’s 21st in North America and 69th worldwide. Its location reflects Michelin’s commitment to producing its tires as close as possible to the markets in which they are sold.
The construction of the 142,000-square-meter plant, which represents an investment of €450 million ($510 million), is expected to begin in second-half 2016. Once completed, the León plant will be ramped up gradually. During the initial production phase, it is expected to manufacture four to five million tires a year for Michelin customers with plants in the region as well as for the large north-american domestic market, which
has been enjoying strong growth in recent years.
“Michelin is building this plant to respond both to sharp growth in Mexico’s automobile market and to the confidence that the world’s largest car manufacturers have put in us,” said Jean-Dominique Senard, Chief Executive Officer of the Michelin Group, which is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France. “The largest investment approved by the Group in 2016, the new plant reflects our ability to take advantage of growth opportunities in the dynamic North American market and to make our manufacturing operations more agile by deploying tire ranges that integrate innovative technology.”
Most of these high-performance tires will be produced for the original equipment segment. The plant’s location was chosen because it is just a three-hour drive from the production facilities of 18 large car manufacturers with operations in Mexico. These short distances mean that the tires will be delivered to Michelin’s customers faster and more cost effectively, thereby reducing the Group’s carbon footprint and helping it to meet its environmental objectives.
“We’re pleased to strengthen our industrial presence in Mexico, thereby being able to satisfy the needs of North American car manufacturers and motorists looking for high-quality tires that are perfectly adapted to their usage conditions,” said Mike Boggs, director of Michelin Mexico. Michelin has been present in North America since 1950 and currently employs 23,000 people in the US, Canada and Mexico.
About Michelin
Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve the mobility industry. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 171 countries, has 111,700 employees and operates 68 production facilities in 17 countries, which together produced 184 million tires in 2015. (www.michelin.com)
Source: Michelin Group

We take this opportunity to inform you of three young top guns of the aerospace business in Mexicali:

Roberto was born in Mexicali, Baja California. He is a graduate of Cetys University, School of Engineering, with a Global MBA by the National University in La Jolla, California.
After working in Kenworth Mexicana, Maseca Group and Honeywell, Roberto is currently the Vice President and General Manager of Innocentro LLC, with presence in Germany, Singapore, United States and Mexico.

Sergio is originally of Tampico, Tamaulipas. A graduate of Cetys University, School of Engineering. He provides support in opening new processes with world-class companies in Mexicali such as American Tissue of Mexico, Gulfstream and Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems.
Sergio is co-founder of Innocentro LLC and FEMIA. He is currently in charge of the Strategic Projects department, creating innovative and cutting-edge projects for new customers and new opportunities for captive customers of diverse industries.

Edgar was born in Ensenada, Baja California. He is a graduate of Baja California State University (UABC), School of Architecture campus Mexicali. He has been involved in the development of Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems in Mexico as engineering leader, starting the area of Technical Publications to support corporate operations in both the US and Europe.
Co-founder of Innocentro LLC and FEMIA, Edgar is currently in charge of the Purchasing Department and Operations Support.

Innocentro LLC was created, as a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering, with extensive experience in aircraft interior equipment, railroad and massive consumption products.

Located in PIMSA, Innocentro LLC CORE Engineering Staff has extensively worked creating solutions under the highest standards, supporting manufacturing through liaison engineering, technical support until its installation and aftermarket’s with CMM/IPL, and Service Bulletins technical publications.

After working for Fortune 500 companies as Gulfstream and Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Innocentro LLC is continuously on the move, now going into their 15th anniversary next September.
PIMSA salutes the local talented team of Innocentro LLC, youngsters with vision in the aerospace industry, a role model for future generations.
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