SIG announces plan to expand its plant in Querétaro to double its production capacity in North America

• In a phased approach, SIG plans to double the production capacity of its plant in Querétaro until 2028.
• The expansion would create approximately 40 new direct jobs and increase production capacity from 1.5 to 3 billion packages per year, strengthening SIG’s nearshoring strategy and improving efficiency in the regional supply chain.

 

SIG announced its plan to expand its plant in Querétaro as part of its growth strategy in Mexico and North America. The expansion plans include the implementation of new production lines and the integration of key processes to strengthen its operational capacity in the region.

 

The announcement was made at an event attended by Queretaro’s Governor Mauricio Kuri González, representatives of the local government, CANAINCA, and the Communications Council, as well as SIG executives. The event reaffirmed the importance of such plan for the state's industrial development and the attraction of foreign investment.

 

The expansion plan has two phases: Phase I includes the addition of new production lines to increase installed capacity, while Phase II integrates strategic processes such as extrusion to generate economies of scale.

 

The project plan foresees the start of the expansion in 2026, with the incorporation of new finishing technologies, followed by the implementation of a new printing line in 2027. Phase II is foreseen to finish by end of 2028.

 

With this expansion, our plant in Querétaro would double its production capacity, increasing from 1.5 to 3 billion sleeves per year, strengthening its ability to respond to growing market demand in Mexico and North America.

 

“Mexico is key to SIG’s growth in North America. With this plant expansion, we can double our production capacity and strengthen our operations to be more agile, efficient, and closer to our customers in the region,” said Ricardo Rodríguez, President of the Americas region at SIG.

 

The expansion would allow some of the production processes currently carried out in Europe to be relocated to Mexico, boosting nearshoring, reducing delivery times, and increasing flexibility to serve customers in the region, including leading brands of food and beverages in Mexico, as well as customers in the United States.

 

Currently, 70% of the plant's production is destined for the Mexican market, while 30% is for the United States and Canada, consolidating Querétaro as a strategic manufacturing hub for North America.

 

In terms of jobs creation, the plant currently employs 254 people, and the expansion is expected to create approximately 40 new direct jobs, strengthening the region's economic development.

 

Mexico remains a priority market within SIG's global strategy, serving as a key manufacturing and supply hub that strengthens regional competitiveness and supports the sustained growth of its customers.

 

For more information, visit our website www.sig.biz and our SIG Group social media channels.

 

 

About SIG

SIG is a leading solutions provider of packaging for better – better for our customers, for consumers, and for the world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch, we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories, and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business, and we strive to create a regenerative food packaging system. 

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange. The skills and experience of our approximately 9,700 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2025, SIG produced around 54 billion packs and generated €3.2 billion in revenue. SIG has an AAA ESG rating by MSCI, a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis, and is included in the FTSE4Good Index. For more information, visit www.sig.biz   

 

 

 

 

 

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Email: claudia.lopez@sig.biz