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Companies are interested in the 280 hectares that Ford left in San Luis Potosí

Asian companies have expressed their interest, particularly Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, and Chinese

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08/11/2017 |19:04
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Several companies in sectors comprehending energy , recycling , and metal-mechanic are interested in occupying the 280 hectares that Ford left in San Luis Potosí , according to Gustavo Puente , Secretary of Economic Development of the state.

Puente commented that the plot is worth around MXN$1,600 million . The plot includes a spur of railroad, gas, treated water, electric power, access to highways.

"Being such an important asset we want to choose a company from any industry, yet it has to meet certain characteristics such as bringing new suppliers to all region, not only to San Luis Potosí," highlighted Puente.

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"Several Asian companies have expressed their interest. Japanese , Korean , Singaporean , Chinese . Companies comprehending sectors such as energy, recycling, and metal-mechanic," explained Puente, during the inauguration of the BMW training center .

San Luis Potosí estimates that in March or April 2018, there will be a company in the lot.

Ford paid USD$ 65 million as a compensation for the cancellation of a new plant in the state.

In the last 2 years, San Luis Potosí attracted investments for USD$ 4,025 million from companies in the manufacturing sector, tourism, commerce and agriculture representing the expansion or the opening of 65 companies in the state such as Magna , Dräxlmaier , and Mabe .

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