Premier Tech Systems and Automation has unveiled a significantly expanded facility in Apodaca, near Monterrey, Mexico — a move that underscores the company’s deepening commitment to Latin America as a high-priority growth market and signals a broader shift in how global automation providers are approaching the region.
The expanded site, now 50% larger than its predecessor at a total of 1,500 square metres, is designed to bring the company’s full engineering and service capabilities closer to the industries and clients it serves across Latin America. Enhanced infrastructure, improved safety standards, and modernised amenities have been integrated into the facility to support both operational continuity and the well-being of its workforce.
A Region Primed for Industrial Modernisation
Latin America’s manufacturing and agribusiness sectors have been undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising consumer demand, increasing export volumes, and mounting pressure on producers to improve operational efficiency and traceability. For automation providers, the timing of this investment reflects a calculated alignment with macroeconomic momentum.
Simon Roy, president and chief operating officer of Premier Tech Systems and Automation, pointed directly to these dynamics in explaining the rationale behind the expansion.
“Latin America is a high-priority region for Premier Tech, particularly in industries such as pet food and agribusiness, where production volumes are increasing and companies are investing in automation and efficiency, traceability, as well as operational reliability. This new site will allow us to foster long-term partnerships with our customers.”
The Monterrey region — one of Mexico’s foremost industrial corridors — positions the company squarely within reach of key manufacturers across sectors including food processing, animal nutrition, agriculture, and consumer goods packaging.
Strengthening End-of-Line Capabilities
The expanded Apodaca facility is built to deliver a more integrated end-of-line offering, consolidating access to expert engineering support, specialised operator training, advanced equipment testing, and long-term lifecycle services. It represents a tangible extension of Premier Tech’s solution-oriented approach that combines technical depth with proximity to the customer.
Alexandre Molion, vice president for Latin America at Premier Tech Systems and Automation, outlined what the upgrade means in practical terms for regional clients.
“This new facility enhances our ability to support local customers, accelerate the adoption of advanced automation solutions, and expand our service capabilities, engineering expertise, and lifecycle services.”
For businesses across the region grappling with labour shortages, increasing throughput demands, and the need for traceable, automated production lines, having a physically closer and better-equipped partner carries meaningful operational value.
Institutional Support Amplifies the Signal
The expansion has attracted broader attention beyond the commercial sphere. Québec’s institutional framework — which has long championed the international competitiveness of its home-grown companies — played a supporting role in facilitating Premier Tech’s growth in Mexico.
Stéphanie Allard-Gomez, Québec’s Delegate General in Mexico City, acknowledged the significance of the investment:
“Premier Tech is a leading company that fully embodies the expertise, innovation and ability of Québec businesses to transform their industries, both at home and internationally. At the Québec Government Office in Mexico City, we are proud to work with the experts from Investissement Québec International to support ambitious companies like Premier Tech in their growth, diversification and expansion efforts in the Mexican market.”
The endorsement reflects a growing pattern: Québec-based industrial and technology companies leveraging government-backed international support structures to accelerate their global footprint — a model that is increasingly relevant as competition for market share in emerging economies intensifies.
Strategic Implications for the Region
The investment arrives at a moment when Latin America’s packaging automation sector is forecasted to grow at a compounded annual rate exceeding 7% through 2030, according to industry analysts. Companies in the pet food, agribusiness, and food processing sectors are among the most active adopters of end-of-line automation technology, driven by export requirements and quality assurance mandates.
Premier Tech’s expanded presence in Monterrey positions the company not merely as a supplier, but as a long-term engineering partner capable of delivering full-cycle support — from initial system design and installation through to ongoing maintenance and operational optimisation.
For decision-makers in Latin American manufacturing, the message is clear: world-class automation infrastructure is no longer a capability available only in North American or European facilities. It is being brought to the region’s doorstep.
Premier Tech Systems and Automation is a globally recognized provider of advanced automation solutions, with more than 1,800 team members operating across multiple continents. The company designs and delivers integrated packaging, material handling, and bulk processing systems for industries including agriculture, food and beverage, pet nutrition, organics, and industrial manufacturing. Its comprehensive product portfolio spans bagging, palletizing, weighing and feeding, case packing, bulk handling, and seed conditioning technologies. Premier Tech Systems and Automation is a Business Group of Premier Tech, a unique global company founded in 1923 and driven by a commitment to making a measurable difference for businesses, communities, and people worldwide.
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