SIG, a leading provider of aseptic packaging solutions, has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico. The project is a central component of the company’s growth strategy in North America, designed to strengthen operational capacity and improve service agility for leading food and beverage brands in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The announcement was made during an industrial event attended by Mauricio Kuri González, Governor of the State of Querétaro, alongside representatives from the National Chamber of the Canned Food Industry (CANAINCA) and the National Chamber of Milk Industries (CANILEC).
Nearshoring and Supply Chain Optimisation
A primary driver of the expansion is SIG’s proactive nearshoring strategy. By relocating specific production processes currently managed in Europe to the Querétaro hub, the company aims to significantly reduce delivery lead times and increase logistics flexibility for regional customers.
Currently, 70% of the plant's output is dedicated to the Mexican domestic market, while 30% is exported to the United States and Canada. Ricardo Rodríguez, President Americas at SIG, stated that the expansion allows the firm to be more agile and efficient, reinforcing Querétaro’s position as a strategic manufacturing hub for the entire North American region.
Multi-Phase Expansion Roadmap
The project is structured in two distinct phases, focusing on technological upgrades and the integration of upstream manufacturing processes to generate economies of scale.
Phase I (2026–2027): This phase focuses on the implementation of new finishing technologies in 2026, followed by the addition of a high-performance printing line in 2027. These additions are designed to immediately increase installed capacity.
Phase II (Completion by 2028): The second phase involves the integration of strategic processes such as extrusion. By bringing these processes in-house at the Mexico facility, SIG intends to optimise production costs and improve vertical integration.
Doubling Production Capacity and Operational Impact
The most significant metric of the expansion is the projected increase in output. The Querétaro plant is expected to double its production capacity, rising from the current 1.5 billion packs per year to 3 billion packs per year upon completion.
This increased volume is essential for meeting the growing demand for aseptic packaging in the North American market, where consumer preference is shifting toward shelf-stable, sustainable, and convenient liquid food formats.
Regional Economic Development and Job Creation
The expansion is also set to provide a measurable boost to the local economy in Querétaro. The facility currently employs 254 people, and the expansion is expected to generate approximately 40 new direct jobs.
Beyond direct employment, the investment reaffirms the state’s role as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the industrial sector. By feeding into the local manufacturing ecosystem, SIG’s investment supports the sustained growth of its regional customers and strengthens the overall competitiveness of the Mexican food processing supply chain.
As SIG continues to execute its global strategy, Mexico remains a priority market and a key manufacturing hub. The Querétaro expansion ensures that the company is well-positioned to manage the complexities of regional trade while providing the technical infrastructure necessary for long-term growth in the aseptic packaging category.
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