Will Mitsubishi's Querétaro Plant Close? Here's What's Known

Mitsubishi Electric announced the partial cessation of operations at its Plant 2 in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, which manufactured transportation systems. This decision will impact 70 employees, as confirmed by municipal and state authorities. The company reported that it will relocate the production line for traction motors and control boxes for electric trains to China, as part of a global adjustment to its manufacturing structure.

Despite the closure of one of its units, Mitsubishi maintains active operations at a second plant in San Juan del Río and another in the municipality of El Marqués, indicating that this is not a definitive departure from Querétaro.

The Querétaro State Ministry of Labor will implement a comprehensive support plan for the 70 employees affected by the closure. The program includes legal advice, full severance payments, and the organization of an exclusive Job Fair to facilitate their prompt re-employment. State authorities indicated that the objective is to safeguard workers’ labor rights and minimize the economic impact of the operational adjustment.

Such measures have been applied previously in cases like the , where the State Government coordinated job redeployment programs and temporary financial support.

Mitsubishi Electric currently operates two plants in Querétaro state. In , the company maintains a plant focused on electrical components and industrial systems, while in El Marqués, it operates a unit dedicated to automation and technological solutions.

The partial closure of Plant 2 is a response to a corporate global restructuring decision, focused on cost optimization and the consolidation of production lines in Asia. The Municipal Government of San Juan del Río reiterated that the relationship with the company will remain active and that the Japanese firm will continue to participate in the industrial development of the Bajío region.

The manufacturing sector in Querétaro accounts for over 28% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product, with a strong presence of automotive, electronics, and automation industries. Although some international corporations have adjusted operations, the state maintains a high capacity for attracting foreign investment, driven by its logistical infrastructure and labor stability.

While there has been no official statement from the company yet, the relocation of the production line to China could be attributed to logistical and technological integration factors that will enable Mitsubishi to optimize its global manufacturing network. Nevertheless, the remaining plants in Querétaro are expected to continue operations, particularly in segments related to automation, energy, and smart industrial systems.