Question 1

In which metal-mechanic manufacturing processes is Mexico strong?

Accepted Answer

Mexico has a robust metal-mechanic manufacturing sector, excelling in processes like heavy fabrication, metal forming, machining, and the supply of raw materials. Companies like Prima specialize in these areas, offering comprehensive solutions that ensure high-quality and efficient production for various industrial needs.

Question 2

What are the main states in Mexico for manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

The leading states for manufacturing in Mexico include Nuevo León, Querétaro, and the State of Mexico. These regions have a well-developed industrial infrastructure, and Prima operates across these key areas, delivering manufacturing services and engineering solutions tailored to meet the highest standards.

Question 3

What types of industrial warehouses can Mexico built?

Accepted Answer

Industrial warehouses in Mexico can range from standard storage units to customized, heavy-duty facilities for large-scale manufacturing. Prima designs and builds industrial structures, including Rigid Frame Structures, Portal Frame Structures, Truss Structures, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB), Modular Structures, Cold-Formed Steel Structures and Structures with Sandwich Panels, ensuring that each warehouse meets specific operational and safety requirements.

Question 4

What types of metals are easily found in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and various aluminum alloys are readily available in Mexico. Prima sources and supplies a wide variety of metals, offering tailored solutions for manufacturing needs, from raw materials to finished metal components.

Question 5

What is the expected impact of nearshoring on Mexico’s manufacturing industry?

Accepted Answer

Nearshoring is expected to significantly boost Mexico’s manufacturing sector by attracting companies looking to relocate production closer to the United States. This shift will increase demand for local manufacturing services. Prima is at the forefront of this trend, providing scalable, efficient solutions that help international companies transition smoothly and benefit from Mexico’s strategic location and skilled workforce.

Calibre	Espesor pulg. — mm.	Kg. / hoja 3′x8′	Kg. / hoja 3′x10′	Kg. / hoja 4′x8′	Kg. / hoja 4′x10′	Kg. / hoja 5′x10′	Kg. / hoja 5′x20′	Kg. / hoja 6′	Kg./m²
7	0.180 — 4.572	80.87	101.09	107.83	134.78	–	–	–	36.26
8	0.165 — 4.191	74.13	92.66	98.84	123.55	154.44	308.88	–	33.25
9	0.150 — 3.810	67.39	84.24	89.86	112.32	–	–	–	30.23
10	0.135 — 3.429	60.65	75.82	80.87*	101.09*	126.36	252.72	–	27.20
11	0.120 — 3.048	53.91	67.39	71.88*	89.86*	112.32	224.64	LE**	24.18
12	0.105 — 2.667	47.17	58.97	62.90*	78.62*	98.28	196.56	–	21.16
13	0.090 — 2.286	40.44	50.54	53.91	67.39	–	–	–	18.14
14	0.075 — 1.905	33.70	42.12	44.93*	56.16*	70.20	140.40	–	15.11
16	0.060 — 1.524	26.96	33.70	35.94	44.93	–	–	–	12.09
18	0.048 — 1.219	–	–	28.75	35.94	–	–	–	9.67

Espesor pulg – mm	Peso unitario kg/m²	Peso por placa
		3′×6′	3′×8′	3′×10′	4′×8′	4′×10′	5′×10′	5′×20′	6′×20′	6′×40′	8′×20′	8′×40′	10′×40′
3/16″ — 4.8	37.35	–	84	105	112	140	176	351	421	–	562	1,123	–
1/4″ — 6.4	49.79	–	112	140	150	187	234	468	562	–	749	1,498	–
5/16″ — 7.9	62.24	–	140	176	187	234	293	585	702	–	936	–	–
3/8″ — 9.5	74.69	–	168	211	225	281	351	702	842	1,685	1,123	2,246	2,808
7/16″ — 11.1	87.14	–	–	246	–	–	–	–	983	–	–	–	–
1/2″ — 12.7	99.59	–	225	281	300	374	468	936	1,123	2,246	1,498	2,995	3,744
9/16″ — 14.3	112.04	–	–	316	–	–	–	–	1,264	–	–	–	–
5/8″ — 15.9	124.49	211	281	351	374	468	585	1,170	1,404	2,808	1,872	3,744	4,680
3/4″ — 19.1	149.38	253	337	421	449	562	702	1,404	1,685	3,370	2,246	4,493	5,616
7/8″ — 22.2	174.38	–	–	491	–	–	–	–	1,966	–	2,621	–	–
1″ — 25.4	199.18	337	449	562	599	749	936	1,872	2,246	4,493	2,995	5,990	7,488
1 1/8″ — 28.6	224.07	–	–	632	–	–	–	–	2,527	–	3,370	6,739	–
1 1/4″ — 31.8	251.88	–	562	702	749	936	1,170	2,340	2,808	5,616	3,744	7,488	–
1 3/8″ — 34.9	277.06	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4,118	–	–
1 1/2″ — 38.1	302.25	–	674	842	899	1,123	1,404	2,808	3,370	–	4,493	8,986	–
1 5/8″ — 41.3	327.44	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4,867	–	–
1 3/4″ — 44.5	348.56	–	–	983	–	–	1,872	–	3,931	–	5,242	–	–
2″ — 50.8	398.36	–	899	1,123	1,198	1,498	–	3,744	4,493	–	5,990	11,981	–
2 1/4″ — 57.2	448.15	–	–	1,264	–	1,685	–	–	5,054	–	6,739	–	–
2 1/2″ — 63.5	497.95	–	–	1,404	–	1,872	–	–	5,616	–	7,488	–	–
2 3/4″ — 69.8	554.12	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	8,237	–	–
3″ — 76.2	597.54	–	–	1,685	–	2,246	–	–	6,739	–	8,986	–	–
3 1/2″ — 88.9	697.13	–	–	–	–	–	6,552	7,935	–	10,483	–	–	–
4″ — 101.6	796.72	–	–	–	–	–	7,488	9,069	–	11,981	–	–	–
4 1/2″ — 114.3	906.75	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	13,478	–	–	–
5″ — 127.0	1,007.50	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	14,976	–	–	–
5 1/2″ — 139.7	1,108.25	–	–	–	–	–	–	12,355	–	16,474	–	–	–
6″ — 152.4	1,209.20	–	–	–	–	–	–	13,478	–	–	–	–	–

Espesor pulg — mm	Peso por placa								Peso por m²
	3′×8′	3′×10′	4′×8′	4′×10′	5′×10′	5′×20′	6′×20′	8′×20′	Peso por m²
3/16″ — 4.8	84	105	112	140	176	351	421	562	37.78
1/4″ — 6.3	112	140	150	187	234	468	562	749	50.38
5/16″ — 7.9	140	176	187	234	293	585	702	935	62.97
3/8″ — 9.5	168	211	225	281	351	702	842	1,123	75.56
7/16″ — 11.1	–	–	–	–	–	–	982	–	88.05
1/2″ — 12.7	225	281	300	374	468	936	1,123	1,498	100.75
9/16″ — 14.3	–	–	–	–	–	–	1,262	–	113.24
5/8″ — 15.9	281	351	374	468	585	1,170	1,404	1,872	125.94
3/4″ — 19.0	337	421	449	562	702	1,404	1,685	2,246	151.12

Espesor pulg — mm	Peso por placa						Peso por m²
	4′×8′	4′×10′	5′×10′	5′×20′	6′×20′	8′×20′	Peso por m²
3/16″ — 4.8	112	140	176	351	421	562	37.78
1/4″ — 6.3	150	187	234	468	562	749	50.38
5/16″ — 7.9	187	234	293	585	702	935	62.97
3/8″ — 9.5	225	281	351	702	842	1,123	75.56
7/16″ — 11.1	–	–	–	–	982	–	88.05
1/2″ — 12.7	300	374	468	936	1,123	1,498	100.75
9/16″ — 14.3	–	–	–	–	1,262	–	113.24
5/8″ — 15.9	374	468	585	1,170	1,404	1,872	125.94
3/4″ — 19.0	449	562	702	1,404	1,685	2,246	151.12

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