LS Cable & System (LS C&S) announced plans to invest approximately US$156 million in its Mexican subsidiary, LSCMX, located in the state of Querรฉtaro. The investment will create an integrated production base for power infrastructure and mobility components aimed at the North American market.
Building a strategic manufacturing base in the Americas
LS C&S will transform LSCMX from a conventional manufacturing site into a strategic forward base that combines the companyโs energy and mobility businesses. The expansion supports rising regional demand for power infrastructure and automotive electrification while strengthening LS Cableโs presence across the Americas.
The company plans to significantly expand its busduct production facilities and construct a new automotive wire plant in Querรฉtaro. These upgrades will add large-scale production lines for automotive wiring, ranging from internal combustion engine vehicle harnesses to high-voltage cables for electric vehicles. By localizing production, LS C&S aims to better serve North American automakers and meet increasing content requirements.
Leveraging location and trade advantages
LS C&S selected Querรฉtaro for its advanced logistics infrastructure and proximity to major global automakers. The location also allows the company to meet duty-free requirements under the United StatesโMexicoโCanada Agreement (USMCA) and respond more effectively to protectionist trade policies and shifting global supply chains.
Additional details on LS Cableโs global operations are available at https://www.lscns.com.
Integrating U.S. and Mexican operations
The investment will complete a North American production optimization strategy that links LS Cableโs U.S. and Mexican operations. The system connects the companyโs submarine cable facility in Virginia, LS GreenLink, with LSCMX through a division-of-labor approach. LS Cable will produce higher value-added products in the U.S. while manufacturing more cost-competitive products in Mexico.
LS C&S previously announced plans to invest US$689 million in Chesapeake, Virginia, to expand its U.S. footprint and support three advanced manufacturing projects tied to strategic materials and electrification initiatives. More information on LS GreenLink is available at https://www.lsgreenlink.com.
