NAI expands interconnect manufacturing to Mexico
NAI, a designer and manufacturer of custom interconnect solutions, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Mexico to support growing demand for cable assemblies, harnesses, and box builds. The expansion strengthens NAI’s North American footprint and improves support for regional customers. To learn more about NAI’s capabilities, visit the company at https://www.nai-group.com.
New NAI plant in Saltillo, Mexico
The new 38,000‑sq‑ft NAI plant in Saltillo, Coahuila primarily supports existing and new customers in the surrounding region. The location reduces logistics costs and lead times by placing production closer to customers. In addition, the Saltillo site gives NAI more manufacturing flexibility within Mexico.
Dual sourcing and continuity of supply
NAI’s new facility enables dual capacity across multiple manufacturing locations in Mexico. This dual‑sourcing strategy offers customers a strong alternative when they face disruptions, such as those seen during the Covid‑19 pandemic. The Saltillo site also has room to expand, which allows NAI to ramp up production as demand grows.
Products and markets served
The Saltillo plant will produce interconnect devices for NAI’s core markets in industrial, medical, and telecom applications. Cable assemblies typically include fiber optic and/or copper cables and may also include power cables. NAI attaches connectors at one or both ends to create complete assemblies that interconnect different types of equipment and instruments.
Production ramp-up in Saltillo
NAI plans to transfer several hundred SKUs into the Saltillo plant for immediate production. This move supports a quick ramp‑up of manufacturing at the new site. Operations are scheduled to begin in February 2021, giving customers another strategic NAI production option in Mexico.
