COFICAB Americas has upgraded its cable capabilities at its Mexico operations, where it has begun upcasting production at one of its nine plants in the Americas.

A posting on LinkedIn announced that COFICAB Americas has begun producing its own copper for the first time at its plant in Durango, Mexico. The new upcasting production line represents a significant step toward manufacturing autonomy and enhanced supply stability for the company’s automotive wire and cable operations across North America. The line is from Finland’s UPCAST Oy. A second line was also ordered.

COFICAB states that reintegrating copper production into its process closes the loop on its supply chain and enables it to apply circular economy principles. It will reduce waste, improve efficiency and lower consumption of natural resources while maintaining consistent, high-quality raw material input, and furthers COFICAB’s commitment to responsible manufacturing practices and environmental stewardship at its Mexican facilities.​

Durango has long been a strategic hub for COFICAB Americas, serving as its headquarters for eight production units and an R&D center throughout the region. In 2018, the company had a $50 million launch of the Ciudad Juárez plant, which became one of its largest global sites and a major supplier of automotive harness wire for OEM and tier-one manufacturers throughout the Americas.​

COFICAB joins a select group of cable manufacturers committed to integrating materials sourcing and production. By using its own copper and distributing finished wire and cable from its Mexican facilities, the company can more effectively support critical supply timelines and quality standards for automotive and industrial customers throughout North and South America.

“As our ninth plant in the Americas, this investment reaffirms COFICAB role as a trusted partner and a forward-looking company, building the sustainable future we all deserve,” the release said. Within Mexico, COFICAB’s presence in Durango and Juárez places capacity near harness makers and OEM supply chains, facilitating program ramps and just‑in‑time delivery for regional platforms.