In November 2026 Monterrey hosted the Industrial Summit of the Semana de Francia, organized by the Franco-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France.
The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of France to Mexico, Delphine Borione, and brought together authorities, diplomatic representatives, business organizations and investors, along with more than 109 French companies with an interest in the state. Its purpose was to strengthen commercial and industrial ties, promote innovation and open spaces for collaboration in supply chains.
France in Nuevo León, in figures
During the Summit, the Government of Nuevo León presented these figures on the economic relationship with France:
- More than 50 companies of French origin operate in Nuevo León.
- 25,000 jobs generated by French companies in the state.
- More than US$3.1 billion in foreign direct investment since 2021.
- US$126 million in exports from Nuevo León to France in 2024.
The French companies already in the state
The French presence in Nuevo León is rooted in advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, infrastructure and industrial services. The November column by Undersecretary Emmanuel Loo highlights five cases:
- Schneider Electric has its Monterrey 1 plant in the state, recognized by the World Economic Forum as an Advanced Lighthouse, a distinction for the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technology in manufacturing.
- VINCI Airports, the main shareholder of OMA, keeps expanding its commitment to Monterrey International Airport, with an investment of US$450 million to unify and modernize its terminals.
- Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Cemix for close to US$800 million.
- FORVIA continues to grow from its seating and interiors complex in Apodaca.
- OPmobility will make an acquisition in Nuevo León.
Air Liquide completes that group. The agenda with the French delegation seeks to deepen the relationship, connect companies with local opportunities and open space for supplier development and the integration of value chains. In the Undersecretary's words, "more than a ceremonial meeting, the bicentennial offers a platform to project economic cooperation into the coming years."
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Source: the column Europe strengthens its confidence in Nuevo León, by Emmanuel Loo, Undersecretary of Investment, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (November 2026). The figures come from the Government of Nuevo León's presentation at the Industrial Summit 2026.
