Location: Conference Room

S/4HANA is the new real-time ERP suite for digital business. Built on an in-memory platform it offers a new user experience also on mobile devices, real time analysis and simplified processes and architecture. For companies using SAP in their automotive processes the next SAP generation mean significant changes and opportunities. Get an overview of S/4HANA and see how it drives instant value for the automotive industry.

Since 1963, NORDEL™ EPDM is a proven and reliable brand that meets the growing demand for higher quality, more consistent product. It is differentiated from older, Zeigler-Natta catalyzed EPDM products due to state-of-the-art catalyst and plant process control strategies, providing low ash content in the polymer while offering consistent and gel-free material that has set the high standard for use in automotive markets world-wide.

Thirty years ago, most suppliers relied on relatively simple water-bath methods to identify leaks from bubbles generated in bath. Today the majority of all auto parts are tested for leaks in either vacuum or accumulation chamber using helium or hydrogen tracer-gas solutions.

We experience lots of conflict potential in today’s interface between OEMs and suppliers. Facing future challenges – digitalization / sustainability / autonomous driving – and the upcoming changes in automotive industry, there is need for action. We provide an insight in future trends we see in automotive industry and how this will impact automotive supply chains. Successful relationships come from cooperative attitudes. We know how.

This workshop will help you better understand what are the concepts and processes of strategic and tactical planning to successfully install an operation in Mexico, as well as an overview of the 5 critical factors that need to be taken into consideration to prevent any contingency on your operations in Mexico.

Modern Low Pressure Aluminum Casting allows new part designs for light weight hollow casted Chassis and Suspension parts as well as down sized engine block casting. Best mechanical properties, use of sand cores, short cycle times, increased output made possible by new Low Pressure Casting Machine generation.

The presentation describes the main attributes of the state (Geographic, demographic, economical, etc.). It also outlines the benefits of investing in Queretaro, its main industrial sectors, and explains the successful industrial development of Queretaro.

Elastomer Solutions is a leading Tier 2 auto supplier that formulated a ‘Triple A’ Strategy – production footprint in Americas, Asia and Africa – to better service clients globally. As part of that approach, Elastomer turned to Entrada Group, to guide them in setting up their own Mexico operations quickly, so they could leverage the country’s free trade agreements, North America location and competitive labor costs – but without taking on too much cost and risk. This case study will explore how Entrada Group enabled Elastomer to overcome common challenges, including Mexican compliance, lack of “Mexico know-how,” and limited resources. Learn how Elastomer’s Mexico operation led to a 21% jump in sales, complementing their operations in Portugal, Germany, Slovakia and Morocco.

For the last couple of years the Energy Sector in Mexico has had substantial changes, and will have plenty of challenges to overcome in the near future. The Automotive Industry being one of fastest growth in Mexico and with a promising future should be prepared to face the new energy market. It has never been more important to understand how these two Sectors overlap to create competitiveness, production efficiency and sustainable progress. Energy and its effective management is a key factor to the quality performance of the Automotive Companies; Iberdrola is ready to talk openly about how the new regulation of the Energy Sector impacts the Automotive Industry.

A major business hub fully integrated with global logistics flows, Tanger Med Zones is an industrial platform of Tanger Med, the biggest port in both Africa and Mediterranean basin, Strategically located on the strait of Gibraltar at the intersection of some of world’s most important trades routes. Tanger Med Zones comprises 3,000 Hectars industrial park where already more than 700 Companies operate facilities that generate an annual turnover in excess of 2,5 BEur Thanks to its full integration with Tanger Med Port, the gateway to Europe, Mediterranean and Africa, TMZ offers a compelling value proposition meeting the genuine needs of international investors and centered around. These strong fundamentals have enabled to meet the genuine expectations of global players and successfully attract top-notch international players including Renault-Nissan with the largest car plant in Africa. Activities and sectors:

• Automotive and Aeronautics
• Trade & logistics
• Agribusiness
• Textile and Apparel
• Electronics, mechanical industries
• Services