Specialized Businesses Thrive Here

Baja’s skilled workforce, competitive labor costs, and strategic location attract a wide variety of industries–– from aerospace to agriculture technology. This diversity has created a local marketplace in which businesses operating in Baja find additional sales channels and a deep talent pool from adjacent industries.

The trajectory of Baja California has become a true competitive advantage for many globally recognized brands. In less than 60 years, the state has transformed its economic engine from low-skill, low-cost production of hand-fabricated goods to high-tech design and advanced manufacturing of the world’s most innovative products.

Main Industries

Aerospace

Life Sciences

Automotive

Food & Beverage

Tourism

Aerospace

In a fast-paced world, we keep

companies and people moving ahead.

Time Flies

With almost 60 years  of experience, we’re identified as a high-quality talent hub, it’s no surprise that Baja is home to the largest concentration of aerospace companies in Mexico.

This longstanding aeronautical presence has created strong supply chains for convenient access to essential components and raw materials, enabling greater command of production processes.

Aerospace Industry in Baja California

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Workforce: Engineers, Technicians and Operators

Cutting-edge Centers of Excellence

Several high-tech facilities are pioneering aeronautics in Baja California.

Our skilled workforce brings specialized expertise to all aspects of aircraft development – from nose to tail.

R&D: Honeywell

Mexicali Research & Technology Center

IT: Gulfstream

Business & Technology Support Center

Testing: Triumph Group

Composites Mechanical and Chemical Testing Laboratory

COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

AEROSPACE CAPABILITIES IN BAJA CALIFORNIA

Electronics

  • PCB Assembly
  • Surface Mount Technology
  • Cable harnes
  • Electromechanical and component assembly
  • Avionics systems

Metalmechanics

  • CNC Machining
  • Manual Welding
  • Sheet metal Fabrication
  • Vales & Ducts
  • Plasma Cutte

Component Assembly

  • Metalmechanics Component
  • Assemblies
  • Engine Components
  • Sub Assembly Integration

Aerostructures

  • Engine Mold Fixture
  • Carbon Fiber  Manufacturing
  • Carbon Fiber Structures
  • Structure Assemblies

Special Processes

  • Wind Tunel (Largest   in Latin America)
  • Nondestructive testing
  • Design & Engineering

Interiors

  • Interior seat manufacturing
  • Cabins
  • Module Integration

Plastic

  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Mold Fabrication

GAP ANALYSIS

AEROSPACE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
IN BAJA CALIFORNIA

PROBAJA IS ACTIVELY ATTRACTITING INVESTMENT OF AEROSPACE COMPANIES AND OEMS TO SUPPLY CURRENT AND FUTURE OEMS IN THE REGION.

Electronics
-Electric motor winding
-Connectors
-Semiconductors
-Microelectronics
-Displays sets for interiors

Raw Materials
-Titanium
-Inconel
-Steel
-Aerospace Aluminium
-Aluminium Alloys

Special Treatments
-Heat treatment
-Aerospace Sandblasting
-Aerospace Painting

Metalmechanics
-High tolerance CNC Machining
-High tolerance CNC nanomachining
-Aerospace Tooling
-Fixtures
-Punch Press
-Metal Forging
-Metal Casting

Aerostructures
Metal aerospace structure manufacturing
-Module integration

Special Requierements
-Additive manufacturing
-Destructive testing

Some of our Aerospace Companies in Baja California

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Automotive

Driving Success

Over the last half-century, Baja California has evolved from a manufacturer of simple automotive components to a desired location for advanced manufacturing of finished vehicles.

Streamline your operations and centralize decision making with design and advanced manufacturing in one strategic location.

Automotive Facts of Baja California

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Destination: A Cleaner Planet

Major automotive brands are investing in Baja California as a cornerstone for electric-powered vehicle manufacturing. Our industry experience, emerging EV supply chains, and the state’s strategic initiative to mine Lithium for use in lithium-ion batteries, paints a bright, environmentally conscious future for the region.

Destination: A Cleaner Planet

Major automotive brands are investing in Baja California as a cornerstone for electric-powered vehicle manufacturing. Our industry experience, emerging EV supply chains, and the state’s strategic initiative to mine Lithium for use in lithium-ion batteries, paints a bright, environmentally conscious future for the region.

Destination: A Cleaner Planet

Major automotive brands are investing in Baja California as a cornerstone for electric-powered vehicle manufacturing. Our industry experience, emerging EV supply chains, and the state’s strategic initiative to mine Lithium for use in lithium-ion batteries, paints a bright, environmentally conscious future for the region.

Some of our Automotive Companies in Baja California

Life Sciences

Advancing
Human Health

Leading medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies are engineering the future of health in Baja.

The state’s dynamic life sciences sector brings innovations to market so that millions of people worldwide regain their ability to hear, move, breathe, and live life to the fullest.

 

Medical Devices

Medical Devices

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals In Vitro Diagnostics Mfg

Pharmaceuticals In Vitro Diagnostics Mfg

Medtech (software)

Medtech (software)

Healthcare

Healthcare

Life Science in Baja California

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Manufacturing

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Within Baja California’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, highly skilled teams produce some of medicine’s most intricate and vital devices – from artificial heart valves to complex components for Intuitive’s da Vinci robotic surgical system.

The region’s technical prowess spans products for the entire human body, manufacturing solutions for cardiovascular, orthopedic, respiratory, and neurological care that require the utmost precision and reliability.

 
 

Some of our Life Sciences Companies in Baja California

Advanced Electronics and Semiconductors

Technical expertise and manufacturing precision converge in Baja California, enabling the seamless production of complex electronics—from intricate circuitry and microchips to finished consumer products.

Electronics

Making What Matters

From advance avionics to Intuitive´s Da vinci robot, smart televisions, communications, connectivity and many other products people depend on daily are manufactured here.

With 180+ companies employing more than 120,000 people, Baja California has the largest concentration of advanced electronics companies in Mexico.

 

Some of our Electronics Companies in Baja California

Semiconductors

Nano scale. At scale.

Excellence in semiconductor design, testing and advanced packaging defines Baja California, where industry leaders Skyworks and Infineon employ over 7,500 people.

Their presence–– spanning over 50 years in Mexicali and Tijuana––offers expertise across many sectors including automotive sensors, RF applications, and IoT devices. 

Semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm Technologies is also extending its engineering footprint with a new design center in Tijuana.

World-class universities and technical schools are constantly evolving with their programs to equip graduates with the skills needed to support this industry.

Innovation and semiconductor-related patents have been developed by specialized labs in Baja California.

Some of our Semiconductor Companies in Baja California

Food & Beverage

From Field to Fork

Feeding Mexico and beyond, Baja boasts a rich heritage in agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, beverage production, and winemaking.

Our agricultural sector generates $1.3 billion in annual crop production across 395,000 acres, specializing in high-value berries and diverse crops from alfalfa to zucchini. 

World-class exports markets such as US and Japan, and a robust $510 million livestock industry, Baja offers a complete agricultural ecosystem ripe for investment and growth.

Our maritime industry combines traditional fishing (including bluefin tuna, lobster, and abalone) with advanced aquaculture operations producing oysters, striped bass, and various shellfish species

Our maritime industry combines traditional fishing (including bluefin tuna, lobster, and abalone) with advanced aquaculture operations producing oysters, striped bass, and various shellfish species

Our maritime industry combines traditional fishing (including bluefin tuna, lobster, and abalone) with advanced aquaculture operations producing oysters, striped bass, and various shellfish species

Baja is home to flour and maize mills, dairy producers, cereal and snack companies, beverage and juice bottlers, and meat and poultry processing plants.

Major food brands like Frito-Lay, Kellogg’s, Bimbo, and many others rely on the region’s talent and resources for highly efficient production of their valued products. 

Baja’s Valley of Guadalupe, a popular destination for foodies and tourists, is Mexico’s wine capital, producing around 75% of all wine in the country.

Some of our Food & Beverage Companies in Baja California

Tourism

Attractive destination. Vibrant economy.

Tourism thrives in Baja California with diverse attractions that draw millions of visitors annually. Our region offers stunning coastlines and beaches where travelers enjoy world-class surfing, whale watching, and diving. 

Adventure tourism flourishes through activities like sandboarding in desert landscapes, the world-famous Baja Score International races — including the 250, 400, 500, and 1,000 — which attract off-road enthusiasts from around the globe and exploring natural wonders such as La Bufadora in Ensenada.

Visitors also experience a vibrant arts scene-highlighted by Tijuana´s contemporary galleries and performing arts venues.

Food tourism is a major draw with a thriving urban gastronomy scene, distinguished restaurants, and prominent production of wine and beer. 

Additionally, medical tourism has become a significant economic driver, with more than one million visitors annually seeking healthcare services. Baja offers certified hospitals with bilingual practitioners, state-of-the-art facilities, and treatments ranging from dental work to sophisticated cancer and cardiac care.

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