Views from the opening ceremony
Marc Desrayaud, Head of Oerlikon Balzers, said in his ceremony speech: “We have decided to increase our investment here in Querétaro and expand our services by offering our PPD technology, which replaces harmful hard chrome with a solution that is 100% eco-friendly. Our PPD technology is a high-end, innovative solution that makes production more efficient, reduces downtimes and, above all, enhances the surface quality of our customers’ components. Mexico’s industry is strong, and we believe in its professional, economical and human power. Our Oerlikon Balzers team here in Querétaro is now ready and looking forward to delivering the best solutions and services to our customers.”
Nathan Olds, Regional Executive Americas, emphasised the importance of the new location: “Today marks a very special achievement for Oerlikon Balzers in the Americas region as we officially begin production in our new, state-of-the-art PPD facility. This facility is now our 26th service centre in operation serving our customers throughout a region that covers Canada down to Argentina. We are proud to have an established presence in Mexico with our main facility located in Querétaro and our growing facility located in Saltillo, where we serve our customers in the North.”
Francisco Domínguez Servién, Governor of Querétaro, said: “Querétaro is the gateway to the most competitive regions of the country. This entity has an effective vision involving industry, academia and the state government as facilitator. Having done business here for 20 years now, Oerlikon Balzers has found conditions of stability and peace to grow, and in particular it has found the necessary talent to develop its unique technology across Latin America.”