ZKW's Mexico Plant Grows Again

ZKW are expanding their plant at Silao, Mexico by another 21,000 m2, increasing the production area to a total of 35,000 m2. In addition, the company plan to hire over 600 new employees, to expand their staffing levels to 1,600 by 2023.The plant produces headlamps and auxiliary lamps for OEMs including BMW, Ford, Freightliner, General…

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