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Inovar’s Tecate, Mexico Facility Celebrates Successful First Year
March 30, 2017 | Inovar, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Inovar, Inc., a full-service EMS provider, announces that its newest factory, located in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, is celebrating its first year with anniversary with success.
The 58,000 sq ft factory features two full SMT lines that mirror those in the company’s Utah facility. After opening the Tecate facility on April 29, 2016, it has successfully shipped 250,000 units to customers.
“We are very pleased with the performance of our Mexico facility,” said Jed Jones, EVP Sales & Marketing. “The Mayor, along with the city of Tecate, has welcomed Inovar to the community. We are grateful and have reciprocated by providing positively to the local economy.”
One of Inovar’s goals is to be the employer of choice in every geography in which it operates. The company has experienced extremely low turnover rates due to its culture, quality management and working environment. The Tecate facility is no different. The company has hired from the local community and takes care of its employees and customers to ensure that its high quality standards are consistently met, if not exceeded.
About Inovar, Inc.
Inovar, Inc. is a full-service EMS company that offers customers a wide range of high-quality manufacturing, supply chain and engineering solutions that suit their needs. Inovar’s industry understanding and experience is unparalleled. To find out more about the company’s notable achievements, services provided, key leadership and history, visit http://www.inovarEMS.com today.
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