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Tenneco Launches 426.8 Million-Peso Valve Line at Aguascalientes Plant

Raising annual output to 85 million valves, the project underscores Aguascalientes’ legal certainty as a draw for more automotive investment backed by its skilled workforce.

Overview

  • Governor Tere Jiménez and Tenneco executives inaugurated the new production line at the Powertrain plant in Ciudad Industrial on August 13.
  • The upgrade will boost annual valve manufacture from 50 million to nearly 85 million units.
  • Tenneco has invested about $65 million in its three Aguascalientes facilities over the past five years, supporting roughly 1,300 jobs.
  • Company leaders cited the state’s rule of law and local talent as key factors in their expansion decision.
  • Officials framed the investment as strengthening Mexico’s role as the top U.S. automotive supplier and enhancing Aguascalientes’ position in high-value components manufacturing.