SAMA and INDEX Nuevo Laredo Sign MOU

The SanAntonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and INDEX Nuevo Laredo signed a memorandum of understanding in San Antonio on October 14 to strengthen manufacturing cooperation between Texas and Mexico.

Dan Yoxall, president and CEO of SAMA, and Enrique Morán, President of INDEX Nuevo Laredo, signed the agreement on behalf of their organizations. The partnership aims to connect manufacturers with suppliers and customers across the border, helping companies identify complementary production capabilities and expand business relationships.

Attendeesincluded:

·     Dan Yoxall, President and CEO, San Antonio Manufacturers Association;

·      Enrique Morán, President, INDEX Nuevo Laredo;

·      Javier Herrera, General Director, INDEX Nuevo Laredo;

·      Eduardo Quintanilla, Vice President, INDEX Nuevo Laredo;

·      Octavio Almanza, Public Relations Director, Chromalox;

·      Iain Johnstone, Chief of Staff, Knight Aerospace;

·      Alfred Breuer, Assistant Director, City of San Antonio Economic Development Department;

·      Marshal Hoak, Economic Development Coordinator, Bexar County;

·      Richard Fetchick, Director of Industry Development, Greater SATX;

·      MichaelDuderstadt, Duderstadt Stake Company;

·      Sergio Gracia, President, Mexico Industry Media Group;

·      Rodrigo Chapa,representing Mexico Industry and ProTexas Industry.

Yoxall highlighted the geographic proximity, product quality, and workforce strengths supporting the partnership. Morán said the organizations would develop a joint work plan to identify opportunities among their members and maintain progress following the signing.

The signing establishes a foundation for closer cooperation between San Antonio and Nuevo Laredo’s manufacturing communities, with an emphasis on turning industry connections into business opportunities on both sides of the border.