Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced the expansion of its production capacity of flat glass, through the construction of a new float glass furnace, estimated to become operational in 2017.
This furnace will be added to the current capacity of three furnaces. The float glass furnace currently operating in Mexicali, will also be repaired in mid-2016 that will also be used to expand its production capacity.
The expansion is planned due to good future market opportunities that the Company sees in the automotive and construction industries in Mexico. Net investment for the capacity expansion will be approximately USD $85 million, and the company will take advantage of some equipment in good conditions from the float glass furnace that was closed in Mexico City in 2006.
“This decision will enable us to support our customers’ growth in the automotive and construction segments in the coming years and to continue generating future value for our shareholders”, said Adrian Sada Cueva, CEO of Vitro.