# Samtech invests $20M to expand automotive forging plant in León, Mexico

Samtech will invest $20 million to expand its plant in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, creating 30 new jobs. The Japanese firm specializes in forging technology for automotive gears and precision components.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-06
- Where: León, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Value: $20.0M
- Jobs: 30
- Status: announced
- Products: gears, precision components, forged parts
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Samtech](https://endata.com/companies/70822.md)

## Sources

- [mexicoindustry.com](https://mexicoindustry.com/noticia/que-revela-la-nueva-inversion-japonesa-de-samtech-sobre-el-futuro-automotriz-del-bajio), 2026-03-06: "Samtech invertirá 20 millones de dólares para ampliar su planta en León, Guanajuato, fortaleciendo el clúster automotriz, la proveeduría industrial y el empleo especializado."

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