# Japanese joint venture builds $17M precision metal components plant in Guanajuato

A joint venture between Atsumi Kogyo Co., Ltd. and Denko Techno Heat is investing US$17 million to build a plant in Leon, Guanajuato, for ultra-precise metal components. Groundbreaking has occurred, with production tests starting in July and first pieces in August 2018.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-02-05
- Where: Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, Mexico
- Value: $17.0M
- Jobs: 90
- Starts operating: Aug 2018
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 20,000 square meters
- Products: ultra-precise metal components, gears, variable valves, water pump parts, torque converter parts, power steering parts
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Atsumi Kogyo Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/18234.md) (investor)
- [Denko Techno Heat](https://endata.com/companies/18235.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [mexico-now.com](https://mexico-now.com/japanese-joint-venture-builds-plant-for-ultra-precise-metal-components-in-guanajuato/), 2018-02-05: "The joint venture has already inked deals to supply parts for Tier 1 automotive suppliers such Samtech, NSK-Warner and Denso."

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