# Sakthi Automotive Group to build aluminum foundry plant in Durango

Sakthi Automotive Group broke ground on an aluminum foundry plant at the Durango Logistic and Industrial Center in Durango, Mexico. The initial investment is US$40 million, generating 600 direct jobs with potential to reach 3,000.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-04-02
- Where: Durango, Mexico
- Value: $40.0M
- Jobs: 600
- Status: under construction
- Products: aluminum foundry components for braking systems and chassis
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Sakthi Automotive Group](https://endata.com/companies/27795.md)

## Sources

- [mexico-now.com](https://mexico-now.com/first-stone-of-aluminum-foundry-plant-set-in-durango/), 2018-04-02: "Some of the aspects that were took into consideration to choose a location in the State, are its strategic location, connectivity and quality of life of the Durango population."

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