# Balluff plans new sensor production plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico

Balluff is planning a new Smart Factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to produce sensors, accessories, network systems and RFID solutions. The 15,000 m² plant represents an investment of around €50 million and will create about 700 jobs. Production is scheduled to start by the end of 2023.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-01-30
- Where: Aguascalientes, Mexico, Mexico
- Value: $54.0M (50.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 700
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15,000 m²
- Products: sensors, accessories, network systems, RFID solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Balluff](https://endata.com/companies/10861.md)

## Sources

- [balluff.com](https://www.balluff.com/en-mx/news/german-sensor-and-automation-specialist-balluff-is-planning-a-new-production-plant-in-mexico), 2023-01-30: "Balluff is going to produce sensors, accessories, network systems and RFID solutions on 15,000 m² in Aguascalientes."
- [roboticsandautomationmagazine.co.uk](https://www.roboticsandautomationmagazine.co.uk/news/events-news/sensor-and-automation-specialist-balluff-to-build-15000m%C2%B2-smart-factory-in-mexico.html), 2023-02-28: "More than half of the sensors, accessories, network systems and RFID solutions produced at the new 15,000m² location will directly supply the North and South American market"
- [logisticsmanager.com](https://www.logisticsmanager.com/intralogistics/equipment/page/18/), 2023-02-28: "Balluff is set to open a new smart factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico as it aims to 'strengthen the global...'"
- [logistik-express.com](https://www.logistik-express.com/balluff-to-expand-with-new-production-site-in-mexico/), 2023-03-02: "More than half of the sensors, accessories, network systems, and RFID solutions produced at the new 15,000m² location will directly supply the North and South American market."

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