# Eaton to invest $85M expanding Querétaro plant

Eaton will increase manufacturing capacity in Querétaro by 50% through an $85 million expansion project, adding 92,500 sq. ft. and 300 new employees. The expansion includes new injection presses and manufacturing equipment for subway protection connectors.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-11-17
- Where: Querétaro, Mexico
- Value: $85.0M
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50% increase in manufacturing capacity
- Products: subway protection connectors, lightning arresters, transformers, voltage regulators, electrical assemblies, substations, control panels, switches
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Eaton](https://endata.com/companies/2829.md)

## Sources

- [mexico-now.com](https://mexico-now.com/eaton-will-expand-its-operations-in-queretaro/), 2023-11-17: "Eaton, a power management company, will increase its manufacturing capacity in Querétaro by 50% through an expansion project that involves an investment of US$85 million and 300 new employees."

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