# Safran opens new plant in Chihuahua, Mexico

Safran celebrated the opening of a new plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, representing a direct investment of approximately $7 million. The facility will focus on production of evacuation systems and seat components, and is expected to generate 229 direct jobs over 18 months.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-05-09
- Where: Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexico
- Value: $7.00M
- Jobs: 229
- Starts operating: 9 May 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: evacuation systems, seat components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md)
- [Safran Aerosystems](https://endata.com/companies/11810.md)

## Sources

- [safran-group.com](https://www.safran-group.com/es/sala-de-prensa/safran-inaugura-nueva-planta-chihuahua-fortalecer-su-presencia-industrial-mexico-2025-05-08), 2025-05-09: "Safran celebró hoy la apertura de una nueva planta en el municipio de Chihuahua, en una ceremonia encabezada por la Gobernadora del Estado, María Eugenia Campos, y directivos del Grupo."
- [mexicobusiness.news](https://mexicobusiness.news/aerospace/news/safran-invests-us7-million-6th-chihuahua-plant), 2025-05-12: "We are expanding due to the increased demand, particularly for long-range aircraft."

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