Rio South Texas Region Presents Binational Auto Cluster and DataSystem in Laredo

In a gathering that brought together leaders from Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, the Rio South Texas Region Binational Auto Cluster was introduced, along with its initial phase: the Rio South Texas Region Industrial DataSystem.

This digital platform is designed to centralize strategic information about manufacturing companies located in Northern Tamaulipas and South Texas.

The platform will enable mapping of key industrial sectors, identifying regional capabilities, and generating reliable data for investors.

With the participation of Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, and the support of business organizations, academia, and government authorities, this meeting marks a key step toward strengthening economic and logistical integration.

Organizations, companies, and institutions participating in the event included INDEX Nuevo Laredo, CANACINTRA, COPARMEX, CANACO, Laredo College, TAMIU, Universidad Tecnológica de Nuevo Laredo, FTZ, Laredo Bridge System, Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry, Laredo International Airport, ONILOG, Region of the Two Laredos, and representatives from the City of Laredo Economic Development Department.

Attending to the event as representatives and honor guests:

A.A. Jose Refugio Rodriguez – Asociacion de Agentes Aduanales Representante

A.A. Juan Jose Garcia Rodriguez – ALFA Representative

Dr. Daniel Covarrubias – TAMIU Director of  A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development

Dr. Diana Ortiz – Laredo College VP on Institutional Advancement

Dr. Federico Schaffler – FTZ Administrator

Dr. Luis Perez-Batres – TAMIU Dean of the A. R. Sánchez School of Business

Dr. Rolando Ortiz – COO Killam Industries

Eduardo Quintanilla – Vicepresidente INDEX Nuevo Laredo

Elsa Hinojosa – Laredo Bridge System

Erika Talamas – Presidenta de COPARMEX

Francisco Reyes – Laredo College Grant Writer

Gabriel Lozano – Laredo College Director of Grants

Gilberto Sanchez – Laredo International Airport

Ing. Andres de Jesus Madrigal – Camara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construccion

Ing. Enrique Moran – Presidente INDEX Nuevo Laredo

Ing. Javier Hernandez  – Director INDEX Nuevo Laredo

Ing. Jesus Jimenez Zenteno – Camara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construccion

Jorge Viñals

Juan Elyd – Secretario INDEX Nuevo Laredo

Juan Manuel Castañeda – Gerente de Comercio Exterior INDEX Nuevo Laredo

Lic. Agustin Duarte 

Lic. Ariana Garza Lopez

Miriam Castillo – City of Laredo Economic Development Department

Octavio Almanza – Relaciones Publicas Chromalox

Raul Trad 

Rey Reyes – Laredo Economic Development Corporation

Guillermo F de Jauregui – Onilog Group

Refugio Rodriguez – Asociacion de Agentes Aduanales Cynthia Camargo – Onilog Group 

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