Key Takeaways
- Orbia Netafim has opened a new 30,000-square-meter manufacturing plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, its 21st production facility globally and third in Mexico.
- The facility will primarily produce thin-wall drip irrigation solutions, with heavy-wall dripline production planned for a future phase, and features advanced automation to support quality and efficiency.
- Hermosillo was selected for its proximity to major farming areas in Sonora, one of Mexico's most water-stressed agricultural regions, and its strong logistics infrastructure including adjacent rail access.
- The plant joins four existing North American sites, including facilities in Reynosa, Mexico, and Fresno, California, and two recycling plants in California and Culiacán, Mexico.
- The Hermosillo facility is expected to create approximately 200 direct jobs and support additional indirect employment across local suppliers and service providers.
Orbia Netafim Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Hermosillo to Expand Precision Irrigation Capacity
Orbia Netafim has opened a new manufacturing plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, adding 30,000 square meters of production space to its global network of precision irrigation facilities. The Hermosillo site is described as one of Orbia Netafim's largest plants globally and becomes the company's 21st manufacturing facility worldwide and third in Mexico, joining existing production and recycling operations in Reynosa and Culiacán.
The facility will initially focus on thin-wall drip irrigation solutions, with heavy-wall dripline production to be introduced in a future phase. Advanced automation has been incorporated to support consistent quality, efficiency, and responsible manufacturing standards. By localizing production in the region, Orbia Netafim expects to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness to growers and distribution partners across North and Central America throughout the growing season.
“We are seeing strong and sustained demand for precision irrigation solutions across the Americas as farmers navigate water constraints, rising costs and the need to improve productivity,” said Sameer Bharadwaj, Chief Executive Officer of Orbia. “The new Hermosillo facility strengthens regional supply, brings us closer to customers and positions us to better serve markets where adoption is accelerating.”
Strategic Location of Orbia Netafim in Mexico's Water-Stressed Agricultural Hub
Sonora is a major hub for commodity crops and fresh produce in Mexico but is also among the country's most water-stressed agricultural regions. The Hermosillo site offers direct proximity to key farming areas and benefits from strong logistics infrastructure, including rail access adjacent to the plant. The location aligns with broader Mexican efforts to upgrade and modernize agricultural water infrastructure across the region.
“The Hermosillo plant is a major milestone for Orbia Netafim in the Americas, strengthening our ability to be there when growers need us most,” said Gaby Miodownik, President of Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim). “It reflects our commitment to staying close to the field and helping farmers become more resilient and grow with confidence.”
Jobs and Regional Economic Impact
The Hermosillo facility is expected to create approximately 200 direct jobs and support a broader base of indirect employment across local suppliers and service providers in the Sonora region.
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