# Industrial investment in Coahuila, Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-investment-in-coahuila-mexico > Updated: 2026-08-14T19:26:59.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Industrial activity in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, has seen significant developments involving both automotive donations and new manufacturing investments. Initially, Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas announced that General Motors donated three Chevrolet Brightdrop 600 electric vehicles to support social welfare programs through local organizations such as DIF Coahuila. Alongside this, it was reported that the company Waelzholz had broken ground on its first Mexican manufacturing plant with an investment exceeding one billion pesos. Subsequent details regarding the Waelzholz Group project specified a $65 million investment intended to create 100 jobs. Company executives, including CEO Heino Buddenberg and Director of Operations André Sereno, stated that the Ramos Arizpe location was chosen due to its strategic location, security, and skilled labor, which will allow for a shorter supply chain and improved responsiveness to market needs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Waelzholz Group to invest $65 million in new Mexican plant Waelzholz Group is investing 65 million dollars to establish its first Mexican production plant in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, creating 100 jobs and leveraging the region's skilled workforce. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waelzholz-group-to-invest-65-million-in-new-mexican-plant ### 2026-08-11: Coahuila receives GM electric vehicle donation and Waelzholz investment Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas announced a General Motors donation of three electric vehicles for social programs in Coahuila and a new 1 billion peso plant investment by Waelzholz in Ramos Arizpe. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-receives-gm-electric-vehicle-donation-and-waelzholz-investment --- Cite as: Industrial investment in Coahuila, Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-investment-in-coahuila-mexico