EXPO MME 2026
MATERIAL HANDLING & PACKAGING EXPO - QUERÉTARO
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1, 2026
QUERÉTARO CENTRO DE CONGRESOS
QUERÉTARO, MÉXICO
QUERÉTARO CENTRO DE CONGRESOS
ADDRESS:
Paseo de las Artes 1531-B,
Deleg. Josefa Vergara,
C.P. 76090, Querétaro, Qro.
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1, 2026
WHY QUERÉTARO...
THE BAJIO REGION IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BIGGEST
MANUFACTURING CENTERS IN NORTH AMERICA
AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS IN THE COUNTRY.
Querétaro has emerged as a hub for packaging and material handling due to its strategic central location, robust infrastructure, and certified industrial zones. It hosts diverse operations from high-tech aseptic packaging to sustainable and custom industrial packaging.
Querétaro: Industrial Overview
Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturers
Querétaro has rapidly evolved into the country’s leading aerospace and aviation manufacturing hub, distinguished by a dense network of global firms, advanced research institutions, and a robust supply chain. The region is renowned for its dynamic ecosystem that integrates manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and significant research and development (R&D) activities. Querétaro hosts over 80 aerospace companies, including several multinational industry leaders
Automotive & Component Manufacturing
Querétaro is a major hub for automotive and component manufacturing in Mexico, playing a crucial role in the country's automotive industry and the broader Bajío region cluster. It hosts a robust automotive cluster with over 300 companies, including global leaders like General Motors, Scania, Hyundai, MAN, Brose, Visteon, Tremec, Continental, and Autoliv, plus numerous Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers supporting OEM production .
Querétaro’s strategic location in central Mexico makes it a vital logistics hub, enabling quick access to major light vehicle manufacturers in nearby states, which helps facilitate efficient supply chain operations.
Pharma & Medical Glass Packaging
Querétaro, Mexico, is a major hub for pharmaceutical and medical glass packaging in Latin America, anchored by the global firm Gerresheimer’s advanced production facilities in the region.
Querétaro stands out in Latin America for its advanced pharmaceutical and medical glass packaging capabilities, led by Gerresheimer’s state-of-the-art, internationally certified facilities. Ongoing investments, a focus on innovation and quality, and integration into global pharmaceutical supply chains position Querétaro as a strategic location for the production of high-value, critical healthcare packaging solutions.
Food Processing & General Industry
The food, beverages & tobacco sector is one of the more significant manufacturing segments in Querétaro.
As of 2019, there are 100 food manufacturing company profiles in Querétaro. Around 28 food producers have been identified in recent datasets (2025) in Querétaro.
Carnation & Purina(statewide) Though not Querétaro city–specific, these food processing facilities in the state require extensive packaging lines, corrugated containers, shrink wrapping, palletizing systems, and related supplies.
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Manufacturing
& Distribution
Queretaro's manufacturing landscape is vibrant and diverse, making it a significant player in the global supply chain.
In addition to aerospace and automotive, Querétaro has a strong manufacturing sector that includes electronics, consumer goods, and industrial equipment.
Due to its central location, Querétaro serves as a logistics hub for both domestic and international trade, facilitating efficient transportation and distribution of goods across Mexico.
Packaging
& Material Handling
Querétaro’s packaging sector spans from high-tech aseptic cartons and flexible films to plastic injection molded packaging and pharmaceutical glass containers. This diversity, along with ongoing investments and expansions, marks the city as a strategic location for packaging manufacturing in Mexico serving regional and North American markets. This ecosystem of equipment suppliers, logistics firms, manufacturers, and service providers in Querétaro supports a robust material handling industry addressing the needs of automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors. The region benefits from local expertise, strategic location within the Bajío industrial corridor, and integration with cross-border logistics networks.
OUR TEAM:
Chuck Cross
Orlando Mendoza
Giovanna Rodríguez