Swiss injection molding machine manufacturer Netstal Machinen AG has opened a new subsidiary in Mexico.
Netstal Máquinas, S. de R.L. de C.V., is based in Santiago de Querétaro and began operations on Jan. 14, 2025.
Netstal took over the business operations and employees of iTech Latinoamérica, which represented the brand in Mexico as an independent agency since July 2023.
iTech Latinoamérica, a company with a focus on and expertise in the packaging and medical plastics processing sectors, will cease operations and be dissolved. The company’s co-founder José Lelo de Larrea will join Netstal’s Mexican subsidiary as managing partner.
iTech’s co-founding partners, Rod Selem and Irineu Scalisse will continue to play a role as business and technical advisors for Netstal in the region, the manufacturer said in a statement.
This strategic move ensures continuity while expanding Netstal’s personnel capacities in the region, positioning the company to deliver services to its customers from the outset, the company said. The new Netstal Mexico team comprises seven employees in the areas of sales, customer service, and administration.
“We’re excited to expand our presence in Mexico with the establishment of our new subsidiary,” said Nadeem Amin, president Netstal America. “This step allows us to better serve our customers by leveraging the exceptional expertise of our new team members in PET, closures, packaging and medical applications. With our cutting-edge injection mouding machine technology and best-in-class services, we are committed to helping our customers maximize production efficiency and achieve their goals.”
Netstal and all its subsidiaries were acquired by Krones from KraussMaffei in March 2024. Based in Näfels, Switzerland, Netstal has subsidiaries in the United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Belgium, China, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and now also in Mexico.