Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Since 1938
Ahresty Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a manufacturing subsidiary of Japan's Ahresty, located in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico. Founded in 1938, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It produces aluminum die-cast automotive components such as engine blocks, ladder frames, and oil pans, and serves the North American automotive market. It is also expanding into parts for electrified vehicles.
Ahresty Mexicana at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1938
Certifications
IATF 16949
Import activity
14
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
14
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Italy · China · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ahresty Mexicana.
What this tells a buyer
Ahresty announced a 900 million peso investment to expand its Zacatecas plant in February 2025, with reports of further die-casting equipment installation in Zacatecas in June 2026.
The company's stated capabilities include aluminum die casting, machining, parts assembly, and die-casting mold manufacturing, and it holds IATF 16949 certification.
Ahresty Mexicana is a subsidiary of Japan-based Ahresty, and its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
88 years in operation (founded 1938).
Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ahresty Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a manufacturing subsidiary of Japan's Ahresty, located in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico. Founded in 1938, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It produces aluminum die-cast automotive components such as engine blocks, ladder frames, and oil pans, and serves the North American automotive market. It is also expanding into parts for electrified vehicles.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1938 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | IATF 16949 |
What Ahresty Mexicana makes
The company's stated capabilities include aluminum die casting, machining, parts assembly, and die-casting mold manufacturing, and it holds IATF 16949 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Die Casting, Casting, Aluminum, Powertrain, Transmission, Semiconductor (source: ahresty.co.jp).
Certifications
Ahresty Mexicana is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — ahresty.com
Trade and customs footprint
Ahresty announced a 900 million peso investment to expand its Zacatecas plant in February 2025, with reports of further die-casting equipment installation in Zacatecas in June 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 14 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · China · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-06-25 — Ahresty to install die-casting production equipment in Zacatecas, Mexico | JScope (japancapex.com)
2026-05-05 — La Jornada - Zacatecas: trabajadores de Ahresty denuncian falta de utilidades y despidos (jornada.com.mx)
2025-02-13 — [生成式AI分析] Ahresty投资9亿比索以扩大墨西哥业务规模 - MarkLines全球汽车信息与生成式AI平台 (marklines.com)
2025-02-07 — Invierte Ahresty en Zacatecas (somosindustria.com)
2025-02-05 — Ahresty amplía su planta en Zacatecas con inversión de 900 MDP (clusterindustrial.com.mx)
2025-02-04 — Ahresty fortalece su presencia con inversión multimillonaria en Zacatecas - El Sol de Zacatecas (oem.com.mx)
Company details
Ahresty Mexicana is a subsidiary of Japan-based Ahresty, and its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. Ahresty Mexicana was founded in 1938, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 88 years in operation (founded 1938). Holds IATF 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ahresty Mexicana make?
Ahresty Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a manufacturing subsidiary of Japan's Ahresty, located in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico. Founded in 1938, the company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It produces aluminum die-cast automotive components such as engine blocks, ladder frames, and oil pans, and serves the North American automotive market. It is also expanding into parts for electrified vehicles.
When was Ahresty Mexicana founded?
Ahresty Mexicana was founded in 1938.
How big is Ahresty Mexicana?
Ahresty Mexicana has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Ahresty Mexicana hold?
Ahresty Mexicana lists IATF 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ahresty Mexicana import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 14 inbound shipments for Ahresty Mexicana, with top origins including Italy · China · Spain.
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