The maquiladora effect: the opportunities for recyclers in Mexico's maquiladora plants are numerous. (International Report).(Maquiladora industry expanded about 14% annually from 1983 to 2000)(International Pages)(Statistical Data Included)

From: Recycling Today | Date: March 1, 2002| Author: Rovelo, Carlos | Copyright information

Maquiladoras (pronounced makeeladoras) are assembly plants that are located both in the U.S.-Mexican border zone as well as in the Mexican interior. The plants manufacture finished goods specifically for export to the U.S.

Non-Mexican corporations generally own the maquiladoras. They take advantage of lower cost Mexican labor, favorable tariff regulations and proximity to the U.S. markets. The maquiladoras are the product of global competition. They put together such ite...

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