MATA Automotive opens new industrial plant
From FINSA Aguascalientes, the company will manufacture automotive decorative components
With the aim of producing over 2 million decorative parts for electric vehicles annually, the Turkish company MATA Automotive has inaugurated its first industrial plant in Mexico.
Located at the FINSA Industrial Park in Aguascalientes, the new facility will focus on the production of high-quality decorative components made from authentic wood and carbon fiber, certified for electric vehicles (EVs). MATA Automotive will supply parts to prestigious automakers including Tesla, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Corvette, Dodge, GM, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, RAM, and Rivian, among others.
According to MATA Automotive, the company plans to achieve an investment of $30 million over the next three years and set new benchmarks for supply in the North American e-mobility market, strengthening the development of the EV sector in Mexico.
Erce Kaşlioğlu, Founder and CEO of MATA Automotive, highlighted that the new operational headquarters is distinguished not only by its state-of-the-art technology but also by its comprehensive approach to automotive design that merges handcrafted elements with advanced technology.
“At the new facility, ‘Atoyle’ stands out as a design and development center where the best talent works to bring a new perspective to automotive design. By fostering creativity and collaboration through the blending of cultures and promoting diversity, we aim to deliver a superior product and service experience for our clients. We are immensely grateful to partners like FINSA for their professionalism and unwavering support in bringing this project to life,” stated Kaşlioğlu.
On his part, Sergio Argüelles, President and CEO of FINSA, commented that the establishment of MATA Automotive’s new facility in Aguascalientes demonstrates the impact of nearshoring and the confidence that foreign companies have in Mexico.
“We are proud to be part of the network of suppliers and business partners that will revolutionize the automotive sector. Electric mobility is here to stay and will grow exponentially,” said Argüelles.
With this new industrial plant, the company is expected to create over 800 jobs.
Global Operations
MATA Automotive operates five industrial plants in Turkey, one in Slovakia, one in the United Kingdom, one in China, two offices in the United States, and a Research and Development Center in Italy.
The company registers annual sales of 4 million parts, and with the Aguascalientes industrial plant, it aims to increase this number to over 5 million automotive parts sold per year.
In addition to manufacturing authentic wood and carbon fiber decorative finishes, MATA Automotive offers services such as component and tool design and research, prototype creation and testing, dedicated program management and local support, and series production.