Stark Establishes Greenfield Operations in Mexico
December 12, 2022
San Louis Potosí, Mexico – Behind the investment of CoBe Capital, Stark Manufacturing completed its first shipments from its new manufacturing facility in San Louis Potosí, Mexico in December of 2022. Stark Manufacturing was able to move expeditiously into Mexico, completing their first shipments less than 6 months after the decision to open a new facility in the region. Stark’s growth into Mexico was propelled by its customer-centric mindset, in order to support many of Stark’s customers located in Mexico, and create a more resilient supply chain, by supplementing the company’s current shipments out of its existing manufacturing facility in Paris, Arkansas.
Stark Manufacturing is a leader in the design, manufacture, precision machining, and fabricator of connective tubular flow solutions. Stark’s new state of the art Mexico facility is in an ideal location to service to some of the largest global industrial manufacturers.
Under the direction of Rachel Mize, President of Stark Manufacturing, the company identified a safe manufacturing facility with expansion capabilities, set up a legal entity, partnered with local authorities, and received all operating permits. Stark hired a capable Managing Director and quickly onboarded and trained key manufacturing, legal, and accounting employees, creating over 40 new jobs.
“The expansion into Mexico has gone better than I could have hoped. Our detail-oriented team has created extremely high-quality products, and we consistently hear positive feedback from our customers.”
Neal Cohen, Founder and Managing Director of CoBe Capital
Stark masterfully navigated hurdles of opening a new facility, setting up utilities, and managing customer and supplier relationships. Backed by the investment of CoBe Capital, the Mexican operation was set up with state-of-the-art equipment, manufacturing infrastructure, and premier local logistics and supply chain partners.
“Our new location in Mexico continues to set up Stark for long-term success because of our industry leading equipment, proven manufacturing processes, and lean cost structure.”
Rachel Mize, Stark Manufacturing President
CoBe Capital has a long-term investment strategy, with the intentions to hold assets forever. The recent expansion into Mexico is just the latest achievement to create value for all stakeholders.