In addition to offering a superior labor force and the advantage of the attractive wage structure that characterizes the maquiladora industry, manufacturing in Mexico with The Offshore Group should be considered by firms whose activities are affected by one or more of the following:

• Cost Reduction Demands
• High Engineering Content
• Inability to Automate Processes
• Intellectual Property Considerations
• Just-in-Time Production Demands
• Inventory Cost Concerns
• Stringent Quality Requirements
• Duty Reduction Needs
• High Levels of Interaction with US Regulatory Agencies
• Global Customer Base
• Political Risk Concerns

Mexico is the world’s premiere export platform. Its 32 free trade agreements, including the NAFTA, have eliminated or reduced trade barriers and tariffs faced by its products in the world's leading markets. In addition to the United States and Canada , some of the countries and regions with which Mexico has successfully concluded free trade agreements with include: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Israel, Japan, the European Union and the European Free Trade Association.

Other benefits of manufacturing in Mexico under The Offshore Group ISO 9001:2000 certified Shelter Plan include:

• Total Focus on Manufacturing – While you manufacture... We do the rest.
• Good Work Habits – 95% of The Offshore Group’s employees have perfect attendance
• Productivity – Offshore Group client companies report 10% higher productivity in Mexico than in parent company facilities.
• Preferential Customs Programs – NAFTA has eliminated tariffs on virtually all products.