Manufacture in Mexico Under the Shelmex Shelter Program
With Shelmex shelter services, your company manufactures in Mexico through our Mexican legal entity. We lease you the facility, provide human resources services, pay your employees, and obtain the permits and licenses you need to operate under Mexican law. You stay in charge of your production.
How the Shelter Model Works
The shelter model divides the work clearly between Shelmex and your team.
Shelmex Handles
- Legal entity: your operation runs through our Mexican company.
- Facility lease: we lease you the facility for your production.
- People and payroll: human resources services and payment of your employees.
- Permits and licenses: the permits and licenses required to operate under Mexican law.
You Manage
- Production: the manufacturing operation and its daily decisions.
- Equipment and processes: your machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Quality control: the standards your product must meet.
- Materials: your inventory and raw materials.
You keep full control of how your product is made, while the legal and administrative side of operating in Mexico is covered by Shelmex.
Shelter Services We Provide
Site selection
We help you choose a location based on infrastructure, workforce, and distance to your suppliers and customers.
Facility setup and management
Setup and management of the manufacturing facility your operation needs.
Legal and administrative support
Corporate structure, permits and licenses, tax planning and compliance, and intellectual property protection.
Customs and trade
Assistance with customs procedures and the import and export of your materials and products.
Human resources and payroll
Recruitment, onboarding and training, payroll, benefits administration, and labor law compliance.
Supply chain support
Logistics support to lower costs and improve the efficiency of your supply chain.
Why Choose Shelmex as Your Shelter Provider
- A manufacturer, not only an administrator: we have run our own manufacturing operations in Mexico since 1996, so we understand what a production floor needs.
- Registered for trade: Shelmex holds IMMEX, C-TPAT, and SAT IVA/IEPS certifications.
- Northern Mexico location: Shelmex plants are in the Nuevo Leon area, in the north of the country, with easy reach to the U.S. market.
- International experience: companies from around thirty countries work with Shelmex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who employs the workers in a shelter operation?
The workforce is managed through Shelmex. We provide the human resources services, including recruitment, training, payroll, and benefits, while your team directs the production work on the floor.
Who is responsible for quality and inventory?
You are. Under the shelter model, your company controls the manufacturing operation, including equipment, processes, quality control, inventory, and raw materials.
Can Shelmex help with customs, taxes, and permits?
Yes. We obtain the permits and licenses your operation needs and support you with customs procedures, imports and exports, and tax compliance in Mexico.