Heat and Control Opens New Mexico Facility

Heat and Control has expanded its operations in Mexico. The Jalisco plant, located between Guadalajara and Lake Chapala, is the largest of the Heat and Control properties and serves as the headquarters for Mexico and Latin American operations.

In 1985, Heat and Control began operations in Mexico. The team has been integral to the expansion of the food sector, assisting in the delivery of processing technology to the worldwide market that incorporates advances in production efficiency, sustainability, and reduced environmental impact.

Food firms from all over the world will have more possibilities to test Heat and Control equipment in the 3,604 square-meter display facility named after creator Andy Caridis, who has been instrumental in the industry's growth and operations in Mexico. The “Centro Técnico Andy Caridis” offers inspection, packaging, and access to six process production lines, including Masa Maker, taco/tostada, and other food equipment. The new location will greatly improve the company's ability to service both new and existing customers.

“This new facility will benefit Heat and Control globally, provide additional support to our customers, and further reinforce our commitment to serving the industry,” Tony Caridis, President of Heat and Control, mentioned.

A warehouse, production, R&D, demonstration facility, and offices make up the total operational area of 33,134 square meters. Heat and Control's global M&W warehouse capacity now exceeds 101,000 square meters, thanks to the 22,380 square meters manufacturing and warehouse (M&W) footprint.

“Heat and Control has ten plants worldwide and we are now the largest. This fills us with a great sense of pride, and we look forward to sharing with the world opportunities the Guadalajara team can provide,” Arturo Lorenzana Guerrero, Director, Heat and Control Mexico, added.

The new facility will enable clients to implement processing technology that will help them achieve their environmental goals by reducing fuel expenses, energy waste, and water consumption. The Heat and Control Mexico facility also includes leading-edge production technology such as fiber lasers for cutting flat and tube material, water jet cutting equipment, deburring machines, and a 24.38-meter powder coating processing booth.