Overseas Production in Mexico.
Casting and machining in Monterrey
Die casting, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication from Redstone's Monterrey facility. ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified, 4 to 8 week lead times, with engineers on the ground in Monterrey and program management from the U.S. team.
The Monterrey position
Why engineering teams produce in Monterrey.
Certified quality first. Fast, close freight second. Lower landed cost third. Production runs at the Monterrey IATF 16949 facility, with a U.S. team owning quality, scheduling, and logistics.
Engineering reviews every part before quoting.
ISO 9001 · IATF 16949
SPC and third-party inspection on every program
~140 mi
To the Laredo, TX port of entry
2-4 days
Truck transit to U.S. docks, same time zone
USMCA
Eligible programs enter duty-free
Why Redstone
Why buyers move programs to Monterrey.
Certified production, competitive landed cost, and U.S.-based engineering oversight, managed end to end by Redstone's U.S. team.
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Certified production, in-house inspection
ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 active at the Monterrey facility. Statistical process control from first shot, and third-party inspection at origin before every shipment, with audit-ready documentation included.
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Lower landed cost, locked at quote
USMCA-eligible programs enter the U.S. duty-free, with duties and freight priced into the quote at feasibility review. The landed cost you approve is the landed cost you pay.
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One U.S. team, accountable end to end
Your RFQ goes to a vetted certified facility and a dedicated U.S. account manager, not a bidding portal. Redstone manages the Monterrey facility and owns the quality outcome, with a dedicated U.S. account manager from quote through receiving dock.
Certified production, controlled from quote to shipment
Monterrey programs run through certified facilities with inspection, documentation, and U.S.-based engineering oversight.
Capabilities
Monterrey capabilities
Die Casting, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Sand Casting managed from Monterrey with U.S.-based engineering support and documented quality control.
Core processes
4 processes
Die Casting, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Sand Casting
Lead time
4 to 8 weeks
Confirmed by process during feasibility review
Program value
$50k+
Volume programs with DDP pricing available
Materials
Aluminum, zinc, steel
And approved production materials
Available processes in Monterrey
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Aluminum · zinc
Die Casting
Die Casting at certified Monterrey facilities, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.
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Milling · turning · 5-axis
CNC Machining
CNC Machining at certified Monterrey facilities, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.
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Laser · press brake · welding
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Fabrication at certified Monterrey facilities, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.
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Gray iron · ductile iron
Sand Casting
Sand Casting at certified Monterrey facilities, run to documented quality with U.S. engineering oversight.
Need help choosing the right Monterrey process?
Share your part requirements and Redstone will review manufacturability, landed cost, lead time, and quality requirements before quoting.
Why Monterrey
A lower-cost production path,
without losing control
Monterrey gives U.S. buyers qualified manufacturing capacity, competitive landed cost, and faster logistics while Redstone's U.S.-based team manages engineering, documentation, and quality communication.
Typical offshore sourcing
- Long freight timelines
- Time zone delays
- Unclear landed cost
- Harder supplier communication
- Quality issues found late
Redstone in Monterrey
- DDP pricing and landed-cost planning
- U.S.-based engineering support
- Documented quality before shipment
- One U.S. point of contact, quote through dock
- Vetted certified facilities, no bidding portal
Engineering reviews manufacturability, landed cost, lead time, and quality requirements before quoting.
Logistics
USMCA-eligible. Customs handled end to end.
Redstone is the importer of record and prepares Certificates of Origin, HTS classification, and commercial invoices through the Laredo, TX port of entry. USMCA-eligible programs enter the U.S. duty-free, with the duty position priced into your quote.
- Importer of record
- Redstone
- Pricing
- DDP at quote
- Duties & freight
- Quoted up front
- Landed cost
- Matches quote
A five-step process, documented at every handoff
From initial drawings to final delivery, Redstone keeps each stage clear, documented, and aligned with production requirements.
Each handoff is documented. No stage moves forward until drawings, materials, and production requirements are confirmed with the customer.
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Quoting
Send part files, material spec, and annual volume. Same-day technical feasibility review. Full quote including tooling, freight, and customs where applicable.
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Order placement
Review the quote and production plan, then sign the production agreement. Redstone confirms the Monterrey facility assignment, tooling timeline, and first-article schedule.
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Tooling and first article
Tooling takes 4 to 6 weeks at the Monterrey facility. First-article samples ship to your engineering team for sign-off, with a PPAP package available on regulated programs.
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Production under SPC
Volume production runs at the Monterrey IATF 16949 certified facility. Statistical process control is applied from first shot, with lot traceability maintained end to end.
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USMCA, customs, and shipment
USMCA eligibility is assessed at quote and confirmed at sign-off. Certificates of Origin and customs are handled by the Redstone logistics team. Truck transit from Monterrey to your U.S. dock in 2 to 4 days. Landed cost matches the quote.
Production proof
The work behind every program.
Casting, machining, and inspection running at the Monterrey facility every week.
Production & Shipping
Shipping and lead time
Controlled Production. Global Footprint.
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Certified production facility, ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certified. ~140 miles to the Laredo, TX port of entry, 2 to 4 day truck transit to U.S. docks.
U.S. program management
DFM review, scheduling, and quality documentation run from the U.S. team, accountable to you on every program.
Lead time 4-8 weeks
Shipping and lead time
Truck transit from Monterrey to your U.S. dock runs 2 to 4 days through the Laredo, TX port of entry. USMCA-eligible programs enter duty-free, with customs handled end to end by the Redstone logistics team. What you see at quote is what you pay at delivery.
Questions, answered
Monterrey production, the details that matter
How does USMCA affect my landed cost on Monterrey production?
Programs that meet USMCA rules of origin enter the U.S. duty-free. Redstone assesses eligibility at the quoting stage and prices the duty position into the quote. Certificates of Origin are prepared at production sign-off, so there are no invoice surprises at the border.
How much faster is Monterrey than overseas Asia?
Standard lead time from Monterrey is 4 to 8 weeks from approved tooling, faster than typical China production before ocean freight. Truck transit from Monterrey to a U.S. dock is 2 to 4 days versus 4 to 6 weeks by sea.
Which processes can Redstone run in Monterrey?
Die casting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, sand casting, investment casting, and precision machining. Secondary machining and finishing run in-line at the facility.
Is Monterrey production quality auditable?
Yes. The Monterrey facility holds ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949. Full PPAP documentation, statistical process control records, and material traceability are available on request.
Can Redstone move an existing program from China or Vietnam to Monterrey?
Yes. Send the existing tool drawings, PPAP package, and current supplier quote. Redstone assesses tool transfer feasibility, runs a parallel quote at the Monterrey facility, and projects landed-cost savings, USMCA position, and lead-time impact before you commit.
What country has the most foundries?
China leads global casting output, followed by India and the United States. Mexico is among the top casting producers in North America, with a deep concentration of foundries in and around Monterrey. Redstone produces in this region, pairing Monterrey manufacturing capability with U.S. quality oversight.
Do U.S. companies operate manufacturing in Mexico?
Yes. Thousands of U.S. companies manufacture in Mexico. Redstone Manufacturing is headquartered in Seattle, WA and runs production at its Monterrey facility, with program management, quality documentation, and a single U.S. point of contact from quote to delivery.
What are the major manufacturing industries in Mexico?
Mexico's largest manufacturing sectors are automotive, electronics, and aerospace, supported by a skilled workforce and proximity to the U.S. market. Redstone's Monterrey facility serves automotive, industrial, and hardware programs from this base.
Request a quote
Ready to quote a Monterrey program?
Send your part files and annual volume. Same-day technical review, full quote with a U.S. account manager accountable from RFQ through delivery.
- ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified facility
- Dedicated U.S. account manager, RFQ through delivery
- 4 to 8 week standard lead time
- $50,000 minimum program value, volume programs
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