Walter Pack Mexico became a benchmark for the Basque industry on Thursday when it received Ainara Basurko, Provincial Deputy for Economic Promotion of Bizkaia, accompanied by an institutional and academic delegation. The group, on a tour of Mexico to learn about the performance of Basque companies abroad, was impressed by the plant’s evolution since its opening in 2015 and by the company’s commitment to diversification, technological innovation, and local talent development.
Traveling with the deputy were Cristina Múgica Vargas, Director General of Territorial Competitiveness and External Promotion; Bilbao City Councilor Kontxi Claver, head of Economic Development, Commerce, Tourism and Employment; and academics Jon Altuna, Vice-Rector of Mondragon Unibertsitatea, and Lander Beloki, Dean of its Business Faculty. The group was completed by Alfonso Etxanobe, executive at the consulting firm LKS Next, and Rafael Villeda Lugo, Director of Outreach and Continuing Education at Mondragón University Mexico.
A decade of strategic growth
During a 90-minute tour, the team showcased the plant’s journey: more than fifty people, cutting-edge technologies, and a portfolio serving clients in the automotive sector —including BMW—, home appliances, and consumer electronics.
Educational bridge and community commitment
The visit included a five-part presentation —history, connection with Euskadi, local environment, collaboration with Mondragón University Mexico, and growth plans— culminating in the announcement of a working group with UMx for dual training and knowledge transfer projects, thus strengthening Walter Pack’s commitment to the Bajío ecosystem.
Vision for the future
Walter Pack’s plans include further development in high value-added sectors and in technologies that combine functionality and design.
“Querétaro is already a strategic hub for innovation and production within the group and we will continue investing in talent, innovation, and strategic partnerships to create value in both Mexico and Euskadi,” said Miguel Bernar.
