Naval Group press release
This opening represents the first step of a long-term commitment of cooperation and partnership
in developing naval capabilities in Mexico.
Naval Group is an international player in naval defence. As a naval systems provider and integrator, the Group has a history of more than 400 years in the defense industry. Partnering with more than 50 navies around the world, Naval Group aims to share with Mexico its breadth of experience and unrivalled technical expertise in ships with combat systems and all critical equipment and services necessary to build and maintain in order to engage naval units in a theatre of operations.
“The establishment of a regional office in Mexico is a new step in Naval Group’s strategy to develop the proximity with our customers, our international footprint and long-term partnerships in the country with the local industry. Such partnerships are a fantastic opportunity for transferring of knowledge and technology, developing and reinforcing industrial and technological capabilities as well as job opportunities.”
Olivier Michel, Naval Group Senior Vice President Sales for Latin America
The company’s extensive portfolio opens many opportunities to address the entire range of Mexican naval needs. Naval Group has demonstrated in many countries such as in Brazil, India or Egypt its capability to support naval and maritime capabilities and the economic growth of its partners.
The opening of the representative office enables the group to identify synergies and partners to support the needs of Mexico and Central America.
“In Mexico and from Mexico, the naval market and its potential industrial capacity are wide. Naval Group offers a large portfolio of surface ships, equipment as well as services. Naval Group has a strong track record of successfully engaging the local industry and we are already working to develop robust partnerships with Mexicans actors.”
Nicolas Viala, Head of Naval Group Office in Mexico
