REYNOSA CROSSINGS Location Mc Allen Reynosa Alternative

REYNOSA CROSSINGS

Location Mc. Allen/Reynosa

Alternative Routes

What is a Maquiladora? • Maquiladoras originated as part of the Mexican government’s 1965 Border Industrialization Program. • Typically, maquiladoras are foreign-owned, controlled or subcontracted manufacturing plants that process or assemble imported components for export. • Maquiladora inputs are generally imported duty-free. • Maquiladoras account for 45% of Mexico’s exports. http: //www. dallasfed. org

Agricultural Business • Reynosa is the 2 nd largest Port of exit for Mexican produce. • Progreso International Bridge is the biggest port for US Grains exports. • Mcallen is the most important crossing for US Meat Products. • Reynosa port of entry is one of the biggest for US perishable products southbound.

nd Reynosa is the 2 largest port of export for cotton bales into México.

Industrial Parks: Mc. Allen/Reynosa Industrial Infrastructure Support for Manufacturing & Distribution.

International Bridge Crossings

Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge serves as one of the most important ports of entry for the US-Mexico border and connects U. S. 281 to the city of Reynosa, Mexico. Just 10 miles south of Pharr, Reynosa is a thriving industrial community serviced by four major highways with an international airport, network of rail systems and intermodal terminals. Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge is also known as “The Intelligent Bridge” due to its state-of-the-art technology utilizing Gamma Rays and the Fast And Secure Trade program, known as FAST. This allows for an expedited inspection of documents and cargo, and provides fast crossing time. Total Source: www. cityofpharr. com

Key features of Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge: • GAMMA Rays • FAST Program (Fast And Secure Trade) • Direct link to the Reynosa loop and the Autopista (toll road) to Monterrey, Mexico • Capacity of bridge crossing not maximized. Importers, exporters, domestic and multinational manufacturing companies have found that using the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge as their port of entry as a great advantage to conduct their operations, and has transformed into profits due to the regions low cost of doing business. Total Source: www. cityofpharr. com

Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge Truck Crossing Comparison Total Source: www. cityofpharr. com

Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge Northbound Truck Crossing Comparison Total Source: www. cityofpharr. com

Progreso International Bridge The Progreso/Nuevo Progreso International Bridge has been in operation at this location since 1952 In 1981 Cargill, Inc. constructed an elevator here for the exportation of corn and grain to Mexico. This exportation of agriculture products continued to grow to the point that four elevators are now exporting agriculture products to Mexico (corn, grain sorghum, cotton seed, beans, and popcorn). With the signing of the NAFTA agreement, a substantial increase in commercial traffic in both directions has developed. Source: http: //www. texasmexicobridges. com

Anzaldúas International Bridge connects the city of Mission Texas with the western edge of the city of Reynosa Tamaulipas on the Mexican side. Mission, Mc. Allen, and Hidalgo are equipped with world-class infrastructure connecting business to local, international and global communities Donna/Rio Bravo International Bridge Source: www. usmexicobridge. com The Donna International Bridge is estimated to open by the end of the year. The bridge, which connects Donna to Rio Bravo, will be the first for the U. S. city and the second for Rio Bravo, which includes Nuevo Progreso.

Industrial Parks • Mc. Allen – 16 Industrial Parks • Anzalduas • Botelo • Capote • Edinburg • Keystone • Mc. Allen Southwest • Mid-Valley • Mission Express • Mission • Monarch • North • Owassa • Pharr • Renaissance • Sharyland • Tres Puentes • Reynosa – 14 Industrial Parks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. American Industries Colonial Del Norte El Puente Maquilpark Moll Industrial Zone Pharr Bridge Pro. Logis Pharr Bridge Reynosa Industrial Center Reynosa Park Ridge Commerce Stiva Alcala Verde Pharr Bridge Villa Florida

Mc. Allen Airport Current Flights • Continental – 10 flights daily to Houston • American – 4 Direct flights daily to Dallas Forth-Worth • Allegiant – 1 Direct flight to Las Vegas – 1 Direct flight to Orlando • Delta – 3 Direct flights daily to Memphis Airline Boardings • 369, 946 (YTD 2009)

International Clients CANADA: EMU Plastics Windsor Mold CHINA: GERMANY: Ganzhou China/Import Export Brose Kern Liebers Fresenius Medical FINLAND: DENMARK: Nokia Mobile Phones Unomedical, Inc. ENGLAND: BSN Medical TI Group Automotive Systems (6 plants) FRANCE: Cinch Connectors Hutchinson Automotive Pechiney Plastics Valeo Electronics Alcan Packaging Globe Motors St Gobain Abrasives KOREA: LG Electronics (Zenith) Samkwang Eunsung Printing HS Electronics HD Electronics American Empak

International Clients ITALY: Haemotronic NEW ZEALAND: Fisher & Paykel ISRAEL: Netafim NORWAY: JAPAN: Alps/Alpine (2 plants) Bigston Corporation Chiyoda Fujitsu Ten ( 2 plants) GSW JVC (3 plants) Panasonic Electronic ( 2 plants) Mikuni Panasonic Service Company Sharp MEXICO: Galvotec Alloys Insense Camiones Kongsberg Automotive Hydro Aluminum SWITZERLAND: Landis + Gyr SWEDEN: Atlas Copco Group Kuehne & Nagel TAIWAN: King’s Prosperity Industries LOM - Lite on Mobile Foxconn International HCP

United States Clients UNITED STATES: Bissell, Inc. (2 plants) Stanley/Black & Decker ( 4 plants) Brunswick ( 2 plants) C. R. Bard Corning ( 4 plants) Delphi Automotive ( 2 plants) Eaton Corporation ( 4 plants) Emerson ( 7 divisions) Hoffman Engineering ( 3 plants) Jabil ( 4 plants) Johnson Controls (3 plants) Kimball Motorola (2 plants) Pentair R. R. Donnelly (3 plants) TRW ( 3 plants) Ametek (2 plants) Andrew Corporation ( 3 plants) ARC Automotive (2 plants) Bettcher Manufacturing Celestica (2 plants) Am-Mex Products (7 plants) C & D Technologies Catepillar Fansteel Farley & Sathers Gear for Sports Iimak Invacare Kohler Minnesota Rubber Nibco Regal Beloit

Mc. Allen Plants

Reynosa Plants Motorola Emerson ARC Automotive Foxconn

Regional Multi-Modal Center • Future Multi-Modal Service from Mc. Allen located in MFTZ • National significance in improving cost competitiveness of U. S. manufacturing • Reduce wear and tear on Texas/U. S. highways • Lower product distribution costs • Reduce highway congestion and improve safety and environmental quality • 1 Locomotive pulls up to 150 trailers, which provide a slack-free ride on the rail. • Road. Railer® technology for fast, secure & cost efficient shorthaul/longhaul truck/rail movement. • Contractors will pick up loaded trailers from shippers and take them to the train assembly terminal in the MFTZ. • Unique air ride system lifts the trailer as it is backed over the bogie. The air system then lowers the trailer and lifts and locks the tires above the tracks.

Mc. Allen, TX Rankings • Only metro area in the United States to regain its pre-recession peak employment levels in 2009. (Brookings Institute) • Ranked nationally as the best Bang-for-Your-Buck cities. (Forbes 2009) • Number one in the nation in percentage increase in employment over the last 10 years. (Metro Monitor, December 2009) • Ranked as the 12 th best metro area in economic performance in the United States for 2009. (Metro Monitor, December 2009) • Ranked third by Business. Week in “America’s 25 Next Recovering Job Markets. ” (2009) • Mc. Allen named Community of Year by the Texas American Planning Association. (2009) • Mc. Allen was ranked 12 out of 40 U. S. metros in “Forty Strongest U. S. Economies. ” (Business. Week 2009)

Reynosa, MX Rankings • Fastest Growing City in the State of Tamaulipas • Top 5 Fastest Growing Cities in Mexico • Reynosa’s Maquiladora Industry is recognized nationally for continued job growth • 5% Annual Population Growth Rate • Only Mexican border city to not suffer from large real estate losses in 2009 (Mexico. Now 2009) (Source: INEGI, Department of Labor-Mexico, State of Tamaulipas)