Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato

What Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato does

Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato (CLAUGTO) is a non-profit civil association (asociación civil sin fines de lucro) founded in 2013 and headquartered at Puerto Interior, Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. The organization represents, promotes, and defends the collective interests of employers in the regional automotive sector, with a membership of over 200 companies spanning Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers across the Bajío manufacturing corridor.

CLAUGTO delivers a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified product. These include: a digital Mapping tool that locates 396 Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers across 25 municipalities; a member portal (CLAUGTO App); specialized training programs covering IATF 16949 quality standards, Lean Six Sigma, ISO certifications (27001, 14001), Industry 4.0 (Computer Vision, Industrial Robotics, Vision-Guided Robotics), and applied AI curricula (generative AI, ML/RPA/NLP); six working committees (Human Capital, Purchasing, Operational Excellence, Suppliers, Asset Security, ESG); flagship events such as the Automotive Supply Forum (2,850+ business appointments annually) and Road 2 Logistics Automotive (USD 360M+ projected opportunities); recognition and benchmarking programs (+CLAUGTO Ranking, Compensation Survey, Human Capital Indicators); and supplier development, accreditation, and security diagnostics.

The business model is a member-funded non-profit, with recurring membership dues from associated and affiliated companies as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by training fees, certification programs, and event-driven income. GTM is community-led: participation is driven through committee engagement, in-person training at CEDE CLAUGTO (floor 6 of the G100 building), rotating networking events across Silao, Irapuato, Celaya, Salamanca, Guanajuato, and León, and digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X). Strategic alliances with the Government of Guanajuato, Deloitte, SDES, AIAG, Iberoinnovación, AMTE, IDEAGTO, the Japanese Consulate in Mexico, and BASC anchor the cluster's role as the convener of automotive industry development in the state.

Name

Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato

Legal name

CLUSTER AUTOMOTRÍZ DE GUANAJUATO, A.C.

Website

https://claugto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato (CLAUGTO) is a non-profit civil association, founded in 2013 in Silao, Mexico, that convenes over 200 Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers in the Bajío corridor through committees, training, Industry 4.0 certifications, supplier mapping, and flagship networking events such as the Automotive Supply Forum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Silao

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: As a non-profit civil association comprising over 200 member companies, CLAUGTO's primary revenue stream is derived from membership fees paid by associated companies in the automotive supply chain.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato is an industry association serving automotive supplier companies in the Guanajuato/Bajío region of Mexico. It provides business networking, specialized training programs, supply chain mapping tools, and collaborative working committees for its member companies, which are predominantly Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers operating in the region.

Product overview

Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato (CLAUGTO) is a non-profit industry association serving over 200 member companies in the automotive supply chain. Rather than a single unified software product, CLAUGTO offers a portfolio of interconnected services including: the Mapping CLAUGTO tool for locating 396 Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive suppliers across 23 municipalities; a member portal (CLAUGTO App); specialized training programs covering AI applications, quality standards (IATF 16949), and Industry 4.0 certifications; six committees driving collaboration in Human Capital, Purchasing, Operational Excellence, Suppliers, Asset Security, and ESG; networking events including the Automotive Supply Forum and Business Networking sessions; recognition programs like +CLAUGTO Ranking; and various diagnostic and development tools. The portfolio functions as an ecosystem supporting the automotive industry's competitiveness through information sharing, linkage, community building, training, and business opportunity facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mapping CLAUGTO Digital supplier mapping and directory tool that catalogs the capabilities, capacities, and locations of member automotive supplier companies in the Guanajuato region to facilitate supply chain visibility and business connections.
• CLAUGTO Training Platform Specialized training programs covering topics such as IATF 16949 quality management, Industry 4.0, ESG (environmental, social, governance), and other automotive industry-relevant certifications and skills for member company employees.
• Automotive Supply Forum Annual networking event connecting automotive supplier members with OEMs, Tier 1 buyers, and potential business partners in the Bajío region.
• CLAUGTO Member Portal (App) Digital member portal providing access to association services, member directory, event registration, and training resources for member companies.
• Industry 4.0 Certification Programs Certification programs focused on Industry 4.0 technologies and methodologies tailored for automotive supplier companies seeking digital transformation.
• Business Networking Events Recurring networking events and meetings organized for automotive industry members to facilitate business relationships and collaboration opportunities.
• Asset Security Symposium Specialized event addressing asset and facility security topics relevant to automotive manufacturing operations in the region.
• CLAUGTO Talent Pool Recruitment and talent matching service connecting member automotive companies with qualified professionals in the Guanajuato region.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Deloitte is collaborating with CLAUGTO and the State Government to develop the 'Plan de Transformación y Electromovilidad Industrial para el estado de Guanajuato' to guide the automotive industry's transition amid market changes.
• AMTE (Asociación Mexicana de Trabajo en Equipo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLAUGTO signed a collaboration agreement with AMTE to strengthen teamwork and organizational development initiatives for member companies in the automotive industry.
• IDEAGTO (Instituto para el Desarrollo de la Sociedad del Conocimiento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with IDEAGTO to align CLAUGTO's 2024 projects with regional development objectives, including knowledge sharing and joint initiatives for the automotive ecosystem.
• Government of Guanajuato StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with state government for automotive industry development, including joint development of the Strategic Plan for Industrial Transformation and Electromobility in Guanajuato with Deloitte.
• SDES (Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Ministry of Economic Development to support Industry 4.0 certification programs and workforce development initiatives including computer vision, industrial robotics, and automation certifications.
• DENSO, ORBIS, HOPE GLOBAL, CONTINENTAL, BROGWAGNER, WURTH, EBARA, WITZENMAN, OSHKOSH, U-SHIN, WOLLSFORF, KOSTAL, KROMBER & SCHUBERT, PLASTICOMNIUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading automotive companies participating in Industry 4.0 certification programs developed by CLAUGTO in collaboration with government and academia. These companies benefit from computer vision, industrial robotics, industrial networks, and vision-guided robotics certifications.
• ALAS, ASIS, AMESP, BASC, SIA, ANERPVstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic allies in the Asset Security Symposium, bringing together key leaders in asset security from Guanajuato's automotive industry along with international organizations like BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce).
• BASC OccidentestrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with BASC Occidente for OEA (Operador Económico Autorizado) supply chain security certification training, helping members achieve and maintain authorized economic operator status.
• AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIAG membership supports the Operational Excellence Committee in promoting quality standards and continuous improvement practices aligned with global automotive industry requirements.
• Japanese Consulate in MexicostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLAUGTO and the Japanese Consulate strengthen strategic vision for the competitiveness of the Bajio region, supporting Japanese automotive companies operating in Guanajuato.
• Iberoinnovación Scientific and Technological ParkstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board participation in the Iberoinnovación Science and Technology Park to drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, certifications, and technology transfer for the automotive cluster.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clúster Automotriz de Aguascalientes: Automotive industry cluster in Aguascalientes, Mexico, focused on Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier development and OEM linkages. Comparable to CLAUGTO as a state-level cluster with similar supplier-base mission.
• Clúster Automotriz de Jalisco: Automotive cluster in Jalisco, Mexico, serving suppliers and OEMs in the Guadalajara manufacturing region. Another state-level Mexican automotive cluster with a comparable member-services model.
• Clúster Automotriz de Nuevo León: Automotive industry cluster association serving Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in Nuevo León, Mexico, with a comparable operating model of committees, networking events, training, and supplier mapping. Highly comparable to CLAUGTO as a sister state-level cluster serving the same customer type.
• Clúster Automotriz de San Luis Potosí (CLUSAP): Automotive cluster association in San Luis Potosí serving major OEMs and suppliers in central Mexico. Directly comparable as another state-level Mexican automotive cluster with overlapping member base and event-based engagement.
• Clúster Automotriz de Querétaro: Automotive cluster in Querétaro, Mexico, serving OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the same Bajío manufacturing corridor. Directly comparable as a regional industry association with similar networking, training, and supplier-development services.

Broad incumbents

• INA (Industria Nacional de Autopartes): Mexican national association of autoparts manufacturers, representing Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers nationally. Comparable as a broader supplier-side industry body whose members overlap with CLAUGTO's roster.
• AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group): North American automotive industry association driving quality, supply chain, and standards (including IATF 16949). CLAUGTO is itself an AIAG member and uses AIAG standards to anchor its Operational Excellence committee, making it a broader incumbent partner rather than a direct competitor.
• OESA (Original Equipment Suppliers Association): US-based association representing automotive suppliers to OEMs. Comparable to CLAUGTO as a supplier-focused industry association, but operating at a national US level with broader scope.
• AMIA (Asociación Mexicana de la Industria Automotriz): Mexican OEM-led automotive industry association representing vehicle manufacturers and importers. Broader in scope than CLAUGTO (national, OEM-led) but operating in the same Mexican automotive ecosystem.

Others

• BASC Occidente (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce): International business alliance focused on supply chain security and OEA/C-TPAT certification, with which CLAUGTO runs security training programs. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct cluster peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/claugtoac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CLAUGTO_
• Facebookfacebook.com/claugto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cluster-automotriz-de-guanajuato
• Instagraminstagram.com/claugto_

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato