Index Chihuahua

What Index Chihuahua does

Index Chihuahua (legal name: Asociación de Maquiladoras y Exportadoras de Chihuahua A.C.) is a Mexican civil association founded in 1984 that represents and provides strategic linkage to IMMEX (Maquiladora, Manufacturing, and Export Services Industry) companies operating in the Chihuahua region. The organization functions as a membership-based association for hundreds of IMMEX establishments and tens of thousands of workers, spanning automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, metal-mechanical, and plastic injection sectors. Its core proposition is membership-based access to specialized knowledge (IMMEX indicators, data, and analysis), professional services (training, customs/pre-validation support, OEA certification advisory), and a network of leading companies and government relationships. Members engage through specialized committees covering foreign trade, HR, IT, sustainability, health, purchasing, continuous improvement, sports, and strategic linkage.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products but operates a digital job board platform (Bolsa de Trabajo Index) and maintains social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Its revenue model is primarily subscription/recurring through annual membership fees from IMMEX companies, supplemented by professional services revenue from training courses and event registrations (e.g., HR Forum 2024 priced at $1,900 MXN for members, $2,400 MXN for non-members; Fiscal and Foreign Trade Forum at $1,850 MXN for members). Distribution is exclusively direct, with inquiries routed to [email protected]. Associated entities include Fundación Index (founded 1996), Jardín de Niños Index (childcare), and the Aerospace and Automotive Clusters of Chihuahua.

Name

Index Chihuahua

Legal name

Asociación de Maquiladoras y Exportadoras de Chihuahua A.C.

Website

https://indexchihuahua.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Index Chihuahua (Asociación de Maquiladoras y Exportadoras de Chihuahua A.C.) is a 40-year-old Mexican civil association representing hundreds of IMMEX manufacturing and export companies in Chihuahua across automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and metal-mechanical sectors, delivering membership-based knowledge, training, and government liaison services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chihuahua

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Index Chihuahua generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by IMMEX companies. Members receive access to specialized knowledge, professional services, a network of leading companies, and participation in committees and events. The membership model supports the organization's mission of representing and strengthening the export manufacturing industry in Chihuahua.
2. Training Courses and Capacitation: The organization offers specialized courses and training programs for member company employees, covering areas such as HR, foreign trade, continuous improvement, and professional development. Revenue is generated through course registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Index Chihuahua is a civil association (non-profit industry association) that represents and supports IMMEX (Maquiladora, Manufacturing, and Export Services) companies in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It sells annual membership subscriptions that provide members with specialized knowledge (IMMEX indicators and data), professional services (training, advisory, customs/OEA compliance support), and a strategic network of leading companies, government authorities, and industry clusters. It also produces paid events, training courses, and operates a job board platform connecting member companies with job seekers.

Product overview

Index Chihuahua is an industry association (Asociación de Maquiladoras y Exportadoras de Chihuahua A.C.) representing and providing strategic linkage for IMMEX companies. The organization operates as a multi-service platform rather than a single product, offering: Bolsa de Trabajo Index (job board for recruitment), specialized committee networks (Foreign Trade, HR, IT, Health, Sustainability, etc.), IMMEX advisory services with OEA certification support, monthly training courses, strategic linkage with government authorities, and social programs including Jardín de Niños Index childcare and Fundación Index. The core offering centers on membership-based services including knowledge services, professional services, and a business network for IMMEX companies in Chihuahua.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bolsa de Trabajo Index Online job board platform connecting IMMEX companies with job seekers. Allows companies to post vacancies and candidates to register CVs. Accessible to member and non-member companies.
• Capacitaciones y Cursos (Training Courses) Specialized courses for talent development, knowledge updating, and strengthening company operations, covering topics including electrical, dynamics, greenhouse effect, and basic strategies.
• IMMEX Advisory Services Specialized knowledge, IMMEX indicators, data and information analysis. Includes OEA certification advisory, customs procedures, and pre-validation services for member companies.
• Red de Comités Especializados (Specialized Committee Network) Network of specialized committees covering Foreign Trade, Human Resources, Health, Sustainability, Purchasing, IT, Sports, Continuous Improvement, and Linkage. Provides collaboration spaces and training for member companies.
• Asociación Membership (Annual Membership) Annual membership subscription providing access to specialized knowledge (IMMEX indicators, data), professional services (training, advisory, linkage), and a strategic network of leading IMMEX companies for export manufacturers in Chihuahua.
• Eventos y Foros (Industry Events and Forums) Organization of industry events including Directorial Council Meetings, Plant Directors and Managers Meetings, Committee Meetings, Index Golf Tournament, Index Race, HR Forum, Tax and Foreign Trade Forum, Index Connect, and Index Kaizen.
• Primer Foro de Inteligencia Artificial (First AI Forum) First AI Forum organized by Index Chihuahua, featuring keynote presentations on AI Agents and RPA, Applied AI for HR Optimization and Real-Time Production, and Maintenance Software with AI Applied in Predictive Practices. Coordinated by the IT Technologies Committee.
• Jardín de Niños Index (Childcare Service) Childcare service for children of IMMEX industry workers. Unique in Mexico with extended hours (5:30 AM to 5:00 PM). Funded by recycled material donations from member companies through Fundación Index.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,700+ direct beneficiaries from Fundación Index programs (2018)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FONACOT (Instituto Nacional del Crédito para los Trabajadores)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2024Index Chihuahua signed a collaboration agreement with FONACOT to provide workers at member companies access to preferential credit rates, goods, and services. FONACOT offers below-market interest rates compared to traditional banking, helping workers avoid high-cost loans from unregulated entities. This partnership supports talent retention by providing financial wellness benefits to industry workers.
• SDUE (Secretaría de Desarrollo Urbano y Ecología del Estado de Chihuahua)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Index Chihuahua and SDUE signed a collaboration agreement on atmospheric emissions to promote sustainable industry practices. The partnership involves joint monitoring and control of atmospheric emissions, development of greenhouse gas calculation models integrated into the state emissions inventory, and actions to reduce carbon footprint across member operations and supply chains.
• Equity LinksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with Equity Link, a company specializing in factoring financial services. The partnership aims to strengthen the value chain and promote economic development by providing member companies with access to working capital solutions through factoring services.
• IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndex Chihuahua works with IMSS to strengthen preventive health actions for workers at member companies. The collaboration includes the national ELSSA strategy (Safe and Healthy Work Environments) aimed at improving worker health, safety, and wellbeing, as well as productivity and quality in workplaces. Monthly working groups address cases of workers with extended disabilities.
• SEECH and Instituto José DavidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with State Education Authority (SEECH) and Instituto José David to operate the Jardines de Niños Index schools. These unique extended-hour childcare facilities serve children of workers in the export manufacturing industry, operating from 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM with comprehensive educational programming.
• State Government of Chihuahua and Secretary of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Index was founded in 1996 through collaboration between Index Chihuahua, the State Government, and the Secretary of Education. The foundation operates social programs funded by recycled material donations from member companies, supporting over 3,700 direct beneficiaries through institutional programs.
• Aerospace Cluster ChihuahuasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndex Chihuahua collaborates with the Aerospace Cluster (AeroCluster Chihuahua) to strengthen the aerospace industry value chain in the region through joint initiatives and industry coordination.
• Automotive Cluster ChihuahuasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AutoCluster Chihuahua to support automotive industry development and coordination among member companies in the sector.
• CANACINTRA ChihuahuasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiatives with CANACINTRA Chihuahua, particularly in women's leadership recognition programs and industry advocacy efforts.
• Consejo Coordinador de Mujeres EmpresariassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Women's Business Council on the 'Mujeres Extraordinarias' recognition event celebrating female leaders in the manufacturing industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Index Nacional: National umbrella association for IMMEX companies across Mexico, operating the same membership-based trade association model as Index Chihuahua but at a national scope, coordinating state-level Index chapters.

Broad incumbents

• COPARMEX: Confederation of Mexican Employers (Patronal), a national employers' confederation offering member services, advocacy, and representation; comparable as a Mexican business membership organization, though COPARMEX represents employers broadly rather than maquiladoras specifically.
• CONCAMIN: Confederation of Industrial Chambers of Mexico, an umbrella body aggregating multiple industrial chambers; comparable as a higher-order Mexican industry body serving manufacturing sectors, though CONCAMIN operates at a confederation level above individual chambers like Index.
• CANACINTRA: Mexico's National Chamber of the Transformation Industry, the largest national industrial chamber representing manufacturers broadly; comparable as a Mexican industry chamber serving manufacturers, though broader in scope than Index's maquiladora focus.

Others

• AmCham Mexico: American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, a bilateral business chamber serving multinational companies operating in Mexico; comparable as a Mexico-based business chamber providing advocacy and networking, though focused on US-Mexico business ties rather than maquiladora manufacturing.
• Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE): Mexico's Business Coordinating Council, the apex private-sector body that aggregates major business chambers and industry associations; comparable as a coordinating voice for Mexican business interests, but at a higher-order level aggregating bodies like Index.

Regional players

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): The largest US manufacturing trade association, providing advocacy, networking, and policy influence to US industrial members; comparable as a national/regional manufacturing trade association serving similar functions, but operating in the US market rather than Mexico.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/indexchihuahua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indexcuu
• Instagraminstagram.com/index_chihuahua
• Xx.com/index_cuu

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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