Links

Maqguide.com www.maqguide.com
This site features maquila start up services and corporate information. There are stats on salaries and lists job openings at maquilas. Visitors to the site can search business directories to see what firms are operating maquiladoras. The site features links to trade publications, and users can create a business listing page.

Maquila Portal www.maquilaportal.com
This site is somewhat busy to look at, but features some good information. There are links to the latest employment figures, and to news and history. The site is made for managers and run for companies. Another interesting feature is that the site ranks the top 100 maquilas by company based on the number of employees they have.

Solunet: Info-Mex, Inc. www.solunet-infomex.com
This site is mainly run like a catalog: it wants you to buy a CD-rom with more information than they give on line. However, the site does feature some interesting trade statistics. The "maquila tour" has photos and a brief explanation of what goes on in one maquila plant.

American Industries International Group www.mexonline.com/aiig.htm
This group helps companies establish maquilas in Mexico. The site features information on locations, and industrial costs of operation. One link features photos of buildings in Mexico available for companies to move into.

Barbachano International www.bipsearch.com
This company recruits people for management and executive positions in maquilas. Their focus is on management, engineering, and production jobs. The site lists job opportunities for management positions with the maquilas, and applicants can submit a resume on line.

Made In Mexico www.mexonline.com/mim.htm This company provides professional counseling to maquila companies. They assist with administrative services and other aspects of running a maquila business. There are links to other info through www.promexico.com.

CJC Metals www.mexonline.com/cjcmetals.htm This company recycles metals. They advertise to recycle scrap metal from maquilas and do disposal and recycling of industrial trash. They are based in El Paso, with some facilities in Mexico.

Miles Group www.milesgroup.com This group offers logistics services, warehouse services, brokerage services, and trade services. They have locations along the border from Brownsville to San Diego. A list of locations can be found on the site.

Maquila Solidarity Network www.maquilasolidarity.org This site has articles pertaining to specific companies and court rulings on maquila conflicts. The organization is dedicated to improving conditions in the maquiladoras.

Chase Suites Hotel www.mexonline.com/chasesuiteselpasotx.htm
Hampton Inn & Suites http://www.mexonline.com/hamptonsuiteselpaso.htm
Hilton El Paso Airport http://www.mexonline.com/hiltonelpaso.htm
The above hotels advertise their location on the border as serving maquiladoras and businesses on the border.

Innovaciones de Sistemas S.A. de C.V. www.inova.com.mx
Business solutions, software, and consulting for the maquiladora industry. The site is in both English and Spanish.

Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras www.coalitionforjustice.net
This is the site for the organization founded by Martha Ojeda. The site is currently unavailable, however their contact information is telephone (210) 732-8957, fax. (210) 732-8324, and email cjm@igc.org. The location of the headquarters is 530 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78228.

United States-Mexico Border Health Association www.usmbha.org
News and projects of the organization related to health on the border. History and publications as well as membership and staff information available. Site in English and Spanish.

United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce www.usmcoc.org
Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the border. Info on maquilas, NAFTA, charts, news, imports and exports. Membership opportunities, links, research, and economic articles. The site can be viewed in English or Spanish.

Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/orsearth
Information regarding the border, especially health and environmental conditions. The homepage is the United States Environmental Protection Agency.