Shure announced that it has opened its second manufacturing facility in Juárez, Mexico, increasing the company’s production capabilities in joining the original location set up by company founder S.N. Shure in the 1980s.
Production began on October 1, 1984 with 10 associates in a rented building. The company moved its operations to a new Shure-owned facility in 1990, and in 2004, expanded the plant space by 15,000 square feet. The expansion continued to 21,000 square feet in 2006.
Members of the company’s board of directors and executive staff traveled to Juárez to formally open the second facility. Shure president and CEO Chris Schyvinck and Juárez plant manager Juventino Herrera delivered a welcome speech and a brief overview of the project.
“We have a long and successful history here and we want to continue to leverage this legacy as we support our customers,” says Jamie Griffin, senior VP and chief supply chain officer. “The team in Juárez is an incredibly important part of the Shure family and with the addition of this new facility, the Shure story will continue here for many years to come.”
The SM58 vocal microphone is manufactured in Juárez as well as the Microflex and BETA lines, the 55SH, and many wireless products such as ULX-D, QLX-D, Axient Digital, and more. Within the next decade, the ramp-up of the new facility is expected to add up to 500 new associates.
“By expanding our presence in Juárez, we can enhance our global supply chain, ensuring that our products reach the hands of our valued customers swiftly and seamlessly,” adds Schyvinck. “This additional manufacturing capability will allow us to meet the growing demands of our customers, no matter where they are located.”
