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with a small extrusion operation on the
outskirts of Tijuana, Mexico. By the
late 1990s, the business was in serious
distress and was acquired by investors,
my family among them, who were
interested more in the land than in
manufacturing. What followed was a
complete change in direction.’
Recognising the untapped potential of
the operation, the new owners made a
long-term commitment to rebuilding it
from the ground up. Through bold
investments in people, equipment and
capabilities, the company underwent a
total and rapid transformation.
HOME OF BARBIE
Today, ABC Aluminum Solutions is a
fully integrated aluminium manufactur-
ing leader, operating 120 000 m² of
production space with more than
3 000 employees.
The actual assembly and shipping of
most of the final products is done at
ABC’s second location in Tijuana, in
huge halls formerly occupied toy pro-
ducer Mattel. Here Barbie, Batman
and Sponge Bob, to name a few, were
produced. ‘When this place became
available, we immediately saw its
potential for our manufacturing pro-
cesses,’ says Kuri. ‘The electric infra-
structure was already in place making
it easier to move in.’
QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE
At ABC Aluminum Solutions, quality is
an integral part of the manufacturing
process. The vertically integrated
operations allow full control over pro-
duction, ensuring precision, consisten-
cy and adherence to the highest indus-
try standards. ‘From material sourcing
to final inspection, we are committed
to delivering aluminium solutions that
meet strict performance, safety and
regulatory requirements,’ Kuri insists.
The company operates under ISO
9001, Qualicoat, AAMA, and OEM-
specific certifications, with compre-
hensive testing procedures. In-house
quality systems are designed to detect
and prevent defects at every stage of
production.
PRODUCING 85 000 TONNES PER YEAR
ABC Aluminum Solutions – officially Aluminio de Baja California – has grown from a small
extrusion company in the 1990s into a vertically integrated giant serving industries from
automotive and solar to aerospace and architecture.
Founded in 1991 as Amesa and rebranded in 1999, ABC Aluminum Solutions has steadily
expanded its footprint. Today, the company operates two massive production campuses in
Tijuana totalling over 120 000 m² and employing more than 3 000 workers. It produces more
than 85 000 tonnes of aluminium per year.
Almost 90% of production is exported to the US and Canada, making ABC a vital cross-bor-
der supplier. Its materials can be found in iconic architectural projects in Manhattan, San
Francisco, Seattle and New Jersey, as well as in solar energy systems and automotive com-
ponents.
What sets ABC apart is its end-to-end manufacturing model. Under one roof, the company
manages everything from billet casting and extrusion to computer numerical computing
(CNC) machining, welding, powder coating and final assembly. With more than 50 CNC
machines, presses ranging up to 30 cm and advanced finishing systems, ABC claims to deliv-
er both precision and efficiency.
ABC has earned recognition on both sides of the border. It was a finalist for Exporter of the
Year at San Diego’s World Trade Center and shortlisted for Mill of the Year at an internation-
al industry awards event in Geneva.
Despite global disruptions, the company has grown 20–25% in recent years, fuelled in part
by demand from the home renovation and solar sectors. Looking ahead, ABC is investing in
150 000 m² of new facilities to expand capacity.
Team ABC. In the middle the company’s commercial consultant Alejandro Jaramillo.
Made in Tijuana: aluminium lightweight vehicles.
Aluminium ladders being assembled. Separation at full speed.
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