Monterrey is Mexico’s third-largest city, with a robust industrial presence, particularly in automotive manufacturing. It is home to many of the country’s leading universities and graduates over 11,000 technicians and nearly 6,000 engineers per year. Located just 125 miles (200 km) from the U.S./Mexico border, Monterrey is Mexcio’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector and continues to see new expansion year after year. Due to its reliable infrastructure, convenient transportation routes, and supplier availability, it is quickly becoming one of the central areas for manufacturing opportunities across the globe. Some of the companies manufacturing in Monterrey include KIA, Polaris, Daimler, Whirlpool, Carrier, LG, and Caterpillar.