Summary: Stellantis Mexico is strengthening collaboration with its supplier base as the automaker expands its manufacturing and commercial operations in the country. At its 2026 Mexico Supplier Town Hall, the company presented purchasing and manufacturing priorities to representatives of 180 supplier companies, while recent record sales, higher production and surging exports underscore Mexico’s growing role in Stellantis’ North American strategy.
Stellantis Mexico brought together 300 representatives from 180 supplier companies for its 2026 Mexico Supplier Town Hall, using the event to outline its business outlook, purchasing strategy and growth plans while reinforcing the role of its local supply chain. The meeting came as the automaker reported record second-quarter sales, rising production and stronger exports from Mexico.
The in-person gathering was Stellantis Mexico’s first supplier Town Hall since 2023 and provided a forum to discuss manufacturing priorities, strategic programs and the challenges facing the automotive industry. Marcelo Conti, vice president of Purchasing for North America; Jesús Rodríguez, Vice President of Commercial Operations for Stellantis Mexico; and Evelin Nava, Director of Purchasing for Stellantis Mexico, addressed suppliers during the event.
The timing of the meeting reflects the growing importance of supplier coordination as Stellantis expands its commercial and manufacturing activity in Mexico. The company’s recent operating results point to increased production and export requirements, making supplier quality, purchasing and long-term collaboration increasingly important to its strategy.
Stellantis Outlines Purchasing And Manufacturing Priorities
Against that backdrop, the supplier meeting focused on the operational areas that will underpin Stellantis’ expansion in Mexico. Discussions covered the evolution of the company’s Mexican operations, purchasing strategy, supplier quality, manufacturing processes and strategic programs planned for the coming years.
For Mexico’s auto parts industry, the discussions are significant because Stellantis relies on a broad supplier network to support vehicle production across its manufacturing operations. Suppliers must increasingly adapt to changes in production volumes, market demand, technology and commercial conditions while maintaining competitiveness and quality.
The Town Hall also included networking activities designed to promote direct communication between Stellantis and its commercial partners. The automaker said these interactions are intended to strengthen collaboration and establish mechanisms for longer-term cooperation across the supply chain.
“Our suppliers are a fundamental part of Stellantis’ success,” Nava said. “Spaces like this allow us to share a common vision, strengthen collaboration and continue building a solid supply chain prepared to respond to the challenges of an industry in constant transformation.”
The emphasis on supplier relationships comes as Stellantis’ Mexican operations enter a period of stronger commercial momentum. Recent sales and manufacturing figures indicate that the company is increasing activity across several brands while expanding the role of Mexico within its regional production and export network.
Record Sales Add Momentum To Stellantis’ Mexico Strategy
The supplier strategy is unfolding alongside strong domestic sales performance, giving the automaker additional momentum as it works with its industrial partners. Stellantis Mexico recorded its best second quarter in history in 2026, selling 24,086 vehicles, a 19% increase from the same period in 2025, reported MBN.
June also marked the company’s strongest performance for that month, with 8,559 vehicles sold, up 29% year over year. The results represented Stellantis Mexico’s ninth consecutive month of sales growth and included contributions from RAM, Peugeot, Jeep, Dodge, FIAT, Leapmotor and Alfa Romeo.
RAM led second-quarter sales with 11,698 units, up 30% year over year. The RAM 1200 accounted for 5,983 units, a 94% increase, while the RAM 700 reached 4,232 units, up 10%. The results reinforce the importance of Stellantis’ pickup and commercial vehicle portfolio to its Mexican operations.
Peugeot sold 4,095 vehicles during the quarter, while Jeep delivered 3,660 units, a 4% increase from 2Q25. Dodge recorded 3,268 units, with the Attitude accounting for 3,185. FIAT sold 713 units, while Leapmotor and Alfa Romeo recorded 504 and 148 units, respectively.
Rodríguez said the company’s sales performance reflects the strength of its portfolio and the expansion of its product lineup. The recent arrival of Leapmotor in Mexico also broadens Stellantis’ offering as the automaker responds to changing consumer demand and the growth of electrified mobility.
Mexico Expands Its Role As A Manufacturing And Export Hub
Strong domestic sales are being matched by higher production and exports, creating additional implications for Stellantis’ supplier network. During 1H2026, Stellantis produced 48,748 vehicles in Mexico, an 18.2% increase from the 41,259 units manufactured during the same period in 2025.
Exports also increased sharply. Stellantis shipped 42,637 vehicles from Mexico in June, up 82.2% from the 23,404 units exported in June 2025. For the first six months of 2026, exports reached 210,283 vehicles, a 51.3% increase from 138,948 units during the same period a year earlier, reported MBN.
The production increase follows new and expanded manufacturing assignments for Stellantis’ Mexican facilities. The Saltillo complex began producing the RAM 1500, while the Toluca plant received assignments for the sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee hybrid and the Recon electric vehicle. Mexico has also added models such as the Compass and Wagoneer S to its manufacturing portfolio.
These developments place additional emphasis on the capacity and resilience of the local supplier base. As Stellantis adds or expands vehicle programs, suppliers must support different technologies and production requirements while maintaining the quality and delivery performance expected by global automotive manufacturers.
Daniel González, CEO of Stellantis Mexico, has described the country as a strategic manufacturing hub for the company. Stellantis operates eight plants in Mexico across two complexes and employs approximately 13,000 people at its plants and 17,000 employees overall in the country.
Supplier Collaboration Becomes Critical To Future Growth
With sales, production and exports all rising, Stellantis’ engagement with suppliers points to a broader effort to align its industrial ecosystem with its next phase of growth. The 2026 Town Hall provided the automaker with an opportunity to communicate its priorities directly to companies that support its manufacturing operations.
For suppliers, the company’s expanding production footprint creates opportunities while also raising expectations around competitiveness, quality, innovation and operational flexibility. The combination of new vehicle programs, stronger exports and evolving vehicle technologies is likely to keep supply-chain coordination high on Stellantis’ agenda.
The meeting ultimately underscored Mexico’s continuing role in Stellantis’ North American strategy. By strengthening ties with 180 supplier companies while expanding manufacturing and commercial activity, the automaker is positioning its Mexican operations to support both current demand and future vehicle programs.