An Industry-Backed Platform
Printed in Mexico MX® is powered by the Mexican graphic arts industry, with institutional support, technical knowledge, and decades of experience in printing excellence, quality standards, and responsible production.
This guarantees trust, transparency, and professional execution.
What is Printed in Mexico MX®?
Printed in Mexico MX® is an industry-driven platform designed to generate qualified business leads for Mexican printers. We act as a sourcing and connection hub, matching international brands, agencies, and buyers with the right printing partner in Mexico—based on technical capability, capacity, certifications, and project needs.
Printed in Mexico MX® is supported by the leading association of Mexican printers (UILMAC), with 95 years of continuous work dedicated to strengthening, representing, and professionalizing the graphic arts industry in Mexico.
For nearly a century, this association has accompanied printers across generations, promoting technical excellence, quality standards, innovation, and responsible printing practices, while building trust between the Mexican printing industry and national and international markets.
This institutional backing ensures that Printed in Mexico MX® operates with credibility, industry knowledge, and a long-term vision focused on sustainable business development for Mexican printers.
We don’t sell printing.
We connect business.
Hi MEXICO !
New growth areas in commercial, digital, specialty, and custom printing are aligning with global demand for quality, speed, and flexibility. For international brands and agencies seeking reliable production, nearshoring advantages, and technical expertise, printing in Mexico represents a strategic and competitive choice.
Presidents of the Association and the Printed in Mexico MX® program, representing industry leadership, institutional strength, and the collective vision driving the evolution of Mexico’s printing industry.
Why Print in Mexico?
Strong and Growing Market
Mexico’s printing industry is a mature and expanding market within North America, driven by nearshoring, evolving supply chains, and growing demand for agile, high-quality printed solutions. Its breadth of capabilities and production reliability position Mexico as a strategic printing destination for global brands.
Technology-Driven Production Transformation
Mexico’s printing industry has undergone a deep technological transformation that has significantly expanded its production capacity and operational efficiency. Continuous investment in advanced equipment, automation, and process optimization has strengthened consistency, scalability, and turnaround times across multiple printing specialties. This evolution enables Mexican printers to manage complex, high-volume, and time-sensitive projects while maintaining strict quality standards and production reliability.
Unmatched Print Quality
Print quality in Mexico is defined by technical discipline, process consistency, and attention to detail developed over decades of professional practice. From color management and material handling to finishing and quality control, Mexican printers operate with a level of precision that delivers reliable, repeatable, and high-impact results. This commitment to excellence positions Mexico’s printing industry as a trusted choice for brands that demand uncompromising quality.
Certified, Responsible, and Production-Ready
Mexican printers operate under internationally recognized certifications and production standards, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and operational discipline. The industry continues to advance responsible manufacturing practices, prioritizing efficient processes, environmental stewardship, and the use of materials sourced from responsible and traceable supply chains. This integrated approach ensures that high production performance goes hand in hand with accountability toward the planet and long-term sustainability.
Strategic Position in North America
Mexico’s geographic location and manufacturing ecosystem offer clear competitive advantages for the printing industry. Nearshoring trends are driving global brands to move production closer to end markets, improving speed, reliability, and supply chain resilience. Supported by diverse printing capabilities, Mexico is well positioned to deliver both high-volume and customized projects efficiently.
Economic and Industrial Scale
Mexico’s printing industry operates at significant industrial scale, with a broad network of companies active across the country’s main manufacturing and economic centers. Its long-standing presence and economic relevance reflect a mature, structured, and resilient sector within the national economy.
Key Opportunities for International Buyers
Competitive production costs compared to other North American markets
Shorter lead times and logistics advantages through near-shoring
Access to diverse capabilities from large-format and mainstream offset to digital and specialty print
Strong packaging demand, driven by e-commerce and consumer goods
Growing adoption of sustainable substrates and production practices
Showcasing the Highest Standards of the Mexican Printing Industry
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The National Graphic Arts Award (Premio Nacional de las Artes Gráficas ®) represents the highest recognition of excellence in Mexico’s printing industry.
For more than four decades, this award has identified, evaluated, and celebrated the most outstanding printed works produced in the country setting industry benchmarks in quality, innovation, technical mastery, and creative execution.
Winning projects reflect the full strength of the Mexican printing ecosystem, including commercial printing, editorial, packaging, labels, large format, and specialty applications. Each awarded piece demonstrates not only visual impact, but also process control, material expertise, and production excellence.
Why This Matters to International Buyers
Recognizes top-performing printers and print projects in Mexico
Establishes industry-wide quality benchmarks
Reflects real, production-tested capabilities — not marketing claims
Highlights companies aligned with international standards and expectations
In its most recent edition, the award recognized
¡ 65 winning companies across 65 different printing specialties !
Each winning company was selected based on:
Print quality and technical execution
Process control and production consistency
Material knowledge and finishing expertise
Professional standards and graphic excellence
Meet the leaders of Mexico’s printing excellence
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LOCSA was selected as a Printed in Mexico MX® Award winner 2025 in recognition of its measurable impact within the PIM program and its demonstrated commitment to operational excellence. The special award highlights LOCSA’s robust production processes, compliance with international quality standards, and implementation of relevant certifications, as well as its consistent process control, material expertise, and capacity to meet complex technical requirements. LOCSA’s performance reflects the level of reliability, traceability, and professionalism that positions Mexican printing as a trusted partner for international markets.
Printed in Mexico MX® brings together industry leadership, proven excellence, and real production capability.
Backed by decades of experience and recognized through the highest standards of the National Graphic Arts Award, the Mexican printing industry offers international brands a trusted path to quality, reliability, and long-term partnership. This platform exists to connect opportunity with expertise — and to turn printing in Mexico into a strategic business advantage.
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