IFF Opens Mexico Business Hub at Tecnoparque
IFF (NYSE: IFF) announced the consolidation of its Mexico operations at a new site in Mexico City's Tecnoparque business complex. The relocation will start with the Global Business Services Center and is expected to complete by 2026. The new facility will accommodate up to 650 employees across Health & Biosciences, Scent, Taste, and Food Ingredients divisions.
The strategic move includes laboratories for product creation, testing, R&D, and business services. The Tecnoparque complex features 50,000 square meters of green space, solar power generation, and advanced water management systems. IFF's existing Tlalnepantla facilities will continue operating as a strategic production site for Scent and Taste business units.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) ha annunciato la consolidazione delle sue operazioni in Messico in una nuova sede nel complesso commerciale Tecnoparque di Città del Messico. Il trasferimento inizierà con il Centro Servizi Aziendali Globali e si prevede che sarà completato entro il 2026. La nuova struttura ospiterà fino a 650 dipendenti nei settori Salute e Bioscienze, Profumi, Gusto e Ingredienti Alimentari.
Questo spostamento strategico include laboratori per la creazione di prodotti, testing, R&D e servizi aziendali. Il complesso Tecnoparque offre 50.000 metri quadrati di spazi verdi, generazione di energia solare e sistemi avanzati di gestione dell'acqua. Le attuali strutture di Tlalnepantla di IFF continueranno a operare come sito di produzione strategico per le unità di business Profumi e Gusto.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) anunció la consolidación de sus operaciones en México en un nuevo sitio en el complejo empresarial Tecnoparque de la Ciudad de México. La reubicación comenzará con el Centro de Servicios Empresariales Globales y se espera que se complete para 2026. La nueva instalación albergará hasta 650 empleados en las divisiones de Salud y Biociencias, Fragancias, Sabor e Ingredientes Alimentarios.
Este movimiento estratégico incluye laboratorios para la creación de productos, pruebas, I+D y servicios empresariales. El complejo Tecnoparque cuenta con 50,000 metros cuadrados de espacios verdes, generación de energía solar y sistemas avanzados de gestión del agua. Las instalaciones actuales de IFF en Tlalnepantla seguirán operando como un sitio de producción estratégico para las unidades de negocio de Fragancias y Sabor.
IFF (NYSE: IFF)는 멕시코 시티의 Tecnoparque 비즈니스 단지에 있는 새로운 장소로 멕시코 운영을 통합한다고 발표했습니다. 이전은 글로벌 비즈니스 서비스 센터로 시작되며 2026년까지 완료될 것으로 예상됩니다. 새로운 시설은 건강 및 생명 과학, 향료, 맛 및 식품 성분 부문에서 최대 650명의 직원을 수용할 수 있습니다.
이 전략적 이동에는 제품 생성, 테스트, 연구 개발 및 비즈니스 서비스용 실험실이 포함됩니다. Tecnoparque 단지는 50,000 제곱미터의 녹지 공간, 태양광 발전 및 고급 수자원 관리 시스템을 갖추고 있습니다. IFF의 기존 Tlalnepantla 시설은 향료 및 맛 비즈니스 유닛을 위한 전략적 생산 사이트로 계속 운영될 것입니다.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) a annoncé la consolidation de ses opérations au Mexique dans un nouveau site du complexe d'affaires Tecnoparque à Mexico. Le déménagement commencera par le Centre de Services Globaux et devrait être achevé d'ici 2026. La nouvelle installation pourra accueillir jusqu'à 650 employés dans les divisions Santé et Biosciences, Parfum, Goût et Ingrédients Alimentaires.
Ce déménagement stratégique inclut des laboratoires pour la création de produits, les tests, la R&D et les services commerciaux. Le complexe Tecnoparque dispose de 50 000 mètres carrés d'espaces verts, de production d'énergie solaire et de systèmes avancés de gestion de l'eau. Les installations existantes d'IFF à Tlalnepantla continueront de fonctionner comme un site de production stratégique pour les unités commerciales Parfum et Goût.
IFF (NYSE: IFF) hat die Konsolidierung seiner Mexiko-Operationen an einem neuen Standort im Tecnoparque-Geschäftskomplex in Mexiko-Stadt angekündigt. Der Umzug beginnt mit dem Global Business Services Center und soll bis 2026 abgeschlossen sein. Die neue Einrichtung wird bis zu 650 Mitarbeiter in den Bereichen Gesundheit & Biowissenschaften, Duftstoffe, Geschmack und Lebensmittelzutaten aufnehmen.
Dieser strategische Schritt umfasst Labore für Produktentwicklung, Tests, F&E und Unternehmensdienstleistungen. Der Tecnoparque-Komplex bietet 50.000 Quadratmeter Grünfläche, Solarstromerzeugung und fortschrittliche Wassermanagementsysteme. Die bestehenden Einrichtungen von IFF in Tlalnepantla werden weiterhin als strategischer Produktionsstandort für die Geschäftsbereiche Duftstoffe und Geschmack betrieben.
- Strategic consolidation of operations to enhance customer service and innovation capabilities
- Expansion of regional presence with new R&D and product development facilities
- Investment in sustainable infrastructure with solar power and water management systems
- Retention of existing production capabilities at Tlalnepantla facility
- Significant relocation costs and potential operational disruptions during transition period through 2026
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IFF's consolidation of its Mexican operations at the Tecnoparque business complex represents a strategic operational restructuring aimed at enhancing regional capabilities. This facility will become one of IFF's largest office locations globally, housing up to 650 employees across multiple business segments, while maintaining separate production operations at its existing Tlalnepantla site.
The move aligns with IFF's broader strategy of establishing technology and innovation hubs in key markets worldwide. By co-locating its Health & Biosciences, Scent, Taste, and Food Ingredients businesses, IFF is positioning for improved cross-functional collaboration and operational efficiency. The consolidated campus will include comprehensive lab facilities for product creation, testing, and R&D, potentially accelerating innovation cycles.
Mexico's designation as a "strategic market" in IFF's global growth strategy indicates the company's focus on expanding its Latin American presence. The Tecnoparque location offers significant sustainability features, including solar power generation and sophisticated water management, aligning with growing ESG priorities.
While this consolidation doesn't present immediate financial implications, it suggests IFF is implementing its longer-term operational strategy focused on organizational efficiency, talent attraction, and regional market development. The phased implementation through 2026 indicates a measured approach to this operational transformation.
New offices and labs strategically position the company for regional growth with enhanced support services
“Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and captivating sensorial experiences make it a strategic market in our global growth strategy,” said Erik Fyrwald, IFF CEO. “By moving to this new site, IFF is better positioned to win with customers by leveraging the collective power of science and creativity across our businesses in one physical location.”
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“Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to enabling sustainable business growth,” said Deborah Borg, chief people officer at IFF. “Our new location in
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IFF’s facilities in Tlalnepantla—which have been the home of the company's legacy for more than 60 years in Mexico—will continue to serve as a strategic production site for the Scent and Taste business units.
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