MEXDC and AMERIC sign collaboration agreement to promote competition and certification in the Data Center industry in Mexico

By MEXDC

This press release was published in English using an automatic translation system

Mexico City, February 6, 2025 – The Mexican Association of Data Centers (MEXDC) and the Mexican Association of Construction Facilities Companies (AMERIC) signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of establishing a joint framework for the generation of competitive conditions in the Data Center industry in Mexico and its ecosystem. This agreement will allow the development and execution of training strategies, promote the activities of both institutions and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

The agreement will not only have a positive impact on the productivity of both organizations, but will also generate quality jobs and improve the performance of professionals in the sector.

Adriana Rivera, executive director of the Mexican Association of Data Centers, welcomed her new ally and thanked the associates of both institutions. She also expressed optimism about the opportunities for the Data Center sector in the country, stating that in 2025 Mexico is on the right path to industry growth and support for digitalization.

"This alliance, which we have pursued for more than a year, arises from the identification of common objectives between both associations. We decided to join forces and move forward together towards excellence, consolidating a robust value chain for the Data Center industry in Mexico, strengthening ourselves with AMERIC's vast experience of more than 50 years and with the collaboration of all our joint partners. At MEXDC we are convinced that collaboration is essential for the growth and fulfillment of our objectives. This alliance with AMERIC, an organization with a successful and consolidated track record in Mexico, is a strategic step towards strengthening our industry," he concluded.

Ernesto Díaz, national president of the Mexican Association of Construction Installation Companies, shared that AMERIC is an organization made up of a group of professional contractors dedicated to everything related to energy, air conditioning, liquids and gases, and special ICT systems in large works and projects in Mexico and commented: "There are many large-scale Data Center projects in the country and that is why we seek to join forces with MEXDC for the professionalization of contractors in the sector, through certified training in competency standards in different disciplines."

“If we want Mexico to be recognized as a first world country, to have the best projects and to do the best works, we must be prepared for it. We need professional and trained companies, and AMERIC is committed to the professionalization and certification of contractors. I thank MEXDC for its trust and for making this happen; it is a great satisfaction for AMERIC and its board of directors,” he concluded.

This agreement adds to a series of strategic alliances that MEXDC has established in the two years since its founding, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the Data Center industry in Mexico. Collaboration with government entities and national and international associations has been key to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the sector. With this new agreement, MEXDC and AMERIC reaffirm their commitment to work together to strengthen competitiveness and digitalization in Mexico, creating a more prosperous and connected future for all.

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About MEXDC

The Mexican Association of Data Centers (MEXDC) is a non-profit organization that aims to foster the development and competitiveness of the data center industry in Mexico. Its main objectives include: promoting excellence in the operation and design of data centers, as well as in the management of the critical infrastructure that supports them; providing training and certification to professionals and companies in the data center industry to improve their knowledge and skills; promoting research and development in innovative technologies and practices for the data center industry; defending the interests of the association's members regarding regulations, standards and public policies that affect the data center industry, as well as establishing strategic alliances with other organizations, both national and international, to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices. For more information, please visit https://asmexdc.com/