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  • Steel Industry Radiography
    in Mexico 2024
  • THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE
    MEXICAN STEEL INDUSTRY
  • ALERTA DE FRAUDE
    AVISO IMPORTANTE
  • PROMOVEMOS EL DESARROLLO DE PRÁCTICA
    COMERCIALES ÉTICAS, SUSTENTABLES Y RESPONSABLES
  • CUIDAMOS DE TU SEGURIDAD EMITIENDO LAS NORMAS
    DE LOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO HECHOS EN MÉXICO

About us

We are an independent body, officially recognized by the Mexican federal government, promoting the development of ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices. We group the steel producing and manufacturing companies, as well as other companies closely associated with our industry.

Since 1948, we have been the official advocators of the Mexican steel industry, proposing the design of policies that foster sustainable growth and development of our sector.

We serve as advisory and liaison body before the three levels and branches of the government, as well as for domestic and international organizations related with our industry.

As National Standards Body (ONN), we issue the Mexican standards establishing the technical specifications of steel products made in Mexico.

MISSION
 To represent the steel industry in Mexico and in other countries, promoting its competitiveness and sustainable development.
Vision
 To be acknowledged nationally and globally for the quality of our services, dialogue skills and contribution to position the steel industry as a strategic sector for Mexico's development.

Steel in figures

Mexico is the 14th steel producer in the world.

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 million

Annual production at the end of 2022 is: 19.6 million tons.

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 tCO2

Mexico's steel industry generates 1.18 tCO2, represents a 38% reduction in emissions compared to the global average.

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 Gj

Mexico uses 13.3 Gj for ton of steel produced, 38 % less than world's average.

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In Mexico, 54% of the production is through steel recycling.

ORGANIZATION CHART

  • President
  • Víctor Cairo

  • Vice Presidents
  • David Gutiérrez
  • Máximo Vedoya
  • Guillermo Vogel
  • Raúl Gutiérrez
  • Luis Güereca
  • Humberto Abaroa
  • Gabriel Gutiérrez
  • Óscar Chahín S.
  • César Jiménez
  • Pedro Rivero




  • Treasurer
  • Óscar Chahín T.

  • Members
  • Joseph Woldenberg
  • Ramiro Lozano
  • Jorge Garza M.
  • Marcelo Garza T.
  • Esteban Rivero
  • Bernardo Martínez
  • Noé Galván
  • Juan Reboulen
  • Adrián Estrada
  • Jesús Flores

  • Secretary
  • Salvador Quesada

  • Jorge Dillon
  • Alejandra Castro
  • Paulina Burguete
  • Juan Velázquez
  • Patricia Garza
  • Mario Macías
  • Marcelo Garza T.
  • Enrique Mustieles
  • Alfonso Benítez
  • Enrique Estrada
  • Pablo Escalante
  • Isabel Paras
  • Pablo Gómez
  • Adrián Estrada
  • Óscar Chahín T.
  • José Romero
  • Jorge Vieyra
  • Jorge Garza
  • Gustavo Duarte
  • Pedro Rivero
  • Juan A. Reboulen
    Customs

  • Juan A. Reboulen
    Communication and Political Linkage

  • Alejandro de Keijser
    Energy

  • José A. Furber
    Finances

  • Enrique Carrasco
    Logistics and Transport Safety

  • Juan C. Villarreal
    Planning

  • Juan C.Gómez
    Health and Safety

  • Jesús Flores
    Foreign Trade

  • Lucía Betanzos
    Sustainable Development

  • Juan B. Álvarez
    Statistics

  • José G. Olvera
    Promotion of MSMEs

  • Enrique Corona
    Mining

  • Paulina Burguete
    Steel Promotion

  • Salvador Quesada
    General Director

  • Lourdes Soto
    Administrative Director

  • José Vergara
    Foreign Trade and Statistics Director

  • Vanessa Veintimilla
    Economic Studies Director

  • Laura Matehuala
    Accountant Deputy Director

  • Giovanna Ramírez
    Standardization and Quality Deputy Director

  • Antoine Boussard
    Head of Institutional Affairs Department




  • Julio Cedeño
    Institutional Affairs Director

  • Mónica Barrera
    Sustainable Development, Energy and Standardization Director

  • Luis Luna
    IT Deputy Director

  • Janeth Ramírez
    Customs Deputy Director and Foreign Trade

  • Salvador Vázquez
    Statistics Department and Planning Deputy Director

  • Ángel Romero
    Head of the Standardization Department

  • Elizabeth Méndez
    Assistant of Directorate-General

  • SERVICES

    Join us

    We are an independent body, officially recognized by the Federal Government, promoting the development of ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices. We group the steel producing and manufacturing companies, as well as other companies closely associated with our industry.

    Since 1948, we have been the official advocators of the Mexican steel industry, proposing the design of policies that foster sustainable growth and development of our sector.

    We serve as advisory and liaison body before the three levels and branches of the government, as well as for domestic and international organizations related with our industry.

    As National Standards Body (ONN), we issue the Mexican standards establishing the technical specifications for steel products made in Mexico.

    AFFILIATED

    PARTICIPATION IN COMMISSIONS AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS OF CANACERO
    Customs
    Foreign Trade
    Sustainable Development
    Promotion of MSMEs
    Energy
    Communication and Political Linkage
    Statistics
    Finances
    Logistics and Transport Safety
    Mining
    Planning
    Promotion Steel Use
    Tubing Technichal Group
  • Steel in figures
  • - Access to the monthly basis report of Steel Statistical Indicators with aggregate figures of production, trade balance and apparent domestic consumption. The data is grouped by product.
  • - Access to the historical series of the Steel Statistical Indicators .
  • - Access to the Foreign Trade and Production Information System (SICEP), where you can use it 24/7 and consult de import and export statistics of the national production.
  • - Access to the aggregated yearly documents with national and international steel statistical information:
    • o 10 Years of Steel Basic Aggregate Statistics.
    • o Steel Industry Statistical Year-Book
    • o Mexican Steel Industry Map
    • o Statistical file of the Steel Sector
  • - Access to specialized reports sent periodically with the main indicators of interest to the sector through graphics.
  • - Access to forecasts of apparent national consumption where the behavior of liquid steel, flat and long products is projected in 3 scenarios (high, medium and low). The econometric model is strengthened with contributions from the members of the Planning Commission.
  • - Access to presentations from consultancies such as Oxford Economics where national and international indicators are exposed and how they affect the economic expectations of Mexico.

  • Foreign Trade
  • - Active participation with the positioning of the Mexican steel sector in commercial negotiations.
  • - Relationship of the steel sector with AISI, EUROFER, WORLDSTEEL, ALACERO and CSPA.
  • - Cooperation and participation with the International Commercial Practices Unit (UPCI) within the framework of the law, for the presentation and resolution of cases of the steel industry.
  • - Attention to the consultation system of the Ministry of Economy, of permits for the importation of steel products, through the mechanism of Rule 8.
  • - Support in the preparation of certificates of origin for the export of steel products.
  • - Permanent participation in events on national and international issues related to foreign trade taught by authorities in the field (Congresses, Symposia, Seminars, Conferences, etc.).
  • - Institutional representation and strengthening of ties before SAT authorities.
  • - Participation in training courses in the main customs.
  • - Update on issues of customs regulations applicable to the steel industry (automatic notices, sectorial register, etc.).
  • - Institutional representation before authorities of the three levels of the government.
  • - Institutional representation before private domestic and/or international agencies.
  • - Adherence to conventions and agreements celebrated by CANACERO.
  • - Support, advise, and information on legal topics related to the steel industry.
  • - Access to the Chamber's communication mechanisms with the local and federal security authorities.
  • - Monitoring legislative activity to send updated information on the most relevant topics.
  • - Liaison with federal legislators and Congress Commissions.
  • - Access to analyses of legal instruments and their implications for the steel sector.
  • National Standards Body.
  • Engagement in the Standardization Advisory Committees to develop or modify Mexican Official Standards.
  • Access to NMX standards developed by CANACERO.
  • Institutional representation for the development and follow-up of Mexican Official Standards (NOM) in themes related to the steel sector.
  • Information related to conformity assessment:
  • Certification Body
  • Accredited test laboratories
  • Guidance on standardization:
    • - Legal framework
    • - Mexican standard types
    • - Standardization and certification agencies
  • - Advice and support in the design and implementation of media campaign strategies.
  • - Access to Information summary reports with the most relevant specialized information on the steel industry in the media.
  • - Attention and referral of media information requests on the steel industry.
  • - Distribution of information to the media.
  • - Media crisis management advice and support.
  • - Distribution of CANACERO's Bulletin “Lecturas” with information and analysis of the global steel industry.
  • - Support to register at the Mexican Corporate Information System (SIEM) where companies can promote and identify new opportunities. (Applies for steel producing and processing companies)
  • - Attend environmental training and updating courses jointly organized with the authorities of the Annual Operating Certificate (COA).
  • - Attend to events, conferences and courses on steel sector topics.
  • - Participation in Steel Workshops and in Campaigns promoting the use of steel.
  • - Presence in our members website with company's logo, information and contact.
  • - Logistical support for events and availability of the Chamber's facilities for institutional events.
  • COOPERATOR-A

    Steel in figures
  • - Access to the monthly basis report of Steel Statistical Indicators with aggregate figures of production, trade balance and apparent domestic consumption.
  • - Access to the historical series of Steel Statistical Indicators.
  • - Access to the yearly documents with national and international steel statistical information:
    • 10 Years of Steel Basic Aggregate Statistics.
    • Steel Industry Statistical Year-Book
    • Mexican Steel Industry Map.
    • Statistical file of the Steel Sector

    Institutional Affairs Activities
  • - Support, advice and information on legal topics related to the steel industry.
  • National Standardization Body
    Engagement in consulting and developing the Mexican Official Standards in the Standardization Advisory Committees.
    Access to the NMX standards developed by CANACERO.
    - Institutional representation in the development and follow-up of Mexican Official Standards (NOM) in themes related to the steel sector.
    - Information related to conformity assessment:
    - Certification Body
    - Accredited test laboratories
    - Guidance on standardization:

    • Legal framework
    • Mexican standard types
    • Standardization and certification agencies

    - Advice and support in the design and implementation of media campaign strategies.
    - Access to Information summary reports with the most relevant specialized information on the steel industry in the media.
    - Distribution of Canacero’s Bulletin “Lecturas” with information and analysis of the global steel industry.

    - Attend environmental training and updating courses jointly organized with the authorities of the Annual Operating Certificate (COA).
    - Attend to events, conferences, and courses on steel sector topics.
    - Presence in our members website with company's logo, information and contact.

    COOPERATOR-B

    Steel in Figures
    - Access to Investment and Employment Aggregate Statistics.
    - Access to 10 Years of Steel Basic Aggregate Statistics.
    - Infography of the steel sector with key statistical information
    - Access to General Profile of Mexico's Steel Industry and its participation in the different sectors.
    - Advice and management in complying with mandatory environmental indicators.

    Institutional Affairs Activities
    - Support, advice, and information on legal topics related to the steel industry.

    National Standardization Body
    - Engagement in modifying and developing the Mexican Official Standards in the Standardization Advisory Committees.
    - Access to the NMX standards developed by CANACERO.
    - Institutional representation in the development and follow-up of Mexican Official Standards (NOM) in themes related to the steel sector.
    - Information related to conformity assessment:
    - Certification Body
    - Accredited test laboratories
    - Guidance on standardization:

    • Legal framework
    • Mexican standard types
    • Standardization and certification agencies

    - Access to the Informative Synopsis of the most relevant specialized information on the steel industry in the media.
    - Distribution of Canacero’s Bulletin “Lecturas” with information and analysis of the global steel industry.

    - Attend to environmental training and updating courses jointly organized with the authorities of the Annual Operating Certificate (COA).
    - Attend to events, conferences, and courses on steel sector topics.
    - Presence in our members website with company's logo, information, and contact.

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