Xignux drives innovation and digital transformation across its businesses
- The company inaugurates Xignux Expedition, its new space at EXPEDITION FEMSA, the anchor building of the Monterrey Innovation District, part of Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Monterrey, Nuevo León, August 26, 2025.- Xignux, a leading company in the energy and food industries, today inaugurated its research and development center Xignux Expedition, located at EXPEDITION FEMSA, the flagship innovation building dedicated to applied research within the Monterrey Innovation District at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
This new space connects Xignux talent with academia and corporate partners, strengthening its role in the innovation ecosystem through quadruple-helix projects that bring together universities, businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities.
With the launch of Xignux Expedition, the company reaffirms its belief that innovation is a catalyst for creating solutions that address the needs of clients and stakeholders, respect the environment, and contribute to sustainable development in the face of today’s global challenges.
Xignux also expands its research network, which already includes CETIV at Viakable, Prolec Labs at Prolec, and CIDEQ at Qualtia. Through joint projects, these centers enhance the company’s capabilities, accelerate technology transfer, and boost competitiveness.
“A key differentiator for Xignux is our people. Xignux Expedition expands opportunities for learning, collaboration, and development. Together with our strategic partners, we aim to energize the future by driving the solutions that our times demand,” said Juan Ignacio Garza Herrera, CEO of Xignux.
During the inauguration, the company showcased its capabilities to develop interdisciplinary and open innovation projects.
Current initiatives include innovation and digital technologies such as cobots, robots, and autonomous vehicles, as well as projects at the Advanced Manufacturing Center supported by artificial intelligence tools.
About Xignux
Xignux is a leader in the energy and food industries. Based in Monterrey, México, we manage a variety of companies that energize life and society to contribute to a better world, thanks to the hard work and talent of more than 33,000 employees in México, the United States, and Brazil. In the energy industry, Viakable offers electrical conductors, and Prolec specializes in energy transformation and delivery. In the food sector, Qualtia provides a wide portfolio of cheeses, cold cuts, meats, and food service, while BYDSA produces savory snacks. Through its Social Responsibility model and the Xignux Foundation, the company also contributes to society’s sustainable development with active participation in four priority areas: energy, nutrition, education, and community development. Xignux was founded 68 years ago and the solutions from its companies reach over 35 countries. Website:
https://www.xignux.com 
