{"id":12705,"date":"2026-09-28T16:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/j9weu8c74q-staging.wpdns.site\/uncategorized\/xignux-celebrates-70-years-of-energizing-lives-and-creating-valuable-connections-for-everyone\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T23:22:38","slug":"xignux-celebrates-70-years-of-energizing-lives-and-creating-valuable-connections-for-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/press-releases\/xignux-celebrates-70-years-of-energizing-lives-and-creating-valuable-connections-for-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"XIGNUX Celebrates 70 Years of Energizing Lives and Creating Valuable Connections for Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Mexican company marks seven decades of growth in the energy and food industries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XIGNUX recognizes its customers\u2019 trust and the dedication of more than 23,000 employees as essential to its success.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viakable, Qualtia, and BYDSA make up XIGNUX\u2019s current portfolio.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monterrey, Nuevo Le\u00f3n, September 28, 2026 \u2014<\/strong> XIGNUX, a leading Mexican company operating in the energy and food industries, is marking 70 years in business. Its history has been shaped by growth, diversification, a long-term vision, the trust of its customers, and the talent of generations of employees.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XIGNUX\u2019s story began on September 29, 1956, with the founding of Conductores Monterrey, now Viakable. With 15 employees and seven machines, the company began manufacturing electrical conductors at a pivotal time in Mexico\u2019s industrial development and electrification. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, XIGNUX has expanded its capabilities, added new businesses, and entered new markets. Today, it operates in the energy and food industries through Viakable, Qualtia, and BYDSA. XIGNUX employs more than 23,000 people\u2014whom it calls energizers\u2014operates in Mexico, the United States, and Venezuela, and has a commercial presence in 12 countries. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The products and solutions offered by XIGNUX companies play a part in everyday life. Viakable\u2019s electrical conductors help power homes, buildings, hospitals, hotels, airports, transportation systems, data centers, industrial facilities, and energy generation and transmission projects. Qualtia\u2019s food products and BYDSA\u2019s snacks reach homes, restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and other gathering places, becoming part of millions of everyday moments.   <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCelebrating 70 years gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude. We would not be where we are today without our customers\u2019 trust or the talent, dedication, and capabilities of our employees. This milestone honors those who began our story and everyone who has helped it grow, generation after generation. We are committed to earning that trust, pursuing excellence, and continuing to create value for society with a long-term vision,\u201d said Juan Ignacio Garza Herrera, CEO of XIGNUX.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anniversary marks the start of a new chapter for XIGNUX, as the company focuses on expanding its operating capabilities, advancing innovation, and pursuing growth opportunities across the industries in which it operates.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past eight years, XIGNUX has invested more than $1 billion in its energy and food businesses in Mexico and the United States. In the past year alone, 60% of its investment went toward expansion projects. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expansion and modernization of electrical infrastructure present a strategic opportunity for Mexico and the United States. Demand is being driven by economic growth as well as digitalization, data center development, artificial intelligence, and the electrification of new industrial processes. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are seeing significant change in the energy industry. Mexico and the United States have a substantial opportunity to drive economic growth, and XIGNUX has the experience, talent, and capabilities to support that progress,\u201d Garza Herrera said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XIGNUX participates in the electrical industry through Viakable, which manufactures and markets electrical conductors that help power homes, businesses, and communities. Viakable is a market leader in Mexico, ranks third in its industry in North America, and seventh worldwide. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the food industry, Qualtia offers a broad portfolio of deli meats, cheeses, and proteins. Its best-known brands include Zwan, Kir, and Caperucita, as well as Peperami, a leader in the meat snack category. Qualtia also has a strong position in the premium protein segment through Carnes XO.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BYDSA is one of the leading companies in Mexico\u2019s salty snack market. Its products reach millions of consumers and bring people together for countless occasions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past seven decades, XIGNUX has also supported initiatives that promote employee development and community well-being. These include Fundaci\u00f3n XIGNUX, which focuses on energy, nutrition, education, and community development, and the Instituto de Formaci\u00f3n Integral XIGNUX (IFIX), which provides educational experiences for employees, their families, and the broader community. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anniversary also recognizes the suppliers, partners, institutions, and communities that have been part of XIGNUX\u2019s journey. The company extends special thanks to its customers for their trust in its products, brands, and capabilities, and to its employees for making its continued growth possible. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As XIGNUX marks its 70th anniversary, it reaffirms its purpose: Energizing Lives and Creating Valuable Connections for Everyone, guided by its shared values: Be Worthy of Trust and Pursue Excellence.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About XIGNUX<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XIGNUX is a leading Mexican holding company with operations in the energy and food industries. Based in Monterrey, M\u00e9xico, XIGNUX operates a portfolio of companies whose products and services energize everyday life and contribute to a better world, supported by the dedication and talent of more than 23,000 employees in M\u00e9xico, United States, and Venezuela. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the energy industry, Viakable is a leader in the manufacture and distribution of electrical conductors used to power homes, businesses and communities. In the food sector, Qualtia offers a broad portfolio of cheeses, cold cuts, meats, and food service solutions, while BYDSA produces savory snacks. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its Social Responsibility Model and the XIGNUX Foundation, the company also supports sustainable development through initiatives in four priority areas: energy, nutrition, education, and community development. This year, XIGNUX celebrates its 70th anniversary, and its companies\u2019 products and solutions reach customers across multiple countries. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"ti-new-window\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\">https:\/\/www.xignux.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ti-linkedin\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/xignux\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/xignux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" data-id=\"12698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/botanas-saladas-70ani.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/botanas-saladas-70ani.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/botanas-saladas-70ani-767x490.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/botanas-saladas-70ani-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" data-id=\"12699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/energia-70ani-septiembre2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/energia-70ani-septiembre2026.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/energia-70ani-septiembre2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/energia-70ani-septiembre2026-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"12697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/qualtia-alimentos-70ani.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/qualtia-alimentos-70ani.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/qualtia-alimentos-70ani-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/qualtia-alimentos-70ani-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XIGNUX, a leading Mexican company operating in the energy and food industries, is marking 70 years in business. Its history has been shaped by growth, diversification, a long-term vision, the trust of its customers, and the talent of generations of employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12705"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12705\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xignux.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}