Honeywell Aerospace  is expanding beyond their already existing automation and control systems activities at their Mexicali, Baja California, facility and announced in May 2006 the creation of a $40 million systems integration laboratory.

According to reports in the San Diego Union Tribune [pdf], the new 100,000 square foot laboratory initially employed over 100 engineers, with an additional 200 engineers added in 2007.  By having the systems simulation laboratory in close proximity to Honeywell Aerospace's Arizona headquarters (as well as to aerospace firms in California) it is expected that the company will be able to increase response times, while taking advantage of Baja California's lower cost engineering workforce.

In addition to the new operation in Baja California, Honeywell Aerospace also recently announced plans for a new machining center in Chihuahua.

BC Manufacturing USA is one of Baja California's leading shelter maquiladora companies - with more than 20 years of experience in providing outsourced manufacturing and assembly services to high technology companies. With offices in San Diego, California, and manufacturing facilities in Baja California, Mexico, BCM is one of Mexico's leading private-sector promoters of the BASA Agreement and efforts made with State and Federal officials in growing the aerospace sector.

With previous experience manufacturing for clients in the US defense industry (including work for both the Longbow and Minuteman programs), as well as electronics, automotive and semiconductor companies, BC Manufacturing USA is dedicated to helping aerospace and defense companies reduce their manufacturing costs, meeting or exceeding U.S. production standards, and manufacturing in a secure environment. 

BCM has also been a leader in efforts to establish aerospace training programs with regional universities, and was designated the Aerospace Cluster leader for the State of Baja California and for Tijuana.