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16 SMT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2026 Maria Elena Gallego, President & CEO, Collectron International Services, Corp. Collectron was founded in Nogales, Sonora, in 1968 as a pioneer of the shelter model in Mexico. Its purpose is to allow international manufacturers to focus on production while Collectron takes responsibility for areas such as human resources, foreign trade, finance, legal and environmental compliance, facilities, and operational support. More than 350 manufacturing companies have operated under its model. Jesús Duarte, President, Expo WireTech Mexico Assembly WireTech was founded in 2019 as a specialized platform for the wire harness industry and its manufacturing ecosystem. It has evolved from a trade exhibition into a broader busi- ness and networking platform that brings manufac- turers, distributors, suppliers, industry leaders, and decision-makers together for business develop- ment, technical exchange, and collaboration. Maria Elena Gallego Jesús Duarte The Ecosystem: More Than Equipment and Capacity Each company's mission recognizes that manufacturers need support beyond just a product or a transac- tion. Both recipients and providers in the survey recognize the importance. Consequently, each respon- dent's emphasis is on technical knowledge, integration, responsiveness, and the ability to help customers solve production and operational problems. The Six Voices: An Introduction 1. 2.