Production Facilities
GST AutoLeather currently operates two state-of-the-art production facilities in Mexico. These plants employ over 1,500 dedicated employees who strive to provide the best quality automotive leather in the world.
GST has also partnered with strategic suppliers in key areas of the world to supply our automotive leather products. The combination of our GST owned facilities and our global strategic partners enables us to supply the highest quality automotive leather to virtually any part of the world.
Nuevo Laredo - Finishing
180,000 Sq. Ft. | 300 Employees | Opened 2004
- $40 Million Investment
- State-of-the-art direct roll coating
- Precise computer controlled polymer dispensing unit
- Efficient milling mezzanine system
- Dedicated development finish line
- Modern all-inclusive testing facility
- Quick change embossing roll station
Saltillo - Cutting & Wrapping
199,700 Sq. Ft. | 850 Employees | Opened 1996
- Roller cutting - 8 presses
- Hand cutting
- Training center
- Water jet cutting cell
- Embossing stations
- Perforation lines
- Wrapping center - sewing/wrapping
- New Central Distribution Center
GST Shanghai – Finishing
105,000 Sq. Ft. | 250 Employees | Opened 2004
- Dedicated direct roll coating unit
- State-of-the-art in-line drying
- Milling section
- New spray lines
- Automotive lab facility - full test capability
- On-site re-tan plant - Alenza Drums
GST Zhongshan - Cutting
150,700 Sq. Ft. | 416 Employees | Opened 2001
- Experienced hand cutters
- Dedicated cells/program
- Perforation line
- Exceptional cutting utilization
- GST TPS culture in place
- Genfort expertise on site
León - Retanning/Finishing/Cutting
197,000 Sq. Ft. | 1,200 Employees | Formed 1968
- State-of-the-art UNIMATIC dying drums
- 5 finishing spray lines
- 3 focused factories
- ISO 17025 Laboratory
- ISO 14000 Environmental Certification
- 3 roller cutting machines
- Hand cutting manufacturing lines
- ISO-TS/16949 Cutting Plant Certification
