Hi-Lex Corporation was founded in Japan in 1946. Over the years it has positioned itself in the world as a leading company in Research, Technological Development and Production of supplies for the automotive market. Globally, it is the number 1 company in the production and sale of Mechanical Control Cables and the number 2 in the production of Window Lifts; Additionally, its products also include Cables for the Construction, Aeronautics, Maritime and Medical industries. ​ On October 1, 1993, HI-LEX Mexicana SA de CV (HLM) was established in the State of Querétaro. Its main activity is the manufacture of Steel Cables implemented in Brake, Clutch, Rear Door Control, Accelerator, Seat Control, Automatic Transmission, Speed Control, Hood Release, Trunk and Gasoline Tank systems, as well as the manufacturing of Window Lifts, among other products. Continuing with its expansion, in 2013 the second Plant located in El Marques began operations in response to the needs of its Clients. ​ Today HI-LEX Mexicana employs more than 1,200 workers and produces approximately 30,000,000 cables per year. It has exceeded originally raised expectations and exports its products to the United States and Canada directly, and indirectly to Brazil, Argentina and some European countries.