WELDING Ingredientes SA de CV has been established as an independent company and is headed by Managing Director Michael Kuhlmann. He brings 17 years of experience in the Mexican market, including 11 years in senior management positions. With his extensive knowledge of the local pharmaceutical and food industries, he will drive the expansion of our business in pharmaceutical ingredients and food additives in Mexico.

“Mexico is a dynamic market with growing demand for high quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and food additives,” says Michael Kuhlmann, Managing Director of WELDING Ingredientes SA de CV. “With WELDING Ingredientes Mexico, we are combining our many years of distribution experience in Europe with an established sourcing network in India and China, as well as local market expertise. Our goal is to build a high performing team and modern infrastructure to reliably supply domestic industry with high quality products at competitive prices.”

Our business model in Mexico is based on the combination of a global sourcing network and local presence. As WELDING Group, we have our own staff in India and China, two key sourcing markets for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and food additives. This network is further complemented by European sourcing channels.

“The establishment of WELDING Ingredientes SA de CV is a major milestone in our company’s history,” says Boy Ehlers, Managing Director of WELDING GmbH & Co. KG, who also gained firsthand experience in distribution in Mexico during several years on site. “For more than seven decades, we have built expertise in ingredient distribution in Europe and established long term partnerships. With Michael Kuhlmann, we have gained a Managing Director who knows the Mexican market in depth and shares our values of quality, transparency, and reliability.”

WELDING Ingredientes SA de CV focuses on two business areas. In the pharmaceutical segment, we supply our customers with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) from qualified sources in India, China, and Europe. Our ingredients comply with international Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and are supported by the required documentation. In addition, we provide traceability, comprehensive documentation, and support in Regulatory Affairs (RA).

The second business area covers the distribution of food additives. Our portfolio ranges from ingredients for functional foods and dietary supplements to additives for processed foods. These include additives, preservatives, stabilizers, and functional ingredients from certified sources.

We see our competitiveness in the combination of Quality Management (QM) and cost efficiency. Through our established sourcing network in Asia, we are able to procure products directly from audited manufacturers while maintaining European quality standards.

“Our customers benefit from competitive pricing without compromising on quality, documentation, or supply reliability,” says Michael Kuhlmann. “That is the core value proposition of WELDING Ingredientes SA de CV.”

WELDING Group draws on more than 70 years of experience in the distribution of pharmaceutical ingredients, food additives, and feed additives, as well as in the development, registration, licensing, and supply of generic pharmaceuticals, particularly in Europe. Our expertise in Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain Management provides the foundation for our expansion into Latin America.

“For us, successful distribution goes far beyond logistics alone,” says Boy Ehlers. “What matters is trust, technical understanding, regulatory certainty, and the ability to deliver reliably even in challenging times. These are the capabilities we are now bringing to the Mexican market.”

The combination of our local team in Mexico, our staff in India and China, and our headquarters in Germany creates the foundation for fast response times, cultural understanding, and technical expertise. At the same time, transparent supply chains, responsible sourcing, and long-term partnerships with suppliers and customers are at the center of everything we do.