TRADE COMMISSION OF MEXICO
350 S. FIGUEROA ST., SUITE 296
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
TEL. (213) 628-1220 / FAX. (213) 628-8466
E-MAIL: MEXTRADE@EARTHLINK.NET
HOME PAGE: HTTP://WWW.MEXICO-TRADE.COM
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES REPORT
March 8-12, 1999
Mexico's most dynamic sectors have been in non-oil related manufactured goods. In fact, manufactured exports currently represent 80% of Mexico's total exports. Likewise, there has been tremendous growth in the number of maquila (assembly) plants, a total of 4,367 as of September 1998. More evidence of Mexico's economic growth is that it has become one of the world's largest clothing exporters, and ranks as the world's 11th largest agriculture producer, 9th mining producer, and 6th natural gas producer. This renewed economic dynamism has created momentum for commercial and direct foreign investment growth, which continued throughout 1998 due to the attractive value of the peso, privatization, modernization of industry and further reductions in import duties for Mexican products under NAFTA. For manufacturers and importers, Mexico represents opportunity for a variety of reasons. It offers competitively priced labor, prolific and qualified technicians, abundant natural resources, raw materials, industrial sites, developed urban areas and a growing infrastructure. Mexico is truly the natural gateway to the vast North American and Latin American markets. Here are some of the current business opportunities we have compiled for your consideration. For more information, please contact us by tel. at (213) 628-1220 or fax. at (213) 628-8466, and refer to the SIMPEX identification number referenced under each listing along with the company name.
Products Available From Mexico
HANDICRAFTS
REF: SIMPEX SC022E000028
Trading company represents and exports a variety of decorative arts & crafts. Catered for galleries and interior design type stores. Seeks North American and European clients. COMERCIALIZADORA MEREY JULIO CESAR REYES FEISON, Julio Cesar Reyes, Sales Promotor, Tel. / Fax. (52-3) 634-61-81 Jalisco.

MANGOS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001158
Experienced producer and exporter offers fresh quality produced mangos including the variety of Ataulfo, Manila and Haden. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks North and Latin American clients / and or distributors. AMERICO LARRALDE RANGEL, General Director, Tel. (52-5) 617-49-55 Fax. 617-48-33 MexicoCity.

JEWELRY
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001172
Established producer and exporter offers quality made jewelry. Variety of designs and styles available. Production volume: 50,000 pieces per month. Custom designs available to clients. Seeks North American & Latin American clients. LINK, S.A. de C.V., Lorenzo Ibanez, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 260-65-75 Fax. 260-67-24 Mexico City.

LIQUOR INDUSTRY / BOTTLED MESCAL
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001168
Established exporter offers high quality bottled mescal reserve, aged for one year in old white oak barrels. All natural, no chemicals used in production. Seeks North American and worldwide distributors / clients. COMPAQIA NACIONAL DE AGUARDIENTES, S.A. de C.V., Juan Carlos Chaidez, Gen. Manager, Tel. (52-5) 310-21-21 Fax.310-71-21 Edo. de Mexico.

RUSTIC FURNITURE
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000763
Subcontract manufacturer with over 12 years experience in furniture industry offers to produce rustic style furniture including tables, trunks, bookcases, cabinets, dining room sets, wet bar and desks. Seeks North American clients. RUSTICOS PUEBLO VIEJO, S.A. de C.V. , Angel Saul Nilo Velasco, Manager, Tel. (52-8) 346-9664 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

HANDICRAFTS
REF: SIMPEX BC090E000273
Established producer & exporter offers a variety of high quality arts & crafts and decorative handicrafts made out of wood. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. O.T.S. ARTE EN DECORACION CON RECURSOS MEXICANOS, S.A. de C.V., Julio Francisco Tabares, Trade Manager, Tel. (52-14) 15-71-59 Fax. 15-85-28 Chihuahua, Chih.

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000762
Offers vitamins and supplements including shark cartilage, melatonin, weight control pills, digestive complex, skin care complex, vitamin C complex and other vitamins. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks North American clients. NUTRICION AVANZADA INTERNACIONAL, Salvador Alanis, Export Mngr., Tel. (52-8) 333-43-20 Fax. 348-92-05 Monterrey, N.L.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SUPPLY
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001196
Established producer and exporter offers a finishing paste to repair and finish walls. Also offers textured finishing coatings used to decorate hotels, residences & industrial spaces. Seeks distributors for Latin America and the Caribbean. COREV DE MEXICO, S.A . de C.V., Carlos Martinez, Export Mngr., Tel. (52-5) 690-38-32 Fax. 690-48-75 Mexico City.

BLOWN GLASS ACCESSORIES REF: SIMPEX BC020E001119
Handicraft producer and exporter with expertise offers blown glass decorative accessories including candle holders, trays, and plates. Strict quality control enforced. LA PRIMAVERA VIDRIO SOPLADO, S.A. de C.V., Guillermo Estrada, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 584-45-68 Fax. 264-02-03 Mexico City.

CONSTRUCTION / HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000764
Experienced producer and exporter offers floor supports made out of pressed wood with metal sheets, covered with plastic sheets on surface. Seeks North American clients. BESCO DEL NORTE, S.A. de C.V., Alfredo Jimenez, Director, Tel. (52-8) 335-8675 Fax. 335-7472 E-mail: besco@mail.besco.com.mx web site: http://www.besco.com.mx in Monterrey, NL.

HARDWARE AND GARDEN TOOLS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001117
Quality producer and experienced exporter offers a variety of hardware and garden tools including rakes, weeders, shovels, hoes, hammers, chisels, pitch forks, screw drivers, wheel barrows, axes etc. Seeks North American clients. HERRAMIENTAS TRUPER, S.A. de C.V., Arie Jusidman, Gen. Manager, Tel. (52-5) 395-23-99 Fax. 580-06-72 Mexico City.

WOODEN FURNITURE
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001125
Experienced producer and exporter offers wood furniture including chairs, tables, bookcases, and ceramic articles, and glass products such as wine and drinking glasses. Seeks North American and worldwide clients. EXPORTADORES EL AGUILA, S.A. de C.V., Enrique Guillemin, Manager, Tel. (52-5) 545-67-45 Fax. 203-55-82 Mexico City.

GOLD JEWELRY
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001124
Experienced producer and exporter offers handmade gold jewelry (14 karat) including rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Custom designs available. Seeks North American clients. MARCO PAZZI, S.A. de C.V., Marco Posternak, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 761-54-33 Fax. 588-80-60 Mexico City.

PAINT FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000765
Established producer and exporter offers a variety of quality paints, acrylics, enamels and lacquers for architectural, car refinishing and industrial applications. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. PINTURAS DOAL, S.A. de C.V., Cuauhtemoc Morales, Export Coordinator, Tel./ Fax. (52-8) 364-5280 Ext. 182 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

HOME DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: SIMPEX BC060E000333
Established exporter offers a variety of consumer products and home decorative accessories including rustic furniture, handicrafts, candles, gift items, liquors etc. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. COMERCIALIZADORA CHOLULA, S. A. de C.V., Sergio Peregrina, Gen. Director, Tel. (52-22) 32-31-42 Fax. 42-10-73 Puebla, Puebla.

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SUPPLIES
REF: SIMPEX BC070E000756
Experienced producer & exporter offers sports utility vehicle trunk liners, car mats made out of rubber, vinyl, carpet and rubberized vinyl. Also offers splash guards and other rubber products. Seeks North & Latin American clients. HULERA AUTOMOTRIZ, S.A. de C.V., David Ortiz Del Toro, Export Mngr, Tel. (52-3) 812-00-48 Fax. 812-93-24 Guadalajara, Jalisco.

AMBER IN RAW FORM FOR JEWELRY INDUSTRY
REF: CCLA160399E001
Established producer and exporter offers amber in its raw form (pieces are no less than 500 grams) from Chiapas. Production capacity: 200 kg. per year and with delivery of 50 kg every trimester. Seeks North American clients. JORGE BLANCO CASTILLO, Owner, Tel. (52-967) 8-31-70 Fax. 8-00-07 San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas.

PEWTER DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001116
Established producer and exporter offers hand crafted pewter products and decorative accessories made out of a combination of pewter, wood, ceramic and blown glass. Custom designs available to clients. Excellent quality. PEWTER MARIANA, S.A. de C.V., Rafael Ortiz, General Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-567) 401-24 Edo. de Mexico.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001126
Offers quality food and beverage products including roasted coffee, sardines in tomato sauce, canned tuna fish, chewing gum, hard candies, orange juice, pineapple juice and grape juice. Seeks North American clients. PRIVATE BRANDS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Export Manager, Tel. (52-5) 557-43-17 Fax. 559-42-18 Mexico City.

PRECISION SHEET METAL SERVICES
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000761
Established subcontract manufacturer offers quality services as precision sheet metal shop with capacity to shear, punch press, plasma cut, assemble, weld and paint. Seeks North American clients. MABESA, S.A. DE C.V., Adriana Gomez, Marketing Director, Tel. (52-8) 379-96-60 Fax. 379-9690 E-mail: mabesa1@infosel.net.mx Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
REAL ESTATE / CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
REF. CCLA160399A001
Over 30 years experience, offering solution driven services for real estate & construction projects such as location, design, engineering and complete execution. Applies top technology to meet international quality standards. GRUPO GARZA PONCE, Katia Fernandez, Intl. Promotion, Tel. (52-8) 344-8310 Fax. 345-6617 Monterrey, N.L. E-mail: desindgp@intercable.net

FINANCIAL SERVICES
REF: CCLA160399A002
Offers select financial services in the areas of asset management, investment banking, international business consulting & research. Offices in San Diego, CA and Mexico City. Seeks N. American clients. INVERSEL, INC., Fernando Gutierrez, President & CEO, Tel. (619) 515-0200 Fax. 515-0203 San Diego, Tel. (52-5) 4-88-09-53 Fax. 4-88-05-91 Mexico City.

FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICES
REF: CCLA160399A004
International freight forwarder offers services to import/export trade community with shipping, warehousing and Customs documentation services. Seeks North American clients. CORRESPONSALES Y AGENTES DE CARGA INTERNACIONAL, Rosa Franco, General Manager, Tel./ Fax. (52-5) 57-71-24-71 Mexico City E-mail: brfranco@df1.telmex.net.mx

MAQUILADORA SOLUTIONS FOR COMPANIES RELOCATING / EXPANDING TO MEXICO
REF: CCL160399A003
Offers complete solutions to U.S. based firms planning to relocate or increase manufacturing operations in Mexico, especially sewing facilities for textile and apparel industry. INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS, S.A. de C.V., Faustino Fernandez, Director, Tel. (52-62) 18-16-07 Fax. 16-79-03 Hermosillo, Sonora & Phoenix office: (888) 836-6796 E-mail: jsoam@isoam.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
May 15-18
INTERNATIONAL SHOE FAIR/
SAPICA '99
to take place in Leon, Guanajuato
This is the largest exhibition of leather and footwear in Mexico. Over 620 exhibitors will display their footwear collections for men, women & children. Over 12,000 visitors from around the world will be in attendance. Come see the latest designs and fashions !
For more information, please contact: SAPICA
Tel. (52-47) 11-52-10 Fax. 11-41-20
E-mail: sapica@ciatec.mx or Trade Commission of Mexico in Los Angeles, CA.

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