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
January 4-8, 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
HOME CLEANING PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001114
Experienced producer & exporter specializing in home cleaning textile products offers sponges and towels for kitchen, car and furniture cleaning. Also offers car covers. Seeks North American clients. LA MASCOTA, S.A. de C.V., Juan Antonio Pena, Export Director, Tel. (52-5) 685-48-10 Fax. 685-34-19 Mexico City.

LEATHER GOODS
REF: DIEX99E001
Quality producer and experienced exporter offers leather belts and leather wallets. High quality at competitive prices. Seeks North American clients. INDUSTRIAS FECIHE, S.A. de C.V., Mario Becerra, Director General, Tel. (52-47) 61-03-77 Fax. 61-03-78 Leon, Guanajuato.

RUSTIC FURNITURE
REF: DIEX99E003
Established producer and exporter offers a variety of rustic wood furniture and decorative accessories. All hand painted and finished. Seeks N. American & worldwide clients. ARTILUNA, S.A. de C.V., Juan Jose Quintana, Director General, Tel. / Fax. (52-244) 5-99-00 Puebla, Puebla.

HAND PAINTED FURNITURE
REF: DIEX99E002
Established producer and exporter offers hand painted furniture. Extensive collection of pieces. Excellent quality, pricing and delivery. Seeks North American clients. GRUPO INDUSTRIAL SAN CARLOS, Ignacio Padilla, Director General, Tel. (52-5) 612-0725 Fax. 612-0725 Mexico City. E-mail: fcarlos@datafis.com.mx

HANDICRAFTS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001121
Experienced producer & exporter of handicrafts offers earthenware, vases, jars, candles and other decorative accessories made out of henequen, jute, leather. Seeks North American & Western European clients. LA CASA DEL ARCOIRIS, Javier de Maria, General Manager, Tel./ Fax. (52-5) 849-22-52 Mexico City.

BRASS DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001120
Established producer & exporter offers brass nickel plated decorative articles. Also combined with crystal, glass, ceramics, iron, acrylic and resin materials. Seeks North American clients. GRUPO LANE ORFEBRES, S.A. de C.V., Jaime Podolsky, Manager, Tel. (52-5) 277-85-60 Fax. 277-68-81 Mexico City.

GAS & ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
REF: SIMPEX BC052E000278
Experienced producer & exporter offers gas and electric water heaters to be used for commercial or residential applications. Production volume per year: 500,000 units. Seeks Latin American and worldwide clients. VITROMEX, S.A. de C.V. (division of CALENTADORES), Tel. (52-84) 11-60-81 Fax. 11-60-82 Saltillo, Coahuila.

BLOWN GLASS ARTICLES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001119
Established producer and exporter of handicrafts offers blown glass accessories including candle holders, trays, plates etc. Seeks North American clients. 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.

PLASTIC UTENSILS
REF: SIMPEX SC001E000543
Experienced producer offers plastic utensils including trays, plates and containers. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks North American and South American distributors / clients. PLASTICOS URPRI, S.A. de C.V., Janet Aupart, Manager, Tel. (52-5) 255-50-00 Fax. 255-52-95 Mexico City.

DIE CASTING
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000741
Experienced producer and exporter offers die casting machine with cold chamber and capacity of 150 tons of pressure. Seeks North American and worldwide clients. MONTERREY FENCE, S.A. de C.V., Eugenio Trevino, Sales Divison, Tel. (52-8) 354-14-12 Fax. 354-32-23 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
REF: SIMPEX SC001E000543
Experienced producer offers s a wide range of metal ceilings in pre-coated aluminum and stainless steel for indoor and outdoor installations. Seeks North American clients. TECNESA MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Alberto Garcia, Sales Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-66) 81-23-94 Tijuana, B.C. E-mail: tecmesa@telnor.net

HARDWARE TOOLS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001117
Offers a wide array of hardware & garden tools including screwdrivers, rakes, hammers, chisels, axes, shovels, hoes, wheel barrows etc. Seeks North American clients. HERRAMIENTAS TRUPER, S.A. de C.V., Arie Jusidman, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 395-23-99 Fax. 580-06-72 Mexico City.

ELECTRIC POWER GENERATORS
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000740
Offers bars and coils for electric power generators and high voltage motors. Also offers insulation devices for electric generators. Seeks North American clients / distributors. GENERADORES MEXICANOS, S.A. de C.V., Juan Acota, Manager, Tel. (52-8) 336-0093 Fax. 336-3940 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

APPAREL / CD'S
REF: SIMPEX BC026E000215
Established exporter and trading company offers 5-pocket blue jeans for men and boys. Colors: stone wash, old wash, & bleached. Also offers phonographic CD records. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. POSHTECA TRADING, S. de R.L. de C.V., Antonio Morales, General Director, Tel. (52-5) 560-26-95 Fax. 370-14-59 Mexico City.

PEWTER AND OTHER DECORATIVE ARTICLES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001116
Offers a variety of decorative articles made out of pewter, wood, blown glass and ceramic. Superior quality. Custom design orders available. Seeks North American & international clients. PEWTER MARIANA, S.A. de C.V., Rafael Ortiz, General Manager, Tel./ Fax. (52-567) 401-24 Mexico City.

DECORATIVE LAMPS
REF: SIMPEX BC081E000196
Offers decorative lamps for ceilings and walls. Ideal for residences and hotel decor. Strict quality control enforced at competitive prices. Seeks North American clients. LA FABRICA ILUMINACION, S.A. de C.V., Jorge Martinez, Trade Director, Tel. (52-462) 6-44-87 or 6-44-93 Leon, Guanajuato.

ARTS & CRAFTS
REF: CCLA130198002
Established producer and exporter offers authentic Mexican arts and crafts including handicrafts representing the Huichol culture, textiles, frames, masks, drums, etc. Seeks N. American & worldwide clients. IRIS TEYRA, Tania Gonzalez, Owner, Tel. (52-492) 2-57-23 Fax. 3-11-13 Zacatecas, Zac.

FOOD PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX SC008E000341
Offers food products for supermarkets including mole, tortilla soup seasoning, rice seasoning, powdered drink mix, chicken bouillon, and pancake mix. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. SUPER SOPAS, S.A. de C.V., Bernardo Garduno, Gen. Manager, Tel. (52-598-07-12 Fax. 611-31-18 Mexico City.

POTPOURRI
REF: SIMPEX BC082E000143
Offers potpourri sachets. Made out of dyed aromatic wood and botanical flowers. Production volume: 2,000,000 pieces per month. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. FLORAL DECORATIVA, S.A. de C.V., Sarita Rosella Neira, Legal Representative, Tel. (52-48) 18-81-92 Fax. 18-81-93 San Luis Potosi, S.L.P.

FLOWER POTS
REF: SIMPEX BC081E000201
Established producer & exporter offers flower pots made out of fired clay. Variety of sizes and designs. Caters to client's production and design requirements. Seeks N. American & European clients. CERAMICA RENAMCIMIENTO, Graciela Orozco, Gen. Director, Tel. (52-47) 72-51-53 Fax. 72-51-52 Leon, Guanajuato.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: SIMPEX SC003A000525
Seeks technology transfer and distribution channels from partner in order to create new products for target export markets in North America, Europe and Middle East. Offers capital, infrastructure, recognized trade mark and production capabilities. ACABADOS FINOS TEXTILES, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Moyano, Manager, Tel. (52-22) 240-788 Fax. 241-044 Puebla, Puebla.

PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEM
REF: CCLA211298A002
Kathy Kolbe's system is a one of a kind performance forecasting tool to assist companies monitor job performance of individuals and teams by identifying, comparing, and rewarding their universal instinctive methods for problem solving. KOLBE CORP., Tel. (800)642-2822 or Bob Salvatore, Certified Consultant, Tel. (310) 306-1122, Los Angeles, CA.

INDUSTRIAL PARK
REF: CCLA211298A001
La Primavera is an industrial park with 150 hectares of land with all the services including residential, educational, commercial & industrial zones. The State Government of Sinaloa has incentive programs & support services for investors. COPPEL, S.A. de C.V., Roberto Montalvo, Tel. (52-67) 151605 Fax. 154750 Culiacan, Sinaloa. E-mail:coppel@docs.ccs.net.m

PLASTIC INJECTION
REF: SIMPEX BC091A000105
Established subcontract manufacturer is equipped with technology and production capabilities to serve contracts requiring plastic injection molding, general assembly, electro-mechanic and pad printing services. MANUFACTURERA BERMUDEZ, S.A. de C.V., Juan Sotomayor, Marketing Manager, Tel. (52-16) 250-778 Fax. 251-173 Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
January 21-24, 1999
MEXICAN GIFT SHOW / FERIA DEL REGALO
to be held at EXHIBIMEX in Mexico City
This annual gift show attracts over 22,000 visitors worlwide and over 600 exhibitors. This show will have an extensive selection high quality gifts and unique arts & crafts. Decorative articles include: blown glass items, textiles, apparel, cutlery, stuffed toys, ceramic item, pottery, candles, paintings, lithographs, pewter items, jewelry, wood and metal accessories, furniture etc…
For more details, please contact: GRUPO SALPRO, S.A. de C.V.
Tel. (52-5) 271-0503 Fax. (52-5) 273-1681 in Mexico City.
E-mail: salpro@salpro.com.mx

January 19-22, 1999
EXHIMODA / Annual Exhibition of Fashion Apparel
to be held at the Expo Guadalajara
This trade show attracts over 450 exhibitors and over 20,000 visitors from around the world. There will be a showcase of exhibitors offers ladies apparel, gentlemen's and children's apparel, fashion accessories, footwear and service providers, plus much more.
To register, please contact: Operadora de Exhibiciones, S.A. de C.V.
Tel. (52-3) 122-7770 Fax. (52-3) 647-3940 in Guadalajara, Jalisco

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