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
May 24-28, 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
POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAYS
REF: DIEX992405E015
Experienced producer and exporter offers points-of-purchase displays, corporate signage. Variety of designs and cuts available. Seeks North American clients. VIGO IMPORTS, S.A. de C.V., Federico Villarreal, Manager, Tel. (52-8) 349-6061 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. E-mail: vigo@infosel.net.mx.

HOME ACCENTS
REF: DIEX992405E016
Experienced producer & exporter offers quality made photo frames, jewelry boxes, mirror frames, display cabinets, lamps and suncatchers. Seeks N. American clients. GRUPO ARTESA, S.A. de C.V., Jaime Salazar, Director General, Tel. (52-415) 21082 Fax. 20976 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

COMPUTER INDUSTRY
REF: DIEX992405E019
Experienced firm with export experience offers computer monitors and assembly and repair services. Seeks North American clients. HERRAMIENTAS Y DISPOSITIVOS, S.A., Raul Mercado, Director General, Tel. (52-5) 715-3260 Fax. 769-0233 Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de Mexico.

CURTAIN RODS
REF: DIEX992405E014
Established producer and exporter offers adjustable curtain rods, metal, wood, brass, aluminum and wrought iron curtain rods. Seeks North American clients. MANUFACTURAS PATH, S.A. de C.V., Juan Enrique Sanchez, Representative, Tel. (52-5) 556-6268 Fax. 356-1190 Mexico City.

HOME ACCENTS
REF: CCLA992405E012
Offers high quality metal home decorative accessories including vases, bowls, candle holders etc. Original designs. Seeks North American clients. MUGA ORIGINALES, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-8) 335-6858 Fax. 335-8866 Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon.

COSMETIC PRODUCTS
REF: CCLA0240599E001
Experienced producer & exporter offers beauty products including a collection of cosmetics. Seeks North American clients. EURO IMPORTS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Pedro Ernesto Ibarra, Director General, Tel. / Fax. (52-3) 615-1887

CARDBOARD BOXES
REF: DIEX992405E017
Offers corrugated cardboard boxes. Volume production available. Seeks N. American clients. CAJAS CARTON SULTANA, S.A. de C.V., Celso J. Trevino, Representative, Tel. (52-8) 336-2170 Fax. 336-3122 Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon. E-mail: 74052.3041@compuserve.com.

BED LINEN
REF: DIEX992405E018
Experienced producer offers cotton bed linen. Variety of styles and designs available. Excellent quality. Seeks North American clients. CHARADA, S.A. de C.V., Moises Cohen, Director General, Tel. (52-5) 709-8060 Fax. 709-8168 Mexico City.

GOLD JEWELRY
REF: DIEX992405E010
Established producer & exporter offers a collection of gold jewelry including necklaces, rings, earrings etc. Seeks North American clients. APLIJSA DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Salvador E. Sandoval, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-3) 630-1530 Fax. 825-9010 Guadalajara, Jal.

VINYL TILE
REF: CCLA992405E009
Offers a variety of styles, colors and sizes of vinyl floor tile for residential and commercial applications. Seeks N. American clients. LOSETAS ASFALTICAS, S.A. de C.V., Antonio Kanan, Exports, Tel. (52-5) 6-57-16-66 Fax. 6-57-76-77 Mexico City.
Web: www.vinylasa.com.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKPEAS
REF: CCLA992405E001
Experienced producer & exporter offers fresh asparagus and chickpeas. Seeks N. American clients. AGROBOCAR DE SUDCALIFORNIA, S.P.R.. de R.L., Hugo Bojorquez, Owner, Tel. (52-113) 22422 Fax. 21224 Baja California Sur.

HANDICRAFS AND JEWELRY
REF: DIEX992405E006
Offers clay handicrafts and combination of clay and silver jewelry collection colored in Colonial blue. Articles include religious icons, mirrors, vases, candle holders etc. Seeks N. American clients. COLECCION LACANDONA, Christel Menage, Representative, Tel. (52-5) 784-6334 Fax. 784-2424 Mexico City.

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA992405E003
Experienced producer and exporter to North American and Europe offers rustic wood furniture. Seeks N. American clients. ACCESORIOS DE MADERA PARA LA INDUSTRIA, S.A. de C.V., Yolanda Carrillo, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-72) 322080 Fax. 322084 Metepec, Estado de Mexico. E-mail: amisa@acnet.net.

ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES
REF: DIEX992405E008
Offers arts & crafts supplies including oil paints, water based paints, acrylic paints, sealers, adhesives, polyester type resin, wood veneer pieces, contact glue etc.. Seeks N. American clients. DECOART, S.A. de C.V., Anuar Salum, Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-5) 521-00-30 Mexico City. E-mail: anuar2@df1.telmex.net.mx.

HOME ACCENTS
REF: DIEX992405E007
Offers hand forged iron furniture: candle holders, wine racks, tables, chairs, mirrors, etc. Seeks N. American clients. ANTIGUA MARTIN, S.A. de C.V., Fernando Cabrales, Director, Tel. (52-3) 684-4929 Fax. 684-7691 Zapopan, Jal. E-mail: martins@vianet.com.mx
Web: www.antiguamartin. com.

REPRODUCTIONS OF ARTWORK ON CANVAS
REF: DIEX100599E001
Offers reproductions of classic paintings on canvas fabric and laminates. Excellent quality. High volume available. Seeks N. American clients. STUDIO ANTONIO REYES, S.A. de C.V., Luis Ethan Arroyo, Public Relations, Tel. (52-3) 616-4262 Fax. 616-2360 Guadalajara, Jal. E-mail: lethan@studio-uno.com.mx

DECORATIVE TEXTILE ACCESSORIES
REF: SIMPEXBC020E001184
Offers Oaxacan wool rugs, woven cloaks (rebozos), scarves, table linen, bed linen, embroidered leather belts, wool pillow cushions. Variety of colors & designs from Mexico. SOATZIN, S.A. de C.V., Ana Gabriela Garcia, General Director, Tel./ Fax. (52-5) 662-19-71 Mexico City.

METAL FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
REF: DIEX992405E011
Offers metal furniture, clay & iron accessories, stone & iron fountains, and wood & rustic iron bureaus. Seeks worldwide clients. VIVA EL BARRO, S.R.L.,Gustavo Mutzenbecher, Gen. Mngr., Tel. (52-728) 51825 Fax. 52746 Lerma de Villada, Estado de Mex. E-mail: vivaelbarro@mail.lermanet. com.mx

APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: DIEX992405E005
Offers men's denim jackets and worker uniforms for a variety of industries. Seeks N. American clients. CORPORATIVO TEXTIL SANLTILLO, S.A. de C.V., Carlos Aguado, Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-84) 153650 Saltillo, Coahuila.

SCULPTURES
REF: CCLA992405E002
Offers a variety of nature inspired sculptures made out of resin polyester and marble dust. Hand painted. Seeks N. American clients. NATURARTE, S.A. de C.V., Pedro Martinez, General Mngr./ Intl. Agent, Tel. (52-5) 6-14-33-13 Fax. 6-14-45-53 Mexico City.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
TOURISM PROJECT
REF. CCLA240599A001
This tourism project seeks interested investors to develop tourism and permanent lodging, hotel accommodations, restaurants, facilities for small conventions, educational events as well as medical facilities. COMPANIA INMOBILIARIA DE TECATE, S.A. de C.V., Mario Banchetti, Director, Tel. (52-665) 53012 Fax. 53013 Tecate, B.C.

INDUSTRIAL PARK
REF: DIEX240599A002
Offers industrial park services for firms interested in manufacturing in Mexico. Seeks N. American clients. DESARROLLO INDUSTRIAL DEL VALLE, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. / Fax. (52-88) 139344 Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

CONSULTING / SHIPPING SERVICES
REF: CCLA240599A004
Established service company offers shipping services via truck and patent and trade mark consulting services. TSM DIVISION TRUKIN, Representative, Tel. (52-3) 635-9201 Fax. 635-9202 Guadalajara, Jalisco.

INDUSTRIAL PARK SERVICES
REF: DIEX240599A003
Provides complete industrial park and business development services to North American operations of all types of industry. CONSTRUCTORA Y ARRENDADORA DE NAVES INDUSTRIALES, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-65) 633667 Fax. 633676 Mexicali, B.C. E-mail: cani@sahuaro.mx1.cetys.mx.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
September 30, October 1-2, 1999
CONSTRUCTO '99 / International Expo of the Construction
Industry to be held at CINTERMEX, MONTERREY, N.L.
This international forum for the construction industry attracts
visitors and buyers from around the world. Exhibitors will showcase
construction machinery, equipment, fittings, finishes, building
materials, chemical products, technology, construction projects,
training and industry services. See you in Monterrey!
For more information, please contact:
APEX, A.C.,
Tel. (52-8) 369-6660 Ext. 65
Fax. (52-8) 369-6732
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon,
E-mail: lizapex@cintermex.com.mx

August 25-27, 1999
EXPO ALIMENTOS '99 / 8TH Annual International
Exhibition of the Food & Beverage Industry to be held at
CINTERMEX, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Exhibitors will showcase processed foods & beverages,
fresh products, technology and services, packing materials,
processing machinery & equipment, seasonings & ingredients,
and raw materials.
For more information, please contact:
APEX, A.C., Contact: Anylu Hernandez,
Tel. (52-8) 369-6660
Fax. 369-6732
E-mail: anyapex@cintermex.com
Web: www.apex.org.mx

Surfing the Net with the Trade Commission of Mexico
The Trade Commission of Mexico in Los Angeles, California has launched its homepage on the World Wide Web.The one-stop Mexico Information Center contains publications on all aspects of doing business with Mexico. We also have installed a 24 hour fax system, "Mexico Information Retrieval" (MIR), a hot line where you can retrieve information on how to do business with Mexico via fax . Just call (213) 628-8966.

Homepages:
www.mexico-trade.com
http://mexico.businessline.gob.mx
E-mail:mextrade@earthlink.net