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
June 7-June 11, 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
FOOD / OFFICE & SCHOOL SUPPLIES / ELECTRICAL ARTICLES
REF: DIEX992405E015
Offers canned mixed vegetables, office & school supplies and electrical articles such as transformers. Seeks N. American clients. DISTRIBUIDORA COMERCIAL AMERICA, S.A. de C.V., Jaime Celis, Director General, Tel. (52-12) 130966 Fax.130720 Tampico, Tamaulipas. E-mail: dicasa@tamnet.com. mx.

STONE ARTICLES
REF: DIEX992405E016
Experienced producer & exporter offers quality made stone articles including columns, chimneys, and stone sides for swimming pools etc. Seeks worldwide clients. MAYABTUN, S.A. de C.V., Helbert Torres, Director General, Tel. (52-99) 259722 Fax. 253455 Merida, Yucatan E-mail: mayabtun@sureste.com.

FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: DIEX992405E019
Offers rustic furniture, hammocks, blown glass, pewter and ceramic items, carved stone columns & fountains, and wool rugs. Seeks North American clients. TECNICA DE LA EXPORTACION MEXICANA, S.A. de C.V., Noemi Lopez, Gen. Mngr., Tel. (52-5) 6819453 Fax. 5953279 Mexico City.

SILVER JEWELRY AND PRECIOUS STONES
REF: DIEX992405E014
Established producer and exporter offers silver jewelry and precious stones. Variety of styles and designs available. Seeks N. American and worldwide clients. GRALY DESIGNS, S.A. de C.V., Victor Greame, Director, Tel. (52-5) 5201172 Fax. 5405569 Mexico City.

ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS AND MOLDINGS
REF: CCLA992405E012
Established producer & exporter offers architectural materials and moldings including stone columns, and stone tiles. Seeks North American clients. CANTERAS Y MATERIALES DE NOPALA, S.A. de C.V., Jorge Nosti, Director General, Tel. (52-5) 5168364 Fax. 2730661 Mexico City. E-mail: cnsacv@infosel.net.mx.

APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: CCLA0240599E001
Offers subcontract manufacturing services to clients seeking assembly of jeans and pullovers. Seeks worldwide & North American clients. INDUSTRIA TEXTIL TAMAULIPECA, S.A. de C.V., Ninfa Ilian Gonzalez, Admin., Tel./ Fax. (52-131) 60018 Victoria, Tamaulipas.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
REF: DIEX992405E017
Offers stamped automotive parts and stamped rims and wheels. Seeks North American and/or worldwide clients. KENTEK, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Martinez, Director, Tel. (52-8) 3361305 Fax. 3361307 Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon. E-mail: kentek@infosel.net.mx.

SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
REF: DIEX992405E018
Experienced producer and exporter in seafood industry offers octopus, frog legs, lobster, blue crab, shrimp, and squid. Seeks North American clients. VILLANOVA PESQUERA, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Javier Salcido, General Admin., Tel. / Fax. (52-622) 40397 E-mail: pesqrios@enlace.com.mx.

CONSTRUCTION MOLDINGS AND WOOD BLOCKS
REF: DIEX992405E010
Established producer & exporter offers decorative pine molding, construction molding and wood blocks. Seeks North American clients. TODO EN MOLDURAS, S. de R.L. de M.I., Miguel Garcia, General Mngr., Tel./ Fax. (52-152) 24626 Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua.

WALL PAPER
REF: DIEX990106E009
Offers a variety of wall paper with printed designs. Excellent quality. Seeks worldwide clients. PERFILES DEL REAL, S.A. de C.V., Jhon Day, Sales Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-152) 33331 Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua.

MARBLE TABLE TOPS, CONSOLE TABLES, MIRRORS, CHAIRS
REF: CCLA992405E001
Offers marble for table tops, console tables, mirrors, chairs etc. Variety of shapes (square, round, rectangular) colors and designs. Seeks N. American clients. ARTE EN MARMOLES PONZANELLI, S.A. de C.V., Pedro Ponzanelli, Sales Executive, Tel. (52-5) 630-4790 Fax. 630-4774 Mexico

City. DECORATIVE ARTICLES AND ORNAMENTS
REF: DIEX990106E006
Offers clay pottery and ornaments, pewter, glassware, glitter, sequins, party favors, etc. Seeks N. American clients. FANTASIAS MIGUEL, S.A. de C.V., David Litchi, Director of Operations, Tel. (52-5) 545-6920 Fax. 254-6003 Mexico City. E-mail: exporta@ fantasiasmiguel.com Web: www.fantasiasmiguel.com

WOOD DOORS
REF: CCLA992405E003
Experienced exporter offers wooden doors for homes, hotels, government buildings and tourist sites. Seeks N. American clients. PUERTAS MONTEALBAN, S.A. de C.V., Adan Rodriguez, Tel. (52-951)7-55-00 Fax.7-52-77 E-mail: pfmmoax@antequera.com Web:www.antequera.com/ PuertasMONTEALBAN.

CARDBOARD BOXES
REF: DIEX990106E008
Experienced producer and exporter offers cardboard boxes. Seeks N. American clients. CCA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA, S.A. de C.V., Humberto Inzunza, Manager, Tel. (52-66) 234600 Fax. 234614 Tijuana, Baja California.

POTTERY
REF: DIEX9920106E007
Offers hand decorated terra cotta pottery and painted pottery for residences, gardens, offices etc. Wide variety of designs & shapes. Custom designs available. Seeks N. American clients. SENBET, S.A. de C.V., Javier Senties, Director General, Tel. (52-8) 321-1133 Fax. 321-1143 Apodaca, Nuevo Leon. E-mail: jsenties@infosel.net.mx.

INSTITUTIONAL PAPER SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER PAPER PRODUCTS
REF: DIEX100599E001
Offers institutional paper supplies including paper towels in rolls, folded paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissues, soap and dispensers. Seeks N. American clients. COPAMEX COMERCIAL, S.A. de C.V., Nora L. Salinas, International Sales, Tel. (52-5) 310-24-09 Fax. 310-26-70 Tlanepantla, Edo. de Mexico.

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
REF: SIMPEXBC020E001184
Offers a variety of Halloween costumes for children and adults. Wide selection and excellent quality. PEQUENO BAZAR, S.A. de C.V., Gabriel Hernandez, Representative, Tel. (52-5) 343-75-38 Fax. 343-72-98 Naucalpan, Edo. de Mexico.

PVC HOSE
REF: DIEX992405E011
Offers flexible PVC hose. Seeks N. American and worldwide clients. COMERCIALIZADORA BOROMEX, S.A. de C.V., Norma Banuelos, Manager of Int'l .Trade, Tel. (52-3) 8341097 Fax. 8340007 Zapopan, Jalisco. E-mail:mromo@foreigner.class.udg.mx Web: www. boromex.com.mx.

URNS
REF: DIEX992405E005
Offers urns made out of wood, polished aluminum with gold plating, mother of pearl, onyx, marble, steel with copper coating, nickel plated and sculptures cast in bronze. Seeks N. American clients. INDUSTRIAS ALTERNATIVAS, Carlos Lozano, Gen. Mngr., Tel. (52-5) 641-98-24 Fax. 653-37-44 Mexico City. E-mail: alternativas@netservice.com.mx.

IRON FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
REF: CCLA992405E002
Experienced producer offers a variety of wrought iron furniture and decorative accessories for the home and garden. Excellent quality. Seeks N. American clients. THE CALY COLLECTION, Antonio Cal y Mayor A., Tel. (52-17) 3-11-59-25 Fax. 3-11-65-42 Web: http://www.giga.com/caly/ Cuernavaca, Morelos.

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.

TRUCK TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
REF: DIEX240599A002
Offers truck transportation services to firms doing business with Mexico. Seeks N. American clients. AUTOTRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES, S.R.L. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-5) 2546109 Fax. 5313170 Mexico City. E-mail: mudatimex@ compuserve.com.mx.

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE / CONSULTING SERVICES
REF: CCLA240599A004
Offers complete customs brokerage and consulting services to international firms interested or doing business with Mexico. CORPORATIVO ADUANAL GRANDA, Representative, Tel. (52-65) 669601 Fax. 669607 Mexicali, Baja California. E-mail: granda1@telnor.net.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
REF: DIEX240599A003
Provides financial services including stock brokerage services and factoring for those international businesses doing business with Mexico. ACTIVER, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-5) 3291500 Fax. 2501513 Mexico City. E-mail: actinver@actinver. com.mx.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
July 8-10, 1999
XIII Annual Woodworking and Supply Show
- TECHNO-MUEBLE '99
 to be held at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco
This trade show will feature machinery, tooling, supplies
and services to manufacturers, cabinetry, casegoods, millwork,
industrial wood products and plastic industries.
For more details, please contact:
Asociacion de Fabricantes de Muebles de Jalisco, A.C.,
Tel. (52-3) 122-71-78
Fax. 122-71-03 in Guadalajara, Jal.
E-mail: expos@afamjal.com.mx
Web: http://afamjal.com.mx

August 2-6, 1999
The International Mexican Gift Show
 to be held at the World Trade Center in Mexico City
This annual gift show attracts visitors worlwide
and 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,
pewter items, jewelry, wood and metal accessories, much more.
For more details, contact:
AMFAR,
Tel. (52-5) 564-4564
Fax. 574-9709
E-mail: amfar@amfar.com
Web: www.amfar.com

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