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
November 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
PRINTING SERVICES
REF: DIEX991115E016
Offers printing services to print information manuals. Wide variety of paper, film, inks, vinyl and finishes. Seeks N. American clients. AMAC IMPRESOS, S.A. de C.V., Gilberto Aragon, Administration Manager, Tel. (52-66) 23-33-71 Fax. 23-63-00 Tijuana, Baja Calif. E-mail: amaco1@infosel.net.mx

WINDOW BLINDS
REF: DIEX991115E020
Offers wooden window blinds. Quality made. Seeks N. American clients. CONTRA VENTANAS, S.A. de C.V., Micaela Cibrain, Plant Manager, Tel. (52-66) 25-10-24 Fax. 25-63-10 Tijuana, Baja Calif.

RED AND WHITE WINES
REF: DIEX991115E019
Established producer and exporter offers dry red wines, dry white wines, and other selections of red and white wines. Seeks North American clients. CAVAS VALMAR, S.R.L. de C.V., Hector Valentin, Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-61) 78-64-05 Ensenada, Baja Calif.

SNACK FOODS
REF: DIEX991115E015
Offers corn snack foods, popcorn with cheese and popcorn with cheese and jalapeno. Seeks North American and worldwide clients. FRITURAS PANDA, S.A. de C.V., Pablo Lizarraga, Administrator, Tel. (52-65) 57-66-33 Fax. 55-18-08 Mexicali, Baja California.

AUTO ACCESSORIES
REF: DIEX991115E013
Offers auto accessories including car and tire covers. Seeks N. American and worldwide clients. AUTOMOTIVES SOFTGOODS MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Alfonso Estavillo, Export Sales Mngr., Tel. (52-66) 22-42-90 Fax. 21-73-74 Tijuana, Baja California. E-mail: asmasa@ mail.tij.cetys.mx

APPAREL AND PURSES
REF: DIEX991115E014
Established producer & exporter offers vests and ladies purses. Seeks North American clients. FAR HORZONS, S. de R.L de C.V., Byron Phillips, Manager, Tel. / Fax (52-665) 4-11-48 Tecate, Baja California.

FURNITURE AND HOME ACCENTS
REF: DIEX991115E017
Offers rustic furniture, hammocks, blown glass items & ornaments, carved stone columns & fountains, wool rugs, framed amates, decorative pewter & ceramic items. Seeks North American clients. TECNICA DE LA EXPORTACION MEXICANA, S. A. de C.V., Noemi Lopez, Gen. Mngr., Tel. (52-5) 681-9453 Fax. 595-3279 Mexico City. E-mail: tecniexp@acnet.net

BANNERS / FLAGS
REF: DIEX991115E018
Experienced manufacturer and exporter offers nylon flags. All types. Seeks North American clients. CROWN WEST MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Marco A. Perez, Representative, Tel. (52-66) 86-00-14 Fax. 26-11-30 Tijuana, Baja California. E-mail: prestige@icanet.com.mx

CARDBOARD BOXES
REF: DIEX991115E011
Offers 40,000 second hand corrugated cardboard boxes per month. Size of box: 20 inches / width: 13 inches/ depth: 17 inches. Seeks N. American clients. EXIM INTERNATIONAL , S.A. DE .C.V., Alvaro Valenzuela Gaxiola E-mail: varo16@prodigy.net.mx

MEN'S TIES
REF: DIEX991115E010
Experienced manufacturer and exporter offers men's ties. Seeks North American clients. HECHO EN BAJA, S. A. de C.V., Francisco Cervantes, Plant Manager, Tel. (52-66) 24-44-25 Fax. 82-75-66 Tijuana, Baja California. E-mail: sorbmex@tj.cetys.mx

WOOD FURNITURE
REF: DIEX111599E001
Offers a variety of wood furniture. Seeks North American clients. ALFA PACIFIC, S.A. de C.V., Oscar Varas, Legal Representative, Tel. (52-66) 24-48-04 Fax. 24-48-05 Tijuana, Baja California. E-mail: carlossaavedra@usa.net

FURNITURE AND HANDICRAFTS
REF: DIEX991115E007
Offers glazed ceramic tile, ornamental ceramics, rustic furniture and Mexican style handicrafts. Seeks N. American clients. X'QEMEL, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Betancourt, General Manager, Tel. (52-48) 14-03-04 Fax. 17-65-30 San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. E-mail: xqemel@slp1.telmex.net.mx

STONE FIGURES
REF: DIEX991115E003
Offers quality made gypsum stone figures. Seeks North American clients. CAST ART. INDUSTRIES DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Victor Manuel Ramirez, General Manager, Tel. (52-66) 89-65-53 Fax. 89-68-12 Tijuana, Baja California.

APPAREL
REF: DIEX991115E009
Offer to produce denim pants and casual denim shorts. Seeks North American clients. BASIC STYLE, S.A. de C.V., Juan Gonzalez, Manager, Tel./ Fax. (52-665) 4-23-36 Tecate, Baja California.

IRON AND WOOD FURNITURE
REF: DIEX991115E008
Offers rustic wooden furniture and wrought iron furniture. Seeks N. American clients. ANTIMEX, S.A. de C.V., Hector Cielo, Sales Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-22) 47-79-89 San Andres Cholula, Puebla.

WOOD FRAMES
REF: DIEX991115E001
Established manufacturer and exporter offers a variety of wood frames. Seeks North American clients. SUNSET CORPORATION, S.DE R.L.. de C.V., Olivia Dowelly, General Manager, Tel. (52-66) 87-29-69 Tijuana, Baja California.

WOOD FRAMES
REF: DIEX111599E001
Offers wood frames. Variety of styles and designs available. Seeks North American clients. MOLDURAS INTERNACIONALES, S.A. de C.V., Jose Pedroza, President, Tel. (52-66) 89-40-22 Fax. 89-53-61 Tijuana, Baja Calif.

PRE-CAST CONCRETE ITEMS
REF: DIEX991115E012
Offers pre-cast concrete products. Wide variety of styles and designs. Seeks North American clients. CONCRETOS ARTESANALES, S.A. de C.V., Jacobo Shor, Manager, Tel. (52-66) 23-91-45 Fax. 24-65-00 Tijuana, Baja California.

IRRIGATION ADAPTORS
REF: DIEX991115E005
Offers irrigation adaptors, made out of plastic and metal. Seeks N. American clients. ENSAMBLES HYSON, S.A. de C.V., Phyllis Morris, Representative, Tel. (52-66) 89-31-30 Fax. 89-31-39 Tijuana, Baja California.

SIGNS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ETC.
REF: DIEX991115E002
Offers wood frames for signs and advertisements, auto-adhesive vinyl cuttings for signals, metallic shelves, transfer paper, parallel rollers for supplying materials on rolls etc. Seeks N. American clients. COMLINK., S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-8) 347-5630 Fax. 347-6657 Monterrey, N.L. E-mail: comlink@giga.com Web: www.teammate.com.mx

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting

STATIONERY / SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES
EF. DIEX111599A001
Sale of business or seeks partners to expand business worldwide. Key business: office, stationery and school products. Manufactures own brand products including note books, writing pads, short hand pads, and pencils. Seeks N. American investors / partners. EL MODELO DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Genaro Poulat, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 521-48-59 Fax. 521-48-67 Mexico City.

ASSEMBLY, MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING SERVICE
REF: DIEX111599A002
Established service firm offers complete assemby, manufacturing and packaging service. Seeks North American clients. MALUMEX, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-64) 137-460 Fax. 137-462 Ciudad Obregon, Sonora. E-mail: dobregon@ imparcial.com.mx Web: www.virtualcom.net/malumex

CUSTOMS BROKER SERVICES
REF: CCLA111599A004
Established Custom Broker offers comprehensive services to international businesses. AGENCIA ADUANAL MARTINEZ CHACON, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-631) 457-37 Fax. 457-64 Nogales, Sonora. E-mail: agencia@martinez.com.mx Web: www.martinez.com.mx

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
REF: DIEX111599A003
Offers ground transportation services for companies doing business with Mexico. Serves U.S., Mexico and Canada with Just-In-Time program. Seeks N. American clients. NAFTA EXPRESS, S.A. de C.V., Representative, Tel. (52-62) 510-290 Fax. 510-114 Hermosillo, Sonora.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
January 26-29, 2000
PRO MUEBLE INTERNACIONAL /TECHNOLOGY
FOR THE LARGEST MARKET IN MEXICO
to be held at Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City
There will be over 200 exhibitors from Mexico that will showcase
wood, moldings, panels, furniture hardware, profiles, fabric and
upholstery, furniture machinery and tools, abrasives, triplay, plywood
, paints, finishes etc. There will be over 17,000 visitors from around the world.
To register, please contact:
CENTRO DE PROMOCION DE AMUEBLAMENTO, A.C.,
Tel. (52-5) 511-88-34
Fax. 525-70-52
E-mail: promueble@promueble.com.mx
Web: www.promueble.com.mx

May 25-27, 2000
INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS TO A NEW MILLENIUM
DURANGO EXPORTA 2000
to be held at the Business Center in the Ferias
location of the city of Durango, Durango, Mexico
Over 100 exhibitors will showcase cellulose wood & paper, textiles &
apparel, metal-mechanics, home & office furniture, metallic &
non-metallic mining, chemical products & auto parts etc.
To register, please contact:
Advising coordinator for enterprises of the State of Durango,
Tel. /Fax.52-1 818-98-98
E-mail: expo@expodgo.org.mx
Web: www.expodgo.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