TRADE COMMISSION OF MEXICO
350 S. FIGUEROA ST., SUITE 296
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
TEL. (213) 628-1220 / FAX. (213) 628-8466
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES REPORT
May 2000
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
FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E001
Experienced manufacturer & exporter offers rustic, Western and Santa Fe style wood furniture with wrought iron accents. Seeks N. American clients. PROVEEDORA WOODY, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Alvidrez, Export Director, Tel. (52-16) 10-25-77 E-mail: woody@p-woody.com Web: www.p-woody.com

TALAVERA
REF: CCLA000103E002
Experienced manufacturer & exporter offers authentic talavera from Puebla. Variety of styles and designs. Seeks North American clients. SANTA FE TALAVERA, S. A. de C.V., Carlos Gonzalo, Sales, Tel. (52-22) 831249-50 Fax. 831251 Chipilo, Puebla E-mail: talavera@talaverasantafe.com.mx Web: www.talaverasantafe.com.mx

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E007
Offers quality made wrought iron furniture combined with wood & glass. Collection includes dining room sets, tables, lighting, corner tables etc. Seeks N. American clients. MESAS MONTERREY, S.A. de C.V., Fernando Garza Rodriguez, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-8) 375-3510/375-35-11 E-mail: mesasmty @palmas.net Web: www.mesasmty.com.mx

DECORATIVE ACCENTS
REF: CCLA000103E008
Offers French windows made out of wood. Also ceramic ornaments and framed prints. Seeks N. American clients. DECO GENIAL, S. A. de C.V., Sergio Rolando Quezada, Owner, Tel. (52-5) 526-9256 Fax. 526-4302 Mexico City. E-mail: dgco@df1.telmex.net.mx

HANDICRAFTS
REF: CCLA000103E010
Offers terracotta handicrafts, iron handicrafts for home decoration. Seeks N. American clients. LA COLECCION MOON, S. A. de C.V., Fabiola Hirsig Gutierrez, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-376) 61000 Fax. 61064 Ajijic, Jalisco E-mail: ahc@mooncollection.com Web: www.mooncollection.com

MARBLE
REF: CCLA001102E009
Offers marble tiles and marble, cut to size. Seeks North American clients. MARMOLES Y TERRAZOS, S.A. de C.V., Francisco Mansi, General Manager, Tel. (52-22) 436900 Fax. 401522 Puebla, Puebla E-mail: mansi@rms.resultsp.com.mx

DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: CCLA001102E013
Offers decorative accessories & gifts: ceramic articles for the home, decorative tile, etc. Seeks N. American clients. FAKT COMMERCIAL SERVICES, S.A. DE C.V., Ana Maria Fabregas, General Manager, Tel. (52-22) 84-80-19 Fax. 84-8019 Cuautlancingo, Puebla E-mail: fabregas@fakt.com.mx Web: fakt.com.mx

HANDICRAFTS
REF: CCLA000103E014
Offers typical Mexican handicrafts direct from artists. Items include paintings, sculptures, ceramic, wood, metal articles etc. Seeks N. American clients. FABIOLA ARELLANO HERNANDEZ, Raul Hernandez, Director General, Tel. (52-5) 518-8316 Fax. 518-8239 Mexico City. E-mail: Xochicalco @prodigy.net.mx Web: xochicalco.com.mx

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E015
Established Tijuana manufacturer and exporter offers high quality wrought iron, cast aluminum and wood furniture. Seeks interior designers or contractors. THE WOOD & IRON FACTORY, Norberto Gutierrez, Representative, Tel. (619) 428-2521 Fax. (619) 428-3073 San Ysidro, CA E-mail: woodironf@aol.com Web: www.woodiron@ad.com

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E011
Offers furniture and decorative accessories made out of wrought iron, wood, glass and ceramic materials. Seeks N. American clients. ACENTO MEXICANO, S.A. de C.V., Juan Manuel Alvarado, Director of Exports, Tel. (52-5) 514-7553 Fax. 533-1006 Mexico City. E-mail: acentomx@df1.telmex.net.mx

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E001
Experienced manufacturer offers wrought iron furniture, lamps and decorative accessories. Seeks N. American clients. MEXICO METAL, S.A. de C.V., Alejandro Contardo, Director of Exports, Tel. (52-3) 628-7537 Fax. 620-0199 Guadalajara, Jal. E-mail: coal@foreigner.class.udg.mx

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E003
Offers quality made wrought iron, pine and leather furniture. Contemporary and rustic styles. Seeks N. American clients. MEXICAN GLOBAL BUSINESS, S.A. de C.V., Ernesto Lazcano, Operations Manager, Tel. (52-3) 616-36-33 Fax. 630-36-15 Guadalajara, Jal. E-mail: mgb@megared.net.mx Web: www.mgbusiness.com.mx

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
SHELTER SERVICES
REF: CCLA01102A004
Offers subcontracting / shelter services for maquila (in-bond) operations which can save you 40% to 70% of your actual production costs that meet international standards & qualities. INDUSTRIA COMERCIAL, S.A. de C.V., Bernhard Kimpel, Executive Director, Tel. (52-99) 70-14-43 Fax. 43-39-67 E-mail: info@yucinbond.com Web: www.yucinbond.com

ASSEMBLY SERVICES
REF: CCLA01102A003
Top contract manufacturer offers management of assembly processes from assembly-only services to complete "turn-key" contracts. LUJAN & ASSOCIATES, Robert Martin Gossweiler, Partner, Tel. (52-43) 17-41-58 Fax. 23-17-70 Morelia, Michoacan, E-mail: lalusa2000@yahoo.com Web: www.lalusa.com.mx

BUSINESS AND LEGAL SERVICES
REF: CCLA01102A002
Experienced attorney offers international business and legal services to international trade community. Seeks Mexican and N. American clients. LAW OFFICES OF MORRIS MAINSTAIN, Morris Mainstain, Attorney At Law, Tel. (310) 477-1200 Fax. (310) 479-0112 Los Angeles, CA E-mail: mainstainlaw@earthlink.net

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
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