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
June 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
WOOD DOORS
REF: CCLA000103E001
Manufacturer offers various styles of carved wood doors. Used quality mahogany and cedar wood. Seeks N. American clients. RENACIMIENTO PUERTAS Y MUEBLES FINOS, S.A. de C.V., Antonio Corona, Export Director, Tel./ Fax. (52-62) 11-00-56 Hermosillo, Sonora.

WOOD FRAMES AND CONSOLE TABLES
REF: CCLA000103E008
Offers hand carved wood frames for mirrors or paintings and wood console tables. Seeks N. American clients. CARLOS ENRIQUE ROQUE, Sales Representative, Tel./ Fax. (52-49) 13-03-98 Aguascalientes, Ags. E-mail: franja@mixmail.com

POWDER COATINGS FOR FURNITURE INDUSTRY
REF: CCLA000103E002
Experienced manufacturer & exporter offers a variety of colors of powder coatings for the finishing of wood & iron furniture. ISO 9001 Certification. Seeks North American clients. INDA, S. A. de C.V., Carlos Servin, Commercial Director, Tel. (52-8) 374-32-44 Fax. 372-86-42 Monterrey, N.L. E-mail: ceservin@inda.com Web: www.inda.com

CLAY AND CERAMIC TILES
REF: CCLA000103E007
Offers hand made clay tiles and ceramic glazed wall tiles. Seeks N. American clients. ARCILLAS Y BARROS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Juan Manuel Munguia, General Director, Tel. (52-3) 817-1671 Fax. 817-1692 Guadalajara, Jal. E-mail: jmm@vianet.com.mx

DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
REF: CCLA001102E009
Offers a variety of iron candleholders, flower vases, baskets, wine racks etc. Seeks North American clients. LUBECA, S.A. de C.V., Rodolfo Seumenicht Welti, Manager, Tel./ Fax. (52-735) 386-16 Cuautla, Morelos E-mail: lubeca@morelos.tecsa.com

TEMPERED GLASS
REF: CCLA000103E010
Experienced manufacturer & exporter offers automotive tempered glass, lens tempered glass and architectonic tempered glass. Seeks N. American clients. CRISTALES AUTOMOTRICES DE JALISCO, S. A. de C.V., Miguel Tovar, General Director, Tel. (52-3) 145-1166 Fax. 145-1203 Guadalajara, Jalisco

TABLE GLASS, BEVELED GLASS AND BENT GLASS
REF: CCLA001102E013
Offers beveled glass, table glass and bent glass for product manufacturing. Seeks N. American clients. CRIFIN, S.A. DE C.V., Francisco Javier Sanchez, Tel. (52-3) 633-4337 Fax. 633-6144 Zapopan, Jalisco. E-mail: gesport@infosel.net.mx

DECORATIVE CANDLES
REF: CCLA000103E014
Experienced exporter offers a variety of decorative candles. Seeks N. American clients. LUMINA PACIFIC, S.A. de C.V., Jorge F. Hernandez, Export Director, Tel. (52-3) 639-8260 Fax. 659-5642 Guadalajara, Jalisco E-mail: ventas@lumina.pacific.com.mx Web: www.luminapacific.com.mx

FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E015
Established Tijuana in-bond manufacturer offers high quality hand wrought aluminum furniture. Seeks N. American clients. OSMO, S.A. de C.V., Rene Martinez, Legal Representative, Tel. (52-66) 238074 Fax. 237553 Tijuana, Baja California E-mail: osmo@telnor.net

WINDOWS, DOORS, HANDRAILS ETC.
REF: CCLA000103E011
Established in-bond industry manufacturer offers to make aluminum windows, doors, wire mesh, handrails and facades. Seeks N. American clients. ALUTECNICA, S.A. de C.V., Irma Ruiz, General Manager, Tel. (52-5) 426-3641 Fax. 426-2928 Mexico City.

FURNITURE, FOUNTAINS AND ACCESSORIES
REF: CCLA000103E001
Experienced exporter to U.S. offers furniture, cantera fountains, table bases, flower vases, and wrought iron furniture & accessories. Seeks N. American clients. MEXICO LINDO, S.A. de C.V., Jose Jesus Manjarrez, Manager, Tel. (52-3) 186-4819 E-mail: manjarrezjesus@hotmail.com

METAL & WOOD FURNITURE
REF: CCLA000103E003
Experienced manufacturer & exporter offers metal & wood furniture, clay products, wrought iron & wood accessories. Seeks N. American clients. RIKATTI ARTE MEXICANO, S.A. de C.V., Cristina Quirarte, General Manager, Tel. (52-3) 630-0396 Fax. 616-7718 Guadalajara, Jalisco E-mail: rikatti_arte@infosel.net.mx

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
SHELTER OPERATION
REF: CCLA01102A004
Offers subcontracting / shelter services for maquila (in-bond) operations which can save you substantial production costs that meet international standards & qualities. VERTEK, John Riley, Director, Tel. (619) 661-5868 Fax. (619) 661-1229 San Diego, CA. E-mail: jriley@mexicomfg.com Web: www.mexicomfg.com

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERVICES
REF: CCLA01102A003
Offers Business intelligence services: PC-Network Installation and technical support as well as business start-up and corporate maintenance services such as accounting, outsourcing etc. GRUPO data BASE sc. Ltd, Sergio Favela, President & International Director of Consulting, tel. (310) 412-8443 Fax. (310) 412-8449 Los Angeles, CA E-mail: sfavela@csi.com

CUSTOMS BROKER SERVICES
REF: CCLA01102A002
Experienced U.S. Customs Broker Agency to assist importers needing documentation and broker services when doing business in Mexico. CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL, Veronica Romero, Representative, Tel. (619) 671-2070 Fax. (619) 671-0303 San Diego, CA. E-mail: veronica@alrod.com.mx Web: www.circleintl.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.

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