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
February 22-26, 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
PLASTIC UTENSILS AND SECURITY BOOTS AND LEATHER GLOVES
REF: SIMPEX BC081E000210
Offers plastic utensils including cups, spoons, knives and forks. Also offers security boots and leather gloves. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks worldwide clients. SIPCODI, S.A. de C.V., Jorge Arturo Acevedo, General Director, Tel. (52-47) 71-46-00 Fax.71-46-07 Leon, Guanajuato.

FOOD PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E000141
Offers ground roasted coffee. Also offers green, red and chipotle sauce, guavas and mangos in syrup, tomato paste, fruit juices etc. Superior quality. Seeks worldwide clients. PRODUCTOS CORINTER, S.A. de C.V., Cesar Carranza, Export Mngr., Tel. (52-5) 596-2133 Fax. 596-2387 Mexico City.

APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: CCLA030398001
Established export and import firm offers an array of handicrafts, tequila, jeans, t-shirts and other kinds of goods for the textile industry. Superior quality. Seeks N. American clients. ALTEX, S.A. de C.V., Paulo Cesar Navarro, Manager, Tel. (52-3) 827-0674 Fax. 825-6906 Guadalajara, Jal.E-mail: altexsv@jall.telmex.net.mx

OFFICE SUPPLIES
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001161
Offers appointment books, file folders, computer paper, calculator rolls, calendars, and staples. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. FORTEC FORMAS TECNICAS CONTABLES, S.A. de C.V., Alberto Hurtado, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-5) 567-88-89 Fax. 368-36-10 Mexico City.

WESTERN STYLE PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX BC081E000209
Offers saddlebags, holsters, Western style waist-coats made out of genuine leather. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks North American and European clients. PELETERIA JALISCO DE B.C., S.A. de C.V. , Rafael Gold, Director, Tel. (52-66) 34-30-58 Fax. 30-30-61 Baja California.

HANDICRAFTS
REF: SIMPEX BC070E000750
Offers decorative sculpture handmade out of paper mache & ceramic. Also offers silver jewelry. Works of art come with serial number & certificate of authenticity. Seeks N. American clients. EL ARTE DE ALEXANDER FLORES, S.A. de C.V., Alexander Flores, Owner, Tel. (52-3) 683-38-00 Fax. 681-09-36 Tonala, Jalisco.

MACHINERY TO MANUFACTURE TUBES / CEMENT MIXERS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E000118
Offers semi-automatic machines to manufacture tubes and other machinery to mix cement with sand to produce blocks, tubes & other concrete products. Seeks worldwide clients. FORMAS, MOLDES Y MAQUINARIA, S.A. de C.V., Dr. Victor M. Hernandez, Export Director, Tel. (52-5) 656-19-92 Fax. 656-32-99 Mexico City.

FOOD FLAVORING
REF: SIMPEX SC001E000579
Offers garlic, onion and mustard essential oils to be mainly used for flavoring of foods, salad dressings, sauces, soups and sausages. Seeks North American clients. LABORATORIOS PROFAR, S.A. de C.V., Martha C. De Wolf, Exports Manager, Tel. (52-5) 606-7206 Fax. 606-7240 Mexico City.

SCENTED CANDLES
REF: CCLA220299E002
Offers aromatic candles, votives, popular religious candles and filled containers. Approx. burning time: 15 hrs. Seeks N. American clients. COMPANIA MANUFACTURERA DE VELADORAS, S.A. de C.V., Antonio Carus, President, Tel. (52-5) 567-27-33 Fax. 587-65-48 Mexico City E-mail: lagloria@compuserve .com

CERAMIC TILE AND FLOOR TILE
REF: SIMPEX BC070E000743
Offers ceramic tile, ceramic moldings and terra cotta floor tiles. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks N. American & worldwide clients. TERRAJAL PRODUCTOS, S.A. de C.V., Jose F. Hernandez, Export Director, Tel. (52-3) 657-74-94 Fax. 657-67-26 Guadalajara, Jalisco.

BATHROOM FURNITURE AND MIRRORS
REF: SIMPEX BC070E000752
Quality producer and experienced exporter offers beveled mirrors, and mirrors in wooden frames and bathroom furniture. Strict quality control enforced. Seeks North and South American clients. EMACID, S.A. de C.V., Jesus Hernandez, Export Director, Tel. (52-3) 613-03-19 Fax. 613-72-94 Guadalajara, Jalisco.

APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: SIMPEX BC060E000330
Offers 100% cotton denim jeans for both men & women, and denim shorts for boys. Custom designs available. Seeks N. American and worldwide clients. MANUFACTURAS Y COMERCIALIZADORA, S.A. de C.V., Antonio Abraham Kanan, Gen. Director, Tel. (52-22) 22-29-20 Fax. 22-21-60 Puebla, Puebla.

IRON FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
REF: CCLA240298002
Offers wrought iron furniture & decorative accessories including candle holders, wine racks, tables, mirrors, plant holders. Variety of finishes and colors. Seeks N. American clients. YUNEZ TRADING, S.A. de C.V., Irma Janeth Caceres, Int'l Dept. Manager, Tel. (52-17) 13-24-11 Fax. 22-40-62 Torreon,Coah. E-mail: yunez @halcon.laguna.ual.mx

POTTERY
REF: SIMPEX BC070E000749
Offers clay pottery and pottery made from a combination of iron, glass & clay. Strict quality control enforced to meet international standards. Seeks N. American clients. GRUPO TLALI, S.A. de C.V., Esteban Juarez, Export Director, Tel. (52-3) 683-3638 Fax. 683-3249 www.tlali.com.mx Tonala, Jalisco.

STONE PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX BC050E000756
Producer with 38 years experience offers travertine, marble & limestone. Custom sizes, thicknesses & finishes. Also offers moldings of any type. Seeks North American clients. MARBLE WORLD, S. A. de C.V., Jesus Gonzalez, Executive Director, Tel. (800) 712-0717 Fax. (52-8) 378-0758 Nuevo Leon.

LEATHER PRODUCTS
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001170
Experienced producer and exporter of leather products offers a wide collection of briefcases, purses and hand bags, and ladies and men's wallets. Excellent quality. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. AGENDAS Y REGALOS FER'S, S.A. de C.V., Fernando Silva, General Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-5) 393-1210 Mexico City.

LINGERIE
REF: SIMPEX SC003E000534
Experienced exporter with 35 yrs. in lingerie business, offers quality made lingerie: bras, panties, body suits, slips, garter belts and girdles. Seeks N. American clients. EXCLUSIVAS JADE INTERNA-CIONAL, S.A. de C.V., Fernando Ponce De Leon, Managing Director, Tel. (52-5) 569-9518 Fax. 569-9548 Mexico City.

RED CLAY POTTERY
REF: CCLA030398002
Offers red clay pottery including flower pot holders and decorative accessories. Rustic designs. Excellent quality. BARRO Y FORJA EXPORTACION, S.A. de C.V., Edgardo Torres, General Manager, Tel. / Fax. (52-5) 175-61-87 E-mail: bfexport@compuserve.com Cuautitlan Izcalli, Edo. de Mexico.

DECORATIVE CANDLES
REF: CCLA220299E001
Offers a wide assortment of quality made decorative candles. All shapes, sizes, colors. Excellent quality. Seeks North American & worldwide clients. VELADORA MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., Trade Representative, Tel. (52-3) 812-4140 Guadalajara, Jalisco. E-mail:velmex@mail.udg.mx Web:http:// www.velmex.com.mx

APPAREL INDUSTRY
REF: SIMPEX BC020E001171
Established producer and experienced exporter in apparel industry offers pajamas, pants, shorts, shirts made out of cotton, polyester and acrylic materials. Variety of prints. Seeks North American clients. KISS INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V., David Dabbah, Sales Manager, Tel. (52-5) 580-0910 Fax. 557-8600 Mexico City.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures,Subcontracting
FURNITURE CATALOG
REF. BANCOMEXT230299A001
The Mexican Bank for Foreign Trade, Bancomext, has recently produced "Mexico The Furniture Catalogue". This booklet includes the top 100 furniture companies of Mexico, showcasing a wide variety of furniture and home accents with color photos. Price: $10 per copy. TRADE COMMISSION OF MEXICO, Tel. (213) 628-1220 Fax. 628-8466 Los Angeles, CA.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
REF: CCLA012299A002
Turn-key solution for administrative start-up support, shelter programs, as well as on-going outsourcing services. Assists with Import & Export, Accounting & Taxes, Legal Issues, Quality Control etc. GRUPO PRODENSA, Carlos Furber, Marketing Mngr., Tel. (52-8) 363-1366 Ext. 111 Fax. 363-1367 Garza Garcia, N.L. E-mail: cfurber@intermon.net.mx

WHOLESALE TRAVEL
REF: CCLA2210299A001
A wholesale travel agency with the latest in technology is equipped to book all airlines, cruises, hotels and car rentals for all over the world. Great deals for those planning business trips, trade missions, vacations etc. VICTORY TRAVEL, Gustavo Vichhi, Manager, Tel. (323) 277-4595 Fax. 277-4592 Huntington Beach, CA.

BUILDING FOR SALE REF: CCLA160299A001
Industrial plant for sale to interested investors due to closure of firms Industrias Gala & Patines. Two buildings with offices. Water well & easy access to freeways. Located in Tepeji del Rio, Hidalgo. Ideal for all types of industry. JAIONE ARRIETA, Tel. (52-5) 562-47-93 Mexico City. E-mail:aitona@supernet.com.mx Web:http://crts.creatos.com.mx/arrieta.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -
February 27-March 2, 1999
ANPIC / International Fair of Suppliers of the Leather & Footwear Industry
to be held at Centro de Exposiciones, in Leon, Guanajuato There will be over 15,00 buyers from around the world in attendance. Over 470 Exhibitors will be displaying leathers and hides, synthetic materials and textiles, components, accessories, fittings, shoe heels and soles, shoe machinery and equipment, chemical products for footwear and tanning etc. For details, contact: ANPIC, Fernando Bravo
Tel. (52-47) 11-40-42 Fax. 11-21-39 E-mail: anpic@infosel.net.mx

April 13-16, 1999
JEWELRY TRADE SHOW / JOYA '99
to be held at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco
This bi-annual trade show expects to attract over 15,000 visitors worldwide and over 250 exhibitors displaying all types of jewelry including fine gold, silver, costume and designer collections as well as silverware, watchware, precious and semi-precious stones, machinery and tools for the industry.
For more information, please contact: Trade Commission of Mexico
Tel. (213) 628-1220 Fax. (213) 628-8466 in Los Angeles, CA.
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