Trade Commission of Mexico Newsletter Jan./Feb. 2003

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Mexico's most dynamic sectors have been in non-oil related manufactured goods. In fact, manufactured goods accounted for more than 85% of total exports. Exports represent 30% of GDP and contribute to half of Mexico's economic growth. More evidence of Mexico's economic growth is the fact that it has become one of the world's largest apparel 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 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 as we head into the new Century. 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 the natural  gateway to the vast North American and Latin American markets. For more information, please contact: The Trade Commission of Mexico in Los Angeles, Tel.  (213) 628-1220  Fax. (213) 628-8466. Please to refer to the identification code referenced under each listing along with the company name.

REF: CCLA001002E001
Experienced manufacturer offers a fun and colorful variety of traditional piñatas, Holiday themes, and promotional ones. Seeks N. American clients. SAGUI INTERNACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V., Samuel Gamez, Director General, Tel. 011 (52-818) 298-9579 Fax. 299-2444 E-mail: samuelgamez@infosel.net.mx Web:www.pinatassagui.com

REF: CCLA001002E002
Offers aromatic candles and candles decorated with dehydrated flowers. Variety of styles and sizes. Seeks North American  clients. GRUPO HIPESA, S.A. DE C.V., Miguel Gerardo Azcona, Exports, .Tel. 011 (52-444) 815-2215 Fax. 815-7463 San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. E-mail: hipesa@prodigy.net.mx

REF: CCLA001002E003
Offers kitchen cabinets (Ash, Red Oak, Alder, Banak and Mahogany). Seeks North American clients. MADERAS Y CUBIERTAS FORENZA, S.A. DE C.V., Eduardo Tapia, Exports, Tel. 011 (52-55) 5865-1118 Fax. 5865-1097 Ecaptepec de Morelos, State of Mexico E-mail: comercio_forenza@hotmail.com

REF: CCLA001002E008
Offers handcrafted silver (.925) jewelry. High quality and custom designs available. Seeks N. American clients. SILVER ELSG, S.A. DE C.V., Elias Sotelo Gonzalez, Director General, Tel. 011 (52-762) 622-4031 Fax. 622-1620 Taxco, Guerrero E-mail: Silver_elsg@hotmail.com

REF: CCLA001002E007
Experienced manufacturer and exporter offers cotton t-shirts. Wide variety of styles. KNIT CONFECCIONES, S.A. DE C.V., Araceli Castillo, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-222) 281-0793 Fax. 281-0768 Papalotla de Xicotencatl, Tlaxcala. E-mail: knit@qualytel-expormex.com.mx

REF: CCLA001002E001
Offers seedless Persian limes. Meets international quality standards. Seeks N. American  clients. AGRIVER, S.A. DE C.V.. Patricia V. Garcia, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-232) 324-3139 Fax. 324-4138 Martinez de la Torre, Veracruz E-mail: agriver@agriver.com.mx Web: www.agriver.com.mx

REF: CCLA001002E009
Offers talavera ceramic tiles and ceramic floor and wall tiles. Seeks North American clients. CERAMICA DE NEZA, S.A. DE C.V., Hector Cisneros, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-55) 5797-0481 Fax. 5797-0608 Netzahualcoyotl, State of Mexico

REF: CCLA001002E010
Offers rubber valves and automotive rubber and metal spare parts. Seeks N. American clients. ETERNOLITA, S.A. DE C.V., Enrique Zichlin, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-55) 5757-8044 Fax. 5753-0825 Mexico City E-mail: enriquezk@eternolita.com.mx Web:  www.eternolita.com

REF: CCLA001002E011
Offers street light poles, garden furniture, flowerpots, forged iron benches, lamps and light fixtures, plastic garbage cans. VALKIN INDUSTRIAL, S.A. DE C.V., Roberto Valdes, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-222) 221-0219 Fax. 237-4435 Puebla, PUE. E-mail: valkin@acnet.net Web; www.hipermedios.com/valkin

REF: CCLA001002E014
Experienced exporter & producer offers plastic tableware, garbage cans, pots, closures and other plastic houseware articles. Seeks  N. American clients. PROMIN, S.A. DE C.V., Alvaro Oñate, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-33) 3620-0754 Fax. 3628-0996 Zapopan, Jal. E-mail: prominsa@gdl.icanet.net.mx

REF: CCLA001002E013
Experienced subcontract manufacturer and exporter offers aluminum, PVC and Venetian blinds. INDUSTRIA ELECTROMECANICA DE ENSAMBLE, S.A. DE C.V., Enrique Miranda, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-664) 621-6468 Fax. 621-7766 Tijuana, B.C. E-mail: ekochis@usa.net

REF: CCLA001002E015
Established subcontract manufacturer offers its services to do custom injection molding. Seeks clients from N. America. CONSTANCIA PLASTICOS S.A. DE C.V., Santiago Robles, Representative, Tel. 011 (52-55) 5443-4007 Fax. 5443-2000 Mexico City E-mail: constanciaplasticos@hotmail.com.

REF: CCLA001002A001
Manufacturer and exporter of its own line and custom-made office, hotel and home furniture, seeks a U.S. co-investor with experience in the furniture industry. FORMTRAK, S.A.DE C.V., Peter Berci, Director General, Tel. 011 (52-55) 5545-2233 Fax. 5531-5883 Mexico City E-mail: trak@trak.com.mx Web: www.trak.com.mx

REF: CCLA001002A002
New firm "Baja Business Consulting", associate partner of Mexico Business Alliance, has formed this group of professionals to assist w/ legal and business activities. BAJA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, Fernando Perez, Corporate Business Attorney, Tel. 011 (52-646) 173-4330 Fax. 173-4095Ensenada,B.C. E-mail: contact@lawyermex.com

REF: CCLA001002A003
Offers consolidated shipping services to businesses that export products or services from Mexico. AUTOLINEAS MEXICANAS, S.A. DE C.V., Alejandro Guzman, Director , Tel. 011 (52-81) 8865-5100 Fax. 8351-4566 Monterrey, N.L. E-mail: aguzman@almex.com.mx Web: www.almex.com.mx