Country or Region: Mexico. Report Title: Air Pollution Control Equipment and Services

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1 Country or Region: Mexico Insert Report Title Here Page 1 of 13 Report Title: Air Pollution Control Equipment and Services Francisco Ceron Date (06/30/2006) ID: Summary This market research report analyzes the market for equipment and services for the control and prevention of air pollution generated by mobile and fixed sources. The total market for equipment and services in the sub-sector of mobile sources is expected to grow by approximately 5.0 percent from 2006 to The total market for equipment and services in the sub-sector of fixed sources is also expected to grow 6.0 percent during the same period. Both sub-sector markets have become more competitive, especially due to efforts made by companies from Germany, Japan, Canada, Great Britain, and others. The total sub-sector market for mobile sources in 2005 for air pollution control equipment and services was USD million. It is expected that the total market will increase to USD million by the end of For the sub-sector of fixed sources in 2005, it was USD410.4 million and it is expected to increase to USD449.3 million by the end of Market Demand The Mexican Secretary for the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has been very active during the last 15 years in establishing and implementing air emissions reduction programs for mobile and fixed sources. SEMARNAT s technical branch, National Institute of Ecology (INE), has the mandate to carry out an Air Emissions Environmental Standards (NOMS) program and to operate an Air Emissions Inventory Program for mobile and fixed sources under the National Information System for Environmental Quality (SINAICA). At the end of 2005, the SINAICA included monitoring stations located in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Toluca, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Salamanca, Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana- Rosarito-Tecate and Mexicali, Gomez Palacios, Leon, Irapuato, Celaya, Tula-Tepeji, and Cuernavaca. The monitoring stations are the responsibility of the local governments and must coordinate their programs with INE. Another important branch of SEMARNAT is the Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) that since its creation in 1989 has been responsible for the inspection of manufacturing firms and government entities to verify compliance with the air emissions environmental standards. Based on the inspections to industries by PROFEPA s auditors, actions are recommended to be taken by the companies or for the purchase of the right technology to reduce air pollution. PROFEPA, among other activities, organizes technical seminars for private sector executives and government officials where experts explain the technical specifications of the air emissions standards. By the end of 2005, Mexico had a total of 30 air emission standards: five related to air emissions analysis for laboratory equipment; 10 related to identifying air pollution generated by mobile sources; and 15 related to identifying air pollution generated by fixed sources. Table 1, shows the number of registered vehicles and motorcycles that Mexico had at the end of April, 2006.

2 Page 2 of 13 Table 1 Total of Vehicles and Motorcycles in Mexico* State Total of Vehicles** (thousand) Total of Motorcycles Aguascalientes ,500.0 Baja California ,000.0 Baja California Sur ,800.0 Campeche ,250.0 Coahuila ,800.0 Colima ,900.0 Chiapas ,800.0 Chihuahua ,500.0 Mexico City 3, ,000.0 Durango ,800.0 Guanajuato ,000.0 Guerrero ,400.0 Hidalgo ,800.0 Jalisco 1, ,000.0 State of Mexico 1, ,000.0 Michoacan ,800.0 Morelos ,000.0 Nayarit ,500.0 Nuevo Leon 1, ,000.0 Oaxaca ,000.0 Puebla 1, ,000.0 Queretaro ,000.0 Quintana Roo ,800.0 San Luis Potosi ,780.0 Sinaloa ,600.0 Sonora ,800.0 Tabasco ,500.0 Tamaulipas ,800.0 Tlaxcala ,200.0 Veracruz ,000.0 Yucatan ,400.0 Zacatecas ,200.0 Total 19, ,630.0 * As of April, 2006 ** Includes: light vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, buses, and tractors. Source: Mexican Association of Car Distributors (Asociacion Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automobiles- AMDA). According to the INE and AMDA, out of the 19 million vehicles in Mexico, 7.5 million were manufactured almost 15 years ago, therefore, do not meet the air emissions mobile sources standards. Also, AMDA indicates that in Mexico there are almost 2.5 million illegal (not included in the 19 million) vehicles that

3 Page 3 of 13 have been imported without meeting the air emissions standards because they were manufactured almost 15 years ago. AMDA indicates that of the 19 million vehicles, 55 percent are light vehicles of which 53 percent consume gasoline and 2 percent consume gas; 20 percent are light trucks, consuming gasoline; 10 percent are heavy trucks, consuming diesel; 10 percent are buses that consume diesel; and 5 percent tractors that consume diesel. With regards to the motorcycles, of the thousand that are officially registered, all of them consume gasoline. INE officials commented that 60 percent are older than 15 years, therefore, contributing to the air pollution that exists in major cities. INE and PROFEPA carry out their programs in the 32 states of Mexico. Both institutions, besides having offices in Mexico City also have offices in the capital cities of the other 31 states in which they implement their programs working with major chambers of manufacturing industries such as the cement industry, textile, chemicals, pulp and paper, plastics, food and beverages, etc. Table 2, list the number of manufacturing firms by sector that, according to PROFEPA s auditors, do not meet the air emission standards, and are therefore, potential end-users of air emissions control equipment and services. Table 2 Fixed Sources of Air Pollution by sectors. Sector Number of companies Food, beverages and tobacco 20,100 Textiles, Dress and Leather 10,250 Wood and products including furniture 7,120 Paper, print and publishing 5,680 Chemicals, oil, coal, rubber and plastics 10,950 Non metallic mineral products 8,150 Basic metal industries 595 Metal products, machinery and equipment 22,880 Other manufacturing industries, power plants 12,850 Total 98,575 Sources: The National Institute of Ecology (INE); the Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA); interviews with officials of chambers of the manufacturing industry (CANACINTRA, CONCAMIN, CAMARA MINERA, etc.), environmental officials from PEMEX (Government owned petroleum company and CFE (Power utility company). INE indicated that of the total companies ( 98,575), 97 percent are micro, small and mid-sized firms located in major cities such as Mexico City and its metropolitan area, Toluca, Guadalajara, Veracruz, Puebla, Queretaro, Celaya, Leon, Villahermosa, Cuernavaca, Tijuana, Reynosa, Ensenada, and Morelia. The other three percent are companies located in Mexico s major industrial cities (Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City s Metropolitan Area, Puebla, etc.) Market Data The air pollution equipment and services market in the mobile sources industry is expected to grow at an average of 7 percent during the next two years (Table 3), due to the collaboration of PROFEPA with car

4 Page 4 of 13 manufacturers, car distributors, auto parts distributors, state governments environmental officials, PEMEX (to produce cleaner gasoline and diesel), and CFE environmental officials, and end-users. The figures in Table 3 also show that the total market size for air pollution equipment and services for the same sub-sector will increase from USD million in 2005 to USD million by the end of According to PROFEPA officials, at least 70 percent of the demand of the products and services will be in major Mexican cities were the majority of the old vehicles and motorcycles circulate everyday. The remaining 30 percent will be demanded by smaller cities were the majority of illegal and old vehicles circulate everyday. Total imports of air pollution equipment and services in this sub-sector will grow at an average of 5 percent annually from 2006 to Table 3 Market Size for Air Pollution Equipment and Services in the Mobile Sources Industry (USD Millions) Estimate * Growth rate Import Market % Local Production % Exports % Total Market** % Imports from U.S % *The 2006 estimate is a projection of data available in April 2006 and comments made by members of the National Council of Environmental Executives (CONIECO). ** According to CONIECO, 10 percent of the total market is the value of services. Sources: Statistics from the Mexican Import and Export Bank (Bancomext); Secretary of Economy (Secretaria de Economia); INE, and interviews with environmental officials from Mexico City and the State of Mexico. With regards to the air pollution equipment and services market in the fixed sources industry, it is expected to grow at an average of 6 percent during the next two years (Table 4), due to the collaboration of PROFEPA with manufacturing industries and end-users. The figures in Table 4 also show that the total market size for air pollution equipment and services for the same sub-sector will increase from USD million in 2005 to USD million by the end of According PROFEPA officials, at least 90 percent of the demand of the products and services will be by small and mid-sized companies and 10 percent by large corporations in the mining industry, PEMEX and CFE. Total imports of air pollution equipment and services in this sub-sector will grow at an average of 4 percent annually from 2006 to 2007.

5 Page 5 of 13 Table 4 Market Size for Air Pollution Equipment and Services in the Fixed Sources Industry (USD Millions) Estimate * Growth rate Import Market % Local Production % Exports % Total Market** % Imports from U.S % *The 2006 estimate is a projection of data available in April 2006 and comments made by members of the National Council of Environmental Executives (CONIECO). ** According to CONIECO, 30 percent of the total market is the value of services. Sources: Statistics from the Mexican Import and Export Bank (Bancomext); Secretary of Economy (Secretaria de Economia); INE, and interviews with environmental officials from Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Exchange Rates: 1 USD = Inflation rate: 2005, 3.5; expected in 2006: 4.2 Best Prospects Mobile Sources Air monitoring stations for diesel engines; dual natural gas/gasoline fuel systems; software programs to measure motorcycle air emissions; laboratory instruments for gas analyzers; gas meters; gas flow meters; catalytic converters; electric vehicles for private transportation companies. Fixed Sources Gas and fume analyzers; heat and vapor recovery equipment; air emissions monitors; mobile-equipped laboratories; alarm and emissions warning devices; gas leak detectors; dust collectors; hardware to keep inventories of atmospheric emissions in medium and small manufacturing firms; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking gases; instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis. Services Emissions inventory software for individual manufacturing firms; elaboration of air emissions standards; elaboration of cost/benefit studies for individual companies.

6 Page 6 of 13 Key Suppliers Local manufacturers are present in almost all equipment categories, as well as the distributors of equipment for both sub-sectors. The below-mentioned companies are potential partners for U.S. firms and are some of the key importers and distributors in the Mexican market: Avante Ingenieros, Tecnologia Ecologica Aplicada; Tecnologia en Sistemas Ambientales; Equipos y Suministros Industriales; Servicios de Ingenieria y Control Ambiental; Proteccion Ambiental del Medio Ambiente; Control Ambiental y Mantenimiento; Servicos y Abastecimeitnos Industriales; Servicios Ecologicos Especializados; VENTEX; Adferi Consultores Ambientales; Despacho de Ingenieria y Muestreos Ambientales, ONSITE Laboratories de Mexico; Grupo DARUM, etc. The main third country competitors in both sub-sectors are Germany, Japan, Canada, Great Britain and others. Percentages are given in Table 5. Table 5 Origin of Imports Market Share (%) Market share Estimate US Germany Japan Canada Great Britain Others Third-country competitors Third country firms usually have a representative in Mexico or have a strategic alliance with a local air pollution equipment firm. Many have actively promoted their interests during the last five years by participating in trade shows and technical seminars in Mexico s leading cities. When shows and seminars are held in their countries, they may invite government officials and potential representatives to participate with all expenses paid. These visits include tours of the manufacturing plants, end-users, research institutions, which many times result in cooperation agreements, exchange of research information, and technical training programs. The below firms are some of the third country competitors. Company Ambient Technologies NETC North ESTA Apparatebau Envista Nelson Environmental Canadian International Environmental Group Mitsubishi Corp. Country of Origin Great Britain Germany Germany Canada Canada Canada Japan

7 Page 7 of 13 Prospective Buyers Private Sector The companies in the sub-sectors that will offer the greatest opportunities to the U.S. suppliers of equipment and services are: Food, beverage and tobacco: The companies in this sub-sector will invest over USD 20 million during 2006 to 2007 in new equipment and services to meet the air emissions environmental standards. Textile, dress and leather: The companies in this sub-sector will invest over USD 20 million during 2006 to 2007 in new equipment and services to meet the air emissions environmental standards. Paper, print and publishing: The companies in this sub-sector will invest over USD 40 million during 2006 to 2007 in new equipment and services to meet the air emissions environmental standards standards. Chemical, oils, coal, rubber and plastics: The companies in this sub-sector will invest over USD 70 million during 2006 to 2007 in new equipment and services to meet the air emissions environmental standards. Mining companies, will invest over USD 10 million during in new equipment and services to meet the air emissions environmental standards. Car assembly plants will invest over USD 90 million in catalytic converters for all types of vehicles to be manufactured during 2006 and Government Sector The government-owned petroleum company (Pemex), the Federal Electricity Commission (Comision Federal de Electricidad-CFE) and Mexico City s Light and Power Company (Compania de Luz y Fuerza del Centro-CLyF) are Mexico s government sector end-users of air emission equipment and services. According to the environmental managers of these government agencies, they have a budget to invest UDS 10 million in air emissions control equipment and services for 2006 and 2007, To participate in projects with the government sector end-users, companies are recommended to become familiar with the Pemex, CFE and CLyF programs and to find a local representative that monitors the domestic and international tenders that are governed by Mexico s Public Work laws and by the regulations of the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank(IDB). Companies are responsible for reviewing the list of tenders published on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Mexican Official Gazette (Diario Oficial, and to follow the guidelines and requirements of the tenders for technical and economic proposals. Types of Tenders National Tenders a) are limited to purchases between US$10,256 to US$153,846; b) are limited to participation by Mexican suppliers (U.S. firms with Mexican joint ventures or local representatives/ distributors are considered to be Mexican suppliers); c) must have at least fifty percent local content;

8 Page 8 of 13 d) must receive at least three national bid proposals (whether via invitation or public tender), or otherwise must be subject to international bid. International Tenders a) required for purchases above US$153,846; (under NAFTA, above US$250,000); b) are required whenever Mexican suppliers cannot fill the requirements for a national tender; c) are subject to applicable Free Trade Agreements. (Mexico has signed FTA s with the U.S. and Canada, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and with the European Community); d) are subject to conditions imposed by international financial institutions when the contracts include credits granted by them (World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and EximBank); and, e) are without any requirement for local content. Invitational tenders Pemex, CFE, and CLyF are allowed to establish their own parameters on special projects and emergencies such as hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. These awards are used for small purchases, and are very much a sole-source procedure. The threshold for invitational tenders for small purchases is defined annually, typically ranging between 8, pesos (approximately USD ) to 176,900 pesos (approximately USD 17,692.00), for machinery and equipment respectively. Import, Duties and Taxes According to the 1998 modifications in the Mexican customs law, the participation of a customs broker is not obligatory for imports if all legal and technical requirements are met. In the same change, in order to import some goods, it is now required that the importer be registered as such with the Secretariat of Treasury and Public Credit (Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico-SHCP). The participation of a customs broker is suggested when the exporter is not familiar with the Mexican standards and customs processing procedures. Almost all air pollution equipment from NAFTA countries are exempt from any import duties. Duty for non-nafta countries range from 3 to 15 percent for the same products. For specific tariff information on non-nafta rates contact the Commercial Service in Mexico City. A 15 percent Value Added Tax (IVA) is assessed on the cumulative value, consisting of the U.S. plant value (invoice) of the product, plus the inland U.S. freight charges, any other costs listed separately on the invoice such as export packing plus the duty. The importer will pay other IVA fees for such services as the inland Mexico freight and warehousing. The IVA tax is only 10 percent for border area destinations. The IVA is recovered at the point of sale. The following example shows the difference in import costs for a NAFTA firm versus a non-nafta firm. The example also shows the effect of the 15 percent IVA on the final import price versus a non-nafta manufacturer s price. Direct Import Cost Template US Firm Non-NAFTA Firm Base Price $ $ Freight (estimated 8.0%) Insurance (1.5% of C&F) Dutiable base =CIF Ad Valorem Duty (3.0%) Value Added Tax (15.0%) Total $ $129.85

9 Page 9 of 13 Port Costs (Unloading, storage, Est 6.0% CIF) Freight forwarder fee (Est. 1.5% CIF) Bank charges (2.0% of FOB price) GRAND TOTAL $ $ Note: As of July 1, 1999 NAFTA originating goods are no longer subject to the 0.8% customs processing fee. A NAFTA certificate of origin is needed to take advantage of this exemption. Temporary import permits are issued by the Mexican Economy Secretary (Secretaria de Economia) to Mexican importers to carry out projects with the Federal and state environmental agencies or private sector clients. Permits can be issued for a maximum period of six months. Air emissions equipment imported under a temporary import permit does not pay the value added tax. CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN: A certificate of origin is required from all foreign suppliers or exporters. If the product qualifies as North American in content, the exporter must use the NAFTA Certificate of Origin in order to benefit from preferential treatment under NAFTA. This is the responsibility of the exporter and the forms are available from the U.S. Customs Service, freight forwarders, or local U.S. Chambers of Commerce. The certificate should contain at least the following: - Name of Exporter - Name of Producer - Tariff Classification of Product - Description of Goods (similar to invoice) - Number of the Official Invoice FREE SALE CERTIFICATE: This certificate is required for all products entering Mexico. This certificate proves that the imported goods are also sold in the country of origin. A letter from the local Chamber of Commerce is sufficient proof and the importer would present it at the time of importation. NOM CERTIFICATION: (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas - Mexican Official Standards). The following are the air emission environmental standards that are applicable for the air pollution equipment. Air Emissions calibration laboratory equipment and instruments: NOM-034-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-035- SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-036-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-037-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-038-SEMARNAT Mobile Sources Air Emissions: NOM-041-SEMARNAT-1999; NOM-042-SEMARNT-2003; NOM-044- SEMARNTA-1993; NOM-045-SEMARNAT-1996; NOM-047-SEMARNAT-1999; NOM-048-SEMARNAT- 1993; NOM-049-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-050-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-076-SEMARNAT-1995; NOM- 077-SEMARNAT Fixed Sources Air Emissions: NOM-039-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-040-SEMARNAT-2002; NOM-043- SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-046-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-051-SEMARNAT-1993; NOM-075-SEMARNAT- 1995; NOM-085-SEMARNAT-1994; NOM-086-SEMARNAT-SENER-SCFI-2005; NOM-092-SEMARNAT- 1995; NOM-097-SEMARNAT-1995; NOM-105-SEMARNAT-1996; NOM-121-SEMARNAT-1997; NOM- 123-SEMARNAT-1998; NOM-137-SEMARNAT Information on the above NOMS is available at:

10 Page 10 of 13 LABELING REQUIREMENTS: According to Mexico's Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization, air pollution equipment sold in Mexico is exempted from having a label in Spanish affixed to each product. Listing the required information in Spanish on the shipping container will satisfy the labeling requirement. The Spanish information on the box must contain, at a minimum, the following information: - Name and address of the importer - Importer's Ministry of Finance Taxation Number (RFC number and/or their Industry Association registration number) - Exporter's name and address - Trademark or commercial brand name of the product - Product description whenever the product is packed in such a form that it is not visible - Use, handling, and care instructions for the product, as required - Country of origin - Warnings or precautions on hazardous products - Size, if applicable, Mexico's Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization stipulates that all weights and measures must be in the metric system. There are no barriers for importing air pollution equipment. However, the Mexican import law is very strict on the required documentation. While it is not required, it may be advantageous when selling equipment to use a reputable customs broker to properly prepare the paperwork needed. The basic documents required to import industrial wastewater equipment into Mexico include: 1) Import petition. 2) NAFTA Certificate of origin. 3) Commercial bill. 4) Insurance and freight bills. The products qualifying as North American must use the NAFTA Certificate of Origin in order to receive preferential treatment. The exporter or broker may issue such a certificate. It does not have to be validated or formalized. Other entities that may issue a Certificate of Origin include government agencies, producers, exporters, industrial and commercial chambers of commerce, and associations that are legally authorized in the United States. Like the U.S., Mexico uses the Harmonized Tariff System (H.S.). However, Mexico uses only eight digits while the U.S. uses up to ten digits. The first six digits used under the HS system are identical for all countries, the rest may vary. Table 6 shows the import duties assessed on some air pollution equipment. Harmonized System Number Table 6 Import Duties for selected Air Pollution Equipment Product NAFTA Tariff Reduction Schedule Catalytic converters B 0/ Gas Flow Meters A 0/ Gas Analyzers A 0/ Gas Meters B 0/15 Current Import Duties N/O* Steel gas tanks for A 0/12 vehicles Dust Collectors C 0/ Gas Emissions Testing B 0/15 Equipment Air Filters A 0/15

11 Page 11 of Other Filters B 0/ Gas Emissions Meters B 0/ Electrical A 0/15 chromatographs for gases Other instruments to measure gas emissions A 0/15 *In the 4 th column it shows import duties for products from NAFTA (N) and non-nafta countries (O). Example 0/2, column shows import duties for products imported from NAFTA countries (0) and with which Mexico has no free trade agreement (2). Category A: Duties on U.S. products were fully eliminated on January 1, Category B: Duties on U.S. products were fully eliminated on January 1, Category C: Duties on U.S. products were fully eliminated on January 1, The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has an officer who follows developments in the standards area: Louis Santamaria U.S. Commercial Service - Mexico Liverpool No. 31 Col. Juárez México, D.F. Tel: ( ) Fax: ( ) louis.santamaria@mail.doc.gov Market Entry Often, the decision to select air pollution equipment depends on the demonstrated commitment to service the client after the sale has been made. This has been the most effective tool that third country manufacturers have used to penetrate the market. They offer to have their maintenance personnel at the clients' facilities in no more than 48 hours after a service call is made. The availability of required spare parts is the natural complement to the presence of their technicians. Customers in the air pollution equipment industry are demanding uniform quality control, compliance with international standards, productivity, lower production costs, just-in-time deliveries and above all, reliable local service and maintenance programs. This last factor has become, in many instances, even more important than pricing or financing in the air pollution equipment purchasing decision. U.S. firms should bear in mind, however, that Mexican firms are extremely price sensitive. U.S. firms wishing to promote their products and/or services to Mexican representatives and/or buyers can do so by participating in the trade exhibitions program of Commercial Service Mexico, held annually in Mexico through privately held exhibitions and/or seminars. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico City can also help U.S. firms identify potential partners-clients. Advertisements in specialized magazines are very effective, especially in publications distributed to members of associations or distributed to large air pollution equipment distributors.

12 Page 12 of 13 Financing Financing is very important to marketing in Mexico, particularly in the air emissions equipment industry Mexico s 10 commercial banks offer a full spectrum of services within one institution. These services range from offering deposit accounts, consumer and commercial lending, corporate finance, and the operation of trust and mutual funds, to foreign exchange and money market trading. Mexico s commercial banking sector has been opened to foreign competition. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) permits U.S. and Canadian banks or any other foreign bank with a subsidiary in the U.S. or Canada to establish wholly owned subsidiaries in Mexico. It is not a requirement for U.S. suppliers of air emissions equipment to bring the financing to sell their equipment. It is a general practice for Mexican companies that purchase air emissions equipment to use commercial bank financing to pay for the technology. An irrevocable letter of credit is commonly used when dealing with foreign suppliers. The major Mexican commercial banks besides having correspondent banks in the United States provide typical bank services, such as transfer of funds, letters of credit, and money orders. High value sales usually are made through letters of credit. Small value sales are either made with cash or with a 50 percent advance payment when the order is placed and 50 percent on delivery. Additionally, U.S. government agencies, such as the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the U.S. Export Import Bank (Exim), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) have programs in this sector. USTDA finances feasibility studies and other forms of technical assistance. Exim can guarantee up to 85 percent of the U.S. content and OPIC can provide insurance if 25% of the project investment is from the United States. Trade Events ENVIRO-PRO is a Certified Trade Show and it is the leading event in Mexico related to the environmental industry. For the fourth year in a row the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will be participating with a centrally-located USA Pavilion to offer U.S. companies the opportunity to exhibit their products and services. In addition to having booth space in the Pavilion, participants will be offered the Gold Key Service (separate fee), enjoy access to private meeting space, receive valuable market research at no cost and a breakfast briefing. Name of Event: ENVIRO-PRO 2006 Date of Event: September 27-29, 2006 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Venue: World Trade Center Frequency of Event: Annual Resources and Key contacts Secretariat for the Environment and Natural Resources: National Institute of Ecology: Attorney General for Environmental Protection: National Council of Environmental Executives: Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry:

13 Page 13 of 13 National Auto-parts Industry: National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry: For More information The Commercial Service in Mexico City/Mexico can be contacted via at: Francisco Ceron, Senior Trade Specialist, Phone 011(52-55) ; Fax 011 (52-55) or visit our website: The U.S. Commercial Service- Your Global Business Partner With its network of offices across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing experience to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting www. Disclaimer: The information provided in this report is intended to be of assistance to U.S. exporters. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, neither the United States government nor any of its employees make any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of information in this or any other United States government document. Readers are advised to independently verify any information prior to reliance thereon. The information provided in this report does not constitute legal advice. International copyright, U.S. Department of Commerce, All rights reserved outside of the United States.