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  Incoming Trade Mission from Dominican Republic
 
29 D.R. companies looking for US suppliers and dis
Date:Sunday, April 10, 2005 - Duration: April 10 - 14, 2005
Mission Profile: 
 

ProfilesDR2005

INCOMING TRADE MISSION FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
29 COMPANIES LOOKING FOR U.S. SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

Matchmaking Sessions are scheduled for Monday, April 11 & Tuesday, 12, 2005 with U.S. Suppliers. There is NO COST involved for the matchmaking meetings. If your product/service qualify, you must register with our office in advanced to schedule time and date.

Florida Foreign Trade Association established a program called TRADE-USA that promotes American products and/or services as well as increases the international trade between USA and other countries through Inbound Trade Missions

TRADE-USA program engages in a series of matchmaking appointments with local businesses who wish to sell their products and services to the participants.

Florida Foreign Trade Association
In Conjunction With
American Chamber of Commerce of the D.R.
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami Dade County
District Export Council
Miami International Airport
Port of Miami
Florida FTAA, Inc.
Navicargo
Seaboard Marine

ANew Broadband
The Florida Shipper Magazine
Miami Free Zone
Tiempos del Mundo

For more Information call Florida Foreign Trade Association (305) 471-0737. 

TRADE-USA
Dominican Republic - Miami
April 10 - 14, 2005

Company 3 C INMMOBILIARIA S.A.
General Gregorio Luperon No. 04
Condominio Patio Panatlanty Suite 11-13-14
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Lic. Estela Andrea Casanova, President
Products & Services they represent Real Estate. Property management and related insurance.

Purchase, sale and rent of properties.

Objective of participation
  1. Immediate sales.
  2. Investments in Florida
  3. Partner with an insurance title company and a law firm to guarantee the investors.
  4. Looking for developers and investors in D.R.
Type of Business Service: Real Estate.
Year Established 1994
Annual Sales US$ 2,000,000
Description of Company Products and Services The company offers legal assistance to the investors in the Dominican Republic in obtaining residence, benefits for foreign investors and legal assistance and consultant in laborforce.
Type of Customers Tourists and investors.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company 7 DIGITOS COMUNICACION
Ave. Roberto Pastoriza

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Jose Eduardo Guzman Hiraldo, President
Products & Services they represent Prepaid cellular phones and accessories
Objective of participation 1.- Find suppliers (Verizon)
Type of Business Service
Year Established 1997
Description of Company Products and Services 7 Digitos Comunicacion is a telecommunication company that sells cellular phones and accessories
Type of Customers General Public

 TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company AGENTE DE CAMBIO LEONOR
Calle Padre Brea esq. Castillo.
San Francisco Macoris, D.R.
Contact/Representative Gustavo Leonor
Products & Services they represent Currency exchange company
Objective of participation Meet with banks and other financial institutions (or agents). Also, meet with Real Estate agents (realtors).
Type of Business Service: Currency Exchange
Year Established 1997
Annual Sales 20,000.000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Currency Exchange
Type of Customers Banks, corporations and general public

 


TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company AGRO INDUSTRIA SUAREZ Y OLIVO S.A.
Ave. Pedro A, Rivera Km. 1.

La Vega, D.R.

Contact/Representative Jose R. Ulerio Angeles
Products & Services they represent Distributors of poultry growth-out farm and processing equipment and farm machinery & equipment. Manufacturers of poultry food.
Objective of participation Find suppliers
Type of Business Manufacturers and distributors
Year Established 1982
Description of Company Products and Services Agro-Industria Suarez Olivo is a company that operates in the agricultural industry. Its main purpose is to supply the local market with white and red meat, and other agriculture products. Grower of poultry and other animals. They also sell and distribute farm equipment and poultry growth equipment.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company AGROPECUARIA LA ECONOMICA, S.A.
José A. Santana #92
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Contact/Representative Dr. Luis Cedeño, President
Products & Services they represent Pet and horse supply, gardening equipment and supply.
Objective of participation Find suppliers
Type of Business Distributor
Year Established 1986
Annual Sales $1.2 million
Description of Company Products and Services Distribution of equipment (for horses), and gardening. Pet Shop. The company sells agricultural and veterinarian products as well as gardening equipment and supply.
Type of Customers Cattle raisers, horse ranches, golf course and other

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company AMERICAN WAY LAUNDRY
Ave. Pedro A. Rivera KM 3
La Vega, D. R.
Contact/Representative Fanny D. Villavizar de Vasquez, Human Resources
Ignacio Bolivar Vasquez, Production & Purchasing Manager
Products & Services they represent Textile laboratory and wash treatment for clothing manufactured in the free zones.
Objective of participation Find suppliers of:
  • Automobiles lubricants
  • Automobiles batteries
Type of Business Service: Laundry treatment for apparel
Year Established 1990
Description of Company Products and Services Service
Type of Customers General public and corporations

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company BAEZ & MORILLO
C/ Maria Viuda de la Cruz # 316, Ma. Aux.
Sato Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Indhira M. Vargas, General Manager
Products & Services they represent Sport and promotional caps of any style and design according to the customer’s request.
Objective of participation
  1. Immediate sales and find distributors of their product.
  2. Find suppliers of raw materials
Type of Business Manufacturers, distributor and exporter
Year Established 1982
Annual Sales $8,000.000
Description of Company Products and Services Manufacturer and distributor of all type of promotional caps since 1982 and it is the leader in manufacturing caps in the D.R. market. The company has been very successful and it is well known in Puerto Rico, where they have been exporting since 2002.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company C.M. SERVICIOS AUTOMATIZACIONES
Camila Henriquez Urena #41 Bella Vista
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Cristobal Mieses Alcidez , President
Ercilia Mieses José, Gerente de Ventas
Products & Services they represent Intercoms, alarms systems, security systems, electric door opener, electrical materials in general. They also provide installation and maintenance.
Objective of participation Find suppliers of Intercoms, alarms systems, security systems, electric doors, electrical materials in general and other related products.
Type of Business Distributors and service
Year Established 2003
Annual Sales US $200,000
Description of Company Products and Services C.M. Servicios y Aut. C por A is a wholesaler of alarms systems, security systems, electric door opener, electrical materials in general. They also provide installation and maintenance of such products.
Type of Customers Industries, construction companies & general public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company CAPRICE TU ESTILO
Restauración No. 49-A
San Francisco de Macorís, D.R.
Contact/Representative Judith Hilario, Propietario - Owner
Products & Services they represent Women’s apparel and clothing in general, shoes, bags, accessories and lingerie
Objective of participation Find suppliers of women, men and children casual and sport clothing, jeans, shoes, lingerie.
Type of Business Retail Store
Year Established 2000
Annual Sales $150,000
Description of Company Products and Services Sells women’s apparel, casual & sport clothing in general, accessories, shoes and lingerie.
Type of Customers General public especially for youthful people

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005 

Company CREACIONES LA MELINA
Calle Primera # 2, Cerro Hermoso

Santiago, D.R.

Contact/Representative Lidio A. Reyes.
Products & Services they represent Shoes, handbags, clothes in general, etc.
Objective of participation Find suppliers
Type of Business Importers, distributors, retail.
Year Established 1987
Annual Sales US $ 5,000,000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Creaciones La Melina is a importer and distributor of clothing, shoes and accessories.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company DETALLES MILLI, S.A.
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Pablo Abukarma

Milagro Marmolejos de Abukarma

Products & Services they represent Home Decorations and children clothes and furniture
Objective of participation 1.- Find suppliers
Type of Business Retail
Year Established 1986
Description of Company Products and Services Sells home decorations and accessories, such as lamps, mirrors, candle holders, etc.
Type of Customers General Public

 TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company DISTRIBUIDORA SAMUEL
Duarte Esq. Colón
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Contact/Representative Jose Suriel and Olga Perez, Owner
Products & Services they represent Christmas lights, trees and ornaments. Home decoration, artificial flowers, and floral supplies. School supplies.
Objective of participation Find suppliers
Type of Business Importers & distributors
Year Established 1988
Annual Sales $1.6 million
Description of Company Products and Services Provides its customers with seasonal products (Christmas, Valentine’s, back to school, Mother’s Day, etc.), and above all, home decorations and accessories. Floral supply.
Type of Customers General Public, Flower Shops, and Home Décor Stores.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company EDUPROGRESO S.A.
Ave. 27 de Febrero No. 261 Plaza APH

Suite 10 2do. Nivel, Ens. Piantini

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Johnny Nieves, President
Products & Services they represent Educational materials. Eduprogreso sells the most complete and updated professional, children, technical & instructional books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, language and textbooks.
Objective of participation
  1. Find suppliers of educational and other related materials.
  2. Find Distributors for the "Encyclopedia of the Dominican Republic."
Type of Business Importers, distributors and editors of the "Encyclopedia of the Dominican Republic."
Year Established 1995
Annual Sales US $2,000.000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Eduprogreso, S.A. offers consultant and sales of educational materials in any field with financing available.
Type of Customers General public including elementary, high school, college and university students and teachers.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company FERRETERIA PIMENTEL VASQUEZ EL PROGRESO
Calle Juana Saltitopa Esq. Juan Rodriguez
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Contact/Representative Francisco Manuel Pimentel Vasquez,

Purchasing Manager

Products & Services they represent Hardware and Cellular phones.
Objective of participation Find suppliers and distributors of hardware products
Type of Business Importers and distributors
Year Established 1988
Annual Sales $10 Million
Description of Company Products and Services Provides construction and hardware materials to commercial and retail customers.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company HERRERRIA Y ARTICULOS FERRETERO NENO LAN FRANCO.
Calle Libertad 428 Esperanza.

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Hugo M. Belliard M, Vice- President
Products & Services they represent Hardware Products
Objective of participation 1.- Find suppliers of Hardware products.
Type of Business Retail
Year Established 1997
Description of Company Products and Services Sells all kinds of hardware products.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company HP Dental
San Francisco de Marcoris

República Dominicana

Contact/Representative Edgar Peralta Lee, Propietario

Johnny Peralta Lee

Products & Services they represent Dental Equipment & Accesories
Objective of participation 1.- Find suppliers of Dental Equipment and Accesories
Type of Business Retail
Year Established 1997
Description of Company Products and Services Sells all dental equipment and accessories, such as latex disposable gloves, anesthesia, and other dental instruments.
Type of Customers Dentists and Dentistry Students.

 TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company INMOBILIARIA BAVALOTE C x A
Plaza Brisas de Bavaro, Local # 101 B
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Contact/Representative Josue Cabral Rodriguez, President
Products & Services they represent Real Estate
Objective of participation Find investors in real estate in the Dominican Republic
Type of Business Real Estate
Year Established 2001
Annual Sales $ 1 million
Description of Company Products and Services Sell real estate properties in Bavaro, Punta Cana.
Type of Customers Real Estate Investors

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10-14, 2005

Company INVERSIONES LA COLINA, S.A.
C/Profesor Narciso Gonzalez No. 13, Residencial Frank Valdez V, Las Palmas de Herrera

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Rufino Martinez Brito, President
Products & Services they represent Importer of automobiles. Customs Brokerage and import/export releases. Consultants.
Objective of participation
  1. Purchase used Honda and Toyota vehicles.
  2. Investment in South Florida real estate.
Type of Business Import/Export and service
Year Established 2000
Description of Company Products and Services Buy and sell used cars. Customs Brokers. Consultants.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company Laboratorio Diesel Rafael Popa CxA
América Lago #67 Villa Juana
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Rafael de Jesús Popa Piñeyro, Presidente
Products & Services they represent Turbo Diesel Engines.
Objective of participation Find suppliers of turbo diesel engines and parts.
Type of Business Retailer, Manufacturer & Service
Year Established 1993
Annual Sales $200,000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Sells turbo diesel engines, diesel injection pumps, and electric generators. Provides service and support to their clients, as well.
Type of Customers Transportation and Automotive Service Center.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company Mata Gastón y Asociados CxA
Juan Bautista Morel # 10
Villa Verde, Rep. Dominicana
Contact/Representative Casimiro Mata Gastón, Presidente
Products & Services they represent Construction products, (cement bricks).
Objective of participation Buy construction machinery to make cement bricks.

Additional to this, they are interested in information about new business opportunities.

Type of Business Manufacturers
Year Established 1998
Annual Sales $200,000
Description of Company Products and Services Manufactures and sells cement bricks and other cement products.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company MISTER CELULAR
Av. Las Carreras Esquino Duarte Edf.#27

Apto 1- B

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Jose A. Rodriguez, President
Products & Services they represent Cellular phones and accessories
Objective of participation
  1. Find suppliers
  2. Establish new contacts with a telecommunication company.
Type of Business Service
Year Established 1998
Description of Company Products and Services Mister cellular is a telecommunication company that sells cellular phones and accessories, provides activation and offer repairs service.
Type of Customers General Public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company Repuestos y Negociado José Anibal
Carretera Monte de la Jagua, # 57
Moca, D.R.
Contact/Representative Ramón Anibal Rivas Guicardo , Presidente
Products & Services they represent Buying and selling of motorcycles and motorcycle parts.
Objective of participation Find Suppliers, and new business opportunities. (real estate, etc.)
Type of Business Retail and Distributor
Year Established 1997
Annual Sales $160,000
Description of Company Products and Services Buys and sells motorcycles and motorcycle parts. Provides service and support for its customers.
Type of Customers General Public & Retailers.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company RESINAS PLASTICAS DEL NORTE, S.A.
Ave. Sarasota No. 114 Bella Vista
Sato Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Ing. Martha Vasquez
Products & Services they represent Synthetic raw material to manufacture plastic for commercial and industrial use; such as: polypropylene, High and Low density polyethylene, etc.
Objective of participation Find Suppliers of Raw Material to manufacture plastics:
  • HDPE High Density (3901.10.00)
  • LDPE Low Density (3901.10.00)
  • Polypropylene (3902.10.00)
Type of Business Manufacturers, Distributor and Exporter
Year Established 1992
Annual Sales $1,982,000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Import and distribute raw material to manufacture plastic in Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico.
Type of Customers Manufacturers of plastic items, such as plastic bags, bottles, chairs, and other household items made of plastic.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company Rodriguez, Tapia & Asociados
La Vega, D.R.
Contact/Representative Juan Francisco Rodriguez Tapia, Presidente
Products & Services they represent Office supplies and equipment. Business Consulting and Assessment.
Objective of participation 1.- Find suppliers of office equipment & supplies.
Type of Business Retail
Year Established 1997
Description of Company Products and Services Business Consulting Group, and office supplies retailers.
Type of Customers Corporate (Offices)

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company RUAL IMPORTADORA
Prolongacion 27 de Febrero,

Edificio Rual Importadora

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Elyainer Claribel Guillén L.
Products & Services they represent Motorcycles
Objective of participation Find Suppliers of motorcycles.
Type of Business Importers, Distributors
Year Established 1988
Description of Company Products and Services Imports and sells motorcycles.
Type of Customers General public

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

31 October – 4 November, 2004

Company STILO COMUNICATION ( Stilo Cellular)
Calle. Duarte # 26 Bonas

Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative Freddy Perez B, President
Products & Services they represent Cellular phones, part and accessories.

Repair Service.

Objective of participation
  1. Find suppliers.
  2. Looking to partner with a telecommunication company.
Type of Business Distributor and service
Year Established 2003
Description of Company Products and Services Stilo Communications is a company that sells cellular phones and accessories. They also offer service of activation and repairs.
Type of Customers Companies and general public.

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company SUPLIDORA DE SAL CASTRO
San Vicente de Paul, #79
Sector Juan Pablo Duarte
Higuey, Dominican Republic
Contact/Representative Julio A. Castro Castillo, President
Products & Services they represent Refined and raw/unrefined salt
Objective of participation - Find suppliers of refined salt

- Find developers and investors in D.R. (Punta Cana & Bavaro region)

Type of Business Distributor
Year Established 2000
Annual Sales $370,000
Description of Company Products and Services Suplidora de Sal Castro distributes refined and raw/unrefined salt to hotels and other commercial clients.
Type of Customers Hotels in Bavaro, Bayahibe and Punta Cana

TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company TROPICAL TECH
Ave. Juan XXIII, Centro Comercial El Naranjo
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Eduardo Enrique Baez Castro, President
Products & Services they represent Cellular phones and accessories
Objective of participation
  1. Find suppliers
  2. Establish new contacts with a telecommunication company.
Type of Business Importers, Retail.
Year Established 1999
Annual Sales US $ 600,000.00
Description of Company Products and Services Telecommunication company that sells cellular phones and accessories, provides activation and offers repair service.
Type of Customers General public

 TRADE-USA

Dominican Republic - Miami

April 10 - 14, 2005

Company V.R.M COMPUTADORAS Y COMUNICACIONES
Avenida Coronel Juan Maria Fernandez #36
Los Rios, Arroyo Hondo
Santo Domingo, D.R.
Contact/Representative Jorge Amin Perez Vasquez, President
Products & Services they represent Cellulars, computers, and accessories
Objective of participation Find suppliers and distributors
Type of Business Importers/Service
Year Established 1992
Annual Sales $ 1.2 million
Description of Company Products and Services They sell cellular, computers and their accessories. They provide activation and communication services. They are Verizon dealer.
Type of Customers General Public

FLORIDA FOREIGN TRADE ASSOCIATION
2305 NW 107th. Avenue Box # 28, Miami, FL 33172
e-mail: info@ffta.com / web: www.ffta.com
Phone: 305.471.0737/ Fax: 305.471.7636 Toll Free # 1.800.823.5714

 

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