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  Inbound Trade Mission from Dominican Republic to Miami & Tampa April 11-16
 
D.R. Companies visiting Doral and Tampa
  
Date:Sunday, April 11, 2010 Duration: April 11 - 16, 2010
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TRADE-USA

XIV Inbound Trade Mission Dominican Republic to Florida
April 11 - 16, 2010

FFTA in conjunction with its collaborative partners, aims at developing bilateral trade between US companies and prospective business partners in selected markets through a program called TRADE-USA, which promotes American products and/or services as well as increases the international trade between USA and their countries through Inbound Trade Missions. The Program emphasizes US exports although it includes opportunity for two-way trade relationships.

One-on-One Business Appointments at NO COST

conveniently scheduled in Florida:

Miami Free Zone

2305 NW 107th Avenue, Conference Room 2M09,

Doral, FL 33172

Tampa Port Authority

1101 Channelside Drive, The Boardroom Tampa, FL 33602

Monday, April 12

Tuesday, April 13

Wednesday, April 14

2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

If your product/service qualifies, you must register with our office in advanced to schedule time and date

Online Registration available at:

http://www.ffta.com/newsite/MissionRegistrationUSA.asp?MissionID=98


1. Acosta Comercial

2. Almacen De Frutos Hnos. Sime

3. Auto Repuestos Blanco

4. Cetel, S.A.

5. Display Import Decoraciones, C. x A.

6. D'Volquez Tours, S.A.

7. Elvis Junior, C.X A.

8. Ferreteria Gama S.R.L.

9. Importadora Los Higos

10. Importadora Tavarez Bautista

11. Industrias Core, S.A.

12. Inmobiliaria Bavalote

13. Josue Comunicaciones, C. x A.

14. L H Internacional, S.A.

15. Leon G Muebles para Oficinas

16. Metal-ACD, S.A.

17. Neftali Pichardo Inversión, C. por A.

18. Only Trenly

19. Procesadora de Carnes y Embutidos Campo Viejo

20. Resinas Plasticas del Norte, S.A.

21. Softmatica

22. Transporte Yanet S,A,



1.

 

Company

Acosta Comercial

Carretera milla km 2 ˝ # 70

San Francisco de Marcoris, D.R.

Contact/Representative

Ana Valverde Ramirez, Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Tires: Rims: 12, 13 & 14.

- Heavy equipment tires: 11R 24.5, 11R 22.5

- Batteries (Car & truck)

- Lubricants

- Auto Parts

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

1994

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 325,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Acosta Comercial is a distributor of tires, batteries, lubricants for automobiles and trucks. They also provide tire maintenance service including balance and alignment.

Type of Customers

General Public

2.

Company

Almacen de Frutos Hermanos Sime

c/El Carmen #97

San Francisco de Marcoris, D.R.

Contact/Representative

Juan Ramon Sime – Owner

Wilcary Polanco – Sales Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Producers – Wholesalers or Authorized Distributors

- Fruits: Apples (red, green & yellow), Pears, Peaches, Grapes, etc.

- Dry Fruits: Raisins, Nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts)

- Christmas candy & chocolates

- Corn kernels (for popcorn)

- Wheat (whole grain)

- Energy drinks

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

1993

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 3,000,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Almacen de Frutos Hermanos Sime is a distributor of food products including rice, sugar, garlic, dry beans, onion, raisins, fruits in general.

Type of Customers

General Public

3.  

Company

Auto Repuestos Blanco

Calle Nuńez de Caceres, esq Juana Saltitopa # 1

La Vega, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Yosaira Ramirez Uribe – Sales Representative

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Automobile Parts of all American cars (originals and generic)

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2000

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 1,600,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Auto Repuestos Blanco is a distributor of automobile parts of all type and models for American and Japanese cars

Type of Customers

General Public

4.  

Company

CETEL, S.A.

Av. Gustavo Mejia No. 229

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Horacio Vasquez, President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Solar Panels

- Wind power: wind turbines, etc.

- Other alternative power-producer equipments

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

1998

Description of Company and Products they represent

Cetel, S.A. is a company that sells and repairs alternative energy products such as UPC inverters, Batteries, Voltage Regulators, and Solar Panel Installations.

Type of Customers

Commercial and Residential Clients

5.  

Company

D’ Volquez Tours, S.A.

Carretera Bavaro Punta Cana, Villa Europa No. 80, Petra La Bomba Shell, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Juan Valentin Volquez Oliva, President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Meet With:

- Travel Agencies & Tour Operators

Seeking to establish alliances with tour operator travel agencies.

Type of Business

Tour Services

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

2004

Description of Company and Products they represent

D’ VolquezTours, S.A. is a Travel Agency and Tour Operator located in the east coast of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana offering travel packages, excursions, trips to the 17 national parks among others. The company also provides consultations on real estate investments in the Country.

Type of Customers

Local and International Travelers.

6.  

Company

Display Import Decoraciones, C por A

El Mamey #45, Sec Juan Lopezarrida

Moca, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Jorge Jose Escoboza Angeles, President

Jose Alfredo Escoboza Angeles, Vice-President

Fidencio Antonio Reyes Ramos, General Supervisor

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Raw Materials: glass, mirror, MDF (medium-density fiberboard), Formica wood, industrial furniture equipment

- Hardware in general: anchor, bolts, fasteners, knobs, hinges, door handles, brackets, nails, hooks, etc

- Raw Materials to manufacture furniture, display cabinets, showcases, etc.

Type of Business

Importer and Manufacturer

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

1984

Description of Company and Products they represent

Display Import Decoraciones, C por A is a furniture manufacturer. They design all type of displays for commercial and home in a wide variety of modern styles.

Type of Customers

Department Stores and any store that require modern decorations.

7.  

Company

Elvis Junior

c/Yolanda Guzman # 185

Villa Maria, Santo Domingo, D.R.

Contact/Representative

Roxanna Rodriguez – Manager

Dulce Burgos - Sales Representative

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Distributors

- Athletic name brand shoes for women, men & children)

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

2007

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 150,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Elvis Junior is a distributor of athletic shoes and jeans (Name brands: l & B, Nike, Jordan, etc.)

Type of Customers

General Public

8.  

Company

Ferreteria Gama S.R.L.

Avenida Caonabo # 107

San Francisco de Marcoris, D.R.

Contact/Representative

Juan Luis Gama, Manager

Elba Gama, Assistance Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Bathtubs - Brand: American Standard

- Wood and Plywood

- Plumbing & bathroom accessories

- Electrical cashiers, wiring, electrical breakers, etc.

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer/Distributor

Size of Company

50 - 249 employees

Year Established

1999

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $2,800,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Ferreteria Gama S.R.L. is a hardware distributor in general. They supply all type of construction, electrical and plumbing materials (cement, steel bars and rods, tubes, blocks, sand, tools, paint, lamps, wood, zinc roof, etc)

Type of Customers

General Public, Engineers, Architects, Electricians, Plumbers

9.  

Company

Importadora Los Higos, S.A.

c/ Juan Lopez No. 27 Valle del Este Los Tres ojos, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Roberto A. Santiago, President

Luisa E. De Santiago, Vice President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Appliances: Brand:Samsung, LG, Phillips, Daewoo, RCA, GE: Refrigerators, Microwaves, etc

- Washer and Dryer Machines 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, and 12 lbs (Brands: LG, Daewoo)

- Press clothes iron, Blenders, Deep Fryers, etc

- Electronics: DVD Players and Televisions (Samsung, LG, Phillips, Daewoo, RCA, GE)

- Stereo Music System, etc.

- They are seeking other brand name appliances and electronics

Type of Business

Importer and Wholesaler

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

2007

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $800,000.00

Description of Company and Products they represent

Importadora Los Higos, S.A. is a wholesaler of appliances for department stores and furniture stores

Type of Customers

General Public.

10.  

Company

Importadora Tavarez Bautista CXA

C/Barney Morgan (Antigua Central) # 228

Casi Esq. Josefa Brea Ens.Luperon

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Lepido Ramirez, Store Manager

Randy Espinal, Sales Manager

Objective of Participation

Seeking to Purchase:

- Men & Boys Tennis Shoes

Type of Business

Importer & Retailer

Year established

1986

Size of company

1 – 9 employees

Annual Sales

$ 200,000 approx

Description of Company and Products/Services they represent

Importadora Tavarez Bautista is an importer and distributor of men tennis shoes

Type of Customers

General Public

11.  

Company

Industrias Core, S.A.

Av. Ortega y Gasset No. 16, Ens. La fe

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

www.CORE.COM.DO

Contact/Representative

Rafael Taveras Marte, President

Rafael taveras Lora, Vice President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Sell:

- Radiators for all type of automobiles, heavy truck, electric plants, hotels, factories, enterprises

- Serpentine – A/C Compressor – A/C Condensers

- Splitters – Chillers for air conditioning systems

Type of Business

Manufacturer

Size of Company

50 - 249 employees

Year Established

1979

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 3,000,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Industrias Core S.A. is a manufacturer of a/c systems such as raditators for all type of vehicles, factories, hotels, heavy truck. They also manufactaured a/c condensers, compressor, chillers, splitters for windows, doors, etc.

Type of Customers

General Public, Hotels, Companies, Factories, Automobile Parts Distributors

12.  

Company

Inmobiliaria Bavalote C x A

Urb. Bavalote Calle 23 Lote 88 #3

Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Josue Cabral, President

Elaine Beltre, Sales Representative

Juan Carpio, Sales Representative

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Heavy Construction Equipment: BACKHOE LOADERS, EXCAVATORS, COMPACTORS, HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS, SKID STEER LOADERS, INDUSTRIAL LOADERS – Brand: CATERPILLAR

- Trucks – brand: Mack

Type of Business

Real Estate

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2004

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $1,000,000.00

Description of Company and Products they represent

Inmobiliaria Bavalote C x A is a Real Estate company that buys and sells properties and urban development in Bavaro and Punta Cana, touristic area located at East Coast of the Dominican Republic

Type of Customers

Real Estate Investors.

13.  

Company

Josue Comunicaciones C. x A.

c/ Maximo Gomez No. 19

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Josue Tejada R., President

Joel Tejada R., Administrator

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Cellulars (GSM & CDMA technology), all types of cellular accessories, AM/FM frequencies

Type of Business

Importer and Wholesaler/Retailer

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2005

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $480,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Josue Comunicaciones is a wholesaler and retailer of cellullars. They also specialize in activation and repairs

Type of Customers

General Public

14.  

Company

Leon G. Muebles

Calle Francisco Ramirez 412 B. Eng

Quisqueya, D.R.

Contact/Representative

Joce Leon – President

Monica Melo – Administrative Assistant

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Office Furniture in general

- Divider Panels and Partitions

- Modular Office Systems

-

Type of Business

Importer and Wholesaler

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

1996

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $3,000,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Leon G. Muebles is a wholesaler of all type of office furniture

Type of Customers

General Public.

15.  

Company

LH Internacional, S.A.

Av. Circunvalacion Esq. Silvestre Taveras

Villas Carolina, Moca, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Faribe del Carmen Taveras, Sales Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Distributors

- Batteries/Inverters

- Air Conditioners

- Security Systems

- Interested in any product related to alternative energy

Type of Business

Importer and Distributor

Size of Company

50 - 249 employees

Year Established

1990

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 2,000,000

Description of Company and Products they represent

LH Internacional is a distributor of all type of security systems, batteries/inverters, air conditioners, and other equipment related to alternative energy. They also provide installation and repairs.

Type of Customers

General Public

16.  

Company

Metal - ACD, S.A.

Av. Hipica, Brisas del Este Proyecto S #3

Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Jenrri Ant. Morely, President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Construction materials: Doors, Flooring, Ceramic Tile, General supplies for finished product, Plumbing & Bathroom fixtures & accessories, Electrical materials (lighting & wiring)

- Pre-fabricated structures

- Heavy construction equipment: Industrial tools & machinery, Trucks, Cranes,(all brands)

Type of Business

Importer, Contractor and Construction

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2004

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $700,000.00

Description of Company and Products they represent

Metal – ACD, S.A. is a company dedicated to construction business, apartment or housing for sale, industrial storage construction, and others. They are a construction contractor and they offer public school maintenance.

Type of Customers

Construction companies, investors, hotels, and general public.

17.  

Company

Neftali Pichardo Inversion C por A

Calle Leonte Schott, No. 5

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Rosa Nina de Matias, Accounting Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Construction Materials: Cement, metal rods, cement blocks, ceramic tiles, new innovative construction products, etc.

Seeking to Meet with: Investors & brokers interested in buying real estate in Dominican Republic.

Type of Business

Importer, Manufacturer and Real Estate

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2005

Description of Company and Products they represent

Neftali Pichardo Inversion C por A is a company dedicated to buying, selling and constructing all type of buildings such as houses, apartments and commercial real estate.

Type of Customers

General Public

18.  

Company

Only Trenly C por A

c/ La Cruz #67 Esq. Restauracion

San Francisco de Macoris,Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Yuliza Leonor Hidalgo Taveras, President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Women Accessories: Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, hair accessories, purses, bags, perfumes, wrist watch, silver accessories, etc.

- Casual and Sport Women and Men Apparel: Sweater, jeans, shirts, blouses, etc.

Type of Business

Importer and Retailer

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

2005

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $165,000.00

Description of Company and Products they represent

Only Trenly C por A is a company that sells apparel and accessories for women and men such as sweater, jeans, shirts, blouses, wrist watch, perfumes, wallets, purses, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and all other accessories.

Type of Customers

General public

19.  

Company

Procesadora de Carnes y Embutidos Campo Viejo

4 Proyecto # 5, Res.Nuevo Milenio, Villa Mellon

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Ramon Antonio Abreu Peralta, President

Welvin Abreu, Vice President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Wholesalers - Distributors

- Pork Meat in general

Type of Business

Importer and Wholesaler/Distributor

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

Year Established

2000

Annual Sales

Approx. 50,000 lbs weekly / 250,000 lbs monthly

Description of Company and Products they represent

Procesadora de Carnes y Embutidos Campo Viejo is a wholesaler and distributor of smoked pork meat

Type of Customers

Hotels, Restaurants, Meat Distributors, Supermarkets

20.  

Company

Resinas Plasticas del Norte, S.A.

Ave. Anacaona Esquina Cibao Este

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Carol Ferreras, International Sales Manager

Eva Ortega, Sales Representative and Assistant Manager

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

- Plastic Resins for Industrial use: PP (Polypropylene), HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene), LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), PVC Compounds, Resin Dyes, and others.

Type of Business

Importer and Distributor

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

1992

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $9,000,000.00

Description of Company and Products they represent

Resinas Plasticas del Norte, S.A. is a company that represent manufacturers and wholesalers of plastic resins for industrial use.

Type of Customers

Industrial plastic manufacturer

21.  

Company

Softmatica

 

Ave. Las Carreras, Plaza Miris, 4B

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

 

 

 

Contact/Representative

Samantha Lopez

 

 

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Factory

-       Telephone Systems IP & Telephone sets

-       Video Conference Systems

-       Security Systems with Biometric technology

-       Alarm Systems

They are interested in establishing alliances with training centers, universities and colleges to use Softmatica’ facilities for learning distance seminars

www.softmatica.com.do

 

 

Type of Business

Importer, Distributor and Service Company (Training Center)

 

 

Size of Company

10 - 49 employees

 

 

Year Established

2001

 

 

Annual Sales

Approx. U.S. $ 500,000

 

 

Description of Company and Products they represent

Softmatica is a company that provides IT Training and support center. They are distributors of telecommunications systems, security and alarm equipment, computers, software and updates.  They also offer services of IT maintenance, video conferencing via internet, installation of software, network support and related services. The training center offers courses in Programming, Computers Repairs, Networking, Website Development, Graphic Design.

 

 

Type of Customers

General Public and Corporations

22.

Company

Transporte Yanet S.A.

Urb. Cerros del Atlantico c/3 #4

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Contact/Representative

Marino A. Mendoza M., President

Objective of participation

Seeking to Purchase:

From Manufacturers – Wholesalers or Authorized Distributors

- Tires for buses

- Lubricants

- Buses/Vans

They are interested in franchising opportunities for American Companies in the transportation sector (shuttle services)

Type of Business

Service company / Ground Transportation for Passengers

Size of Company

1 - 9 employees

Year Established

2000

Description of Company and Products they represent

Transporte Yanet S.A. is a service company that provides transportation to tourist in hotels and resorts.

Type of Customers

General Public - Hotels

 

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