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About the trade mission

Invest Northern Ireland is delighted to be taking eight innovative companies from Northern Ireland on its trade mission to Mexico from Monday 14 - Thursday 17 October 2024. This visit will allow the businesses to explore key commercial advantages the country has to offer and the vast opportunities for growth in the Mexican market.

The companies operate across a variety of sectors, including Materials Handling, Advanced Engineering, IVD Medical Devices, Retail, Tech, and Environmental. The trade mission will be tailored specifically to the needs of the businesses attending, which will include pre-arranged meetings, visits and networking events. 

The participants will benefit from networking opportunities, introduction to new buyers, advice from in-market experts, strategic events and support in securing potential deals in Mexico. This is a dynamic market, offering unique business and commercial opportunities for companies that are willing to explore and widen their business perspective.   

Why Mexico?  

  • Mexico is among the 15 largest economies in the world and the second-largest economy in Latin America. 
  • Mexico occupies a unique position in the Americas. While geographically part of North America, its language, history, and cultural heritage firmly align it with Latin America. 
  • It has access to over 13 Free Trade Agreements with 50 countries presenting significant market opportunities. 
  • Mexico regularly tops rankings for “Ease of Doing Business” in Latin America. 

Please note the recruitment window for this trade mission is now closed, but you can still check other upcoming trade missions and events.

Companies attending

  • AJ Power is a globally recognized company specializing in power solutions. Operating from a cutting-edge manufacturing facility spanning 170,000 square feet in the United Kingdom, they design, manufacture and test diesel generating sets. From residential homes to hospitals and data centres, AJ Power offers tailored solutions to fulfil critical power needs.

  • Biopanda is a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic tests for clinical laboratories, veterinary practice, and food safety laboratories. Biopanda provides innovative, high quality, and cost-effective test kits that offer the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy that customers require.

  • Established in 2005, family owned CIGA Healthcare Ltd has grown rapidly over the years. Based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, they now supply a wide range of over-the-counter & professional tests to independent pharmacies, Pharmacy wholesalers & Healthcare retailers. In 2012 the US subsidiary CIGA Healthcare LLC was opened as part of expansion into the American market. CIGA’s own brand SureSign includes a broad range of diagnostic medical tests. They are a preferred supplier to the UK National Health Service (NHS), Health Services Executive (HSE Ireland) & partners with several of the main retailers in the UK.

  • Exact Comms Ltd., based in Newry, UK, specialises in cutting-edge contactless proof of presence and facility management solutions. With over 10 years of experience in real-time location systems, Exact Comms eliminates human error in compliance and time & attendance records. Trusted by global brands across sectors like healthcare, education, and retail, our system streamlines operations, improves efficiency, and supports sustainability. As they expand globally, they’re excited to introduce their innovative technology to new markets, helping businesses achieve operational excellence.

  • Grease Guardian is a manufacturer of high-quality automatic grease removal units, used extensively within the restaurant and catering industry. Established over 30 years ago and now a market leader with the widest range of grease management solutions offered to customers distributed to over 30 countries worldwide. From their central location in N. Ireland, the Grease Guardian has successfully taken the company into all parts of Europe, The United States, Mexico, Central America, Singapore, Maylasia, Japan and Australia. The equipment is approved in the U.S. by NSF and conforms to PDI, ASME, IAPMO and UL standards.

  • Based on Co. Armagh, Jackson Reese are a Northern Ireland family business who developed and brought to market the first 100% bio-degradable and compostable baby wipes produced in the UK. They produces a range of lovingly developed products using 99% naturally derived ingredients from plant or vegetable extract so parents can rest easy knowing there's no nasty chemicals, alcohol, soap or anything similar.

  • Smiley Monroe is a leading supplier of endless conveyor belts, cut rubber and plastic parts for the materials processing equipment manufacturing sector. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Northern Ireland, The Giants of Belting today have a global reach, with operations in India and the USA. Serving ten key industries including quarrying, recycling and construction, Smiley Monroe belts don't just carry rocks, the names of the most prestigious manufacturers of mobile equipment are on there too.

  • Wizso makes it easy to live more sustainably and do your bit for the environment by helping you reduce water usage. Wizso targets the 50+ Litres that each of us use daily to flush the toilet, simply drop a Wizso into the toilet when you pee and don't flush -  save water, avoid carbon emissions and save money. Wizso is ideal for organisations that want to improve their ESG credentials - make Wizso available for use, explain the Why and watch your water use and water bills shrink.