Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense and protective-wear fortification technologies, along with its affiliate HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, have secured their first contract with the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a division of Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (DEFENSA). This milestone marks a strategic entry into Mexico’s defense manufacturing ecosystem and establishes both companies as emerging participants within a highly selective procurement framework.
According to the announcement, test results preceding the contract award conformed perfectly to the military’s specifications, often exceeding expectations. The contract was awarded following a direct request for proposal prompted by the companies' uniquely fabricated specialized belt assemblies with integrated magazine carriers, designed to meet demanding operational requirements, including protecting military personnel.
This initial production will function as a validating qualification batch, surviving rigorous evaluation protocols including durability, performance, and compliance testing by the operative defense authorities. Successful validation is expected to unlock access to larger procurement opportunities for a wide range of products, positioning both companies for scaled participation in future supply programs. The companies have also secured necessary financing for production and delivery costs, with initial product delivery anticipated within 10 business days.
Pedro Mendez, President of both Premier Graphene and HGI, stated, "This contract represents more than a first award—it is an affirmation and a validation point. This demonstrates our capacity to strategically navigate complex procurement environments, align with institutional requirements, and deliver solutions meeting, if not exceeding, the demanding standards of defense authorities. Equally significant, this is a start of something which we feel will be inevitably more profound, particularly with the addition of graphene in these and other products."
Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico added, "After many months of intense work, we finally have the first of many contracts. We still await a successful landing of three major ongoing supply contracts currently in process."
The contract also opens the door to other Latin American countries with which the companies have been negotiating and supplying various equipment and products, resulting in consistently successful testing results. Premier Graphene and HGI delivered a competitive and technically aligned proposal, demonstrating cost efficiency and the capacity to meet stringent quality and delivery standards mandated by applicable defense supply chains.
HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI is a Mexico-based company specializing in advanced carbon material production, supported by its proprietary bio-based graphene technology. The company focuses on industrial innovation and strategic market development, leveraging strong domestic partnerships to bridge international technologies into high-value sectors, including defense, infrastructure, and energy. More information is available at www.hgiindustrialtechnologies.com.
Premier Graphene Inc. focuses on developing innovative and high-performance graphene materials from sustainable sources like industrial hemp, delivering solutions that enhance protection, efficiency, and sustainability. For more information, visit https://premiergrapheneinc.com.
