Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense and protective-wear technologies, together with its joint venture partner HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, announced the award of their first defense contract issued in response to a formal request from Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA). The contract was issued by the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a manufacturing and supply division of SEDENA, following extensive pre-contract testing and evaluation.
The direct award resulted from a formal request initiated by FAVE, prompted by its evaluation of Premier Graphene’s specialized military equipment solutions. Product testing demonstrated full compliance with SEDENA’s operational and technical specifications and, in several performance areas, may have exceeded required standards. These results directly led to the issuance of this initial contract.
The first production run under this contract will serve as a qualification and validation batch, subject to rigorous durability, performance, and compliance testing by Mexico’s military authorities. This initial direct award marks a significant milestone for Premier Graphene and HGI, formally establishing their entry into Mexico’s military supply chain. The companies believe this validation positions them for additional contract opportunities in Mexico and throughout Latin America, where prior testing for other military and security applications has already been conducted.
The contract covers the production of specialized belt assemblies with lower back support and integrated ammunition carriers, specifically designed to meet military operational requirements. This directly awarded contract represents a strategic entry into Mexico’s tightly regulated and highly selective military manufacturing ecosystem. It establishes Premier Graphene and HGI Industrial Technologies as emerging, qualified suppliers capable of meeting the operational, quality, and delivery standards mandated by national defense procurement authorities.
As a Mexico-based company, HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI played a key role in supporting the procurement process through its local manufacturing capabilities and domestic supply-chain relationships, working in coordination with Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico. The successful completion of this FAVE-initiated direct award strengthens the companies’ ongoing discussions with other Latin American military agencies, where equipment has previously been supplied and subjected to successful testing programs.
Premier Graphene and HGI submitted a technically compliant, cost-competitive proposal demonstrating their ability to meet stringent defense-sector requirements for quality assurance, scalability, and timely delivery. The companies have secured all necessary financing to support production and delivery, ensuring timely performance under the contract. Initial product delivery is expected within ten (10) business days.
“This directly awarded contract represents an important validation of both our technology and our ability to meet the standards of Mexico’s Military,” said Pedro Mendez, President of Premier Graphene and HGI. “We believe this is the first step in what will become a broader and more impactful defense relationship, including near-future graphene-enhanced solutions.”
Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico added, “After months of focused technical development and evaluation, this initial contract represents the first of what we anticipate will be multiple defense supply agreements. Several additional significant procurement opportunities remain actively under review.”
For more information, visit Premier Graphene Inc. and HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI.
