Premier Graphene and HGI Secure First Military Contract from Mexico’s SEDENA
Premier Graphene Inc. and its joint venture partner HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI have been awarded their first defense contract from Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, marking a strategic entry into the military supply chain and positioning for further opportunities in Latin America.
Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense technologies, together with its joint venture partner HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, announced the award of their first defense contract issued by the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a manufacturing division of Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA). The contract follows a formal request initiated by FAVE after extensive pre-contract testing.
The direct award resulted from FAVE’s evaluation of Premier Graphene’s specialized military equipment solutions. The companies participated in pre-award testing and technical evaluation under military protocols, demonstrating full compliance with SEDENA’s specifications and potentially exceeding standards in several performance areas. This validation directly led to the initial contract.
The first production run will serve as a qualification and validation batch, subject to rigorous durability, performance, and compliance testing by Mexican military authorities. The contract covers specialized belt assemblies with lower back support and integrated ammunition carriers designed for military operational requirements. Initial product delivery is expected within ten business days.
This directly awarded contract represents a strategic entry into Mexico’s tightly regulated military manufacturing ecosystem, establishing Premier Graphene and HGI as qualified suppliers. 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.
“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. We are awaiting ITAR certification to commence creation of heavy military hardware, vehicle protection, drone equipment, and anti-drone technology to combat heavily armed cartels.”
The companies have secured all necessary financing to support production and delivery. HGI Industrial Technologies, based in Mexico, played a key role through its local manufacturing capabilities and domestic supply-chain relationships. Premier Graphene and HGI submitted a technically compliant, cost-competitive proposal demonstrating their ability to meet stringent defense-sector requirements.
For more information, visit premiergrapheneinc.com or hgiindustrialtechnologies.com.