Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense technologies, announced that it has secured its first contract with the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a division of Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (DEFENSA). The contract was awarded in coordination with its affiliate HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI and other partners, including Nevada Ballistic Armor Corp.
The contract follows successful test results that met or exceeded military specifications, culminating in this initial award for specialized belt assemblies with integrated magazine carriers. According to the company, this first production run will serve as a qualifying batch, undergoing rigorous evaluation by defense authorities for durability, performance, and compliance.
“This contract represents more than a first award—it is an affirmation and a validation point,” said Pedro Mendez, President of both Premier Graphene and HGI. “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.”
Premier Graphene noted that HGI, as a Mexican company, facilitated the contract through its established network within Mexico’s manufacturing infrastructure, with coordination from Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico. The award followed a direct request for proposal from the governmental agency, driven by the unique design of the companies’ belt assemblies.
The company has secured financing for production and delivery costs, with initial product expected within 10 business days. Premier Graphene anticipates similar financial arrangements for future contracts. “After many months of intense work, we finally have the first of many contracts,” added Hernández Rico. “We still await a successful landing of three major ongoing supply contracts currently in process.”
This milestone positions Premier Graphene and its affiliates for follow-on contract opportunities, not only in Mexico but also in other Latin American countries where the companies have been negotiating and supplying equipment with consistently successful test results. The companies aim to scale participation in future supply programs across a wide range of products.
For more information, visit premiergrapheneinc.com and hgiindustrialtechnologies.com.
