Premier Graphene Delivers First Mexico Military Order, Eyes Expansion

Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), together with its joint venture partners including HGI Industrial Technologies SAPI, has announced a significant milestone in its entry into Mexico's defense supply chain. The company recently secured an initial military contract through Mexico's Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), awarded by the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE). A portion of this order has already been successfully delivered, with the balance expected by May 12, 2026. This phased delivery demonstrates operational capacity and supply chain reliability, positioning Premier Graphene for potential follow-on orders and longer-term supply agreements with various Mexican government departments. The contract marks the company's formal entry into Mexico's military procurement framework, a market with a defense budget estimated in the tens of billions annually.

Mexico, with a GDP exceeding $1.4 trillion, represents a strategic market for advanced materials. Premier Graphene's success in this selective procurement process could open doors to multiple follow-on contracts, including military-grade protective plates and armor solutions (pending ITAR certification), graphene-enhanced tactical equipment, and advanced materials for vehicle and personnel protection. The company is also evaluating opportunities to become a premier supplier of graphene and graphene-enhanced products to U.S., Mexican, and Latin American defense entities. Management believes this initial validation within a national defense system is a key inflection point, potentially accelerating adoption of graphene-enhanced solutions across high-value sectors.

“This milestone is about establishing a foundation for long-term participation in one of the largest defense markets in the region,” said Pedro Mendez, President of Premier Graphene. Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico added that active discussions could significantly expand their role as a supplier. Following delivery, the company anticipates additional procurement discussions with SEDENA-linked entities, expansion into higher-value defense applications, and broader regional opportunities across Latin America, including near-shoring production for North American defense opportunities. For more details, visit the PRISM MediaWire release.