Premier Graphene and JV Partners Secure Military Contract from Mexico's SEDENA

Premier Graphene, Inc. (OTC: BIEI), a developer of advanced graphene-based defense and protective-wear fortification 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, government-initiated 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 a direct request for proposal after extensive pre-contract testing by the defense authority.

The direct award resulted from a formal request initiated by FAVE, prompted by its evaluation of Premier Graphene’s specialized military equipment solutions. Pursuant to this request, the companies participated in extensive pre-award testing and technical evaluation conducted under military protocols. 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 and product evaluations for other military and security applications have 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. Validation through SEDENA is expected to open pathways to additional military and security-related procurement programs both within Mexico and across the region.

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 contract award reflects institutional confidence in the companies’ joint operational execution and long-term supplier status. 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 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. It confirms our capability to respond effectively to a government-initiated direct adjudication, satisfy demanding military requirements, and deliver solutions precisely aligned with military operational needs. We believe this is the first step in what will become a broader and more impactful defense relationship, including near-future graphene-enhanced solutions,” said Pedro Mendez, President of Premier Graphene and HGI. “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,” added Lic. Emmanuel Hernández Rico.