When local Mexican aggregate seller Mr. Arturo spotted a promising opportunity in the US market but faced the challenge of unfamiliar import procedures, how did AIMIX help him step into the overseas market? Discover how his journey from local aggregate supplier to successful cross-border exporter.
Discovering a Cross-Border Business Opportunity
Mr.Arturo, a successful Mexican businessman engaged in real estate and aggregate sales, faced a common challenge in his local market – saturation. While the Mexican market had limited growth potential, he identified an exceptional opportunity in the United States aggregate market where demand exceeded local supply.
The key to success? Producing high-quality aggregates in Mexico using reliable crushing equipment, then exporting them to meet American construction needs. This approach enables him to leverage lower production costs in Mexico while capitalizing on premium prices in the US market. However, his cross-border business required solving two critical challenges: sourcing suitable stone crushing equipment and navigating complex international trade procedures.
Overcoming International Trade Challenges
When approaching us about this business, “I knew the business opportunity was real,” Arturo explained, “but I had no idea how to bring in specialized crushing equipment or what requirements existed for exporting aggregates to American buyers.”
After in-depth communication with him, we understood his initial concerns as follows:
- Understanding equipment import regulations from China to Mexico
- Navigating Mexican customs procedures and documentation
- Managing cross-border equipment logistics
- Identifying all potential costs in the equipment acquisition process
- Learning the US aggregate export requirements and quality standards
- Ensuring the final products produced by the equipment could handle American aggregate specifications
Crushing Equipment Solution: APY4 Mobile Crushers
First, for this specific project, we recommended our APY4 combined mobile crushers for deployment in Mexico. It offers significant advantages for meeting both Mexican production and US market demands:
Specifications
- Capacity: 80tph
- Feeding size: less than 425mm
- Output size: 5-10mm, 10-15mm, 15-20mm
- Configurations: APG-0930Z vibrating feeder + APJ-5075E jaw crusher + APC-110C cone crusher + APS-1848Y3 Vibrating Screen
Advantages
- High Capacity: Designed to efficiently process raw materials into high-quality aggregates for export markets
- Mobile Flexibility: Operates at various Mexican quarries close to export logistics hubs, reducing transportation costs
- High-Quality Output: Configured to produce aggregates that precisely meet stringent US quality and specification standards
- Efficient Operation: Optimizes energy consumption, maintaining competitive production costs even with the high cost of Mexico-US transportation
Solving Equipment Import Challenges: End-to-End Support from Us
When Mr. Arturo was unsure about how to import his crushing equipment, AIMIX provided a comprehensive solution. Here’s how we supported him:
- Partner Connections: We connected Mr. Arturo with trusted Mexican import partners who are experts in heavy construction equipment.
- Regulatory Guidance: We provided comprehensive guidance on Mexican customs procedures, documentation requirements, and import regulations.
- Cost Calculation: We calculated the total cost of ownership (TCO) to ensure budget transparency and avoid hidden fees.
- Logistics Management: We managed the logistics coordination for transporting the equipment from our factory to Arturo’s production facility in Mexico.
In the end, we helped the customer successfully import our APY4 mobile crushers. Right away, we sent engineers to install them on-site. The mobile crushing equipment was up and running as planned, enabling Mr. Arturo to sign an aggregate supply deal with his American partners. And today, his project operates without any issues.
If you’re also facing challenges when expanding your business overseas or importing equipment, don’t hesitate to contact us. Just like what we did for Mr. Arturo, AIMIX can provide you with comprehensive services to help you achieve your business goals.
