EXIMBANK AIDS SALE TO MEXICO

The U.S. Export-Import Bank is assisting the $13 million sale of geothermal well equipment to expand production in Cerro Prieto geothermal field operated by Mexico's Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE). International Bits & Drilling Equipment Corp., El Centro, Calif., is selling the specialized equipment to Constructora y Perforadora Latina SA, which will operate the wells for CFE. Eximbank will guarantee a loan of $11 million by Manufacturers Hanover International Banking Corp. to Banca