INDEPENDENT · U.S. & COLOMBIA · MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATION
Connecting Latin American manufacturers with U.S. buyers.
We act as an independent U.S. representation and sourcing partner — helping LATAM manufacturers build U.S. sales channels, and helping U.S. buyers find vetted, reliable suppliers.
What We Do
One Relationship, Both Sides of the Trade
We work both sides of the trade relationship. For Latin American manufacturers, we serve as an on-the-ground U.S. sales representative — prospecting buyers, developing relationships, and helping generate purchase orders through direct representation. For U.S. companies, we provide a direct, vetted path to reliable manufacturers without the friction of managing sourcing abroad alone.
Our current focus is B2B packaging manufacturers, starting in Colombia — the category and market we're actively building relationships in today, with additional manufacturing categories and countries added as our network grows.
Building U.S. sales channels
Independent representation
Vetted supplier access
For Manufacturers
Expand Into the U.S. Market — Without an In-House Sales Team
We represent your company directly to U.S. buyers, so you can grow your export business without hiring, travel, or upfront cost.
- U.S. market prospecting — we identify and approach American buyers actively looking for suppliers in your category.
- Relationship development — we represent your company directly, building trust with buyers on your behalf.
- Purchase order generation — we manage the sales process through to a completed order.
- Low-risk engagement — no exclusivity required and no upfront fees to get started.
What We Look For
- Export readiness — experience with or capacity to support international sales
- Established production capacity to support U.S. order volumes
- Quality documentation and relevant certifications
For U.S. Buyers
A Direct Line to Vetted Latin American Manufacturers
Skip the trial and error of sourcing overseas alone. We connect you with manufacturers we've evaluated directly.
- Vetted supplier access — every manufacturer we introduce has been evaluated directly by our team.
- Single point of contact — one relationship instead of managing multiple overseas vendors.
- No language or logistics friction — we handle communication and coordination across the supply chain.
- No cost to you — there's no fee for buyers to use our sourcing service.
We currently source B2B packaging from Colombian manufacturers, with additional categories being added as our network expands.
Market Context
Why LATAM, Why Now
Nearshoring Momentum
U.S. companies are increasingly shifting sourcing closer to home, favoring shorter lead times, lower shipping costs, and reduced exposure to the disruptions that come with longer, more complex overseas supply chains. As global supply chains have been tested repeatedly over the past several years, proximity and reliability have become as important as unit cost.
Time Zone & Logistics Advantage
Shared or overlapping business hours make communication faster and more reliable, while shorter shipping distances mean quicker delivery than sourcing from across the Pacific.
Rising Manufacturing Quality
Manufacturers across the region have invested steadily in equipment, certifications, and export-grade processes over the past decade.
Process
How We Work
Introduction
We connect and understand your business, product, or sourcing needs.
Vetting & Alignment
We evaluate fit — production capacity and quality on one side, sourcing needs and volume on the other.
Samples & Terms
Product samples are reviewed and commercial terms are established.
Purchase Order
We manage the process through to a completed purchase order.
Ongoing Support
We stay involved to support the relationship as it continues.
About
Meet the founder.
Samuel Ramos
Founder & Principal
Samuel Ramos founded North11 Trade Group after years working in banking, where he specialized in vetting business clients — evaluating companies applying for accounts and financing through detailed KYC (Know Your Customer) review. That work sharpened an eye for what makes a business trustworthy and ready to scale, and reinforced a belief that strong commercial relationships are built on real diligence, not just paperwork. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Samuel brings that same relationship-first, diligence-driven approach to connecting U.S. buyers with vetted Latin American manufacturers — starting with Colombia.