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Sourcing in China: We’re Your Partner, Not a Middleman

Product sourcing requires diligent project management as well as powerful language and cultural skills.

Our bilingual and multicultural sourcing specialiss effectively communicate all aspects of the project and eliminate the barriers often found with direct sourcing. You can expect responsive communication, custom solutions, process management, and on-staff engineers to assist with your design. By allowing us to handle your product sourcing, you can concentrate on what really matters most: managing your business and increasing your profit margin.

How We Work With You

Protect your intellectual property.
When you come to us with a product or a concept, the first thing we do is to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
Understand your product and needs.
Together, we analyze your product’s designs and specifications to determine manufacturability. If it looks like full steam ahead, we create a materials list and identify any areas that require particular attention to quality control (QC).
Contact our network.
Once we thoroughly understand the parameters of your product, we reach out to prequalified factories and request a quote. Before passing on the quote, we evaluate the manufacturer’s ability to supply parts, components, or the entire product within your time constraint.
Prepare and communicate agreements.
Next, we share the quotes along with our recommendations. The final decision is yours. If you decide to move forward, we negotiate your contracts in English and Chinese to ensure a clear understanding on each side.
Develop prototypes and prepare for manufacturing.
After your design is finalized, we work with the manufacturer on your behalf to create a prototype. By the time the prototype is submitted to you, we will already have your QC requirements in place with our staff in China and will have shared these with each manufacturer.
Get product certifications.
We work with agencies to receive the certifications you need on new products. These include but are not limited to UL (Underwriters Laboratories), ETL/NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory), Mass Certified Green, BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Makers Association and CCC (China Compulsory Certification) listed marks.
Manufacture to your specifications.
The factory you choose needs to do more than pass initial QC tests. We make regular visits, pulling a percentage of your products and testing them to ensure the culled products meet your criteria.
Manage your manufacturers.
We frequently visit every factory. In addition, we arrange regular meetings between their owners and you, to maintain clear communication.
Connect quality with payment.
Every shipment is checked before shipment. No manufacturer is paid until we are satisfied they have met their promises made to you.

Your Needs

The Benefits of a True Partnership

Our customers think of us as their manufacturing arm, working closely with them from design through shipping. Our engineers and manufacturing experts make recommendations and adjustments to specifications as needed. As a result, we help you eliminate many of the risks that are commonly associated with manufacturing in China.

  • Consistently high product quality
  • Short and flexible lead time
  • Strong communication
  • Product warranty/factory insurance
  • Cultural and language bridges
  • Low employee turnover
  • Protection against product infringement or counterfeiting

Product Categories

ELECTRIC SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Hand and electric appliances developed from concept to shipment. We take your ideas and turn them into reality.

KITCHEN COOKWARE

Pots, pans, bakeware, bowls and other stainless steel kitchen items.

OFFICE ORGANIZATION ACCESSORIES

Desk Drawer organizers, molded accessories for home and office use.

EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE

Chairs, tables, legs, stools, items made with tubular metal.