Understanding The World Of Manufacturing: ODM, OEM And OBM

Irrespective of where you’re sourcing from, there are always two types of manufacturers, namely an OEM and an ODM. And alongside them are other more premium variants, such as an OBM and an OSM.

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What is an OEM?

OEM, which stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” refers to companies that produce components, parts, or products for use by another company in that company’s own products

To put it simply, an OEM company manufactures items or parts that are later purchased and integrated into the final products of another company.

OEMs typically serve well-established brands that have their own product designs but rely on OEMs for manufacturing. Examples of such brands include Apple, Samsung, Nike, Adidas, and others.

While many companies prefer to handle production entirely in-house, some industries, like the automotive industry, choose to diversify their partnerships. In the automotive sector, brands often engage multiple OEMs simultaneously to manufacture specific components for their vehicles.

This approach is driven by the specialization of OEMs, as they excel in particular areas of production rather than being generalists.

Why go for an OEM?

As a customer, you can expect to receive the following perks when using services from an OEM.

Creative control

An OEM might offer their advice on what part of the production process should be done or how you should optimize it, but they won’t interfere with anything that involves your designs or patents. 

This makes it much easier to maintain creative control as opposed to working with an ODM where you might not have much say in the matter as they own the IP.

Competitive service rates

OEMs have their own network of suppliers that they can buy materials from in large bulks at a lower price, especially if the OEM is in low-cost regions like China. This translates into you getting more competitive prices and increased profit margins.

Cost-efficient

If you allocate production entirely to an OEM and do a one-time payment, then you effectively cut costs on equipment expenditure and maintenance. Not to mention, it safeguards you from potential price increases in material acquisition. 

You can actually negotiate a set price per unit for a set amount of time with manufacturers in China which saves you from nasty price spikes. 

However, there’s also a possibility that this agreement might not hold in unforeseen circumstances (e.g., sudden chip shortages, wide worker strikes, etc.). Then again, this rarely – if not at all – happens.

What are the downsides?

Resource and time intensive

Referring to the fact that OEMs are essentially manufacturers for hire, they only manufacture the product with the exact specifications that you give them. In addition, the minimum order quantity requirements will be higher than with ODMs.

Before this, however, there are huge overhead costs associated with product research and development that you have to bear. And it’s not always a guarantee that you’d get a return on investment out of this, ideas tend to sound great on paper until you’ve put them to the test. 

Lack of quality check

Typically, on top of employing an OEM for the creation of your product, a quality inspector should also be put in place. This is because OEMs mostly or if at all check for product defects during production since they act solely upon the design data you’ve given them.

What is an ODM?

ODM stands for “Original Design Manufacturer” and refers to companies that not only manufacture products but also design them.

ODMs follow a practice known as white-label manufacturing. This involves ODMs providing pre-made prototypes of their own products to other companies, which can then modify or rebrand these prototypes.

This practice allows business clients to expedite their product development process and start selling products more quickly, as they don’t need to invest as much time and resources in research and development.

Another variation of ODM manufacturing is private labeling, where the ODM designs and produces a finished product exclusively for a specific retailer.

Why go for an ODM?

Low product development costs

ODMs can save you a lot of money spent on hiring designers, producing prototypes, and conducting market research which on average amounts to hundreds of thousands. 

Coming to an ODM means you get access not only to their finished products but also to the expertise and engineering prowess involved in making them. Plus, the minimum order quantity will be less compared with OEMs.

Trustworthy products

Another tangential benefit to an ODM’s one-stop business model is that you don’t have to worry about acquiring licenses or subjecting your products through extensive vettings. All have been done by the ODM a long time ago before they set the products up for sale. 

This is especially useful if you plan to sell electronics as there are all kinds of certifications you have to go through before the products can make it to the market.  

Tried-and-true method

Most ODMs on the market right now have already been contacted by industry giants like Alibaba and Amazon. This means there’s a high chance you get to work with the same ODMs that have had extensive experience dealing with a wide variety of products.

What are the downsides?

Low customization options

Don’t expect to go to an ODM and get a unique product right off the bat, what you see is what you get. Not to say there aren’t any ODM out there that can offer more customization but they’re generally harder to find without a sourcing agent.  

Although private labeling can be used to counteract this, this would also mean that the client has to conduct their own research which entails additional investments. As such, there’s only a handful of products that this might work with, namely cosmetics, conventional household items, etc.

High probability of competition

This might come as a shocking revelation to some people but ODMs are also businesses, and businesses compete with each other. Once you’ve given them the idea of how to improve on a certain product, there’s really no guarantee that they won’t just produce it without you. 

Furthermore, you can’t really opt for any legal protection in such a case because chances are your ideas aren’t substantially unique enough to qualify as a patent. Even if you try to go for a non-competitive agreement, it rarely carries much weight in foreign judiciaries.

But there’s a silver lining in how much you choose to disclose with your manufacturers. 

For example, if you’d like to produce a mask with certain alterations to make it stand out, you can just use a product similar to what you’re describing. This way the secrets are kept and you also get to know if the manufacturer agrees to make it for you.

What are OBMs?

OBM stands for “Original Brand Manufacturer” This term refers to a type of manufacturing company that not only produces products but also develops and owns the brand associated with those products. Unlike other two manufacturers, OBMs are responsible for the entire product lifecycle, including design, production, branding, and marketing.

OBMs often take the lead in creating their own product concepts, designs, and intellectual property. They are responsible for building and promoting their brand identity and typically sell their products under their own brand name. This level of control over both the product and its branding allows OBMs to establish a direct connection with consumers.

Just to name a few, Giant and Merida is a popular company that bikes under their own brand names. What many people may not know is that this company started as OEMs, manufacturing products for other brands.

Over time, they honed their skills and design capabilities through collaboration with industry professionals. Fast forward several decades, and they have become industry powerhouses, producing bike frames for renowned brands like Trek, Cannondale, Cervélo, and Scott.

Where can you find them?

The most convenient way to find either of these manufacturers is through sourcing agents as they’re the ones that have the connections and the experience. Instead of toiling to find just a few manufacturers, you can leave that to the professionals and focus on growing your business instead. 

Alternatively, you can also look on B2B sites that list these manufacturers in clear detail and performance track records. 

Amazon is a good example of this, they have a dedicated “Solution Provider” section that houses some of the most popular OEMs and ODMs. A good amount of them has personally been involved in the production of some of Amazon’s iconic Alexa products.

But if direct contact is what you’re looking for and you happen to be in the same area as your ODMs and OEMS, it’s better to just visit trade fairs or wholesale markets. These are where industries’ finest often gather to prospect or showcase their products/technologies.

Meeting the manufacturers directly will not only mean better communication but also reduce the odds of being scammed by a middleman. You might even turn an eventful meeting into a long-term business relationship! 

Conclusion

In conclusion, deciding between an OEM and an ODM should come after you’ve established what you want out of it. 

Are you looking to play it safe selling evergreen products? In this case, it might be better to go with an ODM. You get veteran hands on the job without paying premium prices, the product you sell has already been field-tested and deemed commercially viable, and you save months of doing research. All of this is at the cost of not owning the IP and having little say in how they make your product.

OEMs are more straightforward to work with but you have to do some legwork before approaching them. They also take longer to make your products and you might have to put extra effort into quality control. But switching to a new OEM is also easier since you own the IP.

Put into perspective these variables against your own vision for the business before deciding. 

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Planning to import furniture from manufactures in China? In this article, you will learn how to select the right supplier, how to customize design and materials, manage quality control, shipping, and much more as a furniture buyer.

• How to Select the Right Furniture Manufacturer
• Factory Showrooms
• Design & Material Customization Options
• US and EU Furniture Regulations
• Quality Inspections
• Shipping Furniture from China
• Furniture & Housewares Trade Shows
• List of Furniture Manufacturers in China

Why you should not buy from a Chinese furniture wholesaler

We often receive inquiries from small businesses in the US, Europe and Australia looking to purchase small volumes from furniture wholesalers in China. The reason many small buyers prefer wholesalers rather than manufacturers is that the former has lower Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirements, compared to the latter.

While it’s true that furniture wholesalers in China often have a low MOQ, sometimes starting from 1 unit per model, it’s rarely a viable option for importers in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Few Chinese furniture wholesalers are able to ensure compliance with applicable fire retardant and substance regulations. In fact, most are primarily, sometimes entirely, geared towards the domestic market in Mainland China.

For natural reasons, such supplier has no profit incentive to ensure compliance with foreign regulations. With this said, I have explained why this article concerns furniture manufacturers, rather than wholesalers.

Furniture suppliers on Alibaba

Alibaba.com is the world’s largest B2B supplier directory. Here, you will find thousands of furniture factories, wholesalers, and trading companies.

In my opinion, you should narrow down your supplier selection to those that are proper manufacturers, rather than trading companies or wholesalers. The easiest way to be sure is by flying to China and paying the suppliers a visit. But, you can also use the information provided by Alibaba.com to narrow down your supplier list:

• Registered capital: Minimum RMB 500,000
• Product scope: Should be focused within a certain category
• Company name: Should not include ‘trading’
• Product test reports: REACH, TB 117, Fire safety tests
• Company certificates: ISO , BSCI, Sedex

Some manufacturers also provide factory audit reports on their Alibaba.com profile, which are free to download. These are issued by highly reputable third parties, such as Intertek or Bureau Veritas.

In addition, you should also look out for uploaded product test reports, or other compliance documents – especially if you’re importing outdoor furniture to the United States or Europe.

How to Select the Right Furniture Manufacturer

When sourcing Furniture manufacturers online, there’s a variety of factors to use when assessing potential candidate suppliers.

Product Scope

Manufacturers producing all sorts of furniture under one roof doesn’t exist. As in the case of every industry, furniture manufacturers are always specialized in a certain area – with the following being the most common:

• Office furniture
• Hotel furniture
• Sofas
• Beds
• Bedroom furniture
• Bathroom furniture
• Living room furniture
• Mattresses
• Children’s furniture
• Wooden furniture
• Dining sets
• Outdoor furniture
• Metal furniture
• Plastic furniture
• Wicker furniture

While you may find a supplier specializing in more than one category (e.g. Dining sets and living room furniture), you’ll never find a manufacturer offering the whole spectrum. If you need to cover more than one type of furniture, you shall, therefore, consider sourcing different groups of suppliers, rather than trying to find one that offers everything on your list.

Registered Capital

A low registered capital may indicate that the supplier is a small trading company. As there are no real benefits of buying from a trader, you want to avoid that.

A Furniture manufacturer should have at least RMB 1,000,000 in registered capital, which is specified on their business license.

Product Compliance

a. Chemicals and heavy metals

Compliance with applicable substance regulations, for example, REACH in the European Union, is mandatory in various markets. Fabrics, and even leather, often contain amounts of restricted substances, such as Glyphosate and Formaldehyde. Phthalates, a highly restricted plasticizer that is potentially cancerogenic, are also found in vinyl, wood varnishes, and lacquers. Even Flame retardants are sources of harmful and often restricted, chemicals (e.g. PBDEs).

Most Chinese furniture manufacturers are unable to show documents proving previous compliance (e.g. a REACH compliance test report). While a substance test report is not indicating that all the supplier’s products are compliant by default, it’s a strong signal that the supplier is at least capable of controlling substances. That can, however, not be said about the vast majority of China’s furniture manufacturers.

Substance control is a complicated issue, as all materials and components are purchased from subcontractors. These subcontractors may, in turn, use restricted substances without the furniture manufacturer’s approval, or knowledge. Thus, it simply takes a bit more than telling a furniture supplier to “only purchase REACH compliant materials”.

A manufacturer that cannot show any proof of previous compliance may therefore not be able to control substances at all.

b. Flammability and fire safety

In the United States, there is no federal furniture flame retardancy regulation that manufacturers and importers must follow. However, California Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117) has become the de facto standard followed by the majority of furniture manufacturers, and importers, in the US. Further, the CPSC suggested the implementation of a nationwide standard, 16 CFR Part .

In the European Union, there are various compulsory fire safety requirements applicable to upholstered furniture, bedding, and seats. Certain regulations also apply to specific applications (e.g. for use in trains and ships).

Keep in mind that it’s always the importer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including those regulating substances. This responsibility cannot be shifted to a foreign manufacturer. Importing non-compliant items is illegal, and may, in a best-case scenario, result in fines and a forced recall. In case someone is injured, or if their property is damaged, the importer may be forced to pay millions of dollars (or Euros) in damages.

Compliance with all applicable directives and safety standards must be verified before the cargo is shipped. Returning items to a manufacturer on the other side of the planet is not an option.

However, there are plenty of quality inspection firms, and product testing companies, based in Mainland China and Hong Kong, that can help you verify compliance before it’s too late.

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

The MOQ requirement is the minimum number of units a supplier is willing to sell. The MOQ in the furniture industry varies greatly depending on the factory and the product. For example, a bed manufacturer may only set a MOQ of 5 units, while a company making beach chairs may set it at pcs.

Further, there are two types of MOQs in the furniture industry:

• MOQ based on the number of units (e.g. 500 pcs)
• MOQ based on container volumes (e.g. 1 x FCL 20” container)

Factories are often willing to offer a lower MOQ if you’re willing to use their standard materials (e.g. wood type).

Examples

• Sofa sets: 1 to 5 sets
• Bed: 1 to 5 pcs
• Foldable chairs: 500 pcs
• Dining tables: 20 – 50 pcs

Quality Management System

A Quality Management System, such as ISO , is implemented to track and prevent quality issues. Why does this matter? Because it only applies to manufacturers, not traders.

When buying furniture from Chinese suppliers, why is it important to first filter suppliers? Because the majority of Furniture manufacturers are not geared towards developed markets, offering the quality options and stability you need to compete.

Factory Showrooms

It rarely makes sense to buy furniture samples from factories in China. You’ll save both time and money by flying directly to China and visit factory showrooms.

Factory Checklist

a. Are they specialized in your product category? If you’re buying rattan furniture, the supplier should primarily manufacture exactly that.

b. Are they manufacturing for other customers? It’s a good sign if they have regular orders from other importers.

c. What kind of customers do they have?

d. How do they manage defective units? Are they willing to show you where they store defective units?

e. How do they pack the products?

f. Is the warehouse full? Do you recognize any brands printed on the export cartons in their warehouse?

Product Checklist

a. Ask for a product specification or datasheet, with dimensions, bill of materials, and material specification, for the furniture samples that you find in the showroom.

b Can they offer other materials?

c. Do they have design drawings?

d. Can you customize the design? If yes, what design drawing formats do they prefer?

e. Will design customization results in additional tooling costs?

f. What is the MOQ?

g. What is the unit price?

General Questions

a. What is their production time?

b. Do they have any product test reports?

c. Do they implement any quality management system? (i.e., ISO :)

d. Do they have an export license?

e. Which bank account will you pay to? (ask for complete details)

f. What are their payment terms?

g. Which payment terms do they offer?

h. Do they accept pre-shipment quality inspections?

Design & Material Customization Options

You can either create a new furniture design from the ground up or base your product on designs available in their online catalog or showroom. That said, you must create a complete product specification regardless of whether the design is an original custom design or a factory design.

Further, furniture manufacturers expect their customers to provide complementary specifications even when selecting designs from their showroom or catalog. This is because the same product can be made using different materials, coatings, and hardware parts – and the manufacturer simply expects that the buyers know what they want.

Files

• Design drawings or images
• Logos, engravings, and print files

Bill of Materials

• Wood type (i.e., German beech wood)
• Fabric specifications (i.e., PU coated polyester, 550 gsm)
• Hardware parts (i.e., 316L Stainless steel and ANSI number)
• Foam (i.e., High-density fire-retardant foam rubber)

Furniture Specification Example: Rattan Chair

Use this template to better understand what you must include in your product specification:

a. Dimensions: W60*D70*H86CM

b. Frame: Aluminum
– Tube dimensions: 35 x 35 x 1.3 mm
– Powder coating: Yes (Anti-corrosion)

c. Rattan: PE, 5 mm in diameter
– Color: Black
– Type: S
– UV resistance: Yes (Up to h)

d. Max load: 140 kgs

e. Cushion: Yes
– Thickness: 50 mm
– Material: 200 gsm polyester

Most suppliers in this industry are not that organized. They tend to lack standardized product documentation, and may not even know which materials and components their showroom samples are made of. As such, you need to identify all relevant product specifications and request the supplier to confirm each.

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Furniture Regulations

United States

APHIS

Some types of wooden furniture are regulated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in the United States. Here are some of the APHIS requirements American furniture importers should be aware of:

• You should only buy from APHIS approved suppliers
• Heat treatment or fumigation is mandatory
• Pre-import approval required

Fire safety standards

In many markets, there are mandatory Fire Retardancy Regulations, applicable to various types of furniture. In the United States, there’s no federal framework to which American importers must comply. However, California Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117) has become ‘de facto’ mandatory, as it is asked for by both retailers and customers.

CPSIA

CPSIA is applicable to all children’s products, including furniture for babies and children up to 12 years of age. Here are some requirements you should be aware of:

• ASTM lab testing is mandatory
• CPSIA tracking label required
• Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) required
• Testing lab required
• Registration card required for some products

European Union

REACH

REACH restricts chemicals and heavy metals in all products, including furniture, sold in the EU. While lab testing is not mandatory, we strongly recommend that you get your furniture cover (e.g. fabrics, PU or PVC) lab tested before importing from China.

Fire safety standards

Most EU member states still have their own national fire safety standards, rather than harmonized EU standards. However, there are corresponding EN standards:

• EN -1
• EN -2
• EN 597-1
• EN 597-2
• EN

Note that the fire safety requirements depend on whether the furniture will be used commercially (e.g. hotels or restaurants) or in a domestic residential environment.

Furniture laboratory testing

Third-party lab testing is the only available method to verify if a certain material is compliant with substance and fire safety standards. Here are some accredited testing companies offering furniture testing services in Mainland China:

• Bureau Veritas
• Intertek
• TUV
• SGS

Testing costs depend on the number of materials and colors (e.g. PU cover or PVC), but normally starts at around USD 300.

Quality Inspections

Given that you can’t return a container filled with defective or damaged furniture, it’s absolutely essential to book a quality inspection before your furniture departs the factory.

Checklist

Here are some crucial checkpoints to include in your furniture inspection checklist:

• Visual inspection
• Dimensions
• Labels
• Color comparison
• Material comparison
• Weight
• Colorfastness
• Water resistance
• Fire resistance
• Packaging materials

Quality inspection companies

Here’s a list of companies offering furniture inspections in Mainland China:

• Sofeast Limited
• Bureau Veritas InSpec
• QIMA
• Pro QC

Most companies charge around USD 300 per inspection.

Shipping Furniture from China

Ocean freight is the only cost-effective transportation option when importing furniture from China. You can either opt for a full container (e.g. FCL 20”) or LCL, meaning that you’ll share container spaces with one or more importers.

Export packaging materials

High-quality packaging materials are essential when shipping furniture. Stacked units can easily crush those at the bottom, and sharp edges and cut through cover fabrics on the long journey on the sea.

Further, furniture must always be loaded on ISPM pallets.

It’s crucial that you provide clear visual and written instructions to your supplier, detailing how they should pack your furniture, and which materials they should use.

Insurance

Freight insurance is equally essential, as you cannot return damaged pieces to your supplier, or request a refund.

Furniture & Housewares Trade Shows

HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair

HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair is among the most well-recognized and well-received furniture fairs in Hong Kong. In , the fair was attended by more than 29,000 visitors, and around 2,200 brands and businesses displayed their products.

The exhibition will take place in the third week of April in Hong Kong. Admission to the fair is allowed for only 18 years old and above. You also have to pay HK$ 100 which is equivalent to USD 15 to attend the show.

Visiting Hong Kong for short-term business visits does not require a visa so you can attend this event without applying for a visa. Hong Kong allows visa-free entry to 170 countries, which also include North America, Europe, and Australia.

You can explore a wide range of houseware categories in this event that include:

• Art & craft items
• Hardware & DIY projects
• Bathroom products
• Home appliances
• Eco-Friendly products
• Furniture
• Outdoor & gardening accessories
• Storage solutions
• Kitchenware
• Interior decor & handicrafts

You can also find hundreds of exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other countries in the region. The event is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, and other partners.

The event takes place once a year, mostly in April.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

IDFFHK

International Design and Furniture Fair Hong Kong, also known as IDFFHK, takes place in Hong Kong after every two years.

The fair focuses more on interior design and hosts many top interior designers, in addition to exhibiting their designed products. The event is mostly attended by architects, property developers, interior designers, hoteliers, and other professionals working in the design industry.

In , more than 10,000 professionals visited the fair.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Global Sources Gifts & Home

The Gifts & Home Exhibition is another major fair in Hong Kong. In , more than 18,000 buyers visited the event from 121 countries. The event also organized more than 1,000 booths for different product categories and exhibitors.

The exhibition also focuses on small order sourcing, as you can find more than 300 exhibitors who accept small orders, making the event a good option for small-scale online retailers and Amazon sellers. The exhibition also has a separate Online and Amazon Sellers center with hundreds of booths. Most of the exhibitors are from Hong Kong and Mainland China, but some are also from other countries.

As there are many different product categories and exhibitors, the event targets both, large and small-scale buyers.

You can also explore different product categories that include:

• Home Living & Decor
• Kitchen & Dining
• Home Improvement
• Design Corner
• Creative Design
• Gifts

The exhibition takes place twice every year, mostly in April and October.

The event also takes place in partnership with the Global Sources Mobile Electronics exhibition at the same place and at the same time. So you have an option to visit both at the same time.

Venue: Asia World-Expo, next to Hong Kong International Airport

Furniture China (Shanghai)

The annual China International Furniture Expo will take place in Shanghai in September. The exhibition takes place once every year, mostly in the month of September.

It is also one of the largest furniture expos in the world. More than 150,000 people attended the event in from 155 different countries.

The event is organized by the China National Furniture Association and attended by hundreds of brands and furniture exporters from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other countries. In total, more than 3,500 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event.

As there are thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of product booths, you can explore many different product categories that include:

• Contemporary furniture
• Furniture from international brands
• Office furniture
• Outdoor & garden furniture and accessories
• Table & chair
• Children’s furniture
• Mattresses
• Chinese classical furniture
• European classical furniture
• Upholstery furniture

Unlike Hong Kong (which is a special administrative region in China), you need a visa to visit Mainland China to attend business events in the country. Even though China allows visa-free entry to the citizens of 13 countries, including Singapore and Japan, but for Europe, North America, and Australia, there are visa requirements.

Admission is limited to 18 years old or older only.

The event takes place at the same time and the same location as FMC (Furniture Manufacturing & Supply) China exhibition. You can attend both events at the same time as both events are co-located.

Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), No. Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)

In terms of visitors and exhibitor numbers, China International Furniture Fair is among the largest furniture fairs in the world. More than 170,000 visitors from all around the world visit the event every year, while more than 3,900 exhibitors take part in the exhibition.

The event takes place twice a year, every March and October. The event also takes place in two phases at two different venues within the same city, each phase displays different product categories.

The presence of a large number of furniture manufacturers, exporters, and international brands allows you to explore an unattached range of products at this event. Some of the popular categories at the event include:

• Modern furniture
• Classical furniture
• Home Decor & textile
• Outdoor & Leisure
• Office furniture
• Hotel furniture
• Upholstery & bedding

The exhibition is organized by the China National Furniture Association and the China Foreign Trade Center.

Most of the exhibitors are from China and Hong Kong, but you can also find furniture brands from other Asian countries along with North American, European, and Australian companies.

Venue:

• First Phase: China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Xin Guangdong Road No.980, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
• Second Phase: Poly World Trade Center Expo, Xin Guangdong Road No., Haizhu District, Guangzhou

Canton Fair Phase 2 (Guangzhou)

Canton Fair is also called China Import and Export Fair. It is a regular event that takes place twice a year in three phases.
Each phase consists of several major industries. The second phase also exhibits many different industries that include furniture.

It is also one of the largest furniture trade exhibitions in the world based on the number of attendees every year. Around 7,000 exhibitors are expected to join the event along with more than 180,000 visitors from all over the world.

The exhibition will take place in China Import and Export Complex, also known as the largest modernized exhibition center in Asia. It is located in Pazhou Island, Guangzhou, China.

You can also explore a wide range of product categories here that include:

• Kitchenware & tableware
• Household items
• General ceramics
• Home decorations
• Home, Office, School, Indoor & Outdoor, Hospital and other types of furniture

You can find exhibitors in the fair from all over the world, but most are Mainland China and Hong Kong-based furniture manufacturers.

Venue: China Import & Export Fair Complex, No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China

List of Furniture Manufacturers in China

Listed Companies

• Foshan Rongbin Furniture Factory
• Guangdong Hongye Furniture Manufacturing
• Anji Hefeng Furniture
• Foshan COOC Furniture
• Guangzhou Everpretty Furniture
• Artech Furniture Group
• Foshan Mingjia Hotel Furniture
• Hangzhou Tengnuo Home Furniture
• Foshan Shunde Creation Furniture

Disclaimer

We are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. We have selected these companies based on their claimed product scope, history, certification, and capabilities.

Foshan Rongbin Furniture Factory

Foshan Rongbin Furniture Factory was founded in , engaging in the business of manufacturing furniture items and furniture sets for living rooms and dining rooms. Rongbin offers ODM products and OEM manufacturing for their customers, including pre-sale consultation, structural and style design, color and pattern design, material procurement, production, logistics, and after-sale services.

Rongbin focuses on designing and developing furniture for living rooms, such as leather sofa, fabric sofas, recliner sofas, leisure chairs, ottoman chairs, oval shape furniture, cabinets, credenzas, TV stands, and other living room and dining rooms furniture sets.

Main Products

• Sofas
• Recliners
• Lounge chairs
• Sofa chairs
• Egg shape chairs
• Coffee tables
• Side tables
• Dining tables
• Dining chairs
• Sideboards
• Console cabinet
• Storage cabinets
• Tv stands

Summary

• Certification: Not mentioned
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Foshan, Guangdong

Guangdong Hongye Furniture Manufacturing

Guangdong Hongye Furniture Manufacturing was established in in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. Hongye is a professional manufacturer specializing in making office furniture items and sets including desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and sofas.

The company also designs and takes customization orders in making conference room tables of different shapes and materials, including rectangle, round, oval, and half-open shapes. Other products include conference room chairs, storage, and filing cabinets, workstations, partition, and rostrums.

The factory of Hongye covers an area of over 500,000 square meters, employing more than 1,000 craftsmen and workers.

Main Products

• Office desks
• Office chairs
• Office sofas
• Reception desks
• Partition boards
• Conference room sets
• Coffee tables
• Teapoys
• Rostrums

Summary

• Certification: ISO
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Jiangmen, Guangdong

Anji Hefeng Furniture

Anji Hefeng Furniture was founded in specializes in manufacturing high-quality wooden and leather recliner chairs and sofas of various designs.

Anji Hefeng Furniture focuses on making recliners chairs with extra cushions, which are suitable for leisure and relaxing. Customers can choose the original design of the company or have their products specially made with custom designs.

The products of Anji Hefeng include leather recliners with ottoman, leather lounge chair with ottoman, leather tv chairs, accent chairs, glider chairs, rocking chairs, armchairs, power swivel lift recliners, and heat massage recliners. The company also offers recliners with multi seats suitable for couples, family, and friends.

Currently, the factory of Anji Hefeng is located in Anji County in Zhejiang, covering an area of 25,000 square meters, where there is more than 130 staff, which includes 15 professional technicians and craftsmen.

Main Products

• Rocking chairs
• Recliners
• Ottoman lounge chairs
• Accent chairs
• Glider chairs
• Egg chair sofas
• Power reclining seats

Summary

• Certification: ISO
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Anji, Zhejiang

Foshan COOC Furniture

Established in , Foshan COOC Furniture is an ODM and OEM designer and manufacturer of home furniture. The products offered by Foshan COOC cover all sections of the apartment, including sofas, cushion stools, cushion chairs, marble TV stands, and storage cabinets for living rooms; dining table sets, coffee tables, teapoys for dining rooms; bed frames, king-sized mattress, and nightstands for rooms. All the products are available in leather, fabric, and velvet.

The online catalog for Foshan COOC provides more than 200 items for option. Customers are welcomed to provide the original design with special requirements for the products.

Foshan COOC’s factory covers an area of more than 60,000 square meters, with an in-house R&D center, design department, and production base, and a square meters exhibition hall, employing more than 700 workers. The factory’s production capacity has reached more than 25,000 sets of sofas, 35,000 set beds, and 30,000 pieces of mattresses annually.

Finally, Foshan COOC also offers free LOGO customization, free promotional and advertising images retouching, marketing training, and store design service to customers.

Main Products

• L shape sofas
• U shape sofas
• Sectional sofas
• Sofa stools
• Sofa recliners
• TV stands
• Dining table sets
• Leather bed frames
• Tatami beds

Summary

• Certification: ISO
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: 3 pieces
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Foshan, Guangdong

Guangzhou Everpretty Furniture

Guangzhou Everpretty Furniture was founded in as a professional designer, contractor, and manufacturer of school, laboratory, dormitory, and cafeteria furniture supplies. Everpretty welcomes ODM and OEM orders from domestic and overseas customers. Up until now, the company keeps the pace of launching 50-100 models of products annually, catering to the requirements of different customers.

Classroom series: products include height-adjustable single desks and chairs, movable and folding sketching chairs with wheels, auditorium chairs with cushions, desks with storage compartments, sketching chairs with a rack beneath the chair.

Laboratory series: products include acid-resistant rectangle shape tables,  foldable stackable plastic tables, and other products.

Student’s dormitory series: Products include bunk bed with mattress, dormitory bunk bed with wardrobe set, and bunk bed with studying desk for students.

Library series: products include individual reading tables with personal space and learning desks with a storage shelf.

Cafeteria series: products include banquet chairs, food court conjoined table and chair for 4 people, long benches, foldable stackable plastic tables, stainless steel canteen sinks with 2 faucets, foldable and movable dining desk with wheels.

Summary

• Certification: ISO , ISO
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: 50 pcs
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong

Artech Furniture Group

Artech Furniture Group was established in , initially as a custom-made high-end furniture designer and exporter for hotels, commercial office buildings, villa resorts, show houses, and clubs.

The factories of Artech Furniture were set up in and respectively, primarily making ODM and OEM products of styles like Western and Eastern traditional, retro, classic and contemporary modern, American country, Nordic, Chinese and Yamato styles.

The custom-made products include upholstered loveseats, leather, fabric, and solid wood armchairs, leather accent chairs, stainless steel bar stools, velvet leisure chairs, upholstered storage benches, wooden nightstands, leather and velvet ottomans, plastic bookshelf, paper foldable screens, wooden room dividers, stainless steel coffee tables, wooden console tables, vanity mirrors, and more.

Main Products

• Lounge sofas
• Ottoman wood chairs
• Dresser stools
• Platform beds
• Cabinets
• Bookshelves
• Vanity mirrors
• Room dividers

Summary

• Certification: Not mentioned
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Foshan, Guangdong

Foshan Mingjia Furniture

Foshan Mingjia Furniture was founded in . The company is an OEM manufacturer that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and exporting solid wood furniture for hotels and office rooms.

Currently, Foshan Mingjia Furniture has set up two factories, three subsidiary companies, and six offices. The total area of the two factories is over 50,000 square meters, with more than 100 employees.

The primary products provided by Foshan Mingjia Furniture include furniture for hotel executive bedroom set, walnut wood queen furniture set for single or twin room, formica laminate fireproof panel furniture set for 5-star hotel bedrooms, ash veneer hotel bedroom furniture sets, ebony furniture set for hotel executive suite, mahogany furniture sets, and more.

Foshan Mingjia Furniture also designs and manufactures hotel furniture used in outdoor areas, such as dining furniture sets, sofas, swimming pool lounge chairs, swing chairs, rattan garden recliners, and benches. Other products include karaoke room lounge sofa and table set, club furniture, and beauty parlor massage chairs.

Main Products

• Furniture for hotel rooms
• Furniture for hotel lobbies
• Furniture for restaurants and bars
• Furniture for banquets and conference rooms
• Furniture for beauty parlors
• Furniture for nightclubs
• Outdoor dining set
• Outdoor recliners
• Chaise lounge chair
• Leisure chair ottoman
• Coffee tables

Summary

• Certification: Not mentioned
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Foshan, Guangdong

Teng Nuo Home Furniture

Teng Nuo Home Furniture is an Hangzhou-based company that specializes in designing and producing wooden furniture, especially cabinets, credenzas, nightstands, shelves, cupboards, accent side cabinets, and racks.

The company welcomes ODM and OEM orders from domestic and overseas customers. Teng Nuo has divided its products into several collections according to the styles and materials, which include the Peking collection, Oslo collection, Hague collection, Seattle collection, Cielo collection, and Cannes collection.

Teng Nuo mainly works with oak, ash, pine, alder, and birch. In addition, Teng Nuo also uses recycled woods for its products. The production center of Teng Nuo covers a total area of 5,000 square meters, set up with multiple showrooms and offices.

Main Products

• Buffet sideboard stands
• Dining table
• French chest
• Coffee tables
• Credenzas
• Hallway organizers

Summary

• Certification: Not mentioned
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes

Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Foshan Shunde Creation Furniture

Foshan Shunde Creation Furniture is a professional hotel furniture designer and manufacturer. The company contracts OEM orders of all range of hotel furniture, such as furniture set for guest rooms, suite room, lobbies, banquet halls, meeting rooms, lounge rooms, bars, gyms, gardens, corridors, and outdoor swimming pools.

Their product line includes bed frames, wardrobe, TV units, desk, chair, armchair, sofas, coffee tables, mirrors, and more.

Main Products

• Furniture for hotel suites
• Furniture for hotel conference room
• Furniture for hotel restaurants and canteens
• Furniture for hotel lobbies
• Furniture for hotel entertainment venues

Summary

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• Certification: Not mentioned
• Compliance: Not mentioned
• MOQ: Not mentioned
• Samples offered: Yes