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Compare my existing supply →Factory sourcing · Product development · Quality checks
Your manufacturing
and sourcing team
on the ground in China.
From packaging, bottles and homewares to everyday retail products and industrial manufacturing. Our team works with factories to define specifications, develop products and oversee quality, with your point of contact here in Australia.
Decades of manufacturing experienceEngineering across disciplinesAustralia · China
01 / Your starting point
What do you need help with?
Develop a custom product
Bring an idea, drawing or reference. Work through materials, factory options, samples and manufacture.
Discuss my custom project →Support at the factory
Quality checks and factory support, available with our supply orders or as a separate paid service.
Discuss factory support →02 / Industries & products
Manufacturing experience.
Across industries.
Bring us the product, the specification or the problem. We connect the requirements with the right manufacturing route and technical expertise.
Packaging & food containers
Cartons, flexible packaging, food containers, trays and branded packs.
Discuss packaging →Bottles, jars & closures
Glass and plastic bottles, jars, caps and custom finishes.
Discuss bottles & jars →Homewares & everyday products
Kitchenware, storage, tableware and household essentials.
Discuss homewares →
Grocery & retail consumables
Shopping bags, cutlery, birthday candles and everyday shelf essentials.
Explore grocery consumables →
Industrial & engineering
Machinery, components and custom fabrication.
Furniture & interiors
Commercial, residential and hospitality.
Textiles & apparel
Fabrics, workwear and soft furnishings.
Electronics & devices
Assemblies, controls, gadgets and accessories.
Support through the whole manufacturing journey.
Factory sourcing
Suitable suppliers, capabilities and comparable options.
Custom development
Materials, specifications, drawings and tooling where needed.
Samples & approvals
Review the product and agree what good looks like.
Quality checks
Agreed checks, inspection findings and issues to resolve.
Production follow-up
Factory communication, progress updates and changes.
Packing & delivery
Agreed protection, shipping arrangements and handover.
Grocery & retail consumables
The everyday products
your customers pick up.
For grocery stores, retailers and wholesalers. Source a single line, compare a repeat order or develop a range with your own packaging.
Bags & wrapping
Plastic and paper bags, produce bags, bin liners, food wrap, foil and baking paper.
Cutlery & tableware
Knives, forks, spoons, cups, plates, napkins and takeaway containers.
Party & celebration
Birthday candles, cake decorations, party supplies and seasonal lines.
Household essentials
Sponges, cloths, cleaning brushes, gloves and everyday utility products.
Work through materials, pack sizes, branding and carton quantities with our team, then compare samples and supply options for your market.
Discuss grocery consumables ↗
03 / Engineering on the ground
The right expertise
for your product.
Engineers across disciplines, working directly with factories. From materials and dimensions to prototypes, production methods and quality checks.
In Australia: your brief, decisions and updates.
In China: technical work and factory follow-through.
04 / How we work
A clear path from brief to delivery.
- 1. UnderstandYour product and priorities
- 2. SourceFactory options and price
- 3. ApproveSamples and specification
- 4. ProduceFactory progress and updates
- 5. CheckInspection and agreed release
- 6. DeliverPacking, shipment and handover
05 / Our team’s experience
Decades at the factory.
Experience you can explore.
Industrial fabrication, textiles, furniture, food packaging, engineering, healthcare, construction, tools and electronics.
Our team brings experience from work across these sectors, including projects completed before Mercado was established.
Custom fabrication
Drawings, material choices, tolerances and assemblies. Work through the details with the people making the product.
Discuss a similar requirement →Furniture & interiors
Material selection, construction, finishes, samples and packing for residential and commercial settings.
Discuss a similar requirement →Electronics & devices
Components, prototypes, assembly requirements and functional checks with the relevant technical specialists.
Discuss a similar requirement →06 / Specialist glass offer
Looking for bottles and closures?
Explore Reserve Glass Co for bottle comparisons, custom shapes and glass packaging.
Visit Reserve Glass Co ↗Start with one requirement.
Start with a free call and scoped comparison. Share what you need, what you already have and where you want help.
Discuss your project ↗