Manufacturer direct · 工厂直供
Building materials from China, sourced direct from the manufacturer.
Factory-direct supply for builders and developers, with vetting, negotiation, inspection and logistics handled.
- Manufacturers, not traders or marketplace listings
- Inspection at the factory, during production and before shipment
- Documents your certifier needs, requested up front
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
20+ years
company-reported
30,000+ suppliers
company-reported
Is this for you? For builders and developers sourcing for projects. Not for dropshipping or resale.
Explore
Choose where to start
Windows and doors
Aluminium systems with the test evidence your certifier asks for.
Read moreKitchen cabinets
Cabinetry and joinery built to your drawings.
Read moreTiles and stone
Porcelain, tile and stone with shade and batch control.
Read moreCladding and facades
Documentation first, then samples, then order.
Read moreWhy this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
Middlemen add margin you cannot see
Each trader between you and the factory takes a cut, and you pay for it.
2
Marketplace suppliers are not accountable
A listing is not a vetted factory, and nobody stands behind it when something goes wrong.
3
Compliance and QA are your risk
When goods land, the responsibility is yours, so the checks have to happen before they ship.
Construction sourcing is now a global price check. Your local suppliers know it. Material costs are up, margins are tight, and a single supplier can hold your programme. The answer is not the cheapest quote. It is a second, controlled supply line that runs alongside your local one, used selectively in the categories that move your margin.
What managed means
How inspection works at each stage
You do not import. We run the sourcing for you: shortlist and vet factories, translate and negotiate, approve samples, inspect before shipment, and coordinate freight and customs to your site. You keep control of every decision. We carry the detail.
Factory audit
We check the factory before you place an order.
During production
Production is monitored so problems surface early.
Pre-shipment
A final inspection under AQL sampling standards before goods leave China.
Documents
Test reports, certification and export paperwork prepared with the shipment.
Our 8-step process
- 1Discovery and feasibility review
- 2Product list and sourcing strategy
- 3Supplier research and vetting
- 4Itinerary or remote sourcing plan
- 5Negotiation and order placement
- 6Production monitoring and QA
- 7Pre-shipment and logistics
- 8Delivery and long-term supply chain
Read next:Compliance by categoryWhat is in a landed costHow we vet suppliers
Proof
From people who have done it
Case study: Gold Coast, QLD, April 2024
Gold Coast Builder
- $100K+
- Saved vs Australian trade pricing
- $130K
- Materials sourced in one project
- 9 weeks
- Factory to site delivery
Client-reported figures.
Read the case study
Your guide
Lindy Chen founded ChinaDirect Sourcing in 2005. She is Mandarin-speaking, on the ground in China and based in Brisbane, and she leads every buying trip and VIP tour herself.
Frethan: My Supply Chain is the platform behind the process. Orders, suppliers and documents in one place, so you can see where every order stands.
Questions
What people ask first
Do you work with manufacturers or traders?
Manufacturers. A trader adds a layer between you and the factory, which is exactly what direct sourcing removes.
Can I see samples first?
Yes. Samples are approved before production starts.
How is quality checked?
At the factory before ordering, during production, and again before shipment under AQL sampling standards.
Does the product meet Australian standards?
Compliance depends on the category. We ask each factory for the relevant test reports and certification, and your certifier makes the final call. See our compliance page for the detail by category.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 8 weeks from the end of the China trip to delivery on site: production 2 to 4 weeks, sea freight about 3 weeks, customs and delivery about 1 week. Production time depends on the product category.
Next step
Source from the factory, with someone accountable.
Start with a conversation about your project.
Tell us what you are sourcing and when. We will come back with a plan.
- 1. We review your details today.
- 2. Ann or Lindy's team replies within one business day.
- 3. Bring a bill of materials or your top three categories.
Sales line: +61 7 3392 1421
Ready when you are
The form is at the top of the page.
Figures marked company-reported are ChinaDirect Sourcing's own figures.
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