Melbourne Builders Expo · Booth Z20
Meet ChinaDirect Sourcing at Booth Z20, Melbourne Builders Expo.
25 and 26 November, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Talk sourcing, procurement and supply chain with the team. Walk up or book ahead.
- Booth Z20, both days
- Bring a bill of materials or your top categories
- Book a time or walk up
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
20+ years
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Events
What is on
Upcoming
Melbourne Builders Summit
Thursday 12 November 2026
Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High St, Malvern VIC 3144
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Lindy Chen is presenting: 20 minutes on sourcing direct from China. Run by Builder Elite, free to attend.
Upcoming
Booth Z20
Melbourne Builders Expo
25 and 26 November 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Meet the team at Booth Z20 to talk sourcing, procurement and supply chain.
Upcoming
Melbourne project walkthrough
Friday 27 November 2026
Melbourne
- 10:00 AM: Warburton holiday-home (Airbnb) project
- 2:00 PM: Thomastown four-townhouse project
Walk two Melbourne projects built with products sourced direct from China, and ask the developer about sourcing, procurement and delivery.
Why this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
Hard to compare options on a trade floor
Every stand sells a product. Few explain the process behind it.
2
Little time for a real conversation
A booked slot gives your questions proper attention.
3
Sourcing questions need specifics
The more you bring, the more useful the conversation.
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
Five conversations worth having at the booth
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.
Category review
Which of your categories suit direct sourcing.
Timeline
How long it takes from order to site.
Landed cost
What is in the real number: freight, duty, GST, inspection and fees.
Compliance
What documents your certifier will want to see.
Trip planning
Whether a China Buying Trip or Canton Fair trip fits your programme.
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
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Also in Melbourne
Lindy Chen is presenting at the Melbourne Builders Summit on Thursday 12 November, and we are running a project walkthrough on Friday 27 November.
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
What should I bring?
A bill of materials or your top categories with rough quantities.
Do I need to book?
No. You can walk up to Booth Z20. Booking a time guarantees the team's attention.
Is it risky?
The risk is not China. The risk is doing it without a system. Shortlisted factories are vetted before you meet them, samples are approved before production, and goods are inspected before they ship.
What does it cost to find out?
The first step is a conversation about your project. We tell you honestly whether direct sourcing makes sense for it, and where.
Next step
Bring your list. We will bring the answers.
Book a time at Booth Z20, 25 or 26 November.
Choose your preferred day and we will confirm a time.
- 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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