Best way to find a reliable Chinese manufacturer?

I'm a London based inventor, who has developed a new home safety product that I'd like to put into production. I've received a number of quotes for tooling from the UK, which are way beyond our budget, so I'm considering looking to the Far East.



There seems to be so many options for finding a quality Chinese manufacturer and I've heard some horror stories about quality and delivery times. Can anyone point me in the right direction?



Many thanksBest way to find a reliable Chinese manufacturer?
Surely with UK unemployment rising, there are people willing to do the work here? Why export wealth and export jobs?
I deal with China on a daily basis. The key is to visit there and meet the people. Friendship is very important in business in China.



They will take you out., you discuss business for a bit and then entertainment for the rest. You can tell how a company is by how you are treated.



Very safe country., friendly people., you will have a blast. I visit there atleast once every two months to maintain relationships there.Best way to find a reliable Chinese manufacturer?
There are really two paths you can take. You can either contact factories directly by going to sites such as www.alibaba.com or www.globalsources.com. If you go down this route you'll never be quite sure who you're dealing with unless you get out to China and meet contacts face to face.



Alternatively you can use an agent, such as www.vitalsourcing.com or www.china-works.co.uk, who may add a commission to the factory's price but will find a factory on your behalf, and reduce risk by completing tasks such as quality control.



Good luck!
Google or perhaps a well known NGO?Best way to find a reliable Chinese manufacturer?
Try TradeKey.com

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