Factory Tours
Factory Tours Made Easy – Get More Out of Your China Trip
Planning a factory tour is very time consuming. You’ll need careful preparation weeks in advance. Easy Imex will complete the important planning tasks – saving you valuable time and energy.
Easy Imex Will Ensure You:
- See the most factories possible in the shortest period of time
- Have a list of several suppliers to visit, who have been pre-qualified so you don’t waste your time on unsuitable factories
- Do not have to worry about time consuming hassles such as:- arranging transport, hiring a translator, arranging accommodation, airport picks ups or travel to and from factories
- Are driven in comfort in our Honda Odyssey company van (only within 400km of Shanghai)
- Have an account manager to accompany you to all trade fairs – Canton Fair and Yiwu Wholesale Markets being the major two
- Your general experience is organised in the most efficient manner and you have a genuinely pleasant, friendly experience.
In a nutshell Easy Imex offers you everything you need to get the most out of your trip to China!
Alex Bray of Cedar Tots a Gold Member and Adam Gilbourne visit one of three textile factories in Ningbo. Alex says "THE EASY IMEX TOUR SERVICE WAS SECOND TO NONE. I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE DONE IT MYSELF, I WOULD HAVE FALLEN AT THE FIRST HURDLE". If you'd like to hear what other Easy Imex members have to say then CLICK HERE.
Services we provide:
- Airport pickup
- Accommodation arrangements
- Factory introductions
- Factory tours (including translation service, price and order negotiations)
- General transportation ( Taxi / train / long distance bus / Flight (for factories over 500km away from Shanghai)
Fees we charge:
Airport Pickups:
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Members: |
Free |
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Non Members: |
USD55 each time |
We’ll arrange for an EASY IMEX staff member to meet and greet you at Shanghai Airport (Pudong or Hongqiao) when you arrive in China. We will take you to your hotel, assist your check in and make sure your “China trip” gets off to a good start.
Accommodation Booking Charge
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Members: |
Free |
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Non Members: |
Free, when factory tour is organized via EASY IMEX |
If you don’t have a preferred hotel in Shanghai, we’ll arrange the 4 star hotel Ramada Gateway Plaza which is next to our office building. It’s located in the Xu Jia Hui area downtown. The room rate is between RMB580 to RMB720 (USD85 to USD106) plus a 15% surcharge for deluxe rooms, depending on the season.
Factory Tours:
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Members: |
USD250 + travel per day |
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Non Members: |
USD350 per staff + travel per day |
Our staff (or your account manager if a member) will come with you to the factory. Here’s how Easy Imex staff will help you:
- Translation is provided for more effective communication
- We’ll remind you of the culture protocols in China so no one is accidentally offended
- Assist in your negotiations with the factory
- Ensure you build a good working relationship with the factory.
If your tour requires an overnight stay outside Shanghai, members and non member pay EASY IMEX staff’s accommodation and board.
General Transportation:
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Members: |
Charged at cost |
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Non Members: |
Charged at cost |
In Shanghai - If factory is within Shanghai suburb area, taxi or company car will be the transportation. Company car only provided free for members when available, otherwise Shanghai taxi is RMB12(USD1.8) for first 1km, RMB4.2(USD0.62) per every 3km afterwards.
Outside of Shanghai
- The train will be recommended for tours within 400km of Shanghai. Tickets cost between RMB60 to RMB100 (USD8.8 to USD15) each way.
- Rent a car for anywhere within 300km – A one day trip costs about RMB800 to RMB1900 (USD118 to USD279), depending on the type of car.
- Flights should be taken for anywhere further than 500km away. Ticket prices vary depending on the distance and which city. A rough guide: it costs between RMB800 to RMB 2000 (USD117 to 294) each way. If EASY IMEX staff are required to join the trip, all travel charges will be paid by customers (members and non member)
- Taxi’s within factory area will be paid by customer (member and non member). However, factories sometimes provide free transportation. It simply depends on the factory.
“WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WORKING WITH EASY IMEX AND PLAN TO CONTINUE OUR SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP FOR YEARS TO COME”
Easy Imex have been a reliable, efficient supplier over the years, sourcing products for our company, working with our required branding, specific labelling and facilitating logistics from within China to ship into Australia. We highly recommend working with Easy Imex and plan to continue our supplier relationship for years to come.
Kirstienne Enriquez
International Logistics/Compliance Manager
Appco Group Prosales Pty Ltd
Level 6, 80 Cooper St., Surry Hills, NSW 2010
“I'VE IMPORTED OVER 30 CONTAINERS WITH EASY IMEX AND THEY'VE CUT OUT A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FRUSTRATION AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS”
I've imported over 30 containers with Easy Imex and they've cut out a massive amount of frustration, on the ground work and sleepless nights for me.
In 2010 I imported a very large quantity of product for my business. I knew others importing similar product who said they could get cheaper prices. When my product arrived the quality was outstanding, the shipments arrived on time and everything ran smoothly. The competitors with cheaper prices had defective product, product which didn’t even turn up and lots of sleepless nights and headaches to deal with.
There’s a few reasons I continue to use Easy Imex for all my orders:-
1) They’re a professional group and have done exactly what they said they will do
2) The product they have sourced has been exceptional quality and the prices very competitive
3) I can get on with running my business – without flying back and forth to China.
4) They cut out the sleepless nights I used to have. Once I‘ve paid for product, I know my money is secure and my interests in China are being handled for me by a competent, effective company.
By all means contact me as a reference.
Robert Harding
Wattsgreen Pty Ltd
02 9709 2211
“OVER THE 12 CONTAINERS ORDERED TO DATE PRODUCT QUALITY HAS BEEN EXCELLENT”
We engaged Easy Imex in 2009 to source a range of consumable products, esky bags and promotional merchandise. The service was fast, efficient and professional. We'd previously worked with another importer and had some major quality issues. Over the 12 containers ordered to date the product quality has been excellent. I'd happily endorse Easy Imex to other importers.
Matthew Rolfe
0411 116 115
When we travelled to Shanghai to meet with Easy Imex and conduct a quality control trip, Adam and Jin greeted us personally at the airport and took us to our hotel. During our stay Easy Imex was extremely accommodating, working round the clock to meet all of our requirements. By the end of the week we had secured contracts with our current manufacturers and production of samples was underway. Very impressive work on their part and we would certainly recommend Easy Imex to any start-up or established company.
Working with Easy Imex has allowed us to focus on progressing our business in the UK without having to constantly check on our manufacturers. They take care of all shipping requirements taking the hassle out of importing. It is like working with a company in the UK.”
Andrew Hayworth, Stay-Dri Limited, Edinburgh, Scotland
Like most people I was skeptical and concerned about handing over hard earned money. So I went to China to check out the quality of the goods and to meet the team at Easy Imex.
It was a great experience and I was immediately put at ease when met at the airport by Morin my Easy Imex account manager. The whole experience was fantastic – from visiting the factories to eating out. I was looked after in every way and very much looking forward to returning in the next few months.
Trying to buy from China on your own is difficult and risky. Knowing the contract is one Chinese company doing business with another Chinese company, safeguards you and your goods, should there be a problem. I wouldn’t have bought anything from China if I hadn’t come across Easy Imex so I would now be paying double prices for the same goods here in the UK.”
Nick Young, Paisley Mobility Centre, Paisley, UK
We intended to import from China for some time but was not sure which way to go about it. We came across EASY IMEX on the net. After initially meeting Adam while he was in Australia a couple of months later we flew to China.
Adam and his team took us around several factories and we ordered two container loads. The guys and girls at EASY IMEX are a great bunch of people and having gone to China and seen first hand some of the problems they face we realized we could not have done this without their help.”
Steve Kallestein, Inverell Building Bargain Centre
Inverell, Australia
Easy Imex customers Col Slade and Steve Kallestein from the Inverell Building Company visit a steel factory with Adam Gilbourne.
“EASY IMEX IS NOW A VITAL PART OF MY BUSINESS”
Easy Imex is now a vital part of my business. I no longer look at Easy Imex as my exporting agent but as my business partner and office in Shanghai. Adam and the team at Easy Imex not only source items but they arrange for samples, arrange any modifications I require and quality control all of my orders. They have the facilities to combine several orders into one container and ship directly to my warehouse. I no longer have to worry about working with shipping companies, customs and log painful paperwork. Easy Imex offers a factory to door service. Please feel free to contact me as a reference for Easy Imex and I wish you good trading in the future
Chris Slingsby-Smith, Freeze Beverages, Australia
Easy Imex mentioned the Canton Fair in Ghangzhou. I made the decision to travel to China and informed Easyimex. Adam advised my dedicated manager Louis who deals on behalf of me with my suppliers to send an invitation and prepare my itinerary. Louis picked me up from the airport, booked hotels in Shanghai, Gaungzhou, Hong kong and internal flights instantly. Act as translator between me and my suppliers. I am pleased by their hospitality.
My wife has accompanied with me and was pleased with their meeting and greeting. We have received a royal treatment. It’s a memorable and successful business trip. I am a new to the business and Easyimex have once again proved that no business is small and treated us equal to any other established organisation. We are very much thankful to Adam and Louis who encouraged me in my business.
I recommend overseas importer and exporters to make use of Easyimex services. Leave all the importing and exporting hassles to Easyimex and you just concentrate on your business.
Ajay Kumar, RHG Traders
Melbourne Australia
Kellie Simkin and Lisa Pollock of Art from the Heart, during a factory inspection with the Easy Imex team. Over two days they toured 3 factories which had been pre-selected based on pricing, professionalism and sample product quality. Kellie and Lisa eventually chose one particular factory as most suitable to their needs. If you'd like to hear what other members say about Easy Imex then CLICK HERE.
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