SETTING UP MY BUSINESS FOOTPRINT IN THAILAND
“We have a long history of the craftmanship. we have a good design, and we like good quality. this is what we are trying to do.”
ARTICLE SUMMARY
A visit to Thailand gave me the chance to work with manufacturers and contractors supporting our custom furnishings business. I share why finding the right capabilities matters to me and include partner Bon’s perspective on design, equipment and craftsmanship as we developed our production relationships there.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The visit focused on furniture for national-account restaurant clients.
A local partner discusses the relationship between craftsmanship, equipment and product quality.
I am racking up some serious air miles in search of the perfect international markets in which to manufacture our products, like in Thailand. We recently visited beautiful Thailand and were able to gain a better understanding of its booming manufacturing industry.
We constantly strive to assign production of our various product offerings to the best-suited international markets. During this trip, we had the opportunity to work with several manufacturers and local contractors needed to support our growing furnishing business for national account restaurants. The size and expertise found in the furnishing space in Thailand gave us confidence in expanding our manufacturing footprint to this thriving country.
Bon is an expert in the furniture design and product arena in Thailand. He works closely with us to support our client custom furnishing needs.
"We have a long history of the craftmanship. we have a good design, and we like good quality. this is what we are trying to do," says Bon. Thailand's quality and craftmanship are just some of the reasons we found it to be a key player in the manufacturing industry.
Adds Bon, "We try to offer the client with European quality product with competitive price. Not only in labor, but we also invest a lot in high-end equipment. We appreciate a good design; we try to learn and adapt."
I am always looking for new markets, and being in Thailand is an example of my dedication to doing so.
We stop at nothing to find the perfect international markets to support every one of our clients. Invigorate your space today with Ideoli.
A lighthearted Bangkok street photo with a police officer during our Thailand business trip.
Visiting a production facility with manufacturing partners in Thailand.
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