by Admin | Sep 16, 2015 | Industry Spotlight, News
In November 2014, China announced plans to obtain 20 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Part of the plan to reach that goal is investment in the solar industry. China is targeting 17.8 gigawatts of new solar energy installations in 2015 alone....
by Admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Import and Logistics, Industry Spotlight, News, Product Sourcing
Why import toys from China? Research puts the Australian toy market at around $850 million per annum. Most toys are sourced overseas. So the market for imported toys is at least $500 million, with China the largest supplier. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Yet...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2014 | Custom Manufacturing, Industry Spotlight, News, Product Sourcing
It’s the time of year for predictions. It’s a time of change in manufacturing globally. Closer to home, the China Australia FTA will affect competitiveness. So here are our thoughts on manufacturing trends for 2015 and beyond. And of course we focus on...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2014 | Industry Spotlight, News, Product Sourcing
The carbon tax, power bills and energy efficiency have been in the news recently. What better time to focus on LED lighting – a growth market which could have huge impacts for sustainability. What is LED lighting? LED stands for light-emitting diode, which is a...
by Admin | Sep 27, 2013 | Industry Spotlight, News
Whether you’re sourcing basics like cutlery, cups, bowls and candles, or more specialist items such as champagne stoppers, fireplace accessories or spice pans, homewares is a tough business. That’s especially true since the GFC. ABS statistics for retail of...
by Admin | Sep 27, 2013 | Industry Spotlight, News
Not so much ‘some of the best things in life are free’ as ‘some of the best things in life are freebies’… Even when you’re the one giving them away, freebies can be great – because if you do them right, they can really add to your business. Let’s...
