For wholesale buyers across Australia and New Zealand, China is the world's dominant manufacturing hub for plantation shutters — covering PVC, timber, and aluminium product lines. Factory-direct pricing from Chinese manufacturers typically runs 40–60% below locally manufactured equivalents, which explains why the supply chain for ANZ's shutter market runs almost entirely through Chinese factories. But […]
Ask any Australian window covering distributor what keeps them up at night and lead time uncertainty will be near the top of the list. A builder calls on a Tuesday with a 14-unit apartment project that needs to be ready for settlement in 10 weeks. Your supplier quotes 8 to 10 weeks production. Freight takes […]
One of the most common sources of error in plantation shutter orders — at every level of the supply chain — is sizing. Incorrect dimensions result in panels that cannot be installed, customers who cannot take delivery, and factories that cannot process refunds on custom-made product. As a manufacturer shipping to the Australian and New […]
In 2021, a window covering distributor based in Melbourne was running a healthy business — steady revenue, established installer relationships, reasonable margins. But when they sat down to map their actual numbers, something was uncomfortable. They were buying plantation shutters from a local wholesaler at a landed cost that left them 28% gross margin on […]
The single most common question we get from new Australian distributors before their first order is about minimum order quantities. The second most common question — from experienced distributors — is how to structure a mixed container to get maximum commercial value without tying up too much capital in slow-moving stock. These are not the […]
Every year, dozens of Australian and New Zealand distributors place their first order with a Chinese shutter factory. Most of them spend the first three months making preventable mistakes — the wrong MOQ structure, missing certifications, miscommunicated sizing, a shipment held at customs. A smaller number get it right from the start because they did […]
For importers, wholesalers, and project contractors in Australia and New Zealand, sourcing plantation shutters from China has become an increasingly strategic decision. With the right manufacturing partner, buyers can achieve a balance of competitive pricing, consistent quality, and scalable supply. However, success depends on understanding how to evaluate suppliers, manage logistics, and align product specifications […]
