Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 9:20 pm
Hi.
We are all affected by the entry of cheap Chinese products.
I'm a Filipino Chinese. Grew up in Philippines and our company has to compete with cheap China products in all product lines. Stained glass, sand relief casting, shower doors, wardrobe doors, glass sink.
Tried a dozen approach to compete. The best solution we found out is to build your reputation. Your reputation becomes a "brand". Brand for quality brand for expensive "worth it" products. After sales service.
Focus on the high end market. China products are focused on mass produced items. High end market always wants to have a unique value added product.
Ready made art glass doors are flooding the market, and every year we see them close up shop. Client participation in the design stage is very important. Particiaption makes the client feel they made the art glass.
my two cents
Nelson
We are all affected by the entry of cheap Chinese products.
I'm a Filipino Chinese. Grew up in Philippines and our company has to compete with cheap China products in all product lines. Stained glass, sand relief casting, shower doors, wardrobe doors, glass sink.
Tried a dozen approach to compete. The best solution we found out is to build your reputation. Your reputation becomes a "brand". Brand for quality brand for expensive "worth it" products. After sales service.
Focus on the high end market. China products are focused on mass produced items. High end market always wants to have a unique value added product.
Ready made art glass doors are flooding the market, and every year we see them close up shop. Client participation in the design stage is very important. Particiaption makes the client feel they made the art glass.
my two cents
Nelson