When JYC Battery put "Welcome Osita from Trixure" on their building's digital display, that was not a transaction. That was a relationship. And that is what we bring to every sourcing engagement — manufacturers who know us by name.
Most sourcing platforms were built for volume, not quality. Trixure was built for relationships.
Every sourcing engagement follows a structured, proven process — built on six years of importing experience and refined during the 2026 China trip.
We start with a detailed conversation about your product — specifications, target price, quality standards, minimum order quantities, and timeline. This becomes your sourcing brief — a document we use to find and approach the right manufacturers on your behalf.
Using our Canton Fair network and direct factory contacts, we identify manufacturers who match your product category and specifications. We prioritise our verified contacts — manufacturers we have met in person — before widening the search. Every manufacturer is approached directly, not through a platform.
Before any introduction, we run our verification checklist — assessing the manufacturer's legitimacy, production capacity, export experience, certifications, and client history. Manufacturers we have personally visited get priority, as we have already assessed their facilities firsthand.
We coordinate the sample process — getting product samples from shortlisted manufacturers so you can assess quality before committing to an order. Once satisfied, we support the price negotiation, Incoterm selection, and purchase order terms — bringing our import experience to the table on your behalf.
Before any shipment leaves the factory, we coordinate a pre-shipment inspection using our in-country quality inspection partners established during our China visit. This is your last line of defence before goods are on the water — and it is non-negotiable for any serious import order.
We coordinate freight — sea or air — using our established shipping operator relationships. We advise on UK customs documentation, import duties, VAT, and compliance. Once goods arrive, we support the clearance and last-mile delivery coordination — so you receive your order without surprises.
These are not Alibaba listings. These are relationships built on the ground — in their factories, at their boardroom tables, on their factory floors.
"The Canton Fair is where the world's manufacturers come to meet the world's buyers. We were there."
The Canton Fair — officially the China Import and Export Fair — is the world's largest trade fair, held twice a year in Guangzhou. It brings together over 200,000 exhibitors across hundreds of product categories, attracting buyers from every country in the world.
In 2026, Trixure attended the Canton Fair as part of a three-week sourcing trip to China. Beyond the fair itself, we visited manufacturers directly, sat in boardroom meetings, walked production floors, and built the kind of relationships that no sourcing platform can replicate.
When our clients want to source a product — they are not going to a website. They are accessing a network built by someone who was physically present at the world's most important trade event, talking directly to manufacturers in their facilities.
Our direct contacts cover energy and electronics. Our broader Canton Fair network extends across hundreds of product categories.
No manufacturer is introduced to a client without passing our verification checklist. We check legitimacy, capacity, certifications, and export history before any recommendation is made.
You will always know who your manufacturer is, what the terms are, and what is happening at every stage of the process. No hidden middlemen. No unexplained markups. Full visibility.
From brief to delivery, you have direct access to Trixure throughout the process. We are not an automated platform — we are a team that answers, advises, and resolves when things get complicated.
China is where our deepest direct relationships are — built during the 2026 Canton Fair trip and factory visits across Guangdong. We can also support sourcing from South-East Asia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe for specific product categories. Tell us what you need and we will identify the best source.
This depends on the manufacturer and product category. Most Chinese manufacturers have a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) — typically starting from 500 to 1,000 units for standard products, lower for higher-value items. We discuss MOQ requirements upfront during your sourcing brief and match you with manufacturers whose MOQs fit your budget and stage.
From sourcing brief to first sample: typically 3–6 weeks. From approved sample to goods arriving in the UK: 8–16 weeks depending on production lead time and shipping method. Sea freight from China to the UK takes approximately 25–35 days. We set clear timelines at the start of every engagement.
Yes. We regularly review existing supplier relationships and identify whether better alternatives are available — or help clients manage their current supplier more effectively. If you have a specific supplier problem — quality, reliability, pricing — bring it to a Discovery Call and we will diagnose what is happening and what to do about it.
We advise on UK import documentation, duty rates, and customs compliance — and work with established freight forwarders who handle the formal customs clearance. We do not act as a licensed customs broker, but we ensure you have the right operators in place and understand exactly what is required at every stage.
Sourcing engagements are scoped and priced based on the complexity of the product, the number of manufacturers to identify, and the level of ongoing management required. All engagements begin with a Strategy Session (£150) where we scope the work and provide a clear proposal. Some clients choose to manage implementation themselves after the strategy — others retain Trixure for the full process.
Start with a free Discovery Call. Tell us what you need to source — we will tell you exactly how Trixure can help and what it would involve.