UK-China Manufacturing

From prototype to mass production. We validate the technology, find and audit the right factory, manage samples and tooling, set up quality control and organise contracts and logistics.

Three languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Delivery links: Foshan, Shanghai and Beijing.

Any size: no project is too small or too large.

Technical validation

Lab tests, proof of concept and a manufacturability review of your design.

Supplier discovery & audits

We shortlist factories and check their capability, ESG and compliance before you commit.

From Prototype to Mass Production

Support for every stage, or only the stages you need.

CNC machining workshop at a partner factory in Shanghai

Prototyping, NPI & tooling

Samples, fixtures, tooling, pilot runs and design for manufacture, managed for you.

Quality control

PPAP, QA/QC plans and batch testing before goods ship.

Contracts, logistics & continuity

Pricing, Incoterms, customs and dual-sourcing to keep supply secure.

Precision manufacturing

Vetted partner factories for CNC machining, castings, forgings, valves, tooling, finishing and testing.

Commercial Structures

OEM or ODM manufacturing, licensing or a joint venture, with IP protection and clear performance KPIs.

Aerial view of a partner precision engineering plant in Taicang, China

Case study: Healthy Air Technology

In 2023 we supported Healthy Air Technology Ltd on a GBP 300K manufacturing order in China.

Who this is for

UK product companies scaling to volume, designers and start-ups, and companies in solar, batteries, air purification and sustainable construction.

WHY CHOOSE Green Crane Consulting

We help UK companies turn a design into a reliable product made in China, managing each step so you can scale with confidence.

Native-language negotiation

We work in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so nothing is lost in translation.

On-the-ground links

Delivery links in Foshan, Shanghai and Beijing.

Every stage, or just one

Full support from prototype to mass production, or only the stages you need.

Your IP protected

NNN agreements or NDAs, and advice on IP in OEM, ODM, licensing and JV deals.

Frequently asked questions

How do UK companies manufacture products in China?

Most use a Chinese factory as an OEM or ODM partner. The key steps are validating the design, auditing suppliers, managing samples and tooling, agreeing quality checks and setting up contracts and shipping. We manage these steps for you.

Can you manage the whole process from prototype to mass production?

Yes. We can support every stage or only the stages you need.

How do you protect our intellectual property?

We use NNN agreements (China’s version of a non-disclosure agreement) or NDAs, agreed with each customer, and advise on IP protection when setting up OEM, ODM, licensing or joint venture agreements.

Is there a minimum order or project size?

No. We work on projects of any size, from small production runs to large-scale manufacturing.

Which parts of China do you work in?

We have delivery links in Foshan, Shanghai and Beijing.

See also: UK-China commercialisation and market entry and solar, battery and EV charger sourcing.

Last updated: November 2026

Row of CNC machining centres in a partner workshop

DISCUSS YOUR MANUFACTURING PROJECT

Tell us what you want to make in China. We will reply with the next steps.

Precision machined aluminium parts made by a partner factory in China