What We Source
Products We Regularly Source and Manufacture
The categories below demonstrate areas where Sauce Asia has substantial experience, but they are not the limit of our sourcing capability.
We also source a wide range of retail, private-label and consumer products for online sellers, importers, distributors and established UK brands. Tell us what you need and our China team will investigate the most suitable sourcing or manufacturing route.
01
Metal Fabrication
Structural and decorative metalwork, built to spec.
We source fabricated metal components and assemblies from factories across the Pearl River Delta — one of the world's most concentrated metalworking regions. Whether you need structural steel, welded frames, brackets, enclosures or decorative metalwork, our team identifies the right factory and manages production to your drawings.
Capabilities
- Welded steel and aluminium structures
- Powder-coated and painted finishes
- Laser cutting and plasma cutting
- Tube and pipe fabrication
- Custom brackets, frames and enclosures
Typical clients
Engineering companies, construction suppliers, furniture manufacturers, retail fixture brands.
Metal Fabrication
02
CNC Machined Parts
Precision parts, tight tolerances, consistent quality.
CNC machining demands precision — and precision demands oversight. Our QC team works directly with machining factories to verify tolerances, surface finishes and material specifications before parts are shipped. We manage everything from prototype runs to volume production.
Capabilities
- CNC turning and milling
- Aluminium, steel, brass and engineering plastics
- Tight tolerance work to ±0.01mm
- Surface treatments: anodising, plating, polishing
- Prototype and production volume runs
Typical clients
Engineering firms, OEM manufacturers, industrial equipment suppliers, aerospace and automotive supply chains.
CNC Machined Parts
03
Sheet Metal
Formed, cut and finished to your requirements.
Sheet metal is one of the most widely sourced product categories from China — and one of the most variable in quality. Our team knows which factories maintain consistent tooling, accurate bending and reliable finishing. We manage sheet metal projects from initial sample through to bulk shipment.
Capabilities
- Laser cutting, punching and stamping
- Press brake bending and forming
- Steel, stainless steel and aluminium sheet
- Powder coating, galvanising and plating
- Enclosures, panels, brackets and housings
Typical clients
Electronics enclosure brands, HVAC suppliers, industrial equipment manufacturers, signage companies.
Sheet Metal
04
Retail Displays & Shop Fittings
Display solutions that arrive looking exactly as designed.
Retail displays and shop fittings require a combination of materials — metal, wood, acrylic, glass — and precise finishing. We manage multi-material production across multiple factories and consolidate into a single shipment. Our team inspects finished displays before packing to ensure they arrive ready to install.
Capabilities
- Freestanding and wall-mounted display units
- Point-of-sale fixtures and countertop displays
- Multi-material: metal, wood, acrylic, glass
- Custom branding, printing and finishing
- Flat-pack and assembled options
Typical clients
Retail brands, shop fitting companies, brand agencies, FMCG businesses launching new product lines.
Retail Displays & Shop Fittings
05
Plastic & Acrylic Products
Injection moulded, extruded and fabricated plastic components.
From injection-moulded components to fabricated acrylic displays, we work with factories across Guangdong and Zhejiang that specialise in plastic and acrylic production. We manage tooling development, sample approval and production quality — ensuring colour consistency, dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
Capabilities
- Injection moulding — ABS, PP, PC, nylon and more
- Acrylic fabrication, cutting and polishing
- Extrusion profiles and thermoforming
- Tooling development and mould management
- Colour matching and surface finishing
Typical clients
Consumer goods brands, medical device suppliers, electronics manufacturers, retail display companies.
Plastic & Acrylic Products
06
PCB & Electronics
Electronic assemblies sourced with rigorous quality control.
Electronics sourcing from China requires careful factory selection and thorough inspection. We work with factories that hold the relevant certifications and have established quality management systems. Our QC team conducts in-line and final inspections to verify assembly quality, component specification and functional performance.
Capabilities
- PCB manufacturing and PCBA assembly
- SMT and through-hole assembly
- LED lighting and driver assemblies
- Consumer electronics and IoT devices
- CE, RoHS and REACH compliance support
Typical clients
Electronics brands, lighting companies, IoT product developers, consumer goods manufacturers.
PCB & Electronics
07
Bespoke & Custom Products
If you can design it, we can source it.
Not every product fits neatly into a category. We regularly work with UK businesses on bespoke and custom products that require a tailored approach — finding the right factory, managing development from scratch and delivering a finished product that matches the original brief. If you have a product idea or a design that needs manufacturing, talk to us.
Read our custom inflatable sports equipment case study for an example of a bespoke manufacturing project managed in China.
Capabilities
- Factory identification for unusual or complex products
- Product development from concept or drawing
- Multi-factory coordination for complex assemblies
- Packaging and branding development
- Small batch and volume production
Typical clients
Start-ups launching new products, established brands extending their range, businesses replacing existing suppliers.
Bespoke & Custom Products
Don't see your product category?
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