Industry overview

Mainland China is home to more than 100 suppliers of ice scrapers, with factories clustered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

Output in the line reaches 100 million pieces each year, the majority of which is exported.

Eighty percent of mainland manufacturers ship ice scrapers abroad, generating $0.4 billion in sales annually. Half of this comes from OEM orders.

Exports go mostly to the midrange aftermarket, although some companies also cater to the gifts and premiums segment. Geographically, North America and Europe are the key destinations.

In Hong Kong, the ice scrapers industry consists of 30 suppliers, many of which specialize in household products or car accessories.

Suppliers export primarily to the US and Europe, with some also targeting Japan.

Promotional designs constitute a significant percentage of shipments. Models for the aftermarket are also being offered.

Production is usually done in the mainland. Most companies are currently operating factories in Dongguan and Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Some will relocate to hubs in the central region to lower costs.

Autoline exports ice scrapers to North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its OEM clients include Wal-Mart.

The line accounts for 15 percent of production, which is carried out in a 3,000sqm factory with ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Of the 100 workers, 10 implement QC. A 20-member team handles R&D, releasing 15 designs annually. Buyers' samples are prepared within five days.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	2001
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$1.5mn
Annual export sales	$1.5mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 pieces
Average monthly output	80,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	80,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	60%

Best Product 88 offers ice scrapers, car sunshades and tents.

The company has a 5,000sqm factory in Guangdong province, mainland China. The plant is equipped with injection-molding and sewing machines.

There are 300 workers, eight of whom are responsible for QC inspection and testing. The R&D team completes prototypes based on customers' specifications within 30 days.

All output is exported on an OEM and ODM basis, primarily to the EU.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1988
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	60,000 pieces
Average monthly output	60,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	100%
Average monthly exports	60,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Ice scrapers represent 20 percent of output at Chan Dynasty.

The company conducts injection molding and silk screening in a 4,000sqm factory in Guangdong province, mainland China.

The workforce totals 200, including 10 QC technicians. Two personnel are in charge of R&D, creating buyers' samples within 14 days.

Chan Dynasty exports to North America, counting Disney, Pepsi and Coca-Cola among its OEM clients. Sales are expected to increase 15 percent in the next 12 months.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1995
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Average monthly output	300,000 pieces
Average monthly exports	300,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Twenty percent of Hangzhou Edar's output consists of ice scrapers. Hardware tools, garden hoses and air fresheners are also offered.

Products are made in an 8,000sqm factory with 300 workers. A 10-member team performs QC according to ISO 9001:2000 guidelines.

Forty personnel are in R&D, launching 20 ice scraper designs each year. Samples based on clients' specifications are developed within five days.

The company exports to North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1997
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$10mn
Annual export sales	$9mn
Total monthly capacity	550,000 pieces
Average monthly output	500,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	91%
Average monthly exports	450,000 pieces
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	40%

Hangzhou Sunhold offers ice scrapers, handheld spotlights, air compressors, motorcycle fitting accessories, steering wheel covers and car wash kits. Sampling takes seven days.

The ISO 9001:2000-certified trading company has more than 300 partner factories. It assigns 20 technicians to perform in-house QC inspection and testing.

Exports go to North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. All are under OEM or ODM contracts.

Sales are forecast to rise by 10 percent in the next 12 months.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	2000
Business type	Trading company
Annual sales	$0.8mn
Annual export sales	$0.8mn
Average monthly exports	200,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Kam Lee exports ice scrapers under the in-house KLMP brand. North America and the EU absorb the majority of shipments.

The company operates two factories in mainland China, with a combined area of 100,000sqm.

The workforce totals 1,000, 20 of whom are QC technicians.

The 10-member R&D team introduces one design each year. Prototypes based on clients' specifications are created within 20 days.

Kam Lee also produces garden ornaments, bathroom accessories and light fixtures.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1986
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	300,000 pieces
Average monthly output	100,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	33%
Average monthly exports	100,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%

Ningbo Shimono manufactures ice scrapers in a 3,000sqm factory certified to ISO 9001:2000.

The 150-strong workforce includes 20 QC technicians. Another 20 personnel handle R&D, releasing 10 designs each year. Samples based on customers' specifications are prepared within five days.

Ice scrapers represent half of the company's output. Vacuum cleaners, bathroom accessories, steam irons and kitchen appliances are also offered.

Products are exported to North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Sales are expected to increase by 15 percent in the next 12 months.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1997
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.3mn
Annual export sales	$0.3mn
Total monthly capacity	20,000 pieces
Average monthly output	16,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	15,000 pieces
Export ratio	94%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%