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Hardwood flooring represents 15 percent of output at Dair Fair. The company previously specialized in the line, but has shifted to engineered and laminate floors. It recently imported two new machines to make the wooden veneer for engineered flooring.

The 6,600sqm factory is equipped with woodworking and wooden floor coating machinery operated by 65 personnel. Milling is subcontracted. The in-house R&D team prepares customized samples in 30 to 60 days.

Company facts
Location	Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Year established	1998
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	30,000sqm
Average monthly output	24,000sqm
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	8,000sqm
Export ratio	33%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Hardwood floors account for less than 5 percent of output at Kenfu, which specializes in wooden doors. Models have JAS approval.

Production in the 5,000sqm factory in Pingtung is certified to ISO 9001 and 9002. All processes are done in-house using timber cutting and milling, grinding, kiln drying and wood coating equipment.

Of the 100 personnel in the plant, five are responsible for QC and three for R&D.

Company facts
Location	Taipei, Taiwan
Year established	1998
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	$300,000
Average monthly output	$100,000
Capacity utilized	33%
Average monthly exports	$30,000
Export ratio	30%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

San Shiah is a major supplier of wooden flooring in Taiwan. The company has been recognized as a maker of environment-friendly products by the Taiwan Green Building Materials Institute. It offers engineered and hardwood flooring, with the latter representing less than 5 percent of output. Models bear JAS approval. Forty percent of exports are under the in-house SSE brand.

San Shiah’s factory is certified to ISO 9001, 14000 and 9002. The plant houses woodworking and milling, grooving, cutting, grinding and coating machines. The workforce totals 300, including 30 in QC.

Company facts
Location	Pingtung, Taiwan
Year established	1977
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	60,000sqm
Average monthly output	50,000sqm
Capacity utilized	83%
Average monthly exports	30,000sqm
Export ratio	60%
OEM/ODM % of exports	60%

ISO 9001:2000-certified Shenzhen Longeron produces hardwood flooring in two factories covering a combined area of 18,000sqm. The plants house equipment from Germany and Italy.

The company turns out 60,000sqm of hardwood flooring in a year, which accounts for 30 percent of total output. Bamboo dinnerware and flooring, chopping boards, engineered floors and plywood are also available.

The 20-member R&D team releases 10 new designs annually and prepares customized samples in 15 to 30 days.

Company facts
Location	Guangdong, mainland China
Year established	2005
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$1mn
Annual export sales	$0.8mn
Total monthly capacity	10,000sqm
Average monthly output	5,000sqm
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	4,500sqm
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%

Winner specializes in wooden flooring. Models made of hardwood carry JAS approval and account for about 5 percent of output. Twelve percent of the line is exported, with all shipments going to Asia on an OEM basis. Growth of 5 percent is expected this year.

The company has a 5,000sqm factory in Sanshia with facilities for woodworking, cutting, sanding and coating. All processes are done in-house.

Winner releases one new hardwood flooring design every year and develops customized samples in 30 to 45 days.

Company facts
Location	Taipei, Taiwan
Year established	1978
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	50,000sqm
Average monthly output	25,000sqm
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	3,000sqm
Export ratio	12%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Winsun is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Winsun Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd. It has an ISO 9001:2000-certified factory in Haining that covers an area of about 20,000sqm for the manufacture of hardwood flooring. The line makes up 15 percent of total output, which also includes leather coats, and women’s casual, fashion and winter jackets.

Ninety percent of the company’s annual hardwood flooring output of 60,000sqm is exported.

Of Winsun’s 1,500 workers, 20 are responsible for QC. Another team of 20 launches six new models of hardwood flooring in a year. Samples are ready within 20 days.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1991
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$1mn
Annual export sales	$0.9mn
Total monthly capacity	8,000sqm
Average monthly output	5,000sqm
Capacity utilized	63%
Average monthly exports	4,500sqm
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	60%

Xiamen Yungde produces solid-wood, engineered and finger-jointed flooring and accessories. Birch, oak, acacia, teak and walnut are some of the species used.

Hardwood floors account for 30 percent of output. Models have URS approval. Three-fourths of output is exported, mostly under the in-house Delin brand.

The 30,000sqm factory houses Germany-made equipment, including multiple steam circulating drying kilns and automatic UV baking finish production lines. It is certified to ISO 9001:2000.

Company facts
Location	Fujian, mainland China
Year established	1990
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$50mn
Annual export sales	$35mn
Total monthly capacity	10,000sqm
Average monthly output	6,000sqm
Capacity utilized	60%
Average monthly exports	4,500sqm
Export ratio	75%
OEM/ODM % of exports	40%

Yosan offers hardwood flooring, wall panels, molding and ceiling materials. The trading company collaborates with several woodworking factories within Taiwan and in mainland China, imports the materials and carries out IQC.

Thirty percent of the hardwood flooring line is exported and Yosan is projecting 5 percent growth in the next 12 months.

The company’s in-house R&D team releases one new design every year. Samples based on buyers’ specifications are ready in 15 to 90 days.

Company facts
Location	Changhua, Taiwan
Year established	1997
Business type	Trading company
Average monthly exports	1 FEU
Export ratio	30%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

One-third of Zhejang Golden Real Estate’s output consists of hardwood flooring. The entire line is exported, with shipments split evenly between OEM orders and products bearing the in-house brand.

The company also offers aluminum windows, beach chairs, outdoor wooden furniture, planters and trellises.

Products are made in a 26,000sqm factory following ISO 9001:2000 guidelines. Some processes are subcontracted.

Of the 1,500 personnel in the plant, 50 are responsible for R&D, releasing five new models of hardwood flooring every year. QC is carried out by 40 technicians.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1998
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.1mn
Annual export sales	$0.1mn
Total monthly capacity	1,000sqm
Average monthly output	500sqm
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	500sqm
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%

Zhejiang S&F collaborates with 18 subsidiary factories to offer hardwood flooring, bathroom and kitchen sanitaryware fittings, gift items, fabric and a range of garments and accessories.

Hardwood floors account for 15 percent of output. The bulk of production is exported. Sixty percent of shipments are under OEM contracts while the rest carry the in-house Shifeng brand.

The ISO 9001:2000-certified company has a total of 300 workers, including 10 personnel in R&D. This team introduces four new designs of hardwood flooring in a year and releases customized samples within 20 days.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1996
Business type	Trading company
Annual sales	$2mn
Annual export sales	$1.8mn
Average monthly exports	5,500sqm
Export ratio	92%
OEM/ODM % of exports	60%