Industry overview

Mainland China is home to about 300 exporters of promotional flashlights. These companies are based mostly in Shenzhen and Guangzhou in Guangdong province, and Wenzhou and Ningbo in Zhejiang province.

Suppliers export a total of $1 billion worth in the line each year. This represents 30 percent of global supply. The US, the UK, Germany and France are the major overseas markets.

Products from the mainland are available with incandescent or LED bulbs. The number of these components incorporated generally ranges between three and 12, depending on the products' price segment.

There are about 150 makers of promotional flashlights in Taiwan. These companies are located primarily in the northern and southern regions of the island. Exports make up 20 percent of world supply, with the majority of shipments going to the US, Europe and Japan.

Products are offered with varying numbers of LED bulbs. Some upscale versions, however, are available with krypton or xenon components for stronger lighting.

Taiwan-made promotional flashlights commonly have aluminum alloy or plastic housings. For greater durability, and water- and shock-resistance, zinc alloy with PVD coating may used instead.

Models from the island range from $0.50 to $5. Prices are determined mostly by the bulbs and materials incorporated.

Promotional flashlights account for 40 percent of output at Blueink. Candles, camping lights, GPS devices, digital photo frames and ceramic coasters are also available.

The company has factories in Taiwan and mainland China, with a combined area of 2,000sqm. These plants are equipped with 10 pressing and five printing machines, and one assembly line.

There are 100 workers, including eight QC inspectors. The R&D team takes seven to 20 days to finish a countersample.

Exports go mainly to the US, Europe and Japan.

Company facts
Location	Taipei, Taiwan
Year established	1996
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.8mn
Annual export sales	$0.8mn
Total monthly capacity	1mn units
Average monthly output	300,000 units
Capacity utilized	30%
Average monthly exports	300,000 units
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%

Chui Yung offers various types of flashlights, with promotional versions making up 60 percent of output. Products have aluminum alloy housings.

The company's 1,000sqm factory is equipped with 15 pressing and five printing machines, and one assembly line. There are 50 workers, including eight QC inspectors.

The five-member product development team releases one model each month. Countersamples take between seven and 25 days to complete.

Chui Yung exports mainly to the US, Europe and Asia. Ten percent sales growth is anticipated in coming months.

Company facts
Location	Tainan, Taiwan
Year established	1990
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$2mn
Annual export sales	$0.2mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 units
Average monthly output	70,000 units
Capacity utilized	70%
Average monthly exports	70,000 units
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	90%

Haoshin specializes in flashlights, with promotional versions accounting for 40 percent of output. Models are exported mainly to the US, Europe and Asia, with half of shipments under the in-house brand.

The company's 3,300sqm factory is located in Shanghai, mainland China. The plant is equipped with 15 pressing and five printing machines, and two assembly lines.

There are 100 workers, including 10 QC inspectors. The six-member product development team releases between one and three models each month, and finishes countersamples in seven to 25 days.

Company facts
Location	Taoyuan, Taiwan
Year established	1992
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$1.5mn
Annual export sales	$1mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 units
Average monthly output	70,000 units
Capacity utilized	70%
Average monthly exports	50,000 units
Export ratio	71%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%

Shenzhen Aglare offers LED bulbs and flashlights. Promotional versions of the latter make up 60 percent of output. Products are tested at SGS for RoHS and CE requirements.

The company's ISO 9001:2000-compliant factory occupies an area of 3,000sqm. The plant has equipment for automatic die- and wire-bonding.

There are about 450 workers, including 20 QC inspectors. The product development team releases two or three models each month, and finishes countersample in five to seven days.

Shenzhen Aglare exports mainly to the US, Australia and Singapore.

Company facts
Location	Guangdong, mainland China
Year established	2001
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.8mn
Annual export sales	$0.5mn
Total monthly capacity	50,000 units
Average monthly output	50,000 units
Capacity utilized	100%
Average monthly exports	45,000 units
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Shenzhen J.W. manufactures gift items and promotional products. Flashlights account for 50 percent of output. These meet CE, EMC, FCC and RoHS standards.

The company's ISO 9001:2000-certified factories occupy a total area of 100,000sqm. These plants are equipped with 12 plastic-injection and two SMT machines.

There are 500 workers, including 30 QC inspectors and 10 R&D technicians. One model is released each month and countersamples are finished in three days.

Exports go mainly to Hong Kong and the US. Logos and 360 are among the major customers.

Company facts
Location	Guangdong, mainland China
Year established	1996
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$3mn
Annual export sales	$1mn
Total monthly capacity	150,000 units
Average monthly output	150,000 units
Capacity utilized	100%
Average monthly exports	50,000 units
Export ratio	33%
OEM/ODM % of exports	80%

Shenzhen Xinlingnan specializes in flashlights, with solar and dynamo versions among the latest releases. Promotional models make up 30 percent of output. These meet RoHS and FCC requirements, and bear the CE mark.

The company has a 5,000sqm factory equipped with six plastic-injection machines. There are 300 workers, including 20 QC inspectors. The 15-member product development team releases one model each month. Countersamples are finished within three days.

Shenzhen Xinlingnan exports mainly to the US and Japan. Disney and Amway are among the major OEM customers.

Company facts
Location	Guangdong, mainland China
Year established	1994
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.8mn
Annual export sales	$0.6mn
Total monthly capacity	75,000 units
Average monthly output	60,000 units
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	45,000 units
Export ratio	75%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Promotional flashlights account for about 30 percent of output at Yi Chang Iad. Other LED-equipped products are likewise available.

The company has a 3,300sqm factory with 10 pressing and polishing machines, and two assembly lines. There are 60 workers, including five QC inspectors.

The two R&D technicians release one new model each month. Countersamples are finished in seven to 20 days.

Yi Chang Iad. exports mainly to the US and Europe. Overseas shipments are expected to increase significantly in coming months.

Company facts
Location	Changhua, Taiwan
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$5mn
Annual export sales	$1.5mn
Total monthly capacity	50,000 units
Average monthly output	15,000 units
Capacity utilized	30%
Average monthly exports	15,000 units
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Yung Jen offers miniature sewing machines, USB connectors, earphones, reading lights, fans and promotional flashlights, which make up 60 percent of output.

The company's 3,300sqm factory is located in Shanghai, mainland China. The plant is equipped with 15 pressing and five printing machines, and three assembly lines.

There are 100 workers, including 15 QC inspectors. The five-member product development team releases one model each month and takes between seven and 30 days to finish a countersample.

Yung Jen exports mainly to the US, Europe and Asia. Most shipments are under the in-house brand. Ten percent sales growth is anticipated in coming months.

Company facts
Location	Taichung, Taiwan
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual export sales	$0.8mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 units
Average monthly output	50,000 units
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	40,000 units
Export ratio	80%
OEM/ODM % of exports	99%

Yuyao Meile offers LED- and laser-equipped pens, lamps, lanterns, keychains, USB batteries, solar lights and promotional flashlights, which account for 90 percent of output. Models meet RoHS requirements and bear the CE mark.

The company has an 8,000sqm factory equipped with 16 plastic-injection machines. There are 120 workers, including seven QC inspectors.

The product development team releases one model each month. Countersamples take between five and seven days to complete.

Exports go mainly to the US, the UK and Germany. Five percent sales growth is anticipated in coming months.

The latest promotional flashlights from Yuyao Meile are equipped with a compass, radio or digital clock. Some can be used to power mobile phones.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Exports via agent
Annual sales	$0.5mn
Annual export sales	$0.5mn
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%