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Chinese-made equipment.
Importing Chinese-Made Equipment
"Cheap and low quality" is a thing of the past. Chinese-made equipment has grown enormously over the past decade, now combining low cost with solid quality. It has reached a level where it is a genuine option even when replacing aging equipment, and in some fields, Chinese-made equipment now outperforms Japanese-made equipment, or offers capabilities that don't exist in Japanese-made equipment at all.
That said, compared with raw materials and supplies, equipment involves higher cost, effort, and risk, and many companies still feel that introducing Chinese-made equipment is risky. Western Japan Trading has supported customers across a wide range of industries in introducing Chinese-made equipment. This page introduces how Western Japan Trading approaches the introduction of Chinese-made equipment.
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STEP01
Review
Once you provide your existing specification information, our staff, who are well-versed in each industry, search for candidates from across China. Specification discussions are conducted in Chinese to ensure the manufacturer understands correctly, and we interpret and translate for you at every step. Our Japanese staff understand Chinese and our Chinese staff understand Japanese, ensuring information is communicated accurately. Leave custom or special specifications that go beyond the standard spec to us as well.
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STEP02
Contract
Western Japan Trading has been handling contracts compliant with Chinese law since our founding, with thorough risk-management practices. With Japanese customers, we sign contracts compliant with Japanese law, allowing us to hedge overseas legal risk. We can also negotiate individual clauses and define detailed provisions such as after-sales service.
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STEP03
Transport
Western Japan Trading has a local subsidiary in China and an extensive track record of exporting equipment. We monitor the latest regulatory developments and prepare thoroughly to ensure exports proceed without delay. Our local staff can also check the contents and packaging before shipment and prepare a report.
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STEP04
Installation
Western Japan Trading has staff fluent in Chinese who accompany the manufacturer's engineers during installation. If a problem occurs, we coordinate with our local subsidiary in China to encourage a prompt response from the manufacturer. Even if the manufacturer is unable to travel to Japan, our China-based manufacturing subsidiary can undertake the installation work.
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STEP05
Repair
Through close coordination with manufacturers, Western Japan Trading helps ensure a prompt response when breakdowns or defects occur. If a problem becomes prolonged, we visit the manufacturer directly to help resolve it. We can also arrange a joint nameplate with our China-based manufacturing subsidiary to provide an even more reliable support system.
Service: Ichiwa Technology
Equipment goes through a very long process, from initial review and contracting to fulfillment and installation, and remains a product you'll work with for years after introduction.
Even Chinese-made equipment, which is often perceived as risky, can become an attractive option with the right support.
With our support, we are fully committed to making attractive Chinese-made products easier to access.