Chinese Furniture Makers Focus on Stylish Sofas With Modern Look

Sofa chairs and couches have always been the main elements in living room sets, and this year sofa manufacturers in China are following the world's eco-friendly nature-loving trend by developing sofas that employ such natural textile materials as cotton, linen, and silk.

These days, the design of a sofa is as important as its function. The designs of these Chinese sofas vary from elegance, simplicity, and plainness to novelty, innovation, colorfulness, and luxurious fancy, offering sofas for any kind of atmosphere the buyers want to create.

With continuing advancement in quality and manufacturing technology, sofa items made in China have become increasingly popular in the global market. Some manufacturers there are even marketing under their own brands, although most of them still operate on an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or ODM (original design manufacturing) basis.

Established in 1992, Foshan Yikang Furniture is a design-oriented manufacturer in Shunde, Guangdong Province, China's largest furniture manufacturing base. The company turns out mainly stylish modern-looking sofas and other living-room furniture.

Foshan Yikang believes that employees are lifeblood of a company, because they can create quality products that turn a profit in the market. To maintain a good talent pool, the company recruits and trains professionals on a continuing basis with the aim of offering a constant stream of innovative top-quality products.

Furthermore, the company keeps a close eye on global trends and often participates in leading international furniture shows around the world. These efforts have helped it develop into a large integrated furniture manufacturer that handles all business and production processes, from design and manufacturing to marketing.

Foshan Yikang sells its products globally, mostly under two brands-"Dae Jung Geum" and "Fadnee". The former is the title of a famous Korea TV serial, and products carrying that brand are sold mostly in Southeast Asia (where the show is popular). Those carrying the latter brand are marketed in South America, the Middle East, and Europe. The company has also established chain stores in China to sell "Fadnee" furniture products, and has gained increasing popularity among consumers there.

Another foremost Chinese sofa maker is the Yulong Weimei Furniture Manufacture Co., also located in Shunde, which focuses exclusively on chairs and sofas. The company exports over 95% of its products,

To be more competitive, Yulong Weimei has brought in high-tech manufacturing equipment and computerized its operations, including molding, quality control, marketing, and after-sales service. The company has won ISO 9001: 2000 certification, and has been cited by the Chinese government for its efforts in upgrading management and environmental protection.

Established in 2000, the Nanhai Sunshine Living Furniture Factory is a dynamic Chinese furniture maker turning out mostly multifunctional sofa beds. The company hopes to live up to its name by helping its customers create a sunny living environment with its eco-friendly furniture products.

The company boasts advanced production facilities as well as a professional R & D team which develops streamlined artistic leisure sofa beds that combine a firm structure, soft-felt upholstery, and a choice of colors and functions.

Under its corporate creed of "persisting in developing quality products and offering best services," Nanhai Sunshine has worked hard to improve itself and become a leading manufacturer in the line. Its efforts have been recognized by several national-class citations for efficient operations and top-quality products.

The company markets its products both at home and abroad. Today it has more than 300 sales outlets in over 20 Chinese provinces, and exports mainly to the U.S, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Founded in 1992, Special-Resistant Home Textiles Industries Ltd. is a leading Chinese upholstery manufacturer that turns out upholstery for bedding items, curtains, and furniture products--mainly sofa chairs and couches.

To be competitive in the market, a company must offer a variety of patterns, designs, and colors. To achieve this advantage Special-Resistant relies heavily on its R&D department, which enjoys the services of more than 80 designers.

In addition to its huge R & D team, the company has equipped its plant with the sophisticated machinery and equipment needed to turn out high-quality products. In recent years it has expanded from upholstery and textile items into the manufacturing of furniture products. Today it operates two cloth-making factories, one dyeing plant, one furniture factory. It also has five marketing centers to handle sales both at home and abroad. (Jan. 2009)