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AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT · SOURCING IN CHINA

One sourcing partner.Across industries.

From custom products to complex projects, TL helps Australian businesses source, develop and coordinate supply in China — backed by our sourcing team in Shanghai.

  • Mining & Resources
  • Power & Energy
  • Vehicles & Automotive
  • Hospitality & Commercial
  • Packaging & Printing
  • Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
  • Large Equipment & Production Lines
  • Agriculture & Farm Facilities
  • Other Specialist Sourcing
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YEARS TEAM EXPERIENCEShanghai sourcing team
20+
CONTAINERS / YEAR
1,000+
SKUs SOURCED
4,000+
INDUSTRIES
9+

TL by the Numbers

Built on experience. Proven through sourcing, supply and delivery.

20+

YEARS OF SOURCING EXPERIENCE

Built on more than two decades of sourcing and export experience through our China-based team.

1,000+

CONTAINERS COORDINATED ANNUALLY

Managed annually through our Shanghai sourcing and export operation.

300+

FACTORIES WE’VE WORKED WITH

Across industrial, commercial, custom manufacturing and specialist product categories.

4,000+

SKUs SOURCED & EXPORTED

From industrial equipment and packaging to furniture, gifts and custom-made products.

Cumulative SKUs sourced, developed or exported over the years.

9+

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Across mining, automotive, hospitality, packaging, corporate gifts, industrial equipment, agriculture and other specialist projects.

2

SPECIALIST BRANDS

IronWest and The Edge — specialist capability in power, energy, mining and industrial supply.

Australia-based client service. China-based sourcing capability.

Supported by our dedicated sourcing team in Shanghai and an established manufacturing network across China.

REAL PROJECTS · COORDINATED SUPPLY

Selected Projects

A selection of sourcing and project supply work across industries.

Hospitality furniture and venue supply project for Varsity by TL Enterprises

Hospitality & Commercial

Varsity — Multi-Venue Hospitality Supply

Ongoing sourcing across 10+ venues, from commercial furniture and equipment to branded merchandise.

View Case Study
Custom room furniture for a modular accommodation supply project coordinated by TL Enterprises

Mining & Resources

1,000-Room Modular Accommodation Project

Custom building materials and room fit-out for 1,000 rooms across two remote WA sites.

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Custom fully electric commercial coach project coordinated by TL Enterprises

Vehicles & Automotive

Custom Fully Electric Coach

From vehicle specification and ADR approval coordination through manufacturing and final delivery to Perth.

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Solar lighting tower deployed at an Australian mining site

Power & Energy

Solar Lighting Towers for Mining Operations

Custom solar lighting solutions developed for remote operations and now deployed across five mine sites.

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TRUSTED ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Selected clients & project partners

Relationships built across mining, engineering, hospitality, accommodation, events and specialist projects.

AIM Mining Corporation logo
Mobile Accommodation Camps logo
King Caravans logo
Varsity logo
The Complete Group logo
Perna Engineering logo
Barclay Engineering logo
The Event Mill logoThe Event Mill
National Storage logo
Newton Orchards of Manjimup logo
Porsche logo
Aberdeen Hotel logo
Tall Timbers Manjimup logo
Halls Creek, Kimberley and Broome Home and Electrical and Broome Discount Furniture logos
BHP logo

HOW WE WORK

Your team on the ground in China.

Sourcing directly from China can involve unfamiliar suppliers, language barriers, production risks and complex follow-up. TL gives Australian businesses local support throughout the process — while keeping clients involved in the decisions that matter.

  1. AUSTRALIA

    Australian Client

  2. LOCAL SUPPORT

    TL Enterprises

  3. ON-THE-GROUND EXECUTION

    Shanghai Sourcing Team

  4. CHINA SUPPLY NETWORK

    Suppliers & Factories

Direct supplier communication, supported by TL.

Local Communication

Our Shanghai sourcing team communicates directly with factories and follows projects locally.

Supplier Access & Transparency

Stay involved in supplier selection, commercial discussions and key sourcing decisions.

Quality & Production Control

From samples and production follow-up to inspections and shipment preparation.

China Visits & Trade Shows

Factory visits and trade fairs, with support for introductions, communication and follow-up.

Backed by our Shanghai sourcing team

Our China-based sourcing capability is supported by Shanghai Neway Insourcing Co., Ltd., an experienced sourcing team working directly with suppliers, factories and production partners across China.

Backed by more than 20 years of sourcing experience through our Shanghai team.

You stay in control. We handle the complexity on the ground.

SPECIALIST CAPABILITY

Our specialist businesses

Power & Energy

IronWest

TL’s specialist power and energy business, focused on generators, lighting towers, battery systems and project-specific power solutions.

Explore IronWest

Mining & Industrial Supplies

The Edge

Mining consumables, welding, safety supplies and specialist industrial equipment.

Explore The Edge