Our History
Our company was founded in May 2001 as a web based sourcing platform called e-trade2china. Soon we recognized that we wanted to help our clients develop close relationships – especially where language, culture, and time differences are present. This prompted our move away from a simple website to a service-focused model that delivers a more personal approach.
We rapidly recognized that our clients particularly valued our network of close relationships with factories. Where language, culture, and time differences are present creating potential barriers to easy concise communication. This prompted our move away from a simple website to a service-focused model based in seven countries to deliver a more personal, innovative and agile service.
Since 2001 with a single minded focus on delivering great service, we have grown our company to over 250 staff in offices across seven countries. Serving publicly listed companies and start-ups.
Over the years
With a focus on service, we have grown to a company of approximately 200 staff in offices across the region and further afield, servicing publicly listed companies right through to start-ups.
As a web based sourcing platform to allow clients the opportunity to leverage an emerging supply base away from the traditional Pearl River Delta manufacturing base.
ET2C International moves away from simply a web based interaction with our clients to a solution-focused model.
Expansion to new markets, including representation in Sweden, Germany and an office in the USA.
ET2C expands to a new sourcing market in Southeast Asia.
ET2C expands to its third sourcing market.
Quality control (QC) and order tracking applications launched.
Turkey office opens in Izmir. Looking for other offices in new markets.
New Sourcing Market Initiative launched to add 2 more countries to enhance our supplier base.