We help UK manufacturers source components and machinery directly from China — removing unnecessary middlemen and turning proven Chinese manufacturing capability into a genuine competitive advantage.
China has enormous manufacturing capability. The challenge is knowing where to look, what questions to ask, how to verify a supplier and how to make sure the finished part actually meets the requirements.
Wild Dragon Solutions bridges that gap. We combine hands-on UK engineering and manufacturing experience with years of sourcing, factory visits and trade-show activity in China.
We also have trusted associates throughout China, from Guangdong province in the south to Heilongjiang in the north and everywhere in between. If something needs checking locally, we have the capability to send someone we trust to visit and report back.
The objective is simple: better component prices, reliable quality, fewer layers of margin and a supply chain you understand.
Independent audits can also be arranged to cover areas such as good working practices, accounts, ethical practices and health and safety, helping ensure the companies we work with are fully compliant.
These photographs show the difference we look for when assessing manufacturing capability. Modern equipment is only part of the picture — process control, housekeeping, inspection, traceability and engineering discipline matter too.
Clean, well-organised machining areas, modern CNC equipment, defined production routes and sensible material handling are positive signs. We then go further: checking inspection equipment, process capability, drawings, tooling, records and the people actually making the parts.
Older machinery does not automatically mean poor quality. Some excellent parts can be produced on older equipment. But these environments require much more scrutiny around machine condition, repeatability, inspection, maintenance, operator skill and process control before they are considered for UK supply.
A broad engineering background means we can source technically demanding products, not just catalogue items.
CNC machined parts, aluminium castings, steel forgings and plastic components.
Wheels, tyres, axles, lighting, brakes, couplings, jockey wheels and leaf springs.
Insulation, sound deadening, toilets, sinks, taps, pumps, UV filters, AGM and lithium batteries, routers, fridges, windows, roof lights and roof tents.
Hydraulic cylinders, power packs and associated components.
Laser cutting machines, panel benders, press brakes, routers, laser welders, pipe benders and rotomoulding tooling.
Diesel engines, alternators, generators, generator controllers, fuel and oil filtration.
PCBs, wiring, fans, switchgear and household fittings.
Stainless-steel marine fittings and other specialist fabricated or machined products.
As keen cyclists, we can also source many high-end bikes, frames, wheels and other bike components.
Review your drawing, specification, volumes, target price and regulatory requirements.
Identify suitable Chinese manufacturers using engineering knowledge and factory experience.
Assess capability, equipment, quality systems, capacity, processes and commercial suitability.
Coordinate prototypes, first-off parts, testing and design changes before production.
Manage the relationship and keep quality, cost, lead time and communication under control.
We can help UK companies get much more from a trip to China — whether the objective is a factory audit, meeting potential suppliers or attending a trade show.
Degree-qualified in Engineering from one of the UK's leading engineering universities, with more than three decades working in UK manufacturing.
Experience spans design engineering, CNC programming, 3D CAD, FEA, design management, engineering leadership, DFM, Lean manufacturing, quality management, value engineering and international sourcing.
Work has also included ISO 9001 quality systems, VCA trailer compliance, technical committees and EU standards groups.
years in UK manufacturing
factories personally visited in China
saving achieved for a UK manufacturer in 18 months
Regular visits to China • Regular attendance at Chinese trade shows • Engineering-led supplier selection
Send a drawing, specification, photo or simply describe the component or machinery you need. We can assess whether China sourcing is likely to make commercial sense.
