Kiwi Phil
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I went to our Ag and Pastoral show last week.
I came across a Pavillion completely filled with product displays from China.
It was without doubt the best trade show display I have ever seen, and I have been to many in my trade, (in the Rag Trade, in the Accomodation trade, plus Boat shows).
The layout was immaculate. Better than enything I have ever seen.
It seemed obvious is was manufacturers who came from one specific Industrial Estate in China.
I am interested in packaging for my product.
Went to the info desk where 1 male, probably 50, very well dressed, and 2 women, probably late 30's, and real drop dead georgeous.
Told them my request.
They all shifted their heads forward, the chap in immaculate english asked me a few questions, and interpreted to the ladies.
Their eyes lit up, out came some form of directory and in perfect English, all 3 went through the relevent sections with me.
Now listen to this.
One woman asked "do you have a computer and an internet connection?" I thought to myself, hang on, arn't you the ones from a 3rd world country?
These 3 were brilliant ambassadors, and i could not have asked for more or better service.
All the individual exhibitors displayed the same grace and professionalism.
I said to Anita, "we are in trouble. look at this. Now i know how the Indians felt when they saw their 1st string of glass beads".
Some of the products were:
Luggage: Anita can tell a good product. She believes it was some of the best made she has seem in workmanship and material.
Glasswear: Top quality. No doubt about it
Toys: nothing like those we are use too. Very high quality product
There were others but won't bore you with details.
Conclusion:
1.There is a new kid on the block, and he is a lot smarter than we think.
2. The cheap junk we all see at the bottom of the market is just there to fool us.
3. The Chinese running the show are not the ones we see on TV in dilapedated homes, smog ridden towns, poorly dressed, riding pushers, teeth missing etc.
4. I am still staggared.
Cheers
Phillip
I came across a Pavillion completely filled with product displays from China.
It was without doubt the best trade show display I have ever seen, and I have been to many in my trade, (in the Rag Trade, in the Accomodation trade, plus Boat shows).
The layout was immaculate. Better than enything I have ever seen.
It seemed obvious is was manufacturers who came from one specific Industrial Estate in China.
I am interested in packaging for my product.
Went to the info desk where 1 male, probably 50, very well dressed, and 2 women, probably late 30's, and real drop dead georgeous.
Told them my request.
They all shifted their heads forward, the chap in immaculate english asked me a few questions, and interpreted to the ladies.
Their eyes lit up, out came some form of directory and in perfect English, all 3 went through the relevent sections with me.
Now listen to this.
One woman asked "do you have a computer and an internet connection?" I thought to myself, hang on, arn't you the ones from a 3rd world country?
These 3 were brilliant ambassadors, and i could not have asked for more or better service.
All the individual exhibitors displayed the same grace and professionalism.
I said to Anita, "we are in trouble. look at this. Now i know how the Indians felt when they saw their 1st string of glass beads".
Some of the products were:
Luggage: Anita can tell a good product. She believes it was some of the best made she has seem in workmanship and material.
Glasswear: Top quality. No doubt about it
Toys: nothing like those we are use too. Very high quality product
There were others but won't bore you with details.
Conclusion:
1.There is a new kid on the block, and he is a lot smarter than we think.
2. The cheap junk we all see at the bottom of the market is just there to fool us.
3. The Chinese running the show are not the ones we see on TV in dilapedated homes, smog ridden towns, poorly dressed, riding pushers, teeth missing etc.
4. I am still staggared.
Cheers
Phillip
