I sell a product that can be seen at
http://awardmakersak.com/special_product_01.html
There is only 1 supplier that I can find and I would like to find
another (preferably less expensive). These are solid brass candy bowls
that I believe are actually made in Mexico. The supplier is Saxton
Industries in southern Calif.  Can you help me?

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 07 Nov 2003 06:59 PST

Alaskan-ga,

Thanks for your question.  In my experience, it is next to impossible
to track down foreign manufacturers of specific items, but I'll
certainly give it a shot to see if I can learn anything.  In the mean
time:

1.  Can you identify the actual product on the Saxton Industrial site:

http://www.saxtonindustrial.com/default.asp

It looks like it might be one of the "Golden Line" nugget pans, but
it's hard to tell.

2.  Have you considered having custom-ordering a similar product from
an overseas brass manufacturer?  If you annually order a significant
number (I would guess several dozen, at least), you might be able to
find a brass manufacturer who will make these to your specifications
at a competitive price.

3.  Please provide whatever specifics you can about the award -- its
size (diamter of bowl and insert)and depth, any design details (e.g.
is there a rim at the bottom, etc).  What leads you to believe it is
made in Mexico?

Any additional information you can provide would be a great help in
researching this.

Thanks.

pafalafa-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 21 Nov 2003 20:08 PST

Hello,

Just thought I'd check in to see if you've had a chance to read over
my earlier message.  If so, any additional information you can provide
would be a help in researching your question.

Cheers.

pafalafa-ga

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Clarification of Question by alaskan-ga on 22 Nov 2003 09:48 PST

Yes, those are the items from Saxton. http://www.saxtonindustrial.com/default.asp
The sizes I use are approximately 8", 12" and 14" in diameter. I can
take some close up pictures and send them to you if you would like.
Several years ago there used to be stickers on the back of the pans
that said Mexico. The top edges are polished but the main part of the
pan is brushed brass. I would not be opposed to having these made but
don't know where to start finding someone to do this. Let me know if
you want more info.

Thanks for your help

Lynn

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 22 Nov 2003 10:33 PST

Hello Lynn,

Thanks for the update.

I believe I can help you out on your quest, but I want to be clear
about what I can provide...and what I cannot.

I can definitely provide you leads to a number of overseas companies
who do custom-manufacturing of brass goods, and who seem to have the
capability of creating brass bowls very similar (and quite possibly
indistinguishable) from the ones you are currently using.

A good deal of the world's brass manufacturing activity for
housewares, trophies, crafts and the like is centered in India these
days...many of the company contacts I would provide would be in India,
but there are probably contacts in other countries as well.

What I CANNOT tell you, is how much the companies' would charge for
custom-manufacturing your bowls.  That depends on a great many
variables, and you would have to "talk" (via email) directly to the
companies to strike a deal.  However, they do tend to be very
competitive.

I believe there is a good chance that such leads would result in your
finding a manufacturer that can provide the bowls you need at a
desirable price -- however, I cannot guarantee that this would be the
outcome.

Let me know if this type of information would suffice as an answer to
your question.  (If not, perhaps you can suggest an alternate way of
moving forward on this).

Looking forward to hearing from you.

pafalafa-ga

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Clarification of Question by alaskan-ga on 23 Nov 2003 01:43 PST

I think your suggestions of suppliers would work fine. If we try that
way and it doesn't work then we could try and alternative.

I do appreciate you prompt help.

Lynn

Hello again Lynn, and thanks for the timely feedback.

I?ve provided a list, below, of overseas manufacturers of brassware,
most of whom are based in India.  Many of the company websites display
very ornate items that they manufacture -- statues and the like -- 
but with a bit of digging, it is also clear that they make ?plainer?
items like bowls and dishes.   I did not post any company information
unless it seemed very likely that they offer custom manufacturing and
could meet your needs.

There are many other companies, potentially, to choose from.  If for
any reason the contacts below do not meet your needs, please don?t
hesitate to let me know, and I will continue to work with you until we
find the best sourcing solution for the items you are seeking.

Best of luck in your ventures.

pafalafa-ga

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For a bit of background, you might want to have a look at this India
Tourism shopping guide site:

http://www.eindiatourism.com/india-shopping/brass-and-copperware.html

where they confirm what I suspected to be true: "India is the largest
brass and copper making region in the world with thousands of
establishments spread all over."

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To start off, your best first bet might be Creative Awards & Rewards:

http://www.creativeawardsnrewards.com/companyprofile.htm

"Creative Awards & Rewards... specialises in the manufacturing of
custom-made Trophies, Awards, Plaques, Medals, Cups, Salvers, Metal
Certificates, Desk sets, Clocks, Lapel Pins, Cufflinks, Keychains,
Paper weights and a wide variety of Corporate Gifts."

They mention some of their corporate clients:

"...Multinational companies like Cadburys, Hindustan Lever Ltd.,
Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Sandoz, Rallis, Burroughs Wellcome, E Merc,
Godrej, Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Crompton Greaves,
American President Lines, Larsen & Toubro and many more."

The company's capabilities are described here:

http://www.creativeawardsnrewards.com/mfgfac.htm

"Right from computer aided designing, in-house sculptor, casting,
finishing, plating, printing and etching, sand blasting, carpentry and
fiber glass making the entire gamut of operations is available under
one roof. This helps in maintaining quality and ensures timely
Delivery...  Creative Awards & Rewards has come a long way from being
a company solely manufacturing Trophies to today having diversified
into Miniature clocks, Desk Premiums, 3-Dimensional Miniatures,
Statuettes, Golf and Glass Mementos, Brass Promotions, Windchimes,
3-Dimensional Invites all tailor-made as per customer designs. Be it
one piece or 20,000 Creative Awards is fully geared to execute any
order."

For Further Details Contact:

Creative Awards & Rewards 
124 Andheri Ind. Estate,
Off Veera Desai Road,
Andheri(W), Mumbai 400 053, India

Telefax : 2673 0308
Tel. No.: 2673 1096 / 2673 0193 / 2673 0248 
Email: awards@vsnl.com 

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Another customer-manufactuer of brasswares is Brass House India:

http://www.indiamart.com/brasshouseindia/

"Brass House India introduces itself as the leading manufacturer &
exporter of all kind of decorative handcrafted items made of metal to
wood...We are specialists in custom made items as per specifications &
samples at the lowest prices."

BRASS HOUSE INDIA
Contact Person : Mr. S.K. GOEL
Address : C-96, Gandhi Nagar, Moradabad-244001, India
Telephone : +(91)-(591)-2313326/2490576
Fax : +(91)-(591)-2493537
E-mail : info@brasshouseindia.com

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Another company that looks good is Avadh Exports:

http://www.avadhexports.com/profile.html

Avadh Exports is an ISO 9001 (quality certified) manufacturer and
exporter of a wide variety of craft items.

Some of their brass bowls can be seen at:

http://www.avadhexports.com/epns-silver-plated-crafts.html

"Our products such as bowls, bathroom accessories, flower vases, wine
cooler are available in both Brass and EPNS. We have guaranteed value
and are reputed worldwide for their beauty and originality and are for
all festivals /occasions".

They also offer the  ?ability to customize products as per buyers' requirements?

New Delhi Office


Contact Persons : Mr. Mukul Jolly & Mr. Vipin Jolly 
Address  : A-236 New Friends Colony
  New Delhi -110065, INDIA 
Phone : +91-11-26325654, 26326064, 26320776 
Fax : +91-11-26933450, 26323548 
Email : avadh1@vsnl.com 


Head Office & Works


Contact Persons : Mr. Virendra Jolly & Mr. Vijay Jolly 
Address  : Civil Lines, Rampur (U.P.)- 244901, INDIA 
Phone : +91-595-2354917, 2350001, 2350002 
Fax : +91-595-2350003 
Email : vj_jolly@vsnl.com 

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This company, KVR Intexx, is a bit different from the others, as they
seem to be both a manufacturer as well as a middle-man, acting to
source items from numerous factories in India.  They may be worth
contacting as they may have multiple sources for brasswares within
India that they are familiar with, and could probably seek out the
most competitive price from several suppliers:

http://www.sourcefromindia.com/

Contact Person : VINOD K. KATYAL 
Company Name KVR INTEXX 
Address :  C-12/434, Yamuna Vihar, DELHI 110053 (INDIA) 
Phone : +91 11 2291 7853 
Fax +91 11 2291 3695 
E-mail : kvrint@nda.vsnl.net.in 
Chat: katyalvinod@hotmail.com 
 
  
"SOURCING, MANUFACTURING & EXPORTING Company serving to buyers around
the globe  for 15 years."
 
  
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Al-Karimo is a bit artier than some of the other firms listed, but
they certainly do custom work for brassware, and may be worth
contacting:

http://www.indiamart.com/al-karimo/#profile


Al-Karimo
Mr. Gul Mohd
Mrs. Rakhshanda Jabin.
B-2, Nizamuddin (w),
New Delhi - 110013, INDIA
Tel No: 91-11-24358184/ 24355541
Fax No: 91-11-24354712
Mobile : 91-11- 9810462292
Email: al_karimo@yahoo.com

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And another:

SPJ Consultants

http://www.spjgrp.com/

"Customised artistic brass handicrafts, manufactured to stringent
quality standards, has been our business for more than 10 years. Each
piece individually sandcasted in solid brass, fired and finished by
hand..."

       
SPJ Consultants PVT LTD
D - 45 Okhla Industrial Area
Phase - I,
New Delhi - 110020,
India
spj@vsnl.com 
 
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And just to prove that I didn't limit my search to India-only sites:

http://www.royflex.com/Main.html

Royflex Industrial, Hong Kong

?Royflex manufactures sand-cast brass and aluminum home and gift decor
products. We are looking for customers, like you, who are interested
in truly unique, high quality and high profit products...Our
operations are based in Hong Kong and we have a total of 450 workers
in our 100,000 square feet facility in Shenzhen, China. Production is
entirely in-house and we guarantee competitive pricing, ensuring
higher profit to you. We provide fast shipping, consistent quality,
and unrivaled flexibility.
...Furthermore, we can also produce OEM products to your designs. We
can manufacture items in any size - from large and true-to-life, to
the most diminutive. Our skilled artisans can work with you to create
beautiful decorative and functional pieces in a variety of finishes.?

Office & Showroom:
Royflex Industrial Ltd.  
Rm 1824, Star House,     
3 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong   
      
Phone : (852) 2368 6899   
Fax : (852) 2368 6865   
E-mail : royflex@netvigator.com   
Contact : Hatty Wong 

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The sites listed below looked promising as well, but they did not
specifically indicate that they provide custom manufacturing services
(though I suspect they do):

http://www.exoticindianproducts.com/index.html

http://www.indiamart.com/jamsonsenterprises/

http://www.indiamart.com/rihexports/

http://www.indiamart.com/hotelwares/#dishes

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I trust you?ll find that one or more of these sites will fully meet
your needs.  But as I said above, if these contacts do not pan out --
for any reason -- let me know, and I?ll dive right back in to continue
working on finding the best sources possible for your needs.

pafalafa-ga


search strategy: relied on existing bookmarks for manufacturers
directory sites, as well as Google searches on:

(?brass bowl? OR ?brass dish? OR brassware) manufacturer

and related terms.

I was wondering if you have found an answer about your brass candy
bowls.  I sell cusom lapel pins and other promotional items and one of
the links to my website is http://www.baybronze.com/.  They make
bronze and brass promotional items.  They might be able to help you.

Thanks,
Laura Sawhill
www.dollarpins.com