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About Hank S
Expertise
Ask me about sourcing products in China, finding manufacturers in China, importing from China, developing new products in China, moving manufacturing to China, price negotiations with suppliers in China, and logistics-related issues.

Experience
I lived in China from 1993 to 2003 where I learned Chinese and worked in the fields of logistics, marketing and manufacturing services. I have visited hundreds of factories in China. I am authorized by the NYS Unified Court System as an interpreter of Mandarin Chinese. I have an MBA in international business and entrepreneurship. I work in a U.S. company as product development and sourcing manager.

Education/Credentials
MBA, International Business & Entrepreneurship, City University of NY BA, East Asian Studies & Chinese, City University of NY Studied international trade taught in Chinese at the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing Chinese language study at Beijing University & Nanjing University

 
   

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Exporting & Importing Goods - Subject: we manufacture much concrete block products and we look for more importers abroad


Expert: Hank S - 4/19/2009

Question

Dear sir,
We are one leading professional Pioneered manufacturing of fibre reinforced concrete cover blocks (spacers) and other concrete products in China. Scientifically designed by a civil engineer having experience of over thirty years in construction field with accurate dimensions, proper hole for inserting tying wire and with compressive strength of 50 MPa, these cover blocks score very high over site made cover blocks and PVC cover blocks. No hair cracks are developed between spacer and adjoining concrete as the coefficient of thermal expansion is same. These cover blocks form homogeneous bond with surrounding concrete, which is not present in the case of PVC spacers.  
we are look for more importers abroad.
Our goods are in good quality and the price is very competitively. 
We appreciate your help if you can introduce or tell us some potential buyers in construction project.
thanks so much.
  
Best Regard
Mr.Cable


Lianyungang  Concret Products
Email address : 

Answer
Look, Readers, at who has stumbled into Hank's AllExperts page! Here we have none other than Mr. Yang (a.k.a. "Mr. Cable"), English-speaker and international seller extraordinaire of blocks of concrete.

Ah, but these are not just ANY concrete blocks! They are fibre reinforced with a PROPER hole for inserting tying wire and with compressive strength of not 10, not 25, but FIFTY MPa!

And, as any MORON knows, due to the sameness of the coefficient of thermal expansion, with concrete blocks from Lianyungang Concret Products you'll NEVER, EVER find hair cracks between spacer and adjoining concrete!

Long live Lianyungang Concret Products! Long live Mr. Cable! and Long live the People's Republic of China! Halellujia!

Sorry Mr. Cable, I couldn't resist. It is funny that you have come to my page seeking buyers. Usually it is buyers and importers asking me questions about buying and importing and trying to find legit sellers in China and elsewhere.

What is so IRONIC is that these buyers and importers ask how to find the right supplier when many of them should be asking the same question you are: How can you find potential buyers, let them know about your products and get them to buy? You are asking about marketing.

Marketing is an expensive, high value activity. It's what separates the guys who make a 50% gross profit margin (e.g. retailers) from those who make less than 10% (e.g. Lianyungang Concret Products).

First thing you need to do is start spelling your company name correctly. It's "Concrete" with an "e" at the end.

Next, you need to find trade shows world-wide where you can exhibit your products. Find Chinese import/export companies that have existing relationships with overseas buyers of construction materials. Figure out where the highest demand for your products is outside of China and set up a representative office there to do local marketing. If your target market is construction contractors procurement people, then find out what industry publications they read and put your ad in that publication. Hire a professional market research firm or a private detective to find the buyers of your products so that you can reach out to them directly. Go to the marketing page of AllExperts.com and ask them your question.  

If your products really are good quality and competitively-priced, then a smart investment in the right marketing could really pay off for your company.

The fact that you are here on my AllExperts page indicates that you have the attitude, resourcefulness and proactive spirit needed to succeed. The question is, do you have the money? Effective marketing is not cheap.

Good luck, Hank
(P.S. please rate my answer by giving me all 10's and nominating me for Expert of the Month. Thanks!)

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