The rapid development of the outdoor furniture industry has significantly boosted the growth of synthetic rattan furniture factories worldwide. Indeed, synthetic rattan is such an excellent material for outdoor furniture that brings us a better outdoor life. Nowadays, the technique of manufacturing outdoor rattan furniture is becoming increasingly mature, and the investment in opening a rattan furniture factory is not as huge as before. Thus, many people are more willing to start their outdoor furniture-making business. So what do you need to get ready for this project?
Do Marketing Research
As far as the current industry situation of rattan furniture is concerned, it is the correct way to investigate the market first and then think about setting up the factory. The prior thing to consider for a furniture factory is how to obtain orders in the early stage of establishment. To avoid risks and quickly get would-be customers, you have got to know the conditions of the target market, such as local environmental protection policies, customer preference, enterprise competition, etc.
Construct the Production Workshop
For a small factory with 10-20 workers and few production lines, the plant doesn’t need to be very large but enough to fit in machines, materials, and finished pieces. However, if you have got enough budget, a larger plank is more beneficial for the production. Besides, you can also build a furniture showroom to display your furniture designs.
In addition, siting is also a vital factor to consider because the location of your factory will directly affect the rent, the transportation cost, and convenience. Due to the environmental protection policies, most furniture factories are normally located in areas far away from downtown. We suggest you select an industry zone where your factory should be located. If this happens, it would be helpful for your factory to cooperate and share resources with other factories related to the industry, saving costs and maximizing profits.
Purchase Machines
There are five machines for rattan furniture production: saw cutting machine, bending machine, punch press machine, drilling machine, and welding machine. If it is difficult to buy the required machines from your local market, you need to import them from other countries. Productive machines will only be beneficial to your factory’s output so a heavy investment in production equipment is necessary. Generally speaking, automatic machines are the best solutions to cost reduction in the case of a bulk order.
Material Supplies
The main consumables for rattan furniture are plastic rattan and aluminum tubes. You have to find suppliers who can offer stable output, on-time delivery, affordable prices, and most importantly the best quality. In this case, you must dive into the industry of outdoor furniture material so that you can which type is the best fit for your products and pick a reliable supplier that is worth a long-term partnership.
Worker Recruitment
When all the things mentions above are well prepared, the last step is to hire workers. For small factories, 10-15 workers should be sufficient. For larger ones, 50-70 workers enable the employer to spread the workload more reasonably. Sometimes it is hard to recruit skilled workers so you need to prepare a series of training courses in advance to help them quickly master the production technique.
We Help You Set up Your Own Rattan Furniture Factory
We are a professional supplier of outdoor furniture materials, specializing in plastic rattan and plastic wood. Meanwhile, we can help clients set up their rattan furniture factories by providing plastic rattan material, aluminum tubes, and manufacturing techniques. We used to send trainers to your country to help your workers master all required skills for making rattan furniture. If you are interested in our services, welcome to contact us at info@leisuretouch-rattan.com.
