Introduction

Globally, consumer spending and tourist travel have increased. These trends are mainly observed in coastal areas, mountain resorts, places of scenic beauty and historical monuments, leading to an increasing number of hotels, motels, open spaces and public gardens. Therefore, the growing number of hotels and restaurants may drive the outdoor furniture market over the next few years. The growing financial capacity to spend on leisure and experiences is increasing consumer spending on outdoor furniture in the residential sector. Several homeowners are focusing on enhancing the appearance of their gardens and balconies with charming and attractive sitting areas. The choice of furniture depends largely on the outdoor climatic conditions. Good weather resistance, crack resistance, insect resistance, and increased tensile strength are some of the key factors that are taken into account when choosing outdoor furniture.

 Most manufacturers are becoming interested in producing eco-friendly accessories. In addition, an enhanced exterior appearance that indicates matching architectural themes and styles of living spaces and backyard patios plays an important role in the purchasing decision. Undoubtedly, this is a growing industry, and more and more people are setting up outdoor furniture factories. Through this article we will help you to better prepare your action plan for setting up your outdoor furniture factory, the selection of materials, the personnel needed as well as the benefits and the main reasons why Leisure Touch Rattan is the best choice to help you set up your outdoor furniture factory.

Your Action Plan for setting up your Outdoor Furniture Factory

An action plan is a management tool that sets out the path to achieve business goals. It is to set out a route with comprehensive planning using a list of activities with timelines and responsible parties; it also marks progress in each component. Establishing an outdoor furniture factory encompasses a set of activities that must be carried out in the most professional way possible, which is why the first step is to define your action plan and determine the most important aspects of this project such as the budget, the area and location of the factory, the different models of furniture you want to manufacture as well as the monthly production you want to achieve in a certain period.

• Budget: The budget is a fundamental part, determining almost every aspect of the action plan, from the size of the furniture models in the factory to the monthly production.

In your action plan, the budget should include each stage of the project, which you can divide into different sets, i.e. the land on which the factory will be established, the acquisition of raw materials, machines and possible instructors for each stage of the furniture manufacturing process and finally the payroll of the factory staff. Since investment means assuming certain risks, the management of your capital, in this case, the budget, will determine to a large extent the success or failure of your project, so you should be clear about the capital you plan to invest before starting the project.

• Area and location of the factory.

Nowadays many countries have established certain laws that prevent noise pollution, so to avoid that the noise impact produced by the machines of the factory affect directly or indirectly the neighbours, it is important to establish the factory in areas away from residential areas. The size of the factory will depend on the monthly production you want to achieve, as well as the different models of furniture you plan to manufacture. An example of the area of an outdoor furniture factory would be 2000m2 or 3000m2; a factory of this size can achieve a large monthly production capacity.

• Production volume.

The furniture production capacity of the factory is determined by several factors, the most important of which are access to raw materials, machinery and finally the variety of furniture. To have access to the necessary materials for the good functioning of the factory is a fundamental requirement since the manufacture of the final product depends on them, whether it is the synthetic rattan, the aluminium bars to form structures or the machines to weld the structures, the quantity of materials determines the amount of furniture that you can manufacture. The variety of slabs also determines the production of furniture in a month or a year, a practical example is that the production time of a chair is less than the production time of a garden furniture set of chairs and tables.

• Factory staff.

undoubtedly play an important role as they are responsible for supervising and carrying out all the processes. The personnel must be equipped with all the necessary technology and equipment to carry out their work well, as they will be in charge of developing the designs of the furniture, selecting the materials, forming the metal or wooden structures and finally weaving the synthetic rattan on the previously constructed structures. The personnel required for the proper functioning of a factory is determined by the factory size and the type of furniture you plan to manufacture, based on your action plan we will help you select the personnel you need to manufacture the furniture.

LTR: We Work with You to Realise Your Action Plan

Customers always want to know how we can help them in the execution of their projects. As one of the leading outdoor furniture manufacturing companies in China, Leisure Touch Rattan has become the best choice to help many companies materialize their plans and set up outdoor furniture factories. This is a process in which we will work closely with you because we know that your first difficulty will be determining the factory size that suits your needs. We will make it a pleasant experience by offering different options based on studies, calculations and demonstrable experience.

Selection of raw materials and machinery

This is an important phase, it determines the choice of each material, the shape and the quality of the furniture. As experts in the manufacture of materials for the production of outdoor furniture, we aim to offer you the most weather-resistant materials, among which we mainly use aluminium for the construction of structures, synthetic rattan with which the furniture is woven and plastic wood. As a producer of synthetic rattan and plastic wood, we guarantee wide colours and sizes. We also provide you with machines for bending, cutting and welding aluminium, the staplers used to fit the synthetic rattan on the structure and all the necessary accessories to enable you to make sturdy and elegant furniture.

Training

This process is carried out by highly qualified personnel. During this period we will send several trainers who will be in charge of explaining and teaching with practical examples to the factory staff the different stages of the furniture manufacturing process. We will teach your factory staff how to bend, cut and weld the aluminium, use the synthetic rattan to weave the furniture, use the different machines and accessories, perform the quality tests and finally the perfect maintenance of the installations to avoid accidents.

Main reasons why LTR is your best choice for setting up your outdoor furniture factory

Which company should I contact to help me set up my outdoor furniture factory? Undoubtedly this was one of your first concerns when you decided you wanted to start an outdoor furniture manufacturing business, let me tell you that we have 30 years of experience. Yes, 30 years of excellence manufacturing materials for outdoor furniture, in this period we have established ourselves as a leading company in the market and we enjoy the trust of our customers in our management.

 Of all the features that make Leisure Touch Rattan the best option to help you establish your outdoor furniture factory, the most important are:

Demonstrable experience, In recent years, we have helped entrepreneurs from Europe, Latin America and Africa to establish synthetic rattan furniture factories in their respective countries.

In 2013, we were helping a client from Georgia and completed the establishment of their 2000m² synthetic rattan furniture factory.

In 2016, we were cooperating with a client from Bolivia and helped them establish their 3000m² synthetic rattan furniture factory with a monthly output of 2500 pieces.

In 2018, we were helping a client from Nigeria to establish a 1000m² synthetic rattan furniture factory with a monthly output of 1500 pieces for the first few months.

Materials supply,  as an industry leader in the manufacturing of outdoor furniture materials we know and can provide you with the best materials that will make your furniture stand out from the competition.

Guarantee, our distinguished clientele enjoys a long-term warranty on every product or service we offer.

24-hour customer service, Our work is not finished until the customer is satisfied, we offer after-sales service for materials and advice at every stage of the production process before and after setting up the factory. We keep in touch with the customer to continue to help him in any way necessary.

FAQ

• Approximately how much should I invest to set up a rattan furniture factory?

The total cost of a factory establishment project tends to vary, mainly because each client has a different action plan, to provide you with the total cost information we invite you to contact us and together we will discuss your action plan.

• Do I have to travel to China to finalise the details of my action plan?

Not necessarily, to finalize the first details of your project and the service we can offer you we can do it via email, videoconference etc., and after confirming the project we can send you an invitation letter that will facilitate your entry to China to visit our factory and progress the cooperation relationship.

• How long does it take to set up a synthetic rattan furniture factory?

The project duration varies depending on the factory size and the variety of courses you need.

• What is the duration of the training course and what is the cost?

The course duration varies between 2 to 4 months depending on the courses requested. Usually, the cost of this service will be included in the quote for the whole project.

• Do you know how much furniture I can make in the first few months?

The quantity of furniture will be determined based on the furniture models you wish to produce, but you can start with an amount  between 1500-3000pcs per month.

• Is synthetic rattan recommended for outdoor furniture in countries with tropical climates?

Synthetic rattan is a highly flexible and versatile material, its use is mainly oriented to the manufacture of outdoor furniture because it has mechanical and chemical factors that make it resistant to high temperatures, and contact with water, dust, and humidity and requires little maintenance.

• What is the delivery time of the materials to my country？

The delivery time of the raw material depends on the country you are in, however, shipments by sea tend to vary between 18 to 35 days.

Conclusion

Over the years, Leisure Touch Rattan has become a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture materials, with 30 years of experience, a 56000㎡ factory, 165 machines and a monthly output of 3500 tons.

We have extensive experience in helping customers set up their rattan furniture factories. Our projects include on-site training by experienced trainers, full machine sourcing and a reliable supply of high-quality outdoor furniture materials.

Our company mission is to contribute to the outdoor furniture industry with new materials, creative proposals and professional affirmations. We always seek to achieve win-win situations with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. We hope that this article has been useful to you at the same time we invite you to contact us to start working and materialize your action plan so that you can set up your outdoor furniture manufacturing business in an industry that is constantly developing and that is appreciated worldwide since more and more people are adopting the custom of sharing precious moments with their loved ones in outdoor spaces.