Import · Export · Global Sourcing

Trusted partners in international trade.

For over three decades, we have helped companies expand globally with experienced sourcing, comprehensive quality assurance, and proven sales & marketing strategies across more than 25 countries.

What We Do

Comprehensive expertise across the supply chain.

Mike Markwardt and Michael Su bring more than 50 years of combined experience helping clients source, manufacture, ship, and sell finished goods worldwide.

Import-Export Consulting

Logistics, 3PL warehousing, tariff calculation, customs regulations, freight forwarding, documentation, container optimization, and end-to-end supply chain management.

Global Sourcing

Skilled-labor supplier networks across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Korea. Strategic alternate sourcing that drives cost savings while preserving strong vendor relationships.

Quality Assurance

ISO 9000 certified manufacturers, factory audits, mil-standard QC procedures, AQL random sample inspections, and product testing at respected independent laboratories throughout Asia.

Sales & Marketing

International trade show execution, consumer research, retail pricing analysis, product development, packaging design, and brand management for master distributors and mass retail.

The Markwardt family ceiling fan business
Mike Markwardt with his father Hub and brother Steve — builders of America's largest import ceiling fan business, ENCON.
Our Story

A legacy of building international businesses.

Mike has built and strategically sold two international import-export businesses over a 36-year career. Together with European partner Lionel Chevalier and Asia operations lead Michael Su, the team has placed products through master distributor relationships and mass retail contacts in over 25 countries.

From ceiling fans to award-winning tool-free assembly furniture, every venture has been driven by the same fundamentals: strong supplier relationships, disciplined quality, and a deep understanding of the markets we serve.

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