About Machines in China
Machines in China Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company was established specifically to help global businesses access industrial and factory machinery directly from Chinese manufacturers, eliminating unnecessary intermediary layers and providing international buyers with direct factory pricing and verified supply. Today, Machines in China is recognized as one of the leading Chinese industrial machinery exporters serving buyers across 126 countries worldwide.
Machines in China Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's position as a major global trade and logistics hub enables the company to coordinate machinery sourcing from factories across China and manage international export shipments efficiently through the port of Shanghai and other major Chinese cargo terminals. The Shanghai headquarters houses the company's central management, export coordination, and client services operations.
Since its founding in 2015, Machines in China has exported more than 8 million units of industrial and production machinery to buyers worldwide. This scale of export activity reflects the company's established procurement networks across China's manufacturing regions, robust quality inspection operations, and logistics infrastructure capable of handling high-volume, multi-category industrial machinery shipments to international destinations.
Machines in China employs more than 7,000 personnel across multiple operational departments throughout China. The workforce includes machinery sourcing specialists, factory verification engineers, quality control inspectors, export documentation teams, logistics coordinators, procurement specialists, and industrial machinery consultants. This large, specialized workforce enables the company to handle complex multi-machine sourcing projects and large-scale industrial procurement programs for international clients.
Machines in China has received more than 16 awards related to global trade excellence and industrial export performance. These awards reflect the company's consistent delivery standards, its role in developing Chinese industrial machinery export practices, and its recognition within the international B2B trade community as a reliable and professional global machinery supplier operating to internationally accepted export standards.
Yes. Machines in China participates in major Chinese and international industrial expos and trade exhibitions, including events focused on manufacturing technology, industrial automation, construction machinery, and factory equipment. Trade show participation allows the company to showcase new machinery technologies, connect with international buyers, and maintain current knowledge of emerging production equipment categories in demand across global manufacturing markets.
Machines in China operates as a specialist industrial machinery export and sourcing company, not a single-factory manufacturer. The company's strength lies in its procurement network spanning factories across China's manufacturing regions, enabling it to source machinery from the most appropriate verified Chinese manufacturers for each client requirement. This model gives international buyers access to a far wider range of machinery categories than any single manufacturer could offer.
The founding mission of Machines in China is to remove the barriers that prevent international businesses from accessing Chinese industrial and factory machinery directly and efficiently. By providing verified factory sourcing, professional quality inspection, complete export documentation, and reliable international logistics, the company enables businesses in 126 countries to procure production machinery from China with confidence, regardless of their proximity to Chinese manufacturing centers.
Machines in China exports industrial machinery to 126 countries worldwide. The company's global export network covers manufacturing markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and developed industrial economies in Western Europe and North America. Export capability extends to both mature industrial markets requiring advanced production equipment and developing economies building out manufacturing and processing capacity.
Global buyers can contact Machines in China by emailing sales@machines-in-china.com with a description of the required machinery type, production specifications, quantity, and destination country. The company's machinery consultants will respond with sourcing options, verified factory recommendations, and a detailed quotation. Additional information is available at the company's website: machines-in-china.com.
Machinery Categories & Products
Machines in China exports a comprehensive range of industrial machinery categories including construction machinery, factory production machines, manufacturing equipment, packaging machines, food processing machines, plastic production machines, metal fabrication machines, textile machinery, industrial cranes and lifting equipment, automation equipment, assembly line machines, industrial robotics, and custom factory machines. The company can source virtually any category of production or processing machinery manufactured in China.
Yes. Construction machinery is one of the major export categories handled by Machines in China. The company supplies excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, road rollers, concrete batching plants, tower cranes, mobile cranes, concrete pump trucks, and piling machines. Chinese construction machinery brands offer strong performance at pricing significantly below equivalent European and Japanese alternatives, making them highly competitive for infrastructure projects in developing and emerging markets.
Machines in China exports factory production equipment including CNC machining centers, lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling equipment, press machines, stamping lines, forging equipment, heat treatment furnaces, surface finishing machines, and general-purpose industrial machine tools. These machines are sourced from verified Chinese manufacturers producing equipment to ISO and CE standards and supplied to manufacturing operations across 126 countries globally.
Yes. Food processing machinery is a significant export category. Machines in China supplies food processing lines including washing machines, cutting and slicing equipment, mixing and blending machines, cooking and pasteurization systems, filling and sealing machines, labeling equipment, and complete turnkey food production lines. Machinery is available for meat processing, vegetable and fruit processing, bakery production, beverage manufacturing, dairy processing, and general food packaging operations.
Machines in China exports plastic production machinery including injection molding machines, blow molding machines, extrusion lines, plastic recycling machines, film blowing machines, thermoforming equipment, and plastic pipe and profile production lines. Machines are available across a wide tonnage and output range and can be configured for specific resin types, product dimensions, and production volume requirements as specified by the buyer.
Yes. Metal fabrication machinery exported by Machines in China includes laser cutting machines, plasma cutting systems, press brakes, shearing machines, rolling machines, welding machines and robotic welding systems, punching machines, tube and pipe fabrication equipment, and metal surface treatment lines. These machines serve steel fabricators, metal product manufacturers, automotive component suppliers, and general engineering workshops across international markets.
Yes. Packaging machinery is a high-demand export category handled by Machines in China. The company supplies automatic filling machines, form-fill-seal machines, shrink wrapping equipment, strapping machines, carton erecting and sealing lines, palletizing systems, and complete end-of-line packaging automation. Machines are available for powder, liquid, granule, and solid product packaging applications across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors.
Yes. Machines in China sources and exports industrial automation equipment and robotics including industrial robot arms, automated guided vehicles, conveyor systems, vision inspection systems, pick-and-place automation, collaborative robots, and complete automated production cell configurations. Chinese industrial robotics and automation equipment has advanced significantly and is now specified by manufacturers in developing and emerging markets seeking to increase production throughput and reduce labor dependency.
Yes. Machines in China has the sourcing and project management capability to supply complete turnkey production lines combining multiple machines from different Chinese manufacturers into a coordinated production system. Complete line supply includes project specification, factory sourcing for each machine, quality inspection, consolidated shipping, and technical installation documentation. This capability is particularly valuable for greenfield factory projects or major production capacity expansions.
Yes. Machines in China's procurement network covers a broad range of Chinese industrial machinery manufacturers including those producing specialized equipment for niche applications. Buyers requiring specific production machines not available through standard catalogues are encouraged to contact sales@machines-in-china.com with their technical specifications and production requirements. The company's sourcing team will identify appropriate Chinese manufacturers and confirm supply capability and pricing.
Sourcing, Quality & Export Process
Machines in China maintains an active procurement network spanning verified industrial machinery manufacturers across China's major production regions including Shandong, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, and Sichuan provinces. When a buyer submits a machinery requirement, the sourcing team identifies appropriate factories, obtains production specifications, verifies current production capability, and negotiates pricing before presenting options to the client. This sourcing process is underpinned by ongoing factory relationship management across hundreds of machinery categories.
Yes. Factory verification is a core component of the Machines in China procurement process. The company's engineering and quality teams conduct factory audits covering production capability, equipment condition, quality management systems, export certification status, and financial stability. Only factories that meet the company's verification standards are recommended to international buyers, significantly reducing the risk inherent in direct Chinese factory procurement without professional on-the-ground representation.
Machines in China conducts pre-shipment quality inspection at the factory before any machinery is approved for export. Inspection covers manufacturing quality against the order specifications, dimensional verification, functional testing where applicable, paint and surface finish quality, electrical system verification for powered machines, and packaging and loading inspection to confirm the machine is adequately protected for international sea freight transit. Inspection reports are provided to buyers prior to shipment confirmation.
Every machinery export shipment from Machines in China is accompanied by a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate, and the manufacturer's CE or ISO certification documentation where applicable. Additional destination-specific compliance documents and phytosanitary certificates for wooden packaging are provided as required. The complete documentation package is designed to support smooth customs clearance at the destination port.
Machines in China provides comprehensive export-side documentation support and can advise on destination import procedures, applicable machinery HS codes, and typical import duty structures in the buyer's country. Final destination customs clearance is performed by the buyer's appointed local customs agent or freight forwarder using the documentation package supplied by Machines in China. The company's export team assists with any documentation queries during the clearance process.
Large industrial machines are prepared for international sea freight using heavy-duty timber crating, steel framing, and anti-corrosion wrapping appropriate to the machine's dimensions, weight, and fragility. Oversized machines are disassembled to the minimum configuration required for shipping and accompanied by detailed re-assembly instructions and installation manuals. Machines in China's packaging team ensures all export packaging meets international shipping standards and protects equipment through the full sea transit period.
Yes. Marine cargo insurance covering industrial machinery against loss or damage during international sea transit is available and strongly recommended for all shipments. Given the high value of industrial machinery, comprehensive cargo insurance provides essential protection against structural damage, water ingress, theft, and general average incidents during ocean transport. Insurance is arranged as part of CIF-term orders or as an optional add-on for FOB orders where the buyer controls freight arrangements.
Machines in China ships industrial machinery via sea freight in 20-foot and 40-foot standard and high-cube containers for machines that fit within standard container dimensions, and via flat rack, open-top container, or breakbulk general cargo arrangements for oversized equipment exceeding standard container dimensions. Heavy construction machinery and large industrial plant equipment are transported by specialized heavy lift and breakbulk cargo vessels where conventional container shipping is not feasible.
Lead times vary by machinery category and whether the required machine is available from factory stock or requires production. Standard factory-stock machines typically have lead times of 15 to 30 days from order confirmation to factory readiness. Custom-specification or high-volume production orders typically require 30 to 90 days. Sea freight transit time is additional and depends on the destination, ranging from 15 days for nearby Asian markets to 35 to 50 days for Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Buyers requiring machinery with specifications not covered by standard Chinese factory models can work with Machines in China's engineering consultants to define a precise technical specification, which is then submitted to appropriate factory partners for evaluation and quotation. Custom specification options typically include voltage and frequency adaptation for the destination country's power standard, custom working dimensions, additional safety equipment, specialized tooling, color and branding, and integration specifications for connection to existing production lines.
Pricing, Payment & Orders
Chinese industrial machinery consistently offers significantly lower acquisition costs than equivalent-specification equipment produced in Germany, Japan, Italy, or the United States. For many machine categories, Chinese factory pricing represents savings of 40 to 70 percent compared to European or Japanese alternatives, without compromising on the core production capability required by manufacturing operations in developing and emerging markets. Machines in China's direct factory sourcing model ensures buyers access genuine factory export pricing without intermediary markups.
Machines in China accepts Bank Wire Transfer (T/T) to its corporate account and Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) from internationally recognized banks for industrial machinery orders. Wire transfer with a deposit-and-balance structure is the most common payment method used by international machinery buyers. Letter of Credit is available for larger orders and provides additional security for both buyer and seller in high-value machinery transactions.
Standard payment terms for machinery orders placed with Machines in China require a 30 percent deposit upon proforma invoice confirmation and factory order placement, with the remaining 70 percent balance payable against shipping documents prior to cargo release. For large project orders exceeding significant contract values, milestone-based payment structures aligned with production and inspection stages may be agreed between the buyer and the company's project team.
Machines in China provides quotations in both FOB (Free on Board) from the Chinese departure port and CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) to the buyer's destination port. CIF pricing consolidates the machinery cost, marine insurance, and sea freight into a single delivered-to-port cost, simplifying import budget calculation. FOB pricing is preferred by buyers with established freight forwarding relationships who manage their own international logistics for industrial machinery imports.
There is no fixed minimum order value, and Machines in China accepts inquiries for both single machines and large multi-machine project orders. However, the company's project management and engineering consultation services deliver the greatest value on orders of multiple machines or complete production line configurations where the company's sourcing, quality inspection, and consolidated logistics capabilities provide material cost and operational advantages to the buyer.
Email sales@machines-in-china.com with the required machine type, technical specifications, production output requirements, quantity, and destination port. Machines in China's machinery consultants will respond with sourcing options and a complete FOB or CIF quotation within 24 to 48 business hours for standard machinery categories. Custom or specialized machine requirements may require additional sourcing research and factory consultation before a complete quotation can be issued.
Industrial machinery pricing varies based on specification, quantity, current factory production costs, and market conditions. All pricing is confirmed through the formal quotation process, which reflects current factory pricing at the time of inquiry. Volume orders for multiple machines of the same type typically qualify for reduced unit pricing. Buyers are encouraged to contact sales@machines-in-china.com directly with their full requirement to receive a current and accurate export quotation.
Yes. Formal Proforma Invoices are issued for all confirmed machinery orders and serve as the primary document for bank wire transfers, letter of credit applications, import licensing, and customs pre-clearance at the destination port. The Proforma Invoice details machine specifications, production parameters, quantity, unit and total pricing, payment terms, packing method, and shipping information for the confirmed order.
Yes. Machines in China can prepare detailed technical and commercial offers for machinery procurement project tenders, including machine technical data sheets, factory certification documentation, references from comparable completed projects, export compliance documentation, and itemized pricing covering machine cost, inspection, packaging, freight, and insurance. Buyers preparing machinery procurement tenders are invited to contact sales@machines-in-china.com with their tender requirements and submission timeline.
Machines in China's standard payment terms are deposit and balance on standard export T/T or L/C terms. The company does not directly provide buyer financing but can assist buyers in accessing relevant Chinese government-backed export financing programs and connect buyers with Chinese export credit institutions where applicable for large-scale machinery procurement projects. Buyers interested in export financing options should raise this at the inquiry stage.
Industries, Logistics & Global Export
Machines in China supplies industrial machinery to manufacturing companies, construction contractors, food and beverage processors, plastic and rubber product manufacturers, metal fabrication workshops, textile mills, packaging operations, agricultural processing companies, mining and quarrying operations, oil and gas sector suppliers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, chemical processing companies, and government infrastructure agencies across 126 countries. The company's broad machinery sourcing capability means it can serve virtually any industrial sector requiring Chinese production equipment.
Yes. Agricultural processing machinery is a significant export category for Machines in China, particularly for buyers in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Machines supplied include grain dryers, threshers, rice mills, corn processing machines, vegetable washing and grading lines, fruit juice processing equipment, oil seed extraction machines, animal feed production lines, and cold storage plant equipment. Chinese agricultural machinery offers strong production capability at competitive pricing suitable for agricultural economies scaling up domestic processing capacity.
Yes. Machines in China supplies mining and mineral processing machinery including jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, vibrating screens, ball mills, flotation machines, gravity separation equipment, sand and gravel production lines, and mineral washing plants. These machines are supplied to mining operations across Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia where Chinese crushing and mineral processing equipment is widely used for its competitive pricing and robust construction suitable for high-cycle mining environments.
Yes. Textile machinery is one of the established export categories handled by Machines in China. The company exports spinning machines, weaving looms, knitting machines, dyeing and finishing equipment, non-woven fabric production lines, embroidery machines, and garment manufacturing equipment. Chinese textile machinery is supplied to garment manufacturers, fabric mills, and textile processing operations across Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia where textile industry development remains a priority manufacturing sector.
Machines in China's logistics team manages the complete China-side export logistics process from factory loading through to vessel departure, including factory-to-port road transport for standard and oversized cargo, port handling, container stuffing or breakbulk loading, vessel booking on appropriate trade lanes, and freight documentation preparation. For oversized plant and equipment, the company coordinates with specialized heavy lift shipping agents and ensures all international transport regulations for the cargo dimensions and weight are fully complied with.
Machines in China exports industrial machinery through Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Ningbo, and Shenzhen, with port selection optimized per order based on the factory's location, the destination trade route, available vessel schedules, and freight cost efficiency. Shanghai is the primary export hub for machinery sourced from eastern and central Chinese manufacturing regions. Tianjin serves northern China factory sourcing. Guangzhou and Shenzhen serve southern China manufacturing clusters.
Yes. For landlocked destination markets, Machines in China coordinates multimodal logistics through regional hub ports with onward overland freight to the final destination arranged through established regional logistics partners. Landlocked markets in Africa, Central Asia, and South America are regularly served through established port-to-inland routing arrangements. Buyers in landlocked countries should confirm their final delivery destination at the inquiry stage so comprehensive logistics costs can be estimated.
Yes. Machines in China facilitates genuine OEM spare parts and consumable procurement for machinery categories in its export portfolio. Buyers establishing new machinery operations in markets without established local spare parts supply are strongly encouraged to include an initial spare parts package with their machinery order, covering high-turnover wear parts, filters, belts, cutting tools, and essential consumables to support uninterrupted machine operation during the initial operating period.
Machines in China can arrange factory engineer deployment to the buyer's site for machinery installation supervision and commissioning for applicable machine categories and destinations. Technician deployment is coordinated through the after-sales service team and is available as a contracted service in addition to the machinery supply. Remote commissioning support via video consultation is also available where on-site deployment is not logistically feasible. Installation manuals and commissioning documentation are provided with all machinery shipments as standard.
To begin sourcing industrial or factory machinery through Machines in China, email sales@machines-in-china.com with your machinery requirement, including machine type, technical specifications, intended production application, required output capacity, quantity, destination country, and preferred delivery timeline. Alternatively, visit machines-in-china.com for further information. A machinery consultant will contact you within 24 to 48 business hours to discuss your requirement and initiate the sourcing and quotation process.