Strategic Advantage at the Source 

Our Nanjing office positions us directly at the production base – giving us real-time visibility, control, and access at the point where manufacturing capability, quality, and timelines are shaped. By operating in and alongside our selected factories and active production lines, we gain first-hand insight into processes, quality standards, and production realities. 

This proximity allows us to assess and validate factories accurately, negotiate with clarity, verify quality on site, match the right factory to each requirement, and resolve challenges long before they impact supply. With our people at the source, we secure faster lead times, stronger negotiation power, and complete control over continuity – ensuring every order meets BTI’s global standards before it even ships. 

Local Expertise with Global Impact 

Inside the Nanjing office, our team of engineers, sourcing specialists, procurement professionals, and technical experts bridge the gap between local manufacturing and global industry expectations. Their technical depth and real-world experience enable smarter sourcing decisions, enhanced cost efficiency, and stronger supplier performance. 

By understanding both the local manufacturing landscape and the operational demands of the sectors we serve, the Nanjing team ensures every sourcing decision aligns seamlessly with your value chain and industry requirements. This is where BTI’s technical mastery and global reach come together – delivering confidence across every link of your supply chain. 

Quality You Can Trust 

Every product sourced through our China network is verified through BTI’s established quality systems – refined over 65 years and aligned to the formal standards that govern the industries we serve. This includes compliance with international and local requirements, client-specific specifications, and the additional checks built into BTI’s own quality processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability across every order. 

Quality assurance happens in two stages: 

In China: 

• factory assessments and capability reviews 

• technical checks against international, local, and client standards 

• specification and drawing verification 

• process validations and material confirmations 

• compliance and performance evaluations at source 

Again in South Africa: 

• arriving stock is re-checked to confirm accuracy, compliance, and performance 

• ensuring every product meets all required standards: regulatory, client, and BTI’s additional internal quality controls 

We don’t just send products. 

We validate every product end to end – because confidence is what we deliver. Every time. 

Direct Control for Seamless Integration – The BTI Way 

Our Nanjing office operates as a fully integrated extension of our branches across South Africa – connected through the same systems, standards, and ways of working that guide our entire organisation. Every function, from sourcing and technical evaluations to supplier engagement and quality oversight, is carried out the BTI way: disciplined, proactive, and grounded in clarity. 

With shared processes, unified decision-making, and aligned quality frameworks, our teams collaborate across locations as one – working with the same urgency, precision, and commitment to keeping our clients moving. This unified approach strengthens our ability to respond quickly, maintain clear visibility, and manage every detail with confidence, no matter where in the world we are operating. 

A Strategic Presence That Drives BTI to 2030 and Beyond 

Our presence in China is a cornerstone of BTI’s long-term growth ambitions. By operating directly at the production base, we have created a foundation that enables us to move into new sectors, expand our product capabilities, and scale with confidence. This strategic foothold strengthens our visibility, improves supply resilience, and deepens our understanding of global manufacturing – all of which position BTI to deliver more value to more markets in the years ahead. 

The Nanjing office is not just an operational advantage; it is a catalyst for BTI’s continued evolution and future growth. No matter the country, market, or requirement, our China office ensures we deliver on our promise: 

Confidence of Supply.
Peace of Mind.
Always. 

“He who holds the keys to the production base holds the keys to the market.” 

– Dr. Louis Marais, Supply Chain Executive, BT Industries