Left: specification on screen in Germany. Right: inspection at the factory in China.
Pro Formata × Mingshen

China Business Without Compromise.

We are your partner on the ground – we find the right product or manufacturer, support sourcing and production, and ensure full transparency all the way to delivery in Germany.

18 years of experience in the China business.

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China Business Is a Trust Business.

About Us

Pro FormataGlobal Sourcing to German Standards

Pro Formata is a German company focused on sourcing, production and project support in China.

For more than 18 years, we have supported projects in manufacturer sourcing, procurement, production and international delivery – primarily for Central Asia and Europe.

MingshenGlobal Sourcing, Connecting Markets

Our team in Guangzhou brings together specialists in manufacturer sourcing, production, quality control, documentation, customs and logistics.

The team supports projects directly in China – from the first contact with the factory to preparing the goods for international shipment.

Jan Eirich
Germany
Jan Eirich
Managing Director — Presence in China since 2008
Sourcing · Network · Negotiation
Nelli Mirgarivanova
Nelli Mirgarivanova
Manager
Stanislav Malyshev
Stanislav Malyshev
Manager
Shen Xiao
China — Mingshen
Shen Xiao
Operations Lead China
Suppliers · Factories · Production · Quality Control
Deng Qiang
Deng Qiang
Manager
Lin Xiao Bin
Lin Xiao Bin
Manager
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Ordered Doesn't Mean Delivered.

Photos, samples and contracts are no substitute for control on the ground.

Left: an ordered machine on paper. Right: a delivered shipment of toilet paper.
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How Your Project Works With Us

From the first product idea to delivery in Germany – with clear coordination between you and our team in China.

Germany China
01
Germany

You send us your inquiry

Idea, drawing, reference product or technical specs.

02
China

We look for suitable manufacturers

Check existing suppliers or find new ones.

03
China

We vet the manufacturer

Reliability, capacity, references, financial plausibility.

04
China

We check certificates & documents

Documents checked for authenticity and plausibility.

05
Germany

You make a shortlist

Catalogs, variants and initial prices compared.

06
China

We arrange samples

Sampling and technical details with the manufacturer.

07
Germany

You test the samples

Assess quality and function, approve your choice.

08
China

We negotiate with the manufacturer

Prices, minimum quantities, lead times finalized.

09
Germany

You confirm the order

Order and terms set in writing.

10
China

We monitor production

Manufacturing checked against specification.

11
China

You receive production updates

Progress documented with photos and video.

12
China

We carry out quality control

Inspection before shipping, with photo and video documentation.

13
China

We document loading

Packaging and loading recorded before shipping.

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Germany / China

You receive shipping status updates

Transport tracked, milestones through to arrival.

15
Germany

You receive the customs documents

Shipping and customs paperwork provided as a package.

Optional: Private label / manufacturing under your own brand

Packaging, branding and custom production included.

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Product Categories

From single products to complete ranges – we manage sourcing and production directly in China.

  • Furniture & Furniture Fittings
  • Indoor Lighting
  • Home Accessories & Decor
  • Mobile & Modular Homes
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Building & Construction Materials
  • Water Sports & Leisure Products
  • Aluminum Profiles
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Aluminum Doors
  • Sanitary Products & Accessories
  • Flooring
  • Air Conditioning
  • Stainless Steel Products
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Insights into sourcing, production, quality control and logistics in China – plus new products, market trends and impressions straight from the ground.

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What Would You Like to Achieve in China?

Choose the request that fits. We'll review your project and get back to you personally.