We buy in China from well-regarded suppliers. Always reliable and battle-tested. Focused on construction scaffolding, but our network covers everything needed for a construction site, plus photovoltaic panels and beyond.
Metal & Co. (HK) Limited is a Hong Kong-registered sourcing intermediary. We support the import of products into the EU — supplier search, audits, QC, documentation and shipping from the China side — but we do not act as the final importer of record. That role stays with our customer: Polish, V4 and EU companies (distributors, dealers, contractors, retailers) that import the finished product on their own VAT and customs. We are an independent entity, not affiliated with any other METAL-named group company.
Our current focus is construction scaffolding, but in practice we source everything needed on a construction site — formwork accessories, concrete equipment, power tools, hand tools, safety gear and welding machines. Thanks to our network in China, we also help with adjacent categories such as photovoltaic panels, and we can take on most other briefs on request.
We work with manufacturers known for consistent quality and on-time delivery, not the cheapest workshop on the market. We operate from Hong Kong with English-language contracts and EU-friendly invoicing, and we cover the full procurement chain — supplier search, factory audits, negotiation, sample handling, pre-shipment QC, documentation and logistics.
Sourcing, audits, QC and shipping from China are on us. Customs clearance, VAT and importer-of-record duties on the EU side stay with our customer.
We choose well-regarded suppliers known for consistent output and on-time delivery — never the cheapest workshop.
Neutral jurisdiction, English-language contracts, EU-friendly invoicing. Independent of any other METAL group entity.
Construction scaffolding is our current main focus, but our network in China reaches across the full construction site — and well beyond. Below: the categories we handle most often.
Frame, ringlock and cuplock systems, plus fittings, planks, couplers and accessories — by drawing or standard.
Mini-excavators, skid-steer loaders, compact wheel loaders & attachments.
Plate compactors, concrete mixers, vibrators, rammers and screeds.
Drills, grinders, hammers, circular saws — corded, cordless & pneumatic.
Wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers — loose or in branded / private-label sets.
MIG/MAG, TIG and inverter welders, plasma cutters, abrasives, consumables.
Helmets, gloves, harnesses, hi-vis clothing and footwear — EN-certified where required.
Mono and bifacial PV modules, mounting systems, inverters and balance-of-system components.
Open brief welcome. Thanks to our network in China we routinely source outside this list — bring us the specification.
Six functions we cover for every order — so you don't have to manage six different vendors in China yourself.
We map two to four credible manufacturers for your specification, compare them side-by-side, and recommend.
On-site visits — production capacity, quality systems, working conditions, financial sanity check.
Prices, MOQs, payment terms, exclusivity clauses, lead-time guarantees — handled in Mandarin when needed.
Random-sample inspections to AQL standards before container loading. Reports with photos and pass/fail.
Sea, rail or air. FOB, CIF or DAP on your terms. Consolidated container loads where it makes sense.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, CE/EN documentation where applicable, HS-code verification.
A predictable, transparent process. No hidden hand-offs, no surprise mark-ups.
Send us your specification, target volume, timeline and any compliance needs (CE / EN / RoHS).
We approach pre-vetted manufacturers and return a comparison with prices, lead times and trade-offs.
Pre-shipment inspection at the factory. We catch problems before container loading — not on your warehouse floor.
Sea, rail or air on your Incoterms. We stay on the line until your goods clear customs and reach your yard.
There is no shortage of middlemen between China and Europe. What follows is what we choose to do differently — and why.
We do not chase the cheapest workshop. We work with manufacturers who can pass an audit, hold a tolerance and deliver a second container that matches the first. A few percent saved at PO stage is worthless if your customer rejects the goods.
We are not tied to any single manufacturer, and we are not part of any other METAL-named group company. Our recommendation is the one that fits your specification — not the one that pays the highest commission.
In most cases we sell the goods ourselves — one quotation, one invoice, our margin built into a clear price. For special cases we can also work on a separate fee basis instead. Either way: no hidden mark-ups and no surprise costs at shipping.
Send your specifications, target volumes and timeline to our Sales Representative — we come back with a credible plan.
Email office@metalco.hk