The Model - A New Way To Buy & Save Australian buyer’s within the building and construction industry (builders, developers & retailers) continue to face mounting pressure on pricing and are finding they have to reduce their margins just to remain competitive. This pressure on margins forces the industry to seek cheaper alternative sources for their building materials. Many are turning to the option of directly importing building materials & hardware from China to reduce the purchasing cost. However, this option is often not viable or practical as there are many things to consider and coordinate including how to source professional manufacturers who are able to provide quality materials, competitive pricing, achievable minimum order quantities, quality control, delivery in full on time, international logistic management, payment arrangements and even efficient communication. Without the right knowledge, experience and connections, your ‘buy-from-China’ experience could prove disastrous. From the perspective of Chinese manufacturers who already have extensive experience selling into the Australian market, many of these same manufacturers are very interested in further promoting their brands & products directly instead of through a local wholesaler or through OEM orders. However, with Australia having such a relatively small population but across a large geographic area, there is little to no incentive for the Chinese manufactures to consider investing in their own office, showroom & operations in Australia themselves. They are faced with the challenge of finding new ways to effectively expand their sales into international markets. Enter GMID Australia - who exist to bridge this gap and provide an effective platform for helping Chinese Manufacturers to sell direct to the building and construction industry.