From Finished Product Imports to Local Manufacturing: A Successful Case Study of a Kettle CKD Production Line in Africa
I. Client Background and Core Pain Points
Client: small home appliance wholesaler
Original model: Long-term direct import of finished electric kettles from China.
Core pain points:
High logistics costs: The shipping costs from China to Angola are high and volatile, severely eroding profits.
Lengthy supply chain: The cycle from placing an order, sea freight, customs clearance, and shelving takes 60-90 days, resulting in significant capital tie-up and slow market response.
II. Solution: Davinci One-Stop Kettle CKD Turnkey Project
After in-depth evaluation, the client accepted our customized "CKD parts + production equipment + technology transfer" all-inclusive solution.
Kettle CKD complete parts: Can assemble approximately 15,000 1.8L electric kettles, fully utilizing container space, reducing transportation costs by more than 50% compared to finished products.
Complete set of semi-automatic assembly equipment: Multi-claw spot welding machine for kettle spouts, spot welding machine for connectors, crimping machine, assembly conveyor belt, comprehensive function tester (for testing leakage and power).
Key cooperation process:
On-site visit: The client visited our company, toured the finished kettle production line and equipment manufacturing workshop, and gained full confidence in our technical capabilities and production processes.
Rapid signing of contract: Based on clear cost calculations and prospect analysis, both parties signed the contract the day after the visit.
Production and shipment: The equipment and parts have been produced and quality-checked on schedule and shipped.
Technology transfer (ongoing): Our team of engineers will go to Angola at the end of January 2026 to provide: equipment installation and commissioning, production line layout optimization, and employee operation and maintenance training.
III. Core Value Created for the Client
Logistics costs: The logistics cost per kettle decreased by over 50%.
Tariff costs: Import tariffs on parts are usually much lower than on finished products, further saving costs.
Long-term costs: After establishing local manufacturing capabilities, local procurement can be gradually introduced, continuously reducing costs.
Shorter cycle: Local assembly shortens the market supply cycle to within 2 weeks, enabling quick response to market demand. Upgrading from a wholesaler to a manufacturer enhances corporate value and market position, allowing you to accept OEM/ODM orders from other brands and develop new business lines.
Davinci provides not only equipment and components, but also a complete localized production solution. We are eager to cooperate with more visionary partners like our Angolan client to jointly explore the African and global markets.
Please contact us to get your customized ketle CKD production line solution.
