Trade shows, manufacturer enquiries, trading companies and sourcing agents can all be part of a drinkware programme. This guide covers how to prepare the brief and use a meeting to agree the next steps.
The Major Drinkware Sourcing Fairs
- Canton Fair — check the organiser’s current exhibitor list, product sections and dates when planning a visit.
- Hong Kong gift fairs — an opportunity to discuss branded products, decoration and gift packaging in person.
- Global Sources shows — use the current exhibitor list to arrange meetings and compare samples for your product brief.
- Regional sourcing fairs — check the available drinkware exhibitors and allow time to follow up with the selected teams.
Jupeng’s trade-show experience includes Hong Kong fairs and Global Sources events. Our first Hong Kong exhibition was in 2011; the trade-show page includes photos from our exhibitions.
Some of our long-standing partnerships began across a fair table. Bring the product idea, quantity and artwork, and we can use the meeting to compare models and plan a sample together.
Trade Show vs Factory-Direct
At a fair, you can handle samples and discuss the brief in person. A follow-up visit or video call can help you see the production and packing steps relevant to your order.
What to discuss at a booth
Start with the brief and the people who will follow it through. Agree who handles the model selection, artwork, sample, production and shipping details.
Experience in your product, into your market
Bring a product reference, intended use and any documents your buyer has requested. Ask who will follow up on the model, artwork, sample and packing so the meeting ends with clear next steps.
Experience with the product and artwork
Show the artwork and ask which decoration methods suit the chosen surface. A sample and proof help turn that discussion into a reference everyone can use.
Service and communication — agree who follows up
Agree how changes are confirmed and who will keep you updated. At Jupeng, one contact follows the order from quote to shipment.
Compare the complete quotation
Compare the same model, quantities, logo, box and shipping basis. Ask what is included in each line so the quotation is useful for your purchasing plan.
The quotation and sample approval should also show who handles artwork changes, packing details and the agreed schedule. We keep those references together with your export contact.
What to Bring to a Sourcing Meeting
Whether at a fair or contacting a factory directly, come with: target product reference, quantity, your market's certification requirements, artwork (even rough), and target landed price. The more specific you are, the faster and more accurate your quote.
Frequently asked questions
| Product Line | Core Material & Wall Structure | Standard MOQ | Custom Branding & Packing | Direct Factory Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Thermos & Insulated Bottles | SUS 304 (18/8) & SUS 316 Double-Wall Vacuum | 500 pcs / model | Laser, 3D UV, Powder Coat, Retail/FBA Box | Thermos Catalog · Custom Guide |
| Travel Mugs, Coffee Cups & Tumblers | SUS 304/316 & Dongrui Inner Ceramic Coating | 500 pcs / model | Silicone Grip, Flip/Straw Lid, Pantone Match | Travel Mugs · Ceramic Line |
| Sports, Shaker & BPA-Free Bottles | Eastman Tritan, PP, Single/Double-Wall SUS 304 | 500 pcs / model | Whisk Ball, Volume Scale, Screen/Heat Transfer | Shakers · BPA-Free · Fitness |
| Titanium, Bamboo, Glass & Gift Sets | 99.9% Titanium, Natural Bamboo, Borosilicate Glass | 500 pcs / sets | Permanent Laser Mark, Custom Gift Box & Inserts | Titanium · Bamboo · Start a Brand |
Planning a drinkware order?
Share the model or product type, quantity, colours, logo and packing you have in mind. We’ll confirm the applicable minimum, sample plan and production schedule for that specific order, then help compare delivery options for your destination.
Browse the matching factory-direct models, or get a quote after reviewing your brief.
Get a QuoteWhatsApp UsWritten by the Jupeng Drinkware team — Yongkang, Zhejiang, China. Manufacturing drinkware since 1998. Contact Beyond: [email protected] | WhatsApp +86 156 5791 8881