What Production Partners does

Production Partners is a privately-held, Shenzhen-based contract manufacturer and design services firm founded in 1999, operating globally across more than 100 countries through its clients' distribution channels. The firm provides end-to-end product development services spanning industrial design, mechanical engineering, design-for-manufacturing (DFM) consulting, color-material-finish (CMF) documentation, tooling, prototyping, mass production, quality control, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), certification support, and logistics. Its stated core capabilities include managing complex multi-material, multi-process programs across injection molding, metal stamping, die casting, PCBA electronics engineering, MIM, and technical textiles, with "boots on the ground" supplier management across China and Hong Kong.

Name

Production Partners

Legal name

Production Partners

Website

https://production-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Production Partners generates revenue by providing end-to-end manufacturing services to brands and design studios. This includes design support, engineering, prototyping, tooling, mass production, quality control, and logistics delivery. Revenue is earned through service fees and production contracts, typically on a per-project or recurring production basis with established clients.
2. Design and Engineering Services: Embedded design and engineering consulting as part of the manufacturing partnership, including Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, DFM, and technical documentation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Production Partners is a B2B contract manufacturer offering end-to-end product development services from concept through delivery. The firm provides Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Tooling, DFM, Mass Production, Quality Control, Certification support, and Logistics for consumer brands and design studios across categories including mobile accessories, fitness equipment, smart locks, water bottles, medical devices, and home products.

Product overview

Production Partners is a specialized contract manufacturer offering comprehensive design, engineering, and manufacturing services for market-leading brands and design agencies worldwide. Their product portfolio encompasses fitness equipment (Weckmethod Hybrid Rope, Pro Pulse, RXSG jump ropes), water bottles and kitchen products (Memobottle, Cheeki, Evermill, Bakers Edge), smart connected devices (Linka bike locks, Noke Padlock, Quad Lock mounts, Grndhouse Strap), consumer electronics (G-ROK Speaker, Mophie Powerstand, Body Rocket sensors), mobile accessories (C6 Magnefix, Lunatik TAKTIK, Lunatik Pen, TYPO Keyboard), iPad mounting solutions (Bouncepad, Adder Display), pet products (Dog Cloud Bed, Shepherd Tactical Harness, Toothbrush Toys), outdoor and environmental tools (Sea Barrier, Dirt Skirt, UCO Firefly, Hog Gone, Toadinator), medical and wellness devices (Zeus Anti-Snoring, NuvoAir Inhaler), and specialized manufacturing services (PPAP, DFM, CMF, quality control, logistics). Their integrated approach combines design services, supply chain management, tooling, mass production, and global delivery for clients including Bose, adidas, KEF, Pelican, Mophie, and Quad Lock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing Services
• Industrial Design Services
• Manufacturing Execution Services
• Delivery and Logistics Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ countries reached through client products (Quad Lock alone)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Annex Products / Quad LockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since inception over a decade ago when Annex launched through Kickstarter. Production Partners has been a trusted collaborator throughout Quad Lock's evolution from startup to global market leader. Contributions include product refinement, design engineering, production streamlining, custom packaging, and manufacturing for their innovative smartphone mounting solutions designed for active lifestyles. Quad Lock products now ship to over 100 countries.
• GRNDHOUSEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive manufacturing partner for GRNDHOUSE's inaugural hardware product - the GRNDHOUSE Strap, a first-of-its-kind wearable fitness tracker designed specifically for strength training with proprietary algorithm and Hustle Score. Partnership positions GRNDHOUSE competitively in the $100B+ global wearables market.
• Lunatik / MNML (Scott Wilson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction Partners was engaged as manufacturing partner by the award-winning design studio MINIMAL, headed by Scott Wilson, for the LUNATIK Alloy Touch Pen. Following successful TAKTIK case production, this partnership expanded to include the dual-use stylus pen project. Production Partners managed backend development, engineering, and production refinement.
• K-Valve SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing 9-year engagement where Production Partners has designed and manufactured K-Valve's innovative plumbing inspection products to extremely high standards. Partnership includes attention to detail, timely delivery, and comprehensive manufacturing support for AS/NZS 1260 certified products.
• PurePort ToolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership from early concept development in 2018 through full manufacturing, production, and global distribution in 2020. Despite geographic spread across USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China, the collaboration forms a highly responsive team. Production Partners takes lead on tooling, manufacturing, supplier selection/management, and quality control while working closely on prototype, design and optimization stages.
• Dog CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partnership for the Dog Cloud Bed - a revolutionary medical massage dog bed integrating advanced massage technology for canine health. The product redefines pet wellness through innovation and represents a purpose-built wellness solution.
• Weepa ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner12+ year partnership where Production Partners serves almost exclusively for all design, prototyping, manufacture, packaging and logistics. Production Partners constructed prototype tooling within days of initial meeting and now provides comprehensive support from R&D to finished product in Weepa's warehouse. Partnership enabled Weepa to stay ahead of competition in their niche market.
• Animal Control Technologies Australia (ACTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership spanning multiple environmental products: Toadinator (cane toad trap with solar-powered attractor) and HOGGONE (feral pig bait using microencapsulated sodium nitrite). Products developed in collaboration with government agencies in USA, University collaborators in Australia, and interactive design team. Quick turnaround and practical focus from Production Partners was critical for quality outcomes.
• LINKA LockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4+ year partnership where Production Partners serves as direct extension of LINKA team for conceptual design, engineering, and multiple production runs. From electro-mechanicals to custom packaging, Production Partners provides professionalism, quality, and industry know-how to bring high-end smart bike lock products to market.
• Morgan Innovation and Technology (Morgan IAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run innovation company partnership for Zeus anti-snoring device - a pioneering sleep device using electrical muscle stimulation. Production Partners handles full production including medical-grade quality and safety compliance with ISO certifications, US FDA registration, and British Standards Institution Group certification.
• BouncepadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner for premium iPad wall mounts and stands (Original Reach, Bouncepad Go). Production Partners entrusted with full manufacturing execution ensuring tight tolerances, smooth articulation, and robust build quality for commercial spaces in retail and enterprise tech display sector.
• MophiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged by top mobile power brand worldwide to design, engineer and manufacture award-winning 3-axis adjustable iPad Powerstand. Full production process included metal stamping, injection molding, PCBA electronics engineering, and MFi certification. Achieved mechanical refinement through advanced DFM strategies and extensive fatigue and tolerance testing.
• Pelican ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to extend Pelican's 35+ year legacy of mission-critical protection into mobile space with first-ever IP68-rated smartphone case. Production Partners led complete product development and manufacturing program, translating Pelican's rugged performance standards into consumer-ready solution.
• MNML Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with award-winning design studio headed by Scott Wilson for multiple products including LUNATIK TAKTIK phone cases and LUNATIK Alloy Touch Pen. Production Partners ensures cases with PVD steel fasteners, ballistic polymers, anodized aluminum bezels, and patent-pending 9mm Impact Truss silicone perimeter are delivered with fit, finish, and robustness expected.
• Outerspace DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partnership for products including RX Rapid Fit Jump Rope and Grasshopper Golf Bag. Production Partners collaborated on engineering debug process through successful production and delivery.
• Clandestine Design GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with design studio for products including Coolfrank Sink Organizer and SHEPHERD Tactical Cooling Harness. SHEPHERD required deep expertise in technical textiles, biomechanical fit, and integrated cooling systems for military-grade durability.
• POND Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with design studio for PS Food Thermometer development. Product delivers laboratory-grade accuracy in an aesthetically refined form with ultra-thin probe meticulously engineered for rapid and accurate temperature readings.
• CHZULcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CAVEX Head Shaver - a groundbreaking world-first manual grooming product. Production Partners meticulously refined design for manufacturing (DFM), guided product through entire manufacturing process, and provided precision tooling and high-quality material sourcing.
• Michael Young StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for KEF lifestyle accessories designed by Michael Young including cut crystal whisky glasses, coaster sets, vinyl sleeve holder, and reed diffuser set designed to enhance the KEF listening experience.
• Trike Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cup Pro serving system (standardized, efficient, contact-free) and Scarlet heat pad (slim, discreet menstrual comfort device).
• NuvoAircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Aos Inhaler Sensor - innovative add-on for pressurized metered-dose inhalers that automatically records medication usage. Production Partners designed and engineered sensor for compatibility, selected medical-grade materials, implemented quality control, and streamlined production for scalability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PCH International: Ireland-founded supply chain and design-to-manufacturing services firm (now part of Wind River) that helps hardware startups and brands move from prototype to mass production. Closely comparable in integrated design-to-delivery model and hardware-startup focus.
• Dragon Innovation: US-based manufacturing services firm specializing in taking hardware startups from prototype through production. Directly comparable in target customer (hardware founders, Kickstarter-backed brands) and end-to-end manufacturing partnership model.
• Bolt (formerly Highway1): Hardware startup accelerator and manufacturing support platform that guides founders from design through prototyping and manufacturing. Comparable in serving hardware-entrepreneur segment with bundled manufacturing and engineering services.
• AQS (Asia Quality Sourcing): Boutique Asia-based sourcing and manufacturing services firm supporting Western brands with supplier management, quality control, and production oversight. Directly comparable in boutique China-based model serving brand and design studio clients.

Broad incumbents

• Inventec: Taiwanese ODM/CM providing design, manufacturing, and after-sales services across computing, communications, and consumer electronics. Comparable as a broader Asian manufacturing services provider, though at much larger scale and with deeper electronics specialization.
• Flex: Global contract manufacturer with design, engineering, and manufacturing services across consumer devices, automotive, and healthcare. Comparable end-to-end capability set, but at vastly greater scale and with enterprise-grade client concentration.
• Jabil: Global manufacturing solutions provider offering design, engineering, and production across consumer products and electronics. Comparable services overlap in design-to-manufacturing integration, though serves much larger enterprise customers.
• Sanmina: Global EMS provider with integrated design, manufacturing, and logistics capabilities across communications, computing, and consumer end-markets. Comparable in offering full-lifecycle manufacturing services, though at substantially greater scale and vertical specialization.
• Pegatron: Taiwanese ODM/CM with design and manufacturing capabilities across consumer electronics, computing, and connected devices. Comparable as an Asia-based integrated design-and-manufacturing services provider, though far larger and consumer-electronics dominated.
• Benchmark Electronics: Global EMS firm providing design, engineering, and manufacturing services for OEMs across computing, communications, and industrial markets. Comparable in offering design-through-production services with quality and certification capabilities, though at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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