What Ten Square International does

Ten Square International Inc. is a privately held import-export and trade development company headquartered at 1454 30th St., West Des Moines, Iowa, that operates as a cross-border intermediary primarily between the United States and China. The company serves B2B customers seeking to sell industrial and agricultural equipment into the Chinese market and those needing to source quality components and parts from China for equipment assembly. Its service portfolio spans five office locations and includes core import-export trade facilitation, global sourcing services, China market-entry consulting, professional prototype 3D printing using FDM and SLA printers, and a medical equipment and PPE product line (N95 respirators, surgical masks, hand sanitizers) introduced in response to COVID-19.

The company's commercial model combines transaction-fee-based trade intermediation with professional services for sourcing and 3D printing prototype work, alongside direct hardware sales of medical supplies. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through direct contact (phone and email) and a content-led company website, targeting industrial equipment buyers, manufacturing companies, product developers using prototyping services, and healthcare/medical organizations. Ten Square differentiates on operational cross-border infrastructure and first-hand experience sourcing components in China while simultaneously selling US-built equipment into China, which it claims gives it direct insight into quality issues and market dynamics on both sides of the trade corridor.

The underlying technology stack is modest and conventional for a trade-services firm: FDM and SLA 3D printers support the prototyping line, with project consulting and engineering work performed in-house alongside partner-assisted manufacturing. The company does not disclose proprietary software, data assets, AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or external capital; ownership appears founder/management-held. Hiring activity, including an open Chemical Engineer role requiring Mandarin/English bilingual capability in West Des Moines, is the principal observable forward indicator of organizational capacity and China-corridor execution.

Name

Ten Square International

Legal name

Ten Square International Inc.

Website

https://tensquareintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ten Square International Inc. is a privately held US-headquartered import-export company operating five offices that bridge US and China trade, offering global sourcing, industrial/agricultural equipment sales, 3D printing prototyping, and medical/PPE supply to B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Import-Export Trade: B2B import-export services bridging US, China, and other countries, with five office locations facilitating international trade of industrial and agriculture equipment.
2. Global Sourcing Services: Sourcing quality components and parts from China for equipment assembly, providing global supply chain management.
3. 3D Printing Services: Professional prototype 3D printing design and engineering services including FDM and SLA printing, project consulting, product design, and manufacturing assistance.
4. Medical Equipment Supply: Supply of medical equipment and PPE including N95 respirators, surgical masks, hand sanitizers, and personal protective equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ten Square International is a privately held import-export company that bridges U.S., China, and other countries by facilitating cross-border trade of industrial and agriculture equipment, providing global sourcing of components and parts, offering market entry consulting for selling products in China, and delivering professional prototype 3D printing design and engineering services using FDM and SLA printers. The company also supplies medical equipment and PPE such as face masks, N95 respirators, surgical masks, and hand sanitizers.

Product overview

Ten Square International is an import-export company offering a portfolio of international trade services, bridging the U.S., China, and other countries. The core offerings include import-export services, 3D Printing Services (using FDM and SLA printers for prototype design and engineering), Global Sourcing Services, Selling in China market entry services, and a Medical Equipment and Supplies product line (masks, sanitizers, PPE). The company operates five office locations that work together to sell industrial and agricultural equipment into China while providing global sourcing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Import-Export Services Core import-export service bridging the U.S., China, and other countries around the world, facilitating international trade of industrial and agriculture equipment across borders.
• 3D Printing Services Professional prototype 3D printing design and engineering services using FDM and SLA 3D printers, including project consulting, product design, prototype printing, manufacturing, and marketing support for businesses seeking rapid prototyping.
• Global Sourcing Services Sourcing service helping clients succeed by sourcing quality components and parts internationally, leveraging firsthand experience selling equipment to China and sourcing parts in China for equipment assembly.
• Selling in China Services Market entry consulting and services for businesses seeking to sell products in the Chinese market, requiring understanding of market dynamics, culture, and product considerations.
• Medical Equipment and PPE Supply Supply of medical equipment and personal protective equipment including N95 respirators, surgical masks, face masks, hand sanitizers, and other PPE for medical and personal protection purposes, supporting COVID-19 response.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba Group: Chinese B2B and B2C e-commerce platform connecting global buyers and sellers, with deep sourcing and trade infrastructure. Comparable to Ten Square's global sourcing and US-China trade facilitation as a much larger digital incumbent.
• Cardinal Health: Large US-based healthcare services and medical products distributor serving hospitals, pharmacies, and clinical customers. Comparable to Ten Square's medical equipment supply line as a far larger incumbent in medical distribution.
• Henry Schein: Large US-based distributor of medical, dental, and healthcare products to office-based practitioners, hospitals, and clinics. Comparable to Ten Square's medical equipment and PPE supply line as a much larger incumbent in medical distribution.
• Medline Industries: Privately held US-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions, including PPE, serving hospitals and healthcare systems. Comparable to Ten Square's PPE/medical equipment supply business as a far larger incumbent.
• W.W. Grainger: Large US-based industrial supply distributor offering maintenance, repair, and operating products to businesses. Comparable to Ten Square's industrial and agriculture equipment trade business as a broad incumbent in industrial equipment distribution.

Direct peers

• Xometry: US-headquartered on-demand manufacturing marketplace offering 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding services. Directly comparable to Ten Square's 3D printing prototype services business using FDM/SLA printers and an engineering team.
• Protolabs: US-based rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing company offering 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding. Comparable to Ten Square's 3D printing prototype, design, and manufacturing support offering, though at much larger scale.
• Li & Fung: Hong Kong-based global sourcing and trading company that connects international manufacturers and retailers, with deep China sourcing expertise. Directly comparable to Ten Square's import-export, global sourcing, and "Selling in China" service lines as a cross-border trade intermediary.
• Shapeways: US-based 3D printing service bureau offering on-demand additive manufacturing services to designers, engineers, and businesses. Directly comparable to Ten Square's 3D printing prototype and design service line.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global on-demand manufacturing platform connecting buyers with a network of manufacturing partners for 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding. Comparable as a digital 3D printing services competitor to Ten Square's in-house prototyping offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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