Field notes from our engineers
What our teams see inside factories in Asia, what is changing in industrial sourcing, and what it means for a Canadian manufacturer.
Our field notes are published in French. Every article below opens in French on its original page. An English edition is on the way.
17 years of international partnership between Group NDL & Développement PME
Since 2008, Group NDL and Développement PME have built a strategic partnership that has transformed the competitiveness of Quebec manufacturing SMEs on the international stage. This collaboration has created a solid bridge between local expertise and global opportunities, delivering concrete results for hundreds of companies.
Why choose Group NDL over a traditional sourcing agent
At a time when international supply chains are under heavy pressure, Canadian manufacturers need strong, strategic partners. Group NDL does not simply act as an intermediary: it is an integrated partner that supports its clients at every stage of manufacturing in China.
The Real Face of Industrial Asia: How a Quebec Engineer Changed His Perception (and That of Hundreds of Clients)
"Asia? Poor quality. Crazy lead times. Difficult communication…" That is still what many Canadian manufacturers think today. It is also what Sylvain Dionne, an industrial engineer, believed until he went to see for himself on the ground, in 2008.
Two Months in China: What I Learned at the Heart of the Brewing and Manufacturing Industry
At 21, I had the chance to spend a full immersion in China as part of my work at Group NDL. Over more than two months, I visited 25 partner factories, met suppliers, watched manufacturing processes up close, and above all, understood from the inside the real dynamics of international industrial sourcing.
A Website Redesigned with Artificial Intelligence: Welcome to the New NDLCanada.com
After years of procrastination (we admit it!), NDLCanada.com has a new look. We rethought our site from A to Z: a clean and fluid interface, multilingual navigation, and a completely reworked user experience.
Why Not All Stainless Steel Kegs Are Equal: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
On Alibaba or elsewhere, it is easy to find stainless steel kegs at a reduced price. But not all kegs are equal.
China 2025: How Group NDL Helps Canadian Manufacturers Leverage the World's Most Advanced Production Power
When Group NDL entered the Canadian market in 2006, Chinese manufacturing was mainly about low-cost basic components. Today, the picture has changed. The "Made in China" label now stands for automation, certifications and precision manufacturing. In this article, we look at how China became the world's manufacturing superpower, and how Group NDL helps Canadian companies take full advantage of it.
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