About
A workshop built around the drawing
zchain is a display case and retail fixture manufacturer working with brands, design studios and shopfitters. Cases are produced at the company's facility in Xiamen, and every project runs from the approved drawing, with material samples and inspection records as part of the handover.
Xiamen facility · Xiamen Zchain Industry Co., Ltd
Production campus
How we work
Specification first, production second
Most problems in custom cases appear before anything is cut: a dimension that was never confirmed, a glass build-up that was assumed, a lighting temperature chosen at the last minute. Our process exists to close those gaps on paper first.
A project starts with your store plan and merchandise list. We return a drawing set covering dimensions, glazing, hardware, lighting and cable routes. Production begins only after the approved revision is signed.
- Working language
- English drawings and project correspondence, with dimensions in millimetres.
- Material approval
- Veneer, lacquer, metal and leather samples issued before production.
- Batch consistency
- One approved module is used for repeat production across store rollouts.
- Export paperwork
- Packing lists, labels and loading plans prepared for international freight.
Milestones
How the workshop grew
From local commissions to drawing-led projects abroad, each stage added a capability that is still used on projects today.
- 2007
Founded
The workshop opened in southern China, taking on made-to-order display cases for jewelry retailers.
- 2010
First Middle East order
A jewelry boutique in Riyadh became the first project detailed, produced and shipped outside China.
- 2013
ISO 9001 certified
Quality management procedures were formalised across drawing, production and inspection.
- 2015
Atelier built
A dedicated production facility brought metalwork, cabinetry, glazing and lighting under one roof.
- 2017
First international rollout
A twelve-store retail programme in the United States established the repeat-module approach used on rollouts today.
- 2019
Dubai office
A regional base was opened to support Middle East clients through design, delivery and installation.
- 2022
ISO 14001 certified
Environmental management procedures were added to the workshop's operating system.
- 2025
5,000+ cabinets delivered
Cumulative production passed five thousand cabinets, with ISO 45001 added for occupational health and safety.
Production
Six stages under one roof
Metal, cabinetry, glass, lighting, finishing and assembly are sequenced in-house, so tolerance issues are caught between stages rather than on site.
01
Metalwork
Profile cutting, bending and welding for frames, bases and hardware mounts.
02
Cabinetry & veneer
Panel cutting, veneer pressing and edge finishing for case bodies and drawers.
03
Glass & glazing
Edge polishing, lamination and glazing into the finished frame.
04
Lighting integration
LED profiles, drivers and cable routes fitted and tested inside the case.
05
Finishing
Lacquer, metal brushing and leather work completed against the approved sample.
06
Assembly & inspection
Pre-assembly, dimensional check, lock and lighting test before packing.
Quality
Checked before it ships
Every unit is measured, lit and operated before packing. Anything that does not match the approved drawing is corrected in the workshop, not on site.
Ask about inspection records- 01Dimensional check against the approved drawing, unit by unit.
- 02Glass clarity, edge polish and door alignment inspected before glazing is sealed.
- 03Lighting colour, evenness and dimming tested with the driver supplied.
- 04Locks, hinges and drawer travel operated through a full cycle.
- 05Corner protection, wrapping and crate labelling checked at packing.
Service regions
Cases packed for projects abroad
- Middle East
- Europe
- North America
- Southeast Asia
- Oceania
Delivery is coordinated with your freight forwarder or our export packing partner, depending on the project schedule.
Need to see how a case is detailed before committing?
Ask for a drawing sample or a material pack. We can walk through the specification before your project reaches quotation.