As we step into the new year, we are thrilled to announce a milestone in the CTC journey—our move to a modest warehouse/ office / depot / display room in West Gosford! The new space is serves as a display room to showcase our growing range of innovative products, and a storage facility to accommodate […]
The holiday season has brought incredible excitement to CTC with the arrival of our latest offering: the 4-in-1 Multi-Game Table. This versatile game table is a significant milestone in our journey, reflecting a year of growth, hard work, and memorable achievements. A Transformational Year for CTC The journey to bring this unique product to life […]
As the holiday season envelops us in its warmth, we at CTC feel truly blessed to call the NSW Central Coast our home. Christmas is a magical time here, not only for the joy of festivities but also for the opportunity to relish the breathtaking beauty of our surroundings while spending quality time with friends […]
CTC – supporting the Coast and loving it As summer arrives on the coast, so does one of the Central Coast’s most beloved, small music festivals: Blues Across the Bay. This annual gathering at Broken Bay Recreational Centre has become a cherished tradition among blues lovers, musicians, and locals alike, with each year offering incredible […]
Coast Trading Company mission: sustainable products at factory prices Our bamboo keyboards and mouse sets are a perfect reflection of that commitment. Bamboo is not only an eco-friendly material but also a highly versatile one that embodies sustainability in many aspects. From its rapid growth rate to its strength and natural properties, bamboo is revolutionizing […]
All work and no play makes travel abroad rather dull. Between Phase 2 and 3 of Canton Fair, I had intended to visit the Reed Gift Fair in Shenzhen and the Gifts and Premium Fair in Hong Kong. On arrival by bullet train in Shenzhen from Guangzhou however, I was met with a deluge of […]
In 2023, I had the opportunity to attend the Global Sourcing Expo in Melbourne as a buyer, and it turned out to be a fascinating and productive experience. The expo, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), ran alongside two other significant events, making it a hub for global business networking. I was […]
For the two weeks leading up to Christmas 2023, we had the opportunity to set up a pop-up stand at Erina Fair on the NSW Central Coast. It was the first attempt at retail and the learnings were great. Due to a late cancellation of service, we were without a card payment system and that […]
Participating in the 2024 AGHA (Australian Gift & Homewares Association) Trade Show in Sydney was an exciting but ultimately mixed experience. This was my first time having a stand at a major wholesale event, which took place at the Sydney Showgrounds in Homebush. Covering around 32,000 square meters of exhibition space, the show featured over […]
Next level sourcing extravaganza in Canton – 135th edition Attending the three enormous phases of Canton Fair in April and May 2024 was a transformative experience for my business and sourcing strategy and must surely be the epicentre of global capitalism. Attended by movers and shakers from all corners and spread across three massive phases, […]