Look for suppliers with:
10+ years manufacturing experience
CE / EN1176 / ASTM certificates
Projects completed in Europe, USA, Australia, Middle East
Playground test reports and factory audit documents
Common places to find suppliers:
Direct factory websites (e.g., Happy Island. www.happyisland.com.cn)
Before ordering, clarify:
Material (galvanized steel, plastic, LLDPE, stainless steel, fiberglass)
Size & layout
Safety standards (EN1176 for Europe, ASTM F1487 for USA)
Color scheme
Installation drawings
Factories will provide:
3D design drawings
Floor plan
Bill of materials (BOM)
When you request a quote, ask suppliers to provide:
FOB price (goods delivered to Chinese port)
CIF price (includes shipping to your country)
Volume (CBM)—important for estimating shipping cost
Production time (usually 15–25 days)
Typical shipping ports:
Guangzhou / Shenzhen (South China)
Ningbo / Shanghai (East China)
Common terms:
30% deposit, 70% before shipment
T/T bank transfer
During production, you may:
Request photos/videos
Use a third-party QC company
Check:
Welding quality
Plastic thickness
Metal galvanization
Assembly structure
LCL (small order)
FCL 20ft / 40ft container (big order)
Shipping time:
USA: 20–28 days
Europe: 28–40 days
Middle East: 10–20 days
Southeast Asia: 5–12 days
You need:
Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading
HS code (usually 9506.99 or similar)
Certificates if required by your country
Hire a customs broker in your country for:
Import duty calculation
Clearance
Delivery to your address
Factories usually provide:
Installation manual
Assembly drawings
Video guide
For large playgrounds, Happy Island playground equipment manufacturer offer on-site installation (extra cost).