DISCOVERSupplier search
Global Sourcing. Smarter Trade.
From product idea
to sourcing opportunity.
We identify suitable suppliers, support commercial negotiations and coordinate the international relationships that move your idea forward.
YOUR STARTING POINTProduct idea or buying requirementBrief received
ASSESSCommercial comparison
PROGRESSNegotiation & coordination
IDEA → SUPPLIER → OPPORTUNITYINTERNATIONAL SOURCING
OUR SCOPE
What we can help with
01Product sourcing02Supplier search03Negotiation04Procurement05Trade agency06Product development support
01 / What we do
Your international
sourcing partner.
Practical, flexible support across the sourcing journey—shaped around your requirements, not a fixed product category.
Product
Sourcing
Identify suitable products, manufacturers and suppliers internationally.
Discuss a requirement ↗Supplier &
Market Research
Research and compare suppliers, quotations and commercial opportunities.
Explore the market ↗Negotiation &
Communication
Assist with supplier communication, pricing and commercial discussions.
Strengthen discussions ↗Trade Agency &
Procurement
Act as an intermediary and coordinate elements of sourcing and purchasing.
Coordinate next steps ↗Who we work with
Built around ambitious
businesses and ideas.
From an early concept to an established buying requirement, our support adapts to the commercial context.
RE
Retailers
Products and supply options for physical retail.
EC
E-commerce
Sourcing support for online product businesses.
SU
Start-ups
Moving a product concept toward a viable route.
WH
Wholesalers
Supplier options for broader commercial demand.
HO
Hospitality
Commercial products for restaurants and operators.
EN
Entrepreneurs
Practical guidance for new sourcing opportunities.
You bring the idea.
We help you find the supplier
and the commercial path
to make it happen.
02 / How it works
From idea to opportunity.
A clear, focused process designed to help you make informed commercial decisions.
01
Tell us your idea
Share what you want to source, create or explore.
02
We source
We research suitable suppliers, products and manufacturers.
03
We negotiate
We assist with quotations, communication and commercial terms.
04
You move forward
You choose your preferred option; we help coordinate what follows.
FLEXIBLE BY DESIGNNon-restricted commercial categories
Retail goodsPackagingHospitality suppliesGeneral wholesaleCustom concepts03 / Why Fortrex
Sourcing made
simpler.
One experienced point of contact to help you move from an initial brief to a clearer, more informed opportunity.
Based in the United Kingdom · Working internationally
International supplier research
Focused research shaped around your product and market requirements.
Commercial negotiation support
Clearer conversations around quotations, pricing and terms.
One point of contact
Practical coordination without fragmented communication.
Flexible sourcing support
Support adapted to the scope and stage of your opportunity.
04 / Practical value
Clarity before
commitment.
Good sourcing is not only about finding a name. It is about creating a clearer commercial picture before you decide how to proceed.
Discuss your requirement ↗FORTREX APPROACHCOMMERCIAL FOCUS
A more informed route from requirement to opportunity.
01DefineClarify the brief
02CompareReview suitable options
03ProgressCoordinate next steps
Better comparison
Organised supplier and quotation research.
Clearer communication
Support across supplier discussions.
Joined-up support
One point of contact across the journey.
05 / Start a conversation
What are you
looking for?
Looking for a product, supplier or manufacturer? Tell us what you need and we’ll review your sourcing requirements.