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Faced with stricter environmental standards in the key markets of the US and the EU, China suppliers of table and floor lamps are ramping up production of energy-efficient releases.

The US Energy Star labeling program, for example, has released new requirements for the power consumption, starting time, color quality, luminous flux, life span and radiation output of luminaires.

Suppliers of massagers in China are focusing on factory upgrades to raise efficiency and quality. To minimize spending, however, enhancement efforts revolve mainly around existing equipment rather than the procurement of new apparatus.

This is true even for large enterprises. Such operations already run advanced machinery, enabling these makers to carry out more than 90 percent of production in-house. Companies are cooperating with their providers on a range of equipment modifications, including the addition of fully sealed painting areas for a dust-free environment. The last not only boosts cover quality but saves cleaning time as well.

Midsize and large players focus on cutting freight fees, while small companies invest in basic machines to ease spending.

China suppliers of outdoor furniture are adopting different cost-cutting strategies to trim operating expenses.

For midsize and large companies, the focus is on reducing shipping fees. This is because unlike smaller counterparts, these makers do not need to boost manufacturing efficiency as factories already house automated equipment.

Makers highlight the use of better materials and surface treatments, and raise R&D investment despite the slowdown.

Suppliers of cooking utensils in China continue to underscore the improving overall quality of their releases. This is because durability and visual appeal still precede price in the purchasing decision of most buyers in the US and Europe even amid the financial slump.