OUTDOOR Trader (2018/2019)

COMPANY IN FOCUS By/ Infotrade Great Quality, Rich Creativity, Fast Service Camper Products Found Favor with Europe amper Enterprise Co., Ltd. was established in 1973. The company had more than one thou- sand employees at its busiest time. The found- er of the company, Mr. Yi-San Chen originally produced OEM sleeping bags and sleeping mats in Chiayi and exported them to Middle East areas like Saudi Arabia and Israel. Camper’s sales grew significantly in the 90’s. At the same time, the economy in China started to boom, labor cost in Taiwan increased dramatically and labor shortages intensified in factories. In order to deal with the expanding production capacity, Camper estab- lished a factory in Shanghai in 1991 and expanded their product range by adding in outdoor sportswear. Camp- er worked with their factory in China by dividing works. China produces semi-finished sleeping bags and sleeping mats. Taiwan then completes the fillings. Camper’s director, Hao Wei Chen recalled, “At the pio- neering stage of the China factory, staff training was hard. Everything was a new start. ” After going through tough stages, Camper insists on stable development, sustainable company operation and continuous growth. They are devoted to technique upgrades and developing high-quality sleeping bags, sleeping mats and functional sportswear. Their prod- ucts have the advantages of good-quality, functionality, creative design and fast service, making them popular in European countries like Finland, Denmark, Germany, U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, etc. Their market has moved from the Middle East to Eu- rope. Camper has already become the OEM hero be- hind many well-known international outdoor sport brands. Director Chen said with humor, “We are both traditional and modern. Camper’s 40 years of experi- ence in the outdoor products and sportswear is a heri- tage of tradition. Our various, vigorous and creative de- signs are the modern part of us. “ “Extreme sports are highly dangerous, which makes the production of hiking equipment more import- ant. Clients are willing to trust us and grant us this important mission. Camper must do its best to produce products with the best quality and safety.” Director Chen always stands in the users’ shoes, insists on offer- ing the best quality and professional attitude, providing customers the best service. “Ultra-light and warm” is a feature and advantage of Camper’s products. Camper uses 7-30D nylon to bring its products to the lightest and softest level. The weight of their standard down jackets is 200g, 500g for those designed for tempera- ture rated to -30°C; The weight of sleeping bags are brought down to 350g, 1060g for those designed for temperature rated to -20°C. Director Chen thinks that making hiking equipment lighter is an inevitable trend. Camper has always been on the way to this target. C Company Info: Camper Enterprise Co., Ltd. No. 116, Da Li St., Chiayi City 60060, Taiwan +886-5-3775688 +886-5-3773788 camperbg@ms33.hinet.net www.camper.com.tw Address: Phone: FAX: E-mail: URL: 14