Lixin Adhesive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Evaluation Report

Supplier: Lixin Adhesive Technology (shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Country/Region: China, Shanghai

Executive Summary

Lixin Adhesive Technology (shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based adhesive and electrical insulation tape supplier offering PVC electrical insulation tape, flame-retardant adhesive rubber tape, EPR self-fusing waterproof tape, and related high-voltage insulation products. Based on the provided data, the supplier shows credible platform backing, including 5 years as a Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, verified supplier status, Full Customization, ODM service availability, warranty availability, and a reported on-time delivery rate of 90.4%. Its recent commercial activity is moderate-to-solid, with 100+ orders and CN¥1.8M+ transaction value over the past six months. However, the factory scale appears limited based on the disclosed 1,500+㎡ area, and employee count is not provided. Customer feedback is positive at 4.5/5, but the review base is small with only 8 reviews. Overall, this supplier is suitable for buyers seeking verified Chinese suppliers for insulation tape products with customization capability and acceptable delivery reliability, while larger buyers should conduct further capacity and quality validation.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis

• Factory location: Shanghai, China
• Factory area: 1,500+㎡
• Employee count: Insufficient Data
• Verified supplier status: True
• Product coverage includes multiple adhesive and electrical insulation tape categories

Elaboration

The supplier has a disclosed factory area of over 1,500㎡, which indicates a physical manufacturing or operating base but does not by itself demonstrate large-scale production capacity. The absence of employee-count data limits the ability to assess labor scale, production staffing, shift capacity, and internal operational depth. The presence of verified supplier status provides some credibility regarding company existence and basic operational verification, but there is no additional provided evidence of large-scale factory certification, advanced production lines, or high-volume manufacturing infrastructure.

The product list indicates specialization in insulation and adhesive tape-related products, including PVC high-voltage automotive electrical insulation, flame-retardant rubber adhesive products, EPR waterproof self-fusing tape, and PVC electrical tape. This suggests a focused product category rather than a highly diversified industrial supplier.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier does not qualify as a large-scale stable supply chain based on the available data because the factory area is relatively modest and the employee count is missing. However, it does have a verified supplier status and a defined product range, which supports the conclusion that it has basic production and supply capability. The missing workforce data is a material limitation, especially for buyers evaluating long-term capacity or large-volume supply reliability.

Final Score

12 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 5 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier: True
• Certification / industry tags: Warranty available, Full customization, ODM service available, On-time delivery 90.4%

Elaboration

The supplier has a relatively strong platform profile. A 5-year Gold Supplier record indicates an established platform presence rather than a newly listed supplier. Trade Assurance support adds transactional protection for buyers, especially in relation to payment security and order fulfillment. Verified supplier status further strengthens credibility, as it suggests that the supplier has passed a platform-level verification process.

The listed service and compliance-related tags are also favorable. Warranty availability, full customization, and ODM service availability indicate that the supplier presents itself as capable of handling customized or semi-customized purchasing requirements. The on-time delivery rate is also displayed as a platform-related performance indicator.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has most of the key credibility markers expected from a reliable supplier: Gold Supplier status, 5-year platform history, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and multiple relevant commercial capability tags. While the provided data does not include specific third-party management system certifications or product compliance certificates, the platform credibility profile is still strong and sufficiently established.

Final Score

18 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis

• Orders in the past 6 months: 100+
• Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥1.8M+
• Store rating: 4.5 / 5
• Number of reviews: 8

Elaboration

The supplier has completed over 100 orders in the past six months, with a transaction value exceeding CN¥1.8M. This indicates a meaningful level of recent commercial activity and suggests that the supplier is not inactive or purely promotional on the platform. The order volume and transaction amount demonstrate that buyers have placed real orders through the supplier’s channel.

The store rating of 4.5 is positive, but the number of reviews is limited at only 8. This means the rating should be interpreted cautiously, as a small review base may not fully represent long-term buyer satisfaction across multiple order types, regions, or shipment sizes.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier demonstrates stable medium-level business performance, supported by 100+ recent orders and CN¥1.8M+ transaction value. These figures are stronger than low-activity suppliers but do not clearly indicate very high transaction scale. The 4.5 rating is favorable, yet the low review count prevents the supplier from receiving a top-tier score in this category. Overall, the business validation is solid but not extensive.

Final Score

16 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤6h
• Full customization: Available
• ODM service: Available

Elaboration

The supplier’s response time of within 6 hours is acceptable for international sourcing communication, though it is not at the highest service level defined by response times of one hour or less. Full customization availability is a meaningful strength, particularly for buyers requiring customized specifications, packaging, dimensions, adhesive properties, or branding within the product categories provided. ODM service availability further indicates that the supplier can support more than standard off-the-shelf supply.

However, no additional data is provided regarding dedicated account management, multilingual service capability, quotation turnaround time, sample lead time, or after-sales handling process. Therefore, the service capability can be considered functional and commercially useful, but not fully proven at a premium service level.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier offers customization and ODM capability, which strengthens its service profile. The response time of ≤6h is reasonable but does not meet the highest benchmark of ≤1h. Because the supplier supports customization but lacks further evidence of advanced service infrastructure, the score is placed in the upper range of normal service capability.

Final Score

8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis

• On-time delivery rate: 90.4%

Elaboration

The supplier’s reported on-time delivery rate is 90.4%, which meets the scoring threshold for the highest delivery-performance band. This is a positive signal for procurement teams that value shipment reliability, especially for repeat orders or production-linked replenishment.

However, the data does not provide details about average lead time, peak-season delivery performance, logistics methods, export destinations, or historical delay causes. Therefore, while the reported on-time delivery rate is strong, buyers should still confirm delivery commitments during quotation and contract negotiation.

Scoring Rationale

According to the stated scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate above 90% qualifies for a score of 9 to 10. At 90.4%, the supplier narrowly exceeds the threshold. The rate is strong, but because it is close to the lower boundary of the top band and no additional delivery details are provided, a score of 9 is appropriate rather than a perfect score.

Final Score

9 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis

• Store rating: 4.5 / 5
• Number of reviews: 8
• Verified supplier: True
• Warranty available: Yes
• Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
• Factory Verification: Verified supplier status provided

Elaboration

The supplier’s store rating of 4.5 is positive and suggests generally satisfactory buyer feedback. Warranty availability is also a supportive quality-related indicator, as it implies some form of post-sale responsibility. Verified supplier status provides additional confidence that the supplier has passed a basic verification process.

However, the review count is only 8, which is not enough to establish a broad customer feedback base. In addition, there is no provided confirmation of Finished Product Inspection, product testing standards, quality certifications, inspection reports, defect-rate data, or third-party audit results. For products such as electrical insulation and flame-retardant adhesive materials, buyers may require additional technical documentation before placing large or safety-critical orders.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has a favorable rating and verified status, but the small review base limits the reliability of customer feedback. The lack of explicit Finished Product Inspection data is also a constraint. Therefore, the supplier demonstrates basic-to-good quality assurance signals, but not enough evidence to support a high-tier quality score.

Final Score

14 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Conditional cooperation recommended.

Lixin Adhesive Technology (shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a suitable supplier candidate for buyers sourcing PVC electrical tape, high-voltage insulation tape, flame-retardant adhesive tape, EPR self-fusing waterproof tape, and related adhesive insulation products. The supplier is especially suitable for small to medium-sized importers, distributors, online sellers, and buyers requiring customization or ODM support within the listed product categories.

Best-fit customer types:
- Buyers seeking Trade Assurance protection
- Importers requiring moderate order volumes
- Customers needing customized adhesive or insulation tape products
- Buyers prioritizing verified supplier status and acceptable delivery reliability

Main risks:
- Employee count is not provided, limiting capacity assessment
- Factory area of 1,500+㎡ suggests limited evidence of large-scale production capability
- Only 8 customer reviews, making feedback data relatively thin
- Finished Product Inspection information is not provided
- No product compliance certifications are listed in the provided data

Growth potential:
The supplier shows good platform credibility, active transaction history, customization capability, and a strong reported on-time delivery rate. If the supplier can provide additional documentation such as employee count, inspection procedures, product test reports, quality certifications, and production capacity data, it could become a stronger candidate for larger-volume or longer-term procurement programs.