Nantong Bolang Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Evaluation Report: Nantong Bolang Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd.

Executive Summary

Nantong Bolang Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Jiangsu, focused on ice-making equipment such as cube ice machines, ball ice machines, gourmet ice machines, and higher-output ice makers. Based on the provided data, the company demonstrates a medium-scale manufacturing profile, with a factory area of over 5,600㎡, more than 70 staff, and verified supplier status. Its platform credibility is relatively solid, supported by 3 years as a Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance, finished product inspection, warranty availability, ODM service, and full customization capability. Business performance is strong, with 300+ orders and CN¥2.5M+ transaction volume over the past six months, alongside a 4.8 store rating and 70+ reviews. Delivery performance is notably strong, with a 97.3% on-time dispatch rate. This supplier appears suitable for buyers seeking customizable commercial ice-making equipment with low MOQ flexibility. Key risks relate mainly to limited disclosed production capacity details and the moderate review base.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Final Score: 16 / 20

Basis

• Factory location: Jiangsu, China
• Factory area: 5,600+㎡
• Staff size: 70+ staff
• Verified supplier: True
• Product scope includes multiple ice machine types and output ranges
• Specific annual production capacity: Insufficient Data
• Detailed factory certification information: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier has a documented physical manufacturing base with more than 5,600㎡ of factory space and over 70 employees. This indicates a supplier with an established operating structure rather than a small trading-only operation. The available product portfolio covers several ice-making machine categories, including gourmet ice machines, cube ice machines, ball ice machines, and larger-output ice cube machines. This suggests a certain level of product specialization within the ice-making equipment category.

The verified supplier status provides additional confidence that the company has undergone some form of platform-side verification. However, the data does not disclose detailed production capacity, number of production lines, monthly output, equipment list, R&D staff, or internationally recognized factory certifications. Therefore, while the supplier shows a stable medium-scale profile, the available data does not fully support classification as a large-scale or highly certified manufacturing base.

Scoring Rationale

A score of 16 is appropriate because the company has a meaningful factory size, a moderate employee base, and verified supplier status, all of which support a medium-level manufacturing capability. The factory is not presented as a large-scale operation, and the absence of disclosed production capacity or detailed factory certifications limits the ability to assign a higher score. The supplier appears stronger than a small or minimally documented manufacturer, but not enough data is available to rate it in the top 18–20 range.

Final Score

16 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Final Score: 17 / 20

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 3 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier: True
• Certification / platform labels:
• Warranty available
• Finished product inspection
• ODM service available
• Full customization
• Other third-party certifications: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier has a relatively complete platform credibility profile. It is listed as a Gold Supplier for 3 years and supports Trade Assurance, which provides buyers with a transaction protection mechanism through the platform. The verified supplier status further strengthens platform credibility by indicating that supplier information has been checked through -related verification mechanisms.

The presence of labels such as warranty availability, finished product inspection, ODM service, and full customization also improves confidence from a procurement perspective. These labels indicate that the supplier offers certain after-sales, quality-control, and customization-related support. However, the Gold Supplier history is not long enough to be considered highly mature on the platform, and the data does not provide external compliance certifications or specific industry-standard certificates.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier deserves a strong score because the core trust elements are present: Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and multiple capability labels. The 3-year Gold Supplier duration is positive but not long enough to justify a maximum score. Additionally, the lack of disclosed external certifications prevents the supplier from being rated as having a fully comprehensive compliance profile.

Final Score

17 / 20

3. Business Performance

Final Score: 18 / 20

Basis

• Orders in the past 6 months: 300+
• Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥2.5M+
• Store rating: 4.8
• Number of reviews: 70+

Elaboration

The supplier demonstrates strong recent commercial activity. More than 300 orders over the past six months indicate active market demand and transaction continuity. A transaction value exceeding CN¥2.5M during the same period further supports the view that the supplier is not only receiving small sample orders but also generating meaningful sales volume.

The 4.8 store rating is positive and suggests generally favorable buyer satisfaction. The review count of 70+ gives some validation to the rating, although it is not an exceptionally large review base. Overall, the combination of order volume, transaction amount, rating, and reviews points to a commercially active supplier with proven platform transaction history.

Scoring Rationale

A score of 18 is justified due to the strong six-month order count, solid transaction value, and high store rating. The supplier shows a strong level of commercial validation on the platform. The score is not higher mainly because the review count, while useful, is moderate rather than extensive, and no repeat-buyer ratio or customer distribution data is provided.

Final Score

18 / 20

4. Service Capability

Final Score: 8 / 10

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤2h
• Full customization: Available
• ODM service: Available
• Additional service metrics such as response rate or multilingual support: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s response time of within 2 hours indicates acceptable communication efficiency for international sourcing. While it does not meet the strongest benchmark of response within 1 hour, it is still suitable for most procurement communication cycles. The availability of full customization and ODM service also indicates that the supplier can support buyers with product adaptation or differentiated requirements.

From a sourcing perspective, this is valuable for buyers who require customized ice machine specifications, branding, or configuration adjustments. However, the provided data does not include detailed customization scope, engineering support level, sample lead time, quotation speed, or after-sales response standards. Therefore, the supplier can be considered capable in service, but not fully proven at an advanced level.

Scoring Rationale

A score of 8 is appropriate because the supplier provides full customization and ODM capability, and its response time is reasonably fast at ≤2 hours. The supplier does not qualify for the highest 9–10 range because the response time is not ≤1 hour and additional communication performance indicators are not provided.

Final Score

8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Final Score: 10 / 10

Basis

• On-time dispatch rate: 97.3%

Elaboration

The supplier’s on-time dispatch rate of 97.3% is a strong indicator of delivery reliability. According to the scoring standard, delivery performance above 90% falls into the 9–10 score range. A rate close to 100% suggests that the supplier has relatively effective order scheduling and dispatch execution on the platform.

This is particularly important for procurement buyers sourcing commercial equipment, where delayed dispatch may affect installation schedules, project rollouts, or inventory planning. The data does not provide average lead time, shipping method, or order complexity, but the on-time dispatch metric itself is clearly strong.

Scoring Rationale

A full score of 10 is justified because the reported on-time dispatch rate is 97.3%, significantly above the 90% benchmark for top-tier delivery performance. No negative delivery indicators are provided in the data.

Final Score

10 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Final Score: 17 / 20

Basis

• Store rating: 4.8
• Reviews: 70+
• Finished product inspection: Available
• Verified supplier: True
• Warranty available: Yes
• Detailed defect rate, inspection standard, or quality certificates: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier has a good customer feedback profile, reflected by a 4.8 store rating and more than 70 reviews. This indicates generally positive buyer satisfaction and provides some market-based validation of product and service quality. The availability of finished product inspection is also a meaningful quality assurance factor, suggesting that products undergo some level of inspection before shipment.

Warranty availability further supports after-sales confidence, especially for equipment-related purchases. Verified supplier status also contributes to credibility from a quality-risk perspective. However, the data does not include detailed quality-control procedures, inspection reports, defect rates, product certifications, or customer complaint handling records. Therefore, while the supplier has a solid quality profile, the evidence is not comprehensive enough for a top-tier quality score.

Scoring Rationale

A score of 17 reflects strong quality indicators, including high rating, finished product inspection, warranty availability, and verified supplier status. The score is limited because the review count is moderate rather than large, and no detailed product certification or formal QC documentation is provided.

Final Score

17 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for cooperation, with standard supplier qualification checks before bulk purchasing.

Nantong Bolang Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. is suitable for buyers seeking commercial ice-making equipment with low MOQ flexibility, customization options, ODM support, and relatively strong platform transaction history. The supplier is particularly appropriate for small to medium-sized importers, distributors, hospitality equipment buyers, and project-based purchasers that require customizable ice machine products and reliable dispatch performance.

The main strengths are its verified supplier status, Trade Assurance support, 300+ recent orders, CN¥2.5M+ six-month transaction value, 4.8 store rating, finished product inspection, full customization capability, and 97.3% on-time dispatch rate.

Key risks include limited disclosed production capacity data, absence of detailed factory certification information, moderate review volume, and insufficient information on quality-control procedures, defect rates, and product compliance certifications. For larger or regulated procurement projects, buyers should request factory audit documents, product certificates, inspection reports, warranty terms, and sample validation before placing volume orders.

Overall, the supplier shows strong commercial activity and reliable platform credibility, with good growth potential if it can further disclose production capacity, certification coverage, and quality-control documentation.