International business development
Explore new markets, identify manufacturing partners and assess commercial opportunities across North America and Asia.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC SOURCING
A world of supply.
A partner closer
to home.
Connecting North American businesses with international manufacturing opportunities.
Northgroup helps companies identify qualified suppliers, explore new sourcing opportunities, and coordinate projects across borders. Combining technical understanding, business experience, and direct relationships in Asia, we help businesses make informed sourcing decisions while keeping quality, cost, and supply continuity in focus.
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CONSTRUCTION✳PHARMACEUTICALS✳FOOD PRODUCTS✳METAL & EQUIPMENT
01 / OUR APPROACH
Your supply chain
can go further.
Changing economic conditions are reshaping how businesses buy. Northgroup helps you explore sourcing opportunities beyond your existing supplier network—with your needs at the centre of the conversation.
Our team brings 25+ years of experience in industrial environments, management, business development and international projects. We combine manufacturing knowledge and commercial perspective to support your decisions—from early exploration to project coordination.
More sourcing optionsA focus on your specificationsSupport across borders
02 / OUR SERVICES
Expertise before
the first order.
You can involve Northgroup while evaluating an idea, developing a specification or considering a new supply partner.
Strategic sourcing & supplier evaluation
Compare sourcing alternatives and review supplier capabilities, specifications, quality expectations and supply continuity.
Technical & project coordination
Clarify drawings and product requirements, coordinate supplier discussions, and support procurement, import/export and logistics planning.
03 / WHAT WE SOURCE
Many sectors.
One point of connection.
Residential, commercial and institutional projects. Established purchasing needs and new opportunities. Tell us what you are looking for.
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Construction & interiors
Construction raw materials, custom wood and steel architectural doors, access control door hardware, wood flooring, and retractable enclosures, pergolas and glass-wall systems for residential, commercial and institutional projects. Product options are reviewed against your project requirements.
From raw materials to finishing details02✚
Pharmaceutical products
Pharmaceutical sourcing through Canadian partners operating in China. Product scope, partner certifications and applicable requirements are reviewed for each project.
We respect the confidentiality of your pharmaceutical products, business information and project requirements. Specific product and project details are discussed privately and are not published without authorization. Confidentiality requirements can be agreed before sensitive information is exchanged.
A project-specific sourcing conversation03❋
Food & ingredients
Tea, cooking oils, spices and other food products. We begin with your product specifications, intended market and purchasing requirements.
Ingredients for your next opportunity04⚙
Metal fabrication & equipment
Custom metal fabrications, metal assemblies and equipment sourcing. Support can range from complete reverse engineering to working with your existing drawings and requirements.
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Looking for something else?
We are open to new sectors and sourcing opportunities. Bring us your requirements, and let’s explore what is possible.
04 / WHY NORTHGROUP
A practical perspective.
A stronger connection.
Technical understanding
Engineering and manufacturing knowledge help clarify product requirements and supplier discussions.
Cross-border experience
Experience connecting North America and Asia helps coordinate communication and project priorities.
Risk-aware sourcing
Supplier capabilities, specifications, quality, delivery and continuity remain part of the sourcing conversation.
Business alignment
We start with your commercial and operational priorities to define a useful scope of support.
05 / LEADERSHIP & EXPERIENCE
People behind
the partnerships.
Our team brings 25+ years of experience in industrial environments, management, business development and international projects.
Louis Chartier
With training in mechanical engineering and experience in manufacturing, management and business development, Louis brings technical understanding and a Canada–Asia perspective to international projects.
Our Canadian team
Our Canadian team supports international business development, strategic sourcing and project coordination, keeping your commercial and operational priorities in focus.
06 / SELECTED CAPABILITIES
From a technical need
to a business opportunity.
Examples of the support we can provide. Scope, feasibility and applicable requirements are defined with you for each project.
Industrial metal components
Technical analysis, manufacturing optimization and coordination with Asian suppliers for custom components and assemblies.
Architectural doors & access solutions
Manufacturing options for custom doors and access hardware serving commercial and institutional requirements.
Pharmaceutical market development
Partner identification and preliminary assessment of commercial opportunities and project-specific regulatory requirements.
07 / FROM NEED TO OPPORTUNITY
Start with what you need.
Build the path from there.
Define
Share the product, drawings, quantities, destination and timeline. We start by understanding your priorities.
Explore
Explore supplier options and clarify specifications, documentation and project requirements.
Coordinate
Discuss procurement and logistics needs, then agree on the scope and next steps for your project.
08 / YOUR NEXT PROJECT
What can we
help you develop?
Tell us about your sourcing needs, market opportunity or technical project. Share specifications, quantities, destination and timing when available.
Your question or comment is transmitted through FormSubmit to info@ienorthgroup.com.