Manufacturing
Resilient, cost-efficient production.
Our offerings
In partnership with DVR International, Firnal provides world-class manufacturing capabilities with deep operational roots across Vietnam. With a growing network of subordinate factory partners and in-house production facilities, we help companies across sectors relocate, scale, or modernize their supply chains with confidence, precision, and long-term sustainability.
As global markets shift away from single-country dependencies and toward diversified production strategies, Firnal offers businesses a turnkey Vietnam manufacturing solution—with built-in logistics support, ESG alignment, and cost savings that don’t sacrifice quality or speed. Whether you’re transitioning from China, launching a new product line, or building a resilient global supply framework, Firnal + DVR is your manufacturing command center.
Full-service manufacturing transitions
Relocating manufacturing is one of the most logistically complex and risk-sensitive decisions a company can make. Firnal, through DVR International, offers a comprehensive transition service that handles every phase of the move—from supplier exit planning and IP transfer protections, to Vietnamese site assessments, onboarding new partners, and aligning with Vietnamese government incentive programs. We reduce the operational and legal friction that typically delays production restarts, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a minimal learning curve for new teams. Our approach is tailored for companies shifting from China, India, or other legacy hubs who seek a smoother, smarter entry into Southeast Asia’s fast-growing industrial ecosystem.
In-house production & quality control
Unlike many third-party consultants or sourcing agents, Firnal maintains direct ownership and operational control over several key production facilities in Vietnam, giving clients access to consistent, scalable manufacturing without middlemen. These in-house factories follow strict quality protocols, including ISO 9001 certification, real-time defect tracking, and multi-stage inspection. Whether it’s textile production, plastic injection molding, or complex assemblies, our internal teams ensure that every product meets global export standards. Clients benefit from faster timelines, lower MOQs, and direct communication with production managers, all while maintaining visibility and confidence from prototype to pallet.
Partner network access & category expertise
Beyond our in-house footprint, Firnal provides access to a vetted and actively managed network of over 60 category-specific manufacturing partners across Vietnam, including specialized factories for apparel, furniture, consumer electronics, automotive components, packaging, and more. Each partner undergoes a rigorous due diligence process covering capacity, export history, ESG compliance, certifications, and workforce practices. Based on the client’s technical specifications, budget, timeline, and volume forecast, we match them with the right partner—while continuing to oversee production, enforce QC, and manage escalations. This network enables us to offer clients the benefits of diversification, without the operational chaos.
Custom tooling, prototyping & product launch support
Firnal understands that product innovation doesn't end at the design stage—it begins there. Through our Vietnam-based tool shops and prototype teams, we help companies design, test, and iterate rapidly, with the flexibility to move directly into full production. We provide support with CAD modeling, rapid tooling for plastics and metals, CNC machining, and mold creation—backed by localized sourcing for materials. This approach drastically shortens the R&D-to-market cycle while maintaining affordability and design integrity. Whether launching a DTC product or developing a component for B2B distribution, clients trust Firnal to be their speed-to-scale partner.
Quality control that meets and exceeds global standards
Firnal enforces a rigorous, multi-stage Quality Control (QC) system across both in-house and partner facilities. Every project includes clearly defined quality benchmarks, product-specific inspection protocols, and defect tracking frameworks monitored in real time. Our on-ground QC teams oversee incoming raw materials, in-process checks, and final product evaluations—including AQL sampling, functional testing, and compliance verification for key export markets. Clients can request video audits, live factory feeds, and detailed QC reports, giving them complete visibility without needing to be physically present. For mission-critical components or branded consumer goods, our QC operations ensure every shipment meets exacting standards with
Production oversight & operational management
Once production is live, Firnal acts as a dedicated extension of your operations team on the ground. We oversee factory floor scheduling, coordinate material sourcing and inventory flow, track KPIs like yield rate and defect rate, and manage issue escalation when necessary. Our team provides weekly production updates, shipment forecasts, and live communication via centralized dashboards—so clients have the clarity of an in-house team, without the overhead. We handle vendor accountability, mitigate local delays, and ensure that you never have to chase down updates or guess at performance. With Firnal, Vietnam isn’t just a remote operation—it’s part of your global infrastructure.
Entrenched government relationships that accelerate results
Firnal’s operational leadership and DVR’s long-standing presence in Vietnam have built trusted, high-level relationships with local and national government stakeholders. These relationships allow us to accelerate licensing, streamline customs processes, and secure infrastructure support that typical foreign entrants cannot access on their own. Whether facilitating land use agreements, unlocking tax incentives, or troubleshooting delays at ports, we are plugged into the right regulatory channels to resolve issues before they become bottlenecks. Our reputation with regional industrial boards also enables faster onboarding for factories and favorable positioning for our clients seeking to operate at scale and with influence.
Sustainable & ethical manufacturing pathways
Today’s consumers, retailers, and investors demand transparent, ethical, and environmentally sound supply chains. Firnal ensures that every link in your production chain is aligned with global ESG benchmarks. We prioritize partners who use solar energy, minimize water and chemical usage, reduce waste through lean practices, and provide fair wages and working conditions to their employees. We also help clients document and report ESG compliance for enterprise buyers, institutional investors, or regulatory bodies. From recycled textiles to biodegradable packaging, we empower our clients to lead in sustainability—not just meet baseline standards.
Strong intellectual property (IP) safeguards
IP protection is a critical concern for any company outsourcing manufacturing. Firnal and DVR work exclusively with factories that are contractually bound by IP confidentiality clauses and Vietnamese laws aligned with WIPO, WTO TRIPS, and U.S. trade agreements. We assist clients with local trademark and patent registration, and support legal enforcement in cases of IP misuse or leakage. Additionally, our split-production and controlled tooling models add operational safeguards that prevent IP theft by isolating critical components or processes. Combined with oversight, legal infrastructure, and reputational leverage, Firnal delivers a secure environment for IP-intensive production.
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Client success stories
U.S. furniture brand cuts costs & triples speed to market
A U.S.-based DTC furniture company partnered with Firnal to shift production of modular living room sets from Eastern Europe to Vietnam. We sourced a local partner with comparable craftsmanship capabilities, cut their per-unit cost by 22%, and improved delivery timelines by over 40%. Within six months, the company had launched two new SKUs, eliminated costly inventory holding in the U.S., and achieved record revenue from their fastest-ever product rollout.
Consumer goods company establishes sustainable packaging line
A multinational CPG firm needed to develop a sustainable, regionally produced packaging solution for its Southeast Asian division. Firnal helped identify and qualify a Vietnam-based packaging factory that used biodegradable materials and low-waste production methods. After successful prototyping and testing, the new packaging line resulted in a 17% drop in material cost, met global ESG standards, and opened doors to new eco-conscious retail partners.
Electronics brand navigates China-to-Vietnam relocation seamlessly
Following tariff volatility and IP concerns in China, a mid-market electronics company partnered with Firnal to relocate key assembly operations to Vietnam. We coordinated facility vetting, customs transition, and the onboarding of new logistics providers. Production resumed with just a 9-day disruption, while costs dropped by 31%, and on-site defect rates fell below 1.2% within 90 days of the move.
By the numbers.
75+
subordinate manufacturing partners with managed quality control in support of US companies
300
employees directly supporting US companies and their manufacturing in Vietnam and the United States
<1.5%
defect rate across all in-house production lines in 2024
135%
tariffs savings when switching to Vietnam from China
Featured implementations
China-plus-one strategy with split production lines
In response to rising tariffs, political tensions, and COVID-related disruptions, many global brands have moved toward a China-Plus-One model—maintaining core operations in China while establishing auxiliary capacity elsewhere. Firnal facilitates this by setting up mirror production lines in Vietnam, ensuring continuity of output without relying on a single jurisdiction. We manage every element of the transition: locating a Vietnamese facility that can match technical specs, onboarding alternate suppliers, adjusting packaging and shipping logistics, and ensuring both lines meet the same QC standards. This approach allows businesses to hedge geopolitical risk, unlock new incentive programs, and balance production loads during seasonal or political volatility. With Vietnam now part of key global trade frameworks (like CPTPP and EVFTA), clients also gain tariff advantages in several markets.
Direct-to-Vietnam product development pipelines
Firnal supports companies in launching new products entirely within Vietnam’s manufacturing ecosystem—from initial design through to packaging and global distribution. These direct pipelines eliminate the need for split teams across continents and drastically shorten the prototyping-to-shipment timeline. Our process begins with CAD refinement and localized material sourcing, then moves into rapid tooling development and low-volume prototyping. Once approved, the product enters scalable production with batch-size flexibility and cost-optimized logistics. We also coordinate compliance testing (e.g., CE, FCC, ASTM) and manage export documentation. This model has been especially effective for DTC brands looking to bring products to market 2–3x faster than traditional sourcing and significantly reduce capital tied up in development cycles.
Localized manufacturing for APAC market entry
Firnal enables companies to establish Vietnam-based production hubs specifically to serve the fast-growing APAC market. By manufacturing closer to end users in countries like Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Thailand, businesses gain the advantages of faster delivery times, localized compliance, and regional cost efficiency. We guide clients through factory selection, product adaptation for regional tastes or regulatory standards (e.g., electrical specs, labeling, language translation), and last-mile distribution strategy. For brands selling via marketplaces like Lazada, Shopee, or Rakuten, we also integrate regional fulfillment centers and customize packaging based on local consumer expectations and e-commerce norms. The result is a streamlined go-to-market process that reduces landed costs and increases speed-to-shelf in a region that is now home to over 4.5 billion consumers.
