Cam-Icare: Cases factory

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

CAM-ICARE:

Cases factory, Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Established in 2015, our factory there aims at supplying medium to high end products, in large volumes, to the optical industry. With a limited number of workers and a very high tech set up in terms of machinery, we intend to be very competitive in prices while offering the best quality standards the optical industry can propose.

Why Sihanoukville, Cambodia: Beyond Cost Efficiency

While cost efficiency played a pivotal role in our decision, it's essential to understand that there are several compelling reasons behind our expansion into Cambodia: 

  • Meticulous Khmer Craftsmanship: Khmer people are renowned throughout Southeast Asia for their meticulous attention to detail and care. This characteristic is vital, especially when crafting items that customers interact with firsthand when trying on their frames at home.
  • Competitive Labor Costs and Trade Advantages: Cambodia offers competitive labor costs and significant trade advantages, with no tariffs to the USA and lower tariffs to Europe.
  • Stability and Low Turnover: Sihanoukville provides a stable working environment, boasting an impressively low staff turnover rate of less than 3% and zero turnover for management. This stability arises from our location, which minimizes the presence of other industries and ensures favorable working conditions. Furthermore, our proximity to the port enhances import and export logistics.
  • Consistency in Operations: Operating in Cambodia means not having to navigate the complexities of Chinese New Year disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted production and service.
  • Social and Environmental Responsibility: Cambodia's social and environmental laws provide a solid foundation for both the well-being of our employees and responsible factory operation.
  • Optimal Production Environment: Sihanoukville offers an ideal environment for production, with easy recruitment, workers returning home for meals, no dormitories (as employees reside in Sihanoukville), and the scenic backdrop of this resort town by the sea.
  • Khmer Hospitality: Lastly, the warm and welcoming nature of the Khmer people, often referred to as the 'country of smiles,' fosters a positive work atmosphere that aligns with our company's values.

Our expansion into Cambodia is not just about cost savings; it's about combining the strengths of a skilled workforce, favorable trade conditions, operational stability, and a positive work environment to better serve our clients and uphold our commitment to quality

How we work

Design process

Design has always been a strength of ILEAD since the company was first established, in 1994. ILEAD has an integrated team of 8 designers, all based in Hong Kong and with solid training and experience in case and display design for Europe and the US. 

We can execute your design or/and we can help you designing your collection from anything you have: Photos, hand drawings, trend book, illustrator drawing or Cad. Some of our clients just come with…what they have in mind ! It will take our team about a weeks to design the items you need for your collections. 

Validation and Production

We will submit to you Illustrator rendering for validation before sampling. This step allows to check feasibility of each part and be ready to go for sampling. Once prototype is confirmed by client, we head for production.

Timings

Design and technical drawings: From 3 days to one week.

Samples: 15 – 20 working days.

Production lead time: 45 – 65 working days.

These are general timings, and actual timings should be confirmed with our company.

MOQ

Displays: 500 pcs for cardboard displays, 100 pcs for other displays.

Cases: 3000 pcs.

These are general MOQs, and actual MOQs should be confirmed with our company.