Sumter Easy Home
Manufacturer and supplier of home organization and housewares, also producing PLA 3D printing filaments under parent company Ningbo Homelink
- CEO / Founder
- Zhiqiang Lu
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- $250K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- South Carolina State
Technology & Products
Key Products
Home organization and housewares products; PLA 3D printing filaments (PLA Silk, PLA Pro, PLA High Speed)
Technological Advantage
Automated production lines with strict quality control processes; research on biodegradable materials via parent company Ningbo Homelink Eco-iTech Co., Ltd.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
U.S.-based manufacturing of housewares and home organization products with automated production lines, also producing PLA 3D printing filament
How They Differentiate
First U.S. manufacturing facility (opened 2018 in 104,000 sq ft Sumter facility) from Asia-based housewares producer, responding to Buy America Hire America Initiative for faster lead times, cost control, and localized servicing of major U.S. retailers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major U.S. retailers (Walmart, Lowe's, Target, Home Depot) for housewares; 3D printing enthusiasts for filament
Industry Verticals
Housewares/Home Organization; Retail; 3D Printing; Additive Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Projected 88-100 new jobs over 1-3 years from 2017; Revenue <$5 million; $37 million capital investment for 104,000 sq ft facility
Major Milestones
2017: Launched first U.S. operations in Sumter, SC with $37 million capital investment; 2018: Hosted grand opening celebration; Exhibited at RAPID + TCT 2025
Notable Customers
Walmart; Lowe's; Target; The Home Depot; Whitmor
Funding rounds
- Grant$250K2017-06Source: Subsidy Tracker - 2017