Two Decades of Direct Factory Access
In the early 2000s, Simon Stewart identified something most importers were missing: the real advantage wasn't in the products — it was in the relationships. He spent years going direct to factories in Asia, building the kind of trust that comes from showing up,understanding how things are made, and doing business the right way.
What started as supplying fabricated metal products for his own business became something other Australian companies started asking for. Those same factory relationships — now spanning two decades — are what Intercon Imports offers today.
We're not a large trading house and we're not a one-man broker. We're a specialist team with experienced people on the ground in both Asia and Australia, managing every step from the factory floor to your door.
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Founder and Director Simon Stewart inspecting a batch of stainless steel retainers at a partner factory in China, 2016
The Difference Direct Relationships Make
Most businesses don't have the time, the contacts, or the runs on the board to source directly from overseas factories.
We do — and we've spent two decades making sure those relationships are worth having.
Factories That Know
Us by Name
We don't work through brokers or trading companies. Our manufacturing partners are handpicked and long-standing— which means faster communication, better accountability, and pricing that reflects a genuine relationship.
Boots on the Ground in Asia
We have experienced staff based in Asia who visit factories, oversee production, and manage quality control.Problems get caught before they become your problem.
Flexible for the Way
You Work
Lower minimum order quantities,custom specifications, and the ability to handle both one-off projects and long-term ongoing supply. We're set up to work with trade and industrial businesses of all sizes — not just high-volume buyers.
Straight Answers, Always
If we can source it, we'll tell you what it costs and how long it takes. If we can't, we'll tell you that too. No run around, no over selling — just honest advice from people who know manufacturing.
Your Direct Connection To World-Class Manufacturing
Intercon Imports was established to provide Australian businesses with direct access to trusted overseas manufacturing partners for specialised metal and industrial products.
Unlike traditional importers, we focus on building strong factory relationships that allow us to deliver better pricing, faster communication Intercon Imports was established to give Australian businesses direct access to high-quality specialised metal products without the delays, inflated pricing, and limitations of traditional supply chains.
With over 20 years experience, we work directly with carefully selected manufacturing partners across Asia to source and deliver customised and standard metal products for commercial, industrial, construction, and architectural applications.Our advantage is simple — we remove unnecessary layers between the customer and the factory.By working closely with manufacturers, we provide:Competitive factory-direct pricing Lower minimum order quantities (MOQs)Faster production turn around better communication and product control Flexible sourcing solutions Reliable long-term supply partnerships Unlike traditional importers, we focus on building real relationships with both our customers and our manufacturing partners. This allows us to move quickly, solve problems efficiently, and provide tailored supply solutions for projects of all sizes.
At Intercon Imports, we combine global manufacturing access with local Australian service and accountability.Whether you require specialised fabricated metal products, custom components, architectural finishes, or ongoing project supply, our team is committed to delivering practical solutions backed by experience, reliability, and strong supplier networks.n, lower MOQs, and reliable product quality.
Our experience across manufacturing, engineering, and international sourcing allows us to support projects ranging from custom fabricated components to long-term industrial supply solutions.
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Connecting Australian Businesses With Trusted Global Manufacturers
Our experience, supplier network, and direct factory relationships allow us to deliver customised sourcing solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and create long-term value for our clients.
Frequently asked question
Ready to Talk About Your Supply Requirements?
Whether you need an ongoing supply of specialised metal products or a one-off custom manufacturing run, we're worth a conversation. Twenty years of factory relationships means we can usually find a solution — and tell you honestly when we can't.