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Guangzhou Card Printing Factory Expansion: Thriwa Upgrades Capacity for 2027

By THRIWA August 18th, 2026 164 views

THRIWA is not relocating its Guangzhou card printing factory. The company plans to assume management of the entire industrial park at its existing Xintang address in January 2027, when the current property lease expires. THRIWA states that its CEO has signed the management contract for the park.

The announced expansion covers a tentative new park name, a redesigned entrance, larger offices and production-floor improvements. This article separates confirmed continuity from planned upgrades and explains what procurement teams should consider when scheduling custom card, board game card and TCG projects for 2027. For company background, see THRIWA's company history and factory capabilities.

2027 Guangzhou Factory Expansion: Key Facts

  • Location: the production address remains at Zhongming Industrial Park, No. 2 Fuling Road, Tangmei Village, Xintang, Guangzhou.
  • Management change: THRIWA plans to assume management of the industrial park in January 2027.
  • Planned works: entrance renovation, expanded office space and production workflow improvements.
  • Tentative name: Sanwa (THRIWA) Industrial Park.
  • Buyer action: confirm sampling and production schedules for projects that overlap the upgrade period.

Status note: This page describes THRIWA's announced plans. The final construction scope, timing and park name may change as implementation progresses.

Is THRIWA moving its factory?

No. The announced plan does not change the production address. THRIWA's factory remains at Zhongming Industrial Park, No. 2 Fuling Road, Tangmei Village, Xintang, Guangzhou—the site used since the early development of the business. The January 2027 change concerns park management rather than factory relocation: when the current property lease expires, THRIWA is scheduled to assume operational control of the industrial park.

Direct answer: The production site in Xintang will remain unchanged. Beginning in 2027, THRIWA plans to manage the entire industrial park and expand its office and production facilities.

What is changing at the Guangzhou factory?

Four upgrades are planned once THRIWA assumes management of the park: a new park name, a redesigned entrance, expanded offices and an upgraded factory floor.

A new park name (tentative)

THRIWA plans to rename Zhongming Industrial Park as Sanwa (THRIWA) Industrial Park. The company describes this name as tentative. If adopted, it would align the facility identity with the THRIWA brand and its long-term commitment to the location.

A redesigned entrance and facade

The plan includes a renovated main entrance with Sanwa (THRIWA) branding and clearer signage. The redesign is intended to improve site identification and create a more professional arrival point for scheduled client visits.

Expanded offices

Administrative and creative offices are planned for expansion to support design, prepress and customer service functions. The stated objective is to improve communication and project coordination for international buyers.

An upgraded factory floor

Targeted production-area renovations are intended to improve the workflow from printing and die-cutting through quality control and packaging. THRIWA identifies operating efficiency, process control and support for complex finishes as the main objectives.

Why does the expansion matter for card buyers?

For buyers, the announcement has four practical implications. Three are intended operational benefits; one concerns continuity:

  • Continuity. The factory remains at the same Xintang address, reducing the relocation risk implied by a change of site.
  • Production planning. A more streamlined layout is intended to support larger or more complex orders, but lead times will still depend on specifications, sampling, finishing, packaging and the production schedule.
  • Process control. Wider site management is intended to give THRIWA closer oversight of production and quality-control workflows.
  • Supply-chain coordination. By managing the park, THRIWA expects to work more closely with suppliers of card accessories, including sleeves, binders and packaging boxes, for playing card, card game, board game and TCG projects. This remains a development objective and is not currently offered as an integrated service.

At a glance: the facility today vs. from 2027

The table below shows what is expected to change—and what will remain the same— once THRIWA assumes management of the industrial park:

Aspect Current position Announced plan for January 2027
Site control Operating within Zhongming Industrial Park THRIWA is scheduled to assume management of the industrial park
Park name Zhongming Industrial Park Sanwa (THRIWA) Industrial Park (tentative)
Entrance Existing facade Renovated entrance with company branding and signage
Offices Current administrative and creative space Expanded space to support design, prepress and customer service
Production floor Existing workflow Planned improvements across printing → die-cutting → QC → packaging
Supply chain Card printing and manufacturing Closer collaboration with suppliers of accessories such as sleeves, binders and packaging boxes
Production address Unchanged — Xintang, Guangzhou

Why Xintang, Guangzhou for card manufacturing?

THRIWA identifies Xintang's logistics network, manufacturing workforce and supplier base as reasons for investing further in its existing location. These resources have supported the company's development from a small printing operation into a custom card and board game manufacturer. Retaining the same address also preserves established production routines and supplier relationships while the planned improvements are introduced.

Factory entrance of THRIWA's card manufacturing site in Xintang, Guangzhou
THRIWA's card manufacturing site in Xintang, Guangzhou. The production address remains unchanged under the announced 2027 plan.

How do I prepare a quote for a 2027 project?

Capacity planning for 2027 starts with a clear specification. To receive a project-specific quotation, prepare the following details before contacting the team:

  • Card dimensions and total card count
  • Order quantity and target timeline
  • Card stock and core color requirements
  • Surface finish and special effects (foil, spot UV, edge treatment)
  • Guidebook, tuck box or rigid box requirements
  • Packaging format and destination country
  • Artwork status — concept, draft or print-ready files

A complete brief helps the team review feasibility, recommend a sampling route and discuss an appropriate production window. See the custom card OEM/ODM process before submitting artwork.

Frequently asked questions

Is THRIWA relocating its factory?

No — the production address is unchanged. The factory stays at Zhongming Industrial Park, No. 2 Fuling Road, Tangmei Village, Xintang, Guangzhou. The January 2027 change concerns who manages the park.

When does THRIWA take over the industrial park?

THRIWA states that the management change is planned for January 2027, when the current property lease expires, and that its CEO has signed the relevant contract.

What will the industrial park be called?

The planned name is Sanwa (THRIWA) Industrial Park. The company describes the rename as tentative.

Will the upgrade disrupt ongoing production?

The announcement does not provide a universal disruption schedule. It emphasizes continuity at the same location, but buyers with time-sensitive orders should confirm sampling and production dates directly with THRIWA.

Does the expansion change how I place an order?

No new ordering procedure is announced. Buyers should continue to submit card specifications, quantity, finishing, packaging, artwork status and target delivery requirements for project-specific review.

Can I visit the factory in Xintang?

The expansion announcement refers to an improved entrance for visiting clients. Contact THRIWA in advance to ask about current factory-visit availability and appointment requirements.

THRIWA factory overview: 20+ years industry experience, 15,000 m² production base, 200,000 decks daily capacity, 200+ employees
Inside THRIWA's Guangzhou card factory. Planned upgrades focus on workflow from printing and die-cutting through inspection and packaging.

Planning a Custom Card Project for 2027?

For playing cards, tarot decks, oracle decks, board game cards or TCG projects, early planning gives both teams time to confirm specifications, artwork review, sampling and a suitable production window.

Send a project brief for a feasibility and quotation review. Timelines are confirmed case by case.

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