A British-owned manufacturing and supply-chain group. Since 2005 we have helped Western businesses source, develop, and manufacture across China, India, and Vietnam, backed by our own ISO-certified factory and Western teams on the ground.
What began in 2005 as a manufacturing consultancy in China has grown into a group of companies spanning China, India, and Vietnam, an ISO-certified manufacturing and assembly facility, and an in-house fitness brand.
C2W Group is British-owned and managed, with Western leadership and bilingual teams based permanently in Asia. We give businesses a single, accountable partner for sourcing, product development, quality control, and IP-protected manufacturing.
Whether you are diversifying your supply chain, developing a new product, or scaling production, the group’s companies cover the ground so your business does not have to.
Through Shield Works, the group owns and operates an ISO-certified manufacturing and assembly facility in Zhuhai. Most sourcing firms are agents. We build.
British ownership, Western leadership, and bilingual teams based permanently in Asia. Western standards of transparency and accountability on the ground.
Established operations across three manufacturing countries let you diversify your supply chain and reduce single-country risk under one accountable group.
Secure, IP-protected production through Shield Works, with NNN agreements, supplier isolation, and controlled assembly for sensitive products.
Each company in the group operates under the same Western management and quality standards. Together they give you reliable production and supply-chain coverage across Asia.
The group’s founding company. Since 2005, China 2 West has helped global businesses source, develop, manufacture, and quality-control products in China, with a Western-managed team across the Pearl River Delta.
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The group’s own ISO-certified factory. Shield Works delivers IP-protected OEM manufacturing, precision assembly, and warehousing for complex and sensitive products, all under one secure roof.
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C2W Group India. Sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control in India, giving businesses a reliable route to diversify supply chains and tap into India’s growing industrial base. Operated from Pune.
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C2W Group Vietnam. Sourcing and manufacturing across Vietnam and Southeast Asia, from product development to quality control, for cost-effective China-plus-one production.
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The group’s in-house fitness equipment brand, delivering high-quality, innovative strength and training products designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide.
shogunsports.comA look inside our ISO-certified manufacturing base in Zhuhai, where the group designs, builds, inspects, and ships for clients worldwide.
The C2W Group is led by a British management team with deep manufacturing, engineering, and finance experience, based on the ground in Asia.
A dual national British / Bahamian, Nick Cunningham is the visionary founder of China 2 West. Based full-time in Asia, Nick ensures strategic oversight and fosters client relationships across the company’s global operations. His career began as a Royal Marines Commando (UK), where he rose to the rank of Major.
Over a distinguished military tenure he served in demanding operational roles in Bosnia, Georgia, Sierra Leone, and Nicaragua, and was recognised with a QCVS in the 1999 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Those high-pressure environments equipped Nick with exceptional skills in problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making under uncertainty, qualities that transitioned seamlessly into business.
After leaving the military, Nick moved to China and quickly identified the potential to bridge the gap between Western businesses and China-based manufacturing. Within months he founded China 2 West. Fluent in English and conversational in Chinese and Spanish, he excels in the cross-cultural communication that has grown C2W into a globally recognised group.
Mark Jacobs is a talented engineer with 1st Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering and over two decades of experience in manufacturing and engineering. Before joining C2W he spent seven years at Airbus UK, honing his expertise in project management, manufacturing processes, design, and procurement within the aviation industry.
Since joining C2W Group in 2006, Mark has been instrumental in managing operations for both C2W and its wholly-owned manufacturing facility, Shield Works Precision Manufacturing, which specialises in IP-protective manufacturing and quality-focused assembly. He has guided clients from global multinationals to start-ups through the complexities of product development and mass production.
Mark’s full-time presence in Asia ensures hands-on management of C2W’s China operations and Shield Works’ day-to-day activities. His leadership guarantees Western-quality standards across all technical projects, while his collaborative approach fosters trust and transparency with clients.
Mark Clayton, originally from the UK, is an accomplished finance professional with over two decades of experience in accounting, management, and business development. Qualifying as an accountant at the age of 20, he moved to China in 2005 to broaden his professional and personal horizons.
Mark’s expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in the group’s growth, helping C2W evolve into a family of thriving companies. His leadership ensures the financial stability and operational efficiency of the organisation. He currently serves as Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in South China, having been elected to the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong in 2019.
With advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and membership of AAT and CIMA, Mark upholds the highest standards of financial management and corporate governance. His dedication to philanthropy was recognised with an International Peace Award in 2019.
China remains the world's most powerful manufacturing ecosystem, and we have been embedded in it for 20+ years. But as supply chains diversify, we have expanded our regional presence to support businesses sourcing from Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
One trusted partner. Multiple countries. Full Western oversight throughout.
Pearl River Delta manufacturing hub. Home to our group operations and engineering teams.
IP-protected precision manufacturing and assembly facility.
Sourcing and manufacturing operations for Vietnam-made products.
Strategic sourcing presence across Southeast Asia.
C2W Group India: retainer-based sourcing, supply chain, and engineering support.
The group’s headquarters and our Shield Works precision manufacturing facility are both based in Zhuhai, in China’s Greater Bay Area.
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