Two Manufacturing Bases
Dual plants in Nantong, China, for stable quality and fast scale.
Built for Life in the Sunshine
About Tempo
We are a commercial outdoor umbrella manufacturer that designs, builds, and tests products for real world weather. From idea to shipment, we keep things simple, fast, and reliable—so your guests sit under shade with comfort and style.
From China to your coast
Global, Ready, Proven
With two Nantong factories (1.5M + 0.85M/year), US & UK branches, and a Suzhou design center, Tempo delivers commercial shade with scale and care.
Annual Capacity
1,500,000 + 850,000 umbrellas per year to keep programs on time.
Global Support
US (Alabama) and UK branches for local sales, warehousing, and after-sales.
Design & Showroom Hub
Suzhou Lifestyle & Tech Center for design, samples, and quick
Reliable shade for real places
Who We Are
Tempo blends industrial strength with everyday beauty. We serve hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, retailers, and brands. Our work spans mass-merchant programs and specialty projects. The promise is simple: durable in wind, clean in look, easy to service.
Founded
2008, with steady growth year by year
Where we work
China, the US, and the UK
Factory location
Tempo Manufacturing LLC. No. 100, Yalujiang Road, Rudong Economic Development Zone, Nantong 226400, China.
What we do
OEM, ODM, private label, and program management
Who we serve
Hospitality groups, chain retailers, and design-forward brands
Design here. Deliver anywhere.
Global Footprint & Divisions
Two manufacturing bases in Nantong power both high-volume and specialty runs. Suzhou leads design and showroom. Our US (Alabama) and UK branches add local warehousing, after-sales, and light assembly for faster programs.
Phaeton Manufacturing LLC — Nantong
Built for mass-merchant programs. Large floor space (≈42,849 m²). 1,500,000 umbrellas per year. Scalable teams for peak seasons. Stable, repeatable, efficient.
Tempo Manufacturing LLC — Nantong
Focused on specialty and high-end markets. Modern plant (≈33,300 m²). 850,000 units per year. Flexible cells for unique finishes, colors, and forms.
Tempo Lifestyle & Tech — Suzhou
Our design, marketing, and showroom hub. Where ideas meet IE (industrial engineering) and real factory know-how—so concepts are beautiful and buildable.
Alabama Branch — USA
Local sales, warehousing, after-sales, and light assembly (cutting, sewing, filling). Faster turns. Easier communication. Lower risk for launches and promotions.
United Kingdom Branch
Regional account support and project coordination for European programs.
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Timeline
Our Story
From one plant to a global team, this timeline shows how we built capacity, brought key steps in-house, and added local support worldwide.
Start with people. Finish with the factory
R&D & Design Philosophy
We design what feels good to use and make it easy to build. Designers, industrial engineering, machining, purchasing, and QC review together—so fresh ideas become simple, durable products.
We start with people: easy lift, smooth tilt, clear cues. Shapes that fit the space. Fabrics that keep color. Details that feel right.
We explore forms, patterns, and colors. We add smart functions—clips that click, joints that glide. The look is fresh. The build stays simple.
Design, IE, machining, purchasing, and QC review together. We use jigs, gauges, and poke-yoke so the right build is the easy build.
Sustainability at Tempo: Measured Steps for Lower Waste, Lower Risk, and Longer-Life Shade
We think green, measure often, and improve every year. Our focus is clean energy, careful water use, lighter packaging, and responsible materials—so programs run cleaner without slowing down.
Solar Power on the Roof
Rooftop solar helps cover office electricity and reduces grid demand.
Clean Water, Clean Process
On-site wastewater treatment and clear compliance steps protect local waterways.
Paper-Light Since 2018
E-sign and digital flows replace most paperwork to cut waste and speed approvals.
Reuse of Trim and Scrap
Usable material from injection and die-casting is recovered for smart re-use.
Less Plastic in Packaging
Hot SKUs ship with reduced plastics where suitable, lowering end-of-use waste.
Certified Materials & Systems
GRS across the chain where applicable, with ISO systems in place for steady control.
One vision. Local action
Leadership & Regional Heads
Our lead team makes clear calls and clears roadblocks. They link design, factory, and customers, keeping your program on time, on spec, and easy to support.
Shawn Luo
General Manager
Scott C Crumrine
President
Cole Crumrine
Director - Digital Business
Fred Zhang
V.P. sales
Cindy Huang
Senior Merchandiser Manager
Alina Chen
Senior Merchandiser Manager
Contact Tempo
Tell us about your project: the site, the season, the volume, the finish, the delivery window. We will suggest the right frames, the right fabric, and the right plan.
