HQTS Group Ltd. Opens Second Yoshida Sorting and Inspection Factory in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA, January 26, 2013

Located in the Jiading District of Shanghai, the facility is designed to service the customers of Yoshida. The building covers 1800 square meters and includes office areas, a sorting inspection area, a metal detection area for textile processing, a configurable storage area, a maintenance area, and dining room. Visitors have described the factory working environment in glowing terms as "spacious, bright and well laid out."

HQTS President Mr. Fan Xiao Feng said; "This factory represents an important new step in the execution of HQTS Group's strategic business plan." Speaking at the opening ceremonies, Mr. Fan continued; "Yoshida has seen significant success in capturing new business for piece by piece product inspections for the high-end market, and this facility will help meet the growing needs of our customers."

Mr. Fan was joined at the opening ceremonies by Yoshida staff and senior management from the parent company, including HQTS Vice president Mr. Li Guo Ping. Yoshida management in attendance included Mrs. Julie Lai, President of Yoshida Sorting Co. Ltd.

The new Shanghai factory more than doubles the existing capacity of our factory in Xiamen, Fujian, China to provide strong support to Yoshida's growing customer base in the high-end consumer hard and soft goods industry.

About HQTS Group Ltd:

HQTS is the Hong Kong based parent of Yoshida Sorting Co. Ltd., and is the oldest and largest provider of outsourced quality control services including product inspections, factory audits, laboratory testing, and consulting services in Asia. Website: http://www.hqts.com

About Yoshida Sorting Company Ltd:

Yoshida provides inspection, sorting and repackaging services under Japanese style management. This company supports customers worldwide who manufacture high-end consumer hard goods and soft goods that require specialized 'piece by peace' inspections and packaging. Website: http://www.hqts.com