Central Purchasing, Inc. (CPI) is the largest mail order tool company in the U. S., and its e-commerce site is rated by the National Retail Federation as the second most visited website by males in the U. S., CPI also markets its products through 190 retail stores in 43 states in the USA, and will continuously add more stores in the coming years.

CPI headquarter buys products worldwide directly, for distribution in the United States under the name of Harborfreight Tools, and operates representative offices in several countries for sourcing, liaison and inspection. The company is known for its regular orders throughout the year, prompt and on-time payment, feed-back of after-sales information as well as reasonable resolution of quality issues, development of new items, and an understanding of the Chinese culture, which have led to hundreds of rock solid and long lasting vender relationships in China.

CPI began buying from China as soon as it became open to U. S. Companies to buy, and has shown steady growth in purchases every year since. CPI is a privately held company and for this reason does not disclose financial information.

Chinese Export Commodities Fair offers an opportunity to meet many current friends in one place for business discussion, and to meet new friends that will open new business relationships. CPI is looking for novel ideas in the tool, machinery, equipment, and outdoor living areas. The company hopes to find at this Trade Fair, additional items in the power tool, woodworking and metal working machinery areas, new hand tools, automotive and truck repair tools, material handling equipment, garden tools, safety items, outdoor decorative items, some hardware, and garden furniture products. CPI will welcome any visitor with opportunities to discuss.