Many online suppliers describe themselves as factories while acting as trading companies. Neither is automatically bad, but you should know which one you are dealing with.
Five quick checks
Compare the business scope on the licence, ask for a video of the production line, check whether the address is an industrial area, ask technical questions only an engineer can answer, and request the factory’s own certificates.
Why it matters
A factory can control cost and quality directly. A trader can offer variety and flexibility. The right choice depends on your order size and product complexity.