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II / VOL 4 - March 2005

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II / VOL 4 - March 2005 Buying Season in full swing

We are proud to once again bring you the latest news from Sourcing Bali and our Supplying partners.

We take this opportunity to wish all of our Balinese Hindu friends and families a Selamat Hari Raya Galungan dan Kuningan - a 10-day celebration of the battle of good over evil.  This colorful festival commences on March 8th, with the decoration of family temples and village streets.  

Uniquely, this years celebration also co-incides with the Balinese Hindu day of Silence. Nyepi - March 11th  On the evening preceding Nyepi, the Balinese join in a colourful and noisy parade of giant paper mache effigies of evil spirits and demons.  The noisy parade is designed to awaken the spirits and beckon them to see what the fuss is about, thus, next day, finding the island in absolute darkness and quiet - they then leave the island in peace.

Sourcing Bali offices will be closed March 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Despite the public holidays, the buying season is in full swing, with a record number of Sourcing Bali clients converging on the island at the same time. 

We thank you all for your wonderful support.

Best regards
Desmond and the Sourcing Bali Crew

 

Goodbye Bali - Hello Umbria

We say good bye to the last container headed to Hotel Vanucci - in Umbria, Italy.

This 33-roomed heritage hotel is located in the heart of the beautiful town of Umbria.  It is currently closed for renovations and is scheduled to re-open in July, 2005.

Sourcing Bali was proud to be associated with the design and selection of the interior and exterior furnishings - the last of the containers was closed and sent last week - we look forward to sharing news and pictures of the newly refitted resort.

  

Hand painted glass plates

We are excited to bring you news of a wonderful supplier of hand painted glass plates and platters.  Ideal for commercial of personal use these glass plates come in almost a hundred different and colourful designs.   Dishwasher safe (although not microwave!)

Wholesale orders - Minimum amount is Rp 10 million with plate prices starting at Rp 110,000/pcs.

For more information - contact Sintiya@sourcing-bali.com

Castaway Island Resort, Fiji

We said goodbye to the first shipment of furniture to Castaway Island Resort, Fiji - This 66 roomed resort, is one of the oldest on the Pacific Island of Fiji.  Phase 1 of the refurbishment is due to be shipped at the end of March, with phase 2, & 3 to follow later in the year.

Sourcing Bali - in conjunction with interior designer Robert Kennedy, produced over 500 pcs of made-to-order furniture for this project.   The staff at the resort anxiously awaits the arrival of the first shipments - due at the end of March.  

We'll bring you news and pics of the new look rooms in the next edition of Sourcing Bali News.

Vinaka vakalevu CASTAWAY !!

NEW and EXCLUSIVE

New and exclusive to Sourcing Bali - a new supplier of GLAZED ceramic mosaic tiles.  

These tiles are perfect for contemporary installations.  The tiles are available in a range of colours, each with a distinctive crackled glaze finish.  The tiles are arranged on mesh, thus allowing easy installation.

The cost for these tiles is Rp350,000/sqm

For more details contact Robert@sourcing-bali.com

Crating regulations - NEW

For all of our customers shipping to areas within the European Union, please note there are new restrictions on Wooden Packaging Material (must meet the ISPM 15 standard) starting on 1st of March, 2005. This standard is not required by the Indonesian Government, but by the European Union. Therefore, it is compulsory for all shipments to European countries which use Wooden Packaging Material to comply with the ISPM 15 standard.

 

Additional charges for the Special Treatment of ISPM 15 (FULL CONTAINER) are approx. as follows:

  • 20’ (via Benoa):        USD 150.00/container
  • 20’ (via Inland):         USD 175.00/container
  • 40’/HQ (via Benoa):   USD 210.00/container

For LCL shipment :

  • 1 – 10 cbm:                   USD 110.00/shipment
  • additional after 10 cbm:  USD    7.00/cbm

It does not matter if you only have 1 item in one container that needs to be packed in a wooden crate/box, the whole container/LCL shipment must be treated using ISPM 15.

 

For your information, other countries will be implementing this regulation as well.

  • USA and Canada will strictly implement ISPM 15 starting September 2005.
  • Australia implemented AQIS 1 year ago. However to fulfill ISPM 15, Australia will need ISPM 15 Marking and Security Control Labeling Fee (USD 2.50/package) and Paper Certificate and Packing Declaration (if required at a cost of USD 10.00/set).
  • Other countries, such as India, South Africa, Philipines have implemented this regulation in January 2005.

Meet Metty

Metty is the latest edition to the Sourcing Bali crew.  Metty has joined as Sales Co-ordinator, taking over the role vacated by Pipin (who was promoted to Account Manager).

We wish Metty every success in her new role.   You can email Metty directly on Metty@sourcing-bali.com

Happy Birthday Nyoman and Made

Feb 28th was the 11th birthday of our little man Nyoman and his twin brother Made.  Sourcing Bali made special party arrangements for the kids at Nyoman's School for all of his friends.

Nyoman (left) and Made blowing out the candles...

Happy BIRTHDAY Nyoman and Made !!!!!!

Off-shore events

Have an event off-shore?  Need assistance with corporate collateral / giftware?  Sourcing Bali can assist.

As we go to publication, the crew at Sourcing Bali are up to their armpits in nearly 300 pairs of  Chinese-style silk pajamas and chopstick boxes (Quality controlling before shipping to Australia for a conference group).

We regularly assist overseas event planners with conference and incentive themes and collateral.  For details, please email Tali@sourcing-bali.com

Villa Satu - makes buying trips a breeze

Villa Satu - exclusive to Sourcing Bali - is located in the beautiful rice fields of Kerobokan, adjacent to the Sourcing Bali offices.

Recently refurbished, this spacious villa features three air-conditioned bedrooms, three bathrooms, HUGE living space, HUGE pool and garden, with views to the rice fields.  Priced at an unbelievable US$130 per night - Villa Satu is the prefect place to base yourself during a buying trip to Bali.

We also feature Broadband internet access and full business centre facilites FREE OF CHARGE to Sourcing Bali customers !

PT Sourcing Bali
Jl. Raya Muding No.97, Muding Kelod - Kerobokan Kaja, Bali
Tel : + 62 0361 4715353 /54 /55 Email: info@sourcing-bali.com
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