About – farking

Driving Innovation Since 2008

A legacy of excellence, integrity, and global impact. Discover the journey of FarKing from its inception to a world-class industry leader.

Mission Statement

“Farking is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions through integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to our global partners and clients.”

Our Story

It all started with a vision: giving companies an equal playing field by providing access to trusted products of high quality at world-wide competitive prices. We saw an opportunity to connect international importers directly to manufacturers, creating a network that values quality and accountability.

We formed FarKing to address the rising costs and diminishing quality in export hotspots. Since inception, our primary focus has been building strong partnerships with manufacturers based on trust. Since 2008, we have expanded our reach with consolidated offices and warehouses across the globe.

A TRUSTED PARTNER

Why Partner With Us?

Manufacturing at Source

We aren't middlemen. We own production lines and capacity in factories, dealing directly with global manufacturing facilities.

Value to Our clients

We pride ourselves on being Price-competitive, Quality- focused, and above all, Honest and Reliable partners to deal with.

Integrity & Reliability

Our track record speaks for itself. We guarantee our products and offer solutions to supply chain risks.

Strategically located to serve our international partners.

Global Presence

Hong Kong

Unit 02, 3/F, Kwong Sang Hong Centre, 151-153 Hoi Bun Rd, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

Hangzhou - China

Dachengmingzuo, Shixin North Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou 311215

Consolidation Warehouse - China

Building 2, No.218, Xiaoshao East Road, Xintang Sub-district, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou

Shanghai - China

Room 1109, No.9 Building, West HuLan Road. Boatman District, Shanghai

Nairobi- Kenya

Unit A2, Avellino Court, Lower Kabete, Westlands, Nairobi, 00800

Cape Town - South Africa

Workshop 17, CNR of Tabak Street and Louws Street Paarl 7646

The visionaries guiding FarKing towards a sustainable future.

Leadership Team

Andre Pieters

Founder & Director

Andre Pieters has over 20 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain development. After building his career with Macneil, he founded Far King Great Sources in China, establishing a strong international procurement network. His expertise lies in identifying market opportunities, building supplier relationships, and bringing high-quality, commercially viable products to market across Africa and beyond.

Byran Ritter

Group Operations Executive

Byran Ritter brings more than 20 years of operational experience, including 15 years across international markets. A key member of Far King for over a decade, he oversees production, supplier management, and logistics. Byran focuses on efficiency, quality control, and supply chain optimisation, ensuring consistent delivery and performance across all products and manufacturing partners.

Clinton Irwin

Global Commercial Executive Head

Clint Irwin has over 30 years of experience in retail, wholesale, and brand development. With international experience in Europe and senior executive roles in multinational businesses, he specialises in brand positioning and market strategy. Clint drives the commercial direction of the business, ensuring strong brand equity and alignment with both local and global market demands.

Rex Xu

Managing Director of Rex Production and Faucetisan

Rex Xu is a faucet manufacturing and sourcing specialist with over 15 years of industry experience, overseeing the journey from product design and engineering through to final production. Since 2009, he has supplied leading retailers and wholesalers across Africa and South America, combining deep technical expertise with strong business and production management capabilities. He manages both Rex Production and Faucetisan for the Group.

Connie Qiao

Managing Director of Conric

Connie has over 20 years of experience in international import and export, with deep expertise across manufacturing, procurement, and global supply chain development. Specialising in the bathroom and building materials sectors, she has extensive knowledge of supplier management, product development, and production optimisation, while maintaining strong international partnerships across flooring, hardware, locks, and packaging industries.

Stuart Truter

Global Head of Sales

Stuart is an experienced international business executive with over 20 years of expertise across procurement, packaging, marketing, and strategic sales within the FMCG and beverage industries. He has played a key role in developing brands and supply chain operations across Africa and Asia, with extensive experience in global sourcing, cross-border trade, and building commercially driven manufacturing partnerships.

Michael Wood

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UNIQUE GLOBAL AFRICA

Michael Wood is a supply chain and business executive with extensive experience across East and Southern Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, he specializes in procurement, international sourcing, China to Africa trade, and business development. Michael has successfully launched and grown import and distribution operations, building strong supplier and customer networks across the region.