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UCreate3D announced today (April 3) that it has set up in Hong Kong and is offering customised 3D printed smartphone and tablet cases to cater to growing demand from high-end customers in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta.
UCreate3D is one of the first e-commerce platforms in Asia to offer customised 3D printed smartphone and tablet cases. It offers an easy Internet interface for customers to place orders and draw their own designs or provide photos for personalised 3D printed smartphone and tablet cases.
One of the Dutch founders, Mr Koen Munneke, said that the company sees great potential in the phone case market in Hong Kong as customers have high disposable income and are willing to spend money on a personalised phone or tablet case.
Mr Munneke said, "Hong Kong is the gateway to Mainland China. Business people commute between the two regularly and easily. Starting our first company in Hong Kong can provide us with more insight into the Mainland market, which will help our future expansion plans for the Mainland and elsewhere in the world."
He said, "Hong Kong is a very business-friendly environment where we can start off relatively easily and safely. The availability of talent in the market was another attraction. We have met many inspiring entrepreneurs who have great ideas." He added that UCreate3D has already raised nearly HK$130,000 through a crowd-funding campaign.
The Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr Andrew Davis, welcomed UCreate3D to Hong Kong. "Local consumers are very fast to follow market trends. As far as phone cases are concerned, they are becoming something of a fashion as people are willing to spend money on new cases from time to time. The large number of visitors in Hong Kong, particularly those from Mainland China, will also let UCreate3D test the market for its brand before any planned expansion into the Mainland."
About UCreate3D
Founded in Hong Kong in 2012, UCreate3D is a multilingual e-commerce platform that uses 3D printing. Its web shop allows users worldwide to create, customise, buy and share products in their own languages. It will focus on offering premium customisable cases for all smartphones and tablets. For more information, please visit www.ucreate3d.com.
About Invest Hong Kong
InvestHK is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to take responsibility for Foreign Direct Investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As at December 2012, InvestHK had completed over 2 700 investment projects, creating more than 32 000 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and HK$69 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
For event photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/sets/72157633151584723/.
Ends/Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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