Industrial Sourcing · Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe Sourcing
— Eastrategies®
Since 1992, Eastrategies® has been helping French, Belgian and Swiss companies identify and qualify industrial suppliers in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary. Our on-the-ground consultants in Bucharest manage the entire sourcing process in your language.
Why source in Eastern Europe?
Eastern Europe — and Romania in particular — offers a unique combination of EU membership, competitive labour costs, geographic proximity and a skilled industrial workforce. For Western European manufacturers, it represents the most cost-effective nearshoring alternative to Asia, with none of the compliance or logistics risks.
EU compliance
All suppliers operate under EU regulations. No customs duties, CE marking native, REACH and RoHS compliant.
Cost savings 30–50%
Average industrial wage: €700–900/month. Significant savings vs France, Germany or Belgium.
2-hour flight from Paris
Same time zone (+1h). Truck delivery in 3 days. On-site visits feasible within 24h.
Qualified workforce
Engineers trained at Bucharest, Cluj and Timișoara polytechnic universities. Strong tradition in automotive, metalworking and electronics.
Key sectors for industrial sourcing in Romania
Metal fabrication
Sheet metal, laser cutting, welding, CNC machining
Plastics & injection
Thermoplastic injection, blow moulding, tooling
Technical textiles
Workwear, PPE, automotive seating, lingerie
Electronics & wiring
Automotive wiring harnesses, PCB assembly
Agri-food
Processed vegetables, cereals, dairy, honey
Precision mechanics
CNC turning, milling, grinding, IATF 16949
Our sourcing approach
- 01
Needs assessment
We analyse your technical specifications, volumes, quality standards and certifications required.
- 02
Supplier identification
We activate our network of 1,750+ referenced companies across Romania and Eastern Europe.
- 03
Pre-qualification
Questionnaires, financial checks (ONRC), certification verification, initial interviews in Romanian.
- 04
On-site audit
Physical factory visits by our Bucharest-based consultants. Standardised audit report delivered within 5 days.
- 05
Negotiation & follow-up
Commercial and contractual negotiation support. Quality control before shipment. Monthly reporting.
About Eastrategies®
Eastrategies® is the sourcing and advisory brand of Novastea group, a French advisory firm operating in Central and Eastern Europe since 1992 under the leadership of Marc Pascal Huot. Our complementary services:
Ready to start your Eastern Europe sourcing project?
Contact Eastrategies® for a free 30-minute introductory call with one of our Bucharest-based consultants.