2006
Renaud Anjoran founds Sofeast Ltd – the overall idea is “Smooth Operations in the Far East” for importers.
2007
The company specializes in quality inspections and factory audits only, to respond to strong market demand.
2008
Launch of the blog qualityinspection.org. The domain name reflects that main activity at the time.
2006
Renaud Anjoran founds Sofeast Ltd – the overall idea is “Smooth Operations in the Far East” for importers.
2007
The company specializes in quality inspections and factory audits only, to respond to strong market demand.
2008
Launch of the blog qualityinspection.org. The domain name reflects that main activity at the time.
2011
First technical process audits as performed, as clients need to ensure good process controls.
2010
First social compliance audits are performed.
2009
To accompany the growth of the activity in China, creation of the Foshan subsidiary.
2011
First technical process audits as performed, as clients need to ensure good process controls.
2010
First social compliance audits are performed.
2009
To accompany the growth of the activity in China, creation of the Foshan subsidiary.
2012
We start work on manufacturing process improvements & troubleshooting.
2013
Start of the development of the IT system that has become the backbone of our QA dept.
2014
Operational merger with SAOS, with deep expertise in supply chain management (SCM).
2012
We start work on manufacturing process improvements & troubleshooting.
2013
Start of the development of the IT system that has become the backbone of our QA dept.
2014
Operational merger with SAOS, with deep expertise in supply chain management (SCM).
2017
We set up an engineering dept., for development of electro-mechanical products.
2016
Creation of the Shenzhen subsidiary, and accelerated growth of SCM dept.
2015
We start providing engineering work for new product developments.
2017
We set up an engineering dept., for development of electro-mechanical products.
2016
Creation of the Shenzhen subsidiary, and accelerated growth of SCM dept.
2015
We start providing engineering work for new product developments.
2018
Opening of Agilian, a 2,000 sq.m. facility for prototyping and small assembly runs.
2019
Enlargement of Agilian (total 4,000 sq.m.), setup of R&D offices with a testing lab.
2020
We can now handle most of the common techniques to prototype parts (CNC milling, several 3D printing technologies, laser cutting, urethane molds, etc…)
2018
Opening of Agilian, a 2,000 sq.m. facility for prototyping and small assembly runs.
2019
Enlargement of Agilian (total 4,000 sq.m.), setup of R&D offices with a testing lab.
2020
We can now handle most of the common techniques to prototype parts (CNC milling, several 3D printing technologies, laser cutting, urethane molds, etc…)
2021
Agilian was expanded to 10,000 square meters, and got ISO 9001 certified for assembly work
2021
Our India team (product engineers, project managers, and quality inspectors) was expanded
2021
Our internal testing lab, RSQ-Labs, grew its range of environmental, mechanical, performance & safety, and transportation simulation tests.
2021
Agilian was expanded to 10,000 square meters, and got ISO 9001 certified for assembly work
2021
Our India team (product engineers, project managers, and quality inspectors) was expanded
2021
Our internal testing lab, RSQ-Labs, grew its range of environmental, mechanical, performance & safety, and transportation simulation tests.
2022
Agilian moved into an even larger facility and set up a well-equipped rapid prototyping center featuring numerous pieces of equipment such as industrial 3D printers
2023
We opened ‘Agilian Plastic & Molds‘ in Dongguan, next to Agilian. Here we produce a variety of plastic parts ourselves for our customers in-house.
2024
AgPM now produces high-quality silicone parts and creates tooling for aluminum and zinc die casting as part of its production process, expanding its manufacturing capabilities in 2024
2022
Agilian moved into an even larger facility and set up a well-equipped rapid prototyping center featuring numerous pieces of equipment such as industrial 3D printers
2023
We opened ‘Agilian Plastic & Molds‘ in Dongguan, next to Agilian. Here we produce a variety of plastic parts ourselves for our customers in-house.
2024
AgPM now produces high-quality silicone parts and creates tooling for aluminum and zinc die casting as part of its production process, expanding its manufacturing capabilities in 2024