Forward Winsome Industries Limited (“Fowind”) was incorporated in 1960, by merging Winsome Plastic Works and Forward Products Company. Since then, it has been serving the leading toy and gift companies and has received numerous awards both in competitions and from customers by virtue of high quality services ranging from innovative design to efficient manufacturing process and superior quality products.
Fowind has full capability of accomplishing every part of the production process in-house, including research & development, material sourcing, engineering, quality assurance and control, etc.
Fowind aims to maintain the competitive edge, high reputation and outstanding position as one of the leading toy and gift companies. In pursuit of this aim, we endeavour to provide quality services and products, and to satisfy every requirement of our customers. We have adopted the attitude of “Do it right the first time” to all sorts of our business activities.
Employees are valuable assets. We offer on-the-job training to our employees for the purpose of enhancing their competence. We continuously update our technology in our production and information system. In addition, we strive to be well-informed of the constantly changing market needs so that we can make quick response to customers’ requests.
The culture of Fowind actually takes on the personality of its founder – Mr. L.T. Lam.
Mr. Lam has excellent business talent and vision in toys and gifts industry. He is reliable with principal and self-discipline. Mr. Lam is a sincere person who is hard working and never goes back on his words. He treasures the relationship with customers and employees.
Therefore, the mission of Fowind is to provide trustworthy services and quality-assured products to its customers.
Establishment of Winsome Plastic Works
Establishment of Forward Products Co.
Establishment of Alice Doll Fashions Ltd. Incorporation of Winsome Plastic Works and Forward Products Co.
Incorporation of Winsome Plastic Works and Forward Products Co. Registration of Forward Winsome Industries Ltd.
Started a factory of 25 workers in Dongguan for dolls' fashion production
Setting up of the first factory in Nanhai, Guangdong
Setting up of the first factory in Nanhai, Guangdong Setting up Nanhai Wing Ho Toys Co., Ltd.( sewing )
Setting up Nanhai Flying Dragon Diecast Toys Ltd.( diecast )
Setting up Nanhai Forward Winsome Toys Co., Ltd. ( plastic)
Setting up Lianzhou Forward Winsome Toys Co., Ltd. ( plastic, diecast and wood )
Achieved ISO-9002 certification
Setting up Nanhai Forward Toys Co., Ltd. ( plastic and electronic ), a state-of-art facility
Accredited International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) Code of Business Practices certifications
The Managing Director of Forward Winsome Industries Limited The Hon. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, GBM, GBS, JP
Mr. Jeffrey Lam has over 40 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sector, including manufacturing, business promotion, IT development and investment. He is currently a non-official member of the Executive Council and a member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of a number of listed companies in Hong Kong. Mr. Lam has been actively involved in public service in Hong Kong and the Mainland. He is currently the Chairman of the Panel on Financial Affairs in the Legislative Council, a member of the Advisory Committee on the Northern Metropolis of the HKSAR, a General Committee member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. He was also the Chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Complaints Committee, an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, and a member of the Board of the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Mr. Lam is one of the first Hong Kong entrepreneurs to set up factories in the Mainland after the “Open Door Policy” in 1979, and a National Committee Member of the 11th, 12th and 13th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Mr. Lam was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 1996. He received the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2011 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2023. He was awarded University Fellowship at Tufts University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1997 and 2000 respectively. Commending Mr. Jeffrey Lam’s outstanding contribution in the commercial and industrial sector, he was awarded the “Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong” in 1989 and the “Outstanding Achievement Award–Hong Kong Toys Industry” in 1999.
Mr. Victor Lam Hoi Cheung is the General Manager of Forward Winsome Industries Limited, responsible for daily operation and managing marketing and sales activities. For the company that has over 70 years of manufacturing experience in toys and crafts, Victor has added value by bringing new product designs and innovation as well as boosting productivity. He also helps with creating IP, brand building, event promotion and acts as a licensor and licensee to the company.
Victor is a graduate of Cornell University. Grasping the trend of green and high value-added products, Victor has introduced environmentally friendly techniques to reduce his company’s carbon footprint, which has resulted in numerous awards, notably the Pan PRD Environmental Bronze Award presented by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries as early as in 2013. To help our future generation, the company has also worked with non-profit organizations to provide sponsorships.
Besides, Victor is actively taking part in public service in the Mainland. He is currently a member of Guangdong Provincial Political Consultative Conference and member of the China Overseas Friendship Association. He formerly served as member of All-China Youth Federation.