Reliable Shopping Cart Manufacturing Services for Industrial

Shopping cart manufacturing requires strict adherence to design specifications, including precise frame alignment, wheel assembly tolerances, and welding accuracy to ensure durability and consistent performance. THACO INDUSTRIES leverages its large-scale, flexible production capacity, integrated manufacturing ecosystem, and compliance with international quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015, CE marking, and EU RoHS/REACH to deliver high-performance shopping carts featuring reliability, ergonomic design, and long-term usability for global retailers and distributors.

What is shopping cart manufacturing?

Shopping cart manufacturing is the industrial process of designing, fabricating, and assembling metal or plastic carts specifically for supermarkets and shopping centers. The process focuses on producing carts with precise frame alignment, robust welds, and consistent wheel assembly tolerances, ensuring structural durability, smooth mobility, and reliable load-bearing performance. These technical standards ensure the carts comply with widely recognised European safety and performance requirements, such as EN 1929 (stability and load testing), EN 12546 (wheel and caster performance), and GS certification for mechanical safety.

The scope of shopping cart manufacturing includes wire-frame trolleys, plastic-hybrid models, and fully customised designs tailored to the operational workflows of different retail formats. By combining engineering precision, standardised production, and material quality control, manufacturers like THACO INDUSTRIES deliver carts that are reliable, ergonomic, and built for consistent performance in high-traffic retail environments.

Manufacturing process overview

The process of shopping cart manufacturing involves multiple stages designed to ensure high-quality, durable, and ergonomically optimised carts.

Design and prototyping

The shopping cart production process starts with custom 3D CAD modelling, developed under Build-to-Print or Co-Development/ODM approaches based on client requirements. Prototypes are then produced and undergo functional testing to validate mobility, load-bearing capacity, structural integrity, joint strength, and corrosion resistance.

These tests are conducted according to relevant industry standards for supermarket-use carts, ensuring the design meets operational performance and safety requirements while providing durable, ergonomic, and reliable solutions for high-traffic retail environments.

Material selection

The choice of materials plays a decisive role in ensuring durability, load-bearing stability, and safe operation. Modern shopping carts are typically manufactured using high-strength galvanised steel, stainless steel, or reinforced polymer composites such as HDPE and ABS. These materials offer a strong balance of structural rigidity and long-term corrosion resistance, especially when combined with protective finishes like zinc plating or high-quality powder coating. This combination helps the trolleys withstand heavy use, harsh environments, and frequent cleaning cycles across diverse retail settings.

Fabrication process

Fabrication involves advanced industrial technologies to guarantee structural integrity and precision:

• Cutting & Shaping: CNC machining, plasma and laser cutting, and bending to achieve tight tolerances.
• Welding: Robotic MIG/TIG welding ensures consistent, high-strength joints across all metal components.
• Surface Treatments: Shot blasting, zinc electroplating and powder coating are applied to enhance corrosion resistance and maintain a consistent, high-quality finish. The coating process adheres to relevant corrosion-protection and durability standards such as ISO 12944:2018 (protective paint systems for steel structures) and ISO 9227:2017 (neutral salt spray testing), ensuring long-term performance under demanding operating conditions.
• Assembly: Wheels, handles, baskets, and accessories are integrated on dedicated assembly lines under strict quality control, ensuring uniformity and reliable functionality.

Testing & quality control

Quality assurance is performed at every stage:

• AQL inspection checks dimensions, weld quality, and component fit.
• Performance testing evaluates load-bearing capacity, rolling resistance, and fatigue cycles, ensuring that each cart meets rigorous operational standards before delivery.

Types of shopping carts manufactured

THACO INDUSTRIES offers a diverse range of carts through its shopping cart manufacturing capabilities, catering to supermarkets, retail chains, and industrial clients. Each type is designed to meet specific operational needs while ensuring durability, ergonomics, and compliance with international standards.

Standard supermarket carts

These are the classic wire-frame trolleys with capacities ranging from 60L to 240L. Their stackable and modular design makes them ideal for hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience store chains that require easy storage and reliable handling.

Plastic hybrid carts

By combining steel frames with reinforced plastic components, these carts achieve a balance of durability, low noise, and reduced overall weight.  This makes them particularly suitable for indoor retail environments where quiet operation smooth mobility, and reduced maintenance are essential.

Custom OEM/ODM carts

For clients seeking branded or project-specific solutions, custom OEM/ODM carts are co-developed according to retail branding requirements – logos, colour schemes, and handle designs. These solutions are especially popular among European distributors and large retail groups, combining functional reliability with tailored aesthetics.

Materials and technology used

In shopping cart manufacturing, THACO INDUSTRIES carefully selects materials and applies advanced technologies to ensure durability, functionality, and consistent quality. The main components and their corresponding materials, processing methods, and features are summarised below:

This combination of premium materials and advanced fabrication technologies ensures that each cart meets operational demands, maintains safety standards, and delivers long-term performance in diverse retail and industrial environments.

Key advantages of shopping cart manufacturing

THACO INDUSTRIES’ shopping cart manufacturing capabilities provide multiple benefits for B2B clients, ensuring high-quality, durable, and reliable carts tailored for retail and industrial applications.

High precision and consistency

Advanced technologies such as robotic welding and CNC machining guarantee repeatable quality across large production batches. Every unit undergoes rigorous quality checks aligned with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and EN 1090 standards, ensuring structural integrity and reliable performance for global clients.

OEM/ODM flexibility

THACO INDUSTRIES supports both Build-to-Print (BTP) and co-designed OEM projects, allowing full customisation to meet specific client requirements. Short lead times for prototyping and sample validation help businesses bring their products to market quickly without compromising quality.

Cost-efficiency and scalability

A fully integrated end-to-end production process, from processing, welding, surface treatment & painting to assembly, packaging and delivery, able to handle large-volume orders within short lead times. This approach reduces production costs while maintaining consistent quality, making it ideal for both distributors and large retail chains.

Environmental compliance

Manufacturing processes are ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems), Reach, RoHS, reflecting a commitment to sustainable production. The use of recyclable materials and energy-efficient systems minimises environmental impact, aligning with European ESG requirements and the growing demand for green sourcing.

Why choose THACO INDUSTRIES for shopping cart manufacturing?

With more than 22 years of experience, THACO INDUSTRIES has grown into one of Vietnam’s leading corporations in mechanical engineering and supporting industries. Operating on a large-scale integrated manufacturing model, the corporation manages R&D centers, mechanical engineering hubs, and automotive component plants across a unified 320-hectare complex with USD 1 billion in investment. This ecosystem enables a seamless, closed-loop value chain, from design and simulation to fabrication, finishing, assembly, and post-production support, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and export-ready quality.

To meet the rising demand for high-quality operational support equipment, THACO INDUSTRIES has accelerated OEM/ODM production of multifunctional carts and shelves for commercial and service sectors. Manufactured from premium materials meeting Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS G3141, G3131, G3101), including SPCC, SPHC, and SS400 steel, these products deliver excellent durability, load capacity, and long-term reliability. Their modular structures allow flexible customisation, fast assembly, and adaptable sizing across retail, logistics, food service, airport, warehouse, and healthcare environments.

The corporation’s manufacturing infrastructure includes advanced equipment imported from Japan – slitting lines, Fiber laser cutting systems, CNC machining, robotic welding cells, ED coating lines, and automated powder-coating operations. This ensures precision across every detail: dimension accuracy, welding consistency, surface durability, and structural integrity. Metal components such as frames, baskets, and brackets are fabricated in-house, while plastic parts, including handles, guards, and seat elements, are produced through dedicated injection-molding lines using HDPE to ensure uniform quality and long-lasting performance.

THACO INDUSTRIES also supports full-cycle OEM/ODM services, from consultation and engineering to prototyping, mass production, packaging, and global export. Companies benefit from customizable configurations in size, material, load rating, and functionality, supported by scalable production for large-volume orders.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Production Process & Management Standards

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems
• ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• ISO 3834:2005 – Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding

Product & Structural Standards: EN 1090 – Execution of Steel Structures

THACO INDUSTRIES currently exports to the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and other international markets with stable lead times and reliable supply chain performance.

By partnering with THACO INDUSTRIES, businesses gain a trusted OEM/ODM supplier capable of delivering durable, customizable, and internationally compliant carts, shelves, and industrial equipment, supported by advanced engineering, modern automation, and end-to-end manufacturing excellence.

For inquiries or to explore OEM/ODM solutions tailored to your business, contact THACO INDUSTRIES via email: partsales@thaco.com.vn or hotline: +84 348 620 063. Let us help you deliver high-performance shopping carts that enhance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.