This is the history behind the factory, not the factory profile. For equipment, capacity, samples and visits, see the Mi-Ho factory page.

1. Before 2013: the engineer, not the factory

Before Mi-Ho had its own factory, Steven Zhang was already working as an engineer in the toy and collectible industry. He handled client projects through partner factories, reviewing product structure, tooling, samples and production details.

That period matters for two reasons:

• it built practical knowledge of how a design becomes a production-ready product;
• it created the working relationships that later supported the factory.

It does not mean that MIHOX currently outsources production to external factories. The current manufacturing base is owned: Mi-Ho and Boyuan.

2. 2013: Mi-Ho becomes its own factory

In 2013, Steven established Mi-Ho as his own factory in Dongguan. The move changed the model: instead of coordinating a project through a partner factory, the engineering review, tooling decisions, sampling and production could sit inside one owned operation.

Mi-Ho began with injection molding and built its scope around the needs of character-based toys and collectibles. Over time, the factory added resin casting and soft vinyl work, plus the finishing and assembly needed to deliver a finished product.

The business license and registration details are the authoritative record. The factory profile on the Mi-Ho page is a guide to the operation, not a substitute for the license.

3. What the founder changed

The difference is not a slogan about “factory direct.” It is the engineering review that happens before tooling and the sample discipline that happens before mass production.

In practice, that means:

• reviewing the product structure and material before committing to a mold;
• identifying tooling, assembly and finishing risks early;
• checking the sample against the approved specification;
• keeping production and quality decisions with the factory team.

Steven’s role as chairman is focused on engineering, manufacturing standards and coordination between Mi-Ho and Boyuan. Day-to-day production is managed by the Mi-Ho factory team.

For the process detail, see the manufacturing guide and quality control process.

4. The timeline

1. Early 2000s
   Engineering and production experience

   Steven works as an engineer, handling client projects through partner factories.

2. 1 July 2013
   Mi-Ho is established

   Mi-Ho begins operating as its own factory in Dongguan.

3. After 2013
   Boyuan joins the group

   Boyuan is added to New Miho’s owned manufacturing base, expanding injection molding and electronic-function production.

4. 21 April 2016
   New Miho is established

   New Miho Future Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd. becomes the legal company behind MIHOX.

5. End of December 2027
   Earliest target for the move

   The Qingxi lease is signed and paid. The move is not complete; the date depends on renovation, equipment transfer and production handover.

5. The 2027 move

Mi-Ho continues to operate at its current Dongguan site. The lease for the new Qingxi site is signed and paid. The earliest target for completing the move is the end of December 2027.

The new site is at Room 101, Building 5, No. 1 Dongfeng West Road, Qingxi Town, Dongguan. It is intended to become Mi-Ho’s headquarters after the move. The actual date depends on renovation, equipment transfer and production handover; the move is not complete.

Read the full 2027 relocation plan →

6. What this history means for a buyer

A founder’s history is useful only if it changes how a project is handled. For a buyer, the practical points are:

• Continuity: the factory has operated as its own site since 2013;
• Engineering review: tooling and sample decisions are reviewed before mass production;
• Owned factories: Mi-Ho and Boyuan are within New Miho, not external suppliers;
• Confidentiality: NDA-protected work stays out of the public sample gallery.

For current capability, capacity and sample review, use the Mi-Ho factory page. This article is the history, not a substitute for the factory profile.

7. What you can verify

• Mi-Ho factory profile and business license;
• Steven Zhang founder profile;
• Certification and audit document library;
• NDA overview before sharing confidential files.

FAMA is a facility authorization, not a product certification or an IP licence. SMETA is an audit, not a certification. Check the legal entity, site, scope and validity inside the PDF.

8. Frequently asked questions

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