OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING
Athena builds tournament-grade pool tables to your design (OEM) or ours (ODM) — manufactured in Vietnam, shipped worldwide.
Athena runs a billiard table factory in Vietnam with an in-house line covering timber machining, slate finishing, paint and assembly through to final levelling. We work two ways:
Every order runs through the same quality gates, the same measured tolerances and the same delivery commitment.
OEM & ODM
Six production areas under one roof — no third party touches any step that decides build quality.
Cutting, routing and locating holes are CNC-driven, so frame parts repeat identically across batches. Timber is kiln-dried to 8–10% moisture before it enters the line.
Capacity600 frame sets/month
Key equipment
Positive-pressure filtered spray booths with UV curing for a hard, even coat. Colour is checked against the master board under D65 lighting on every batch.
Capacity500 sets/month
Key equipment
Surface grinding, fixing holes and edge cutting on dedicated machines. Every slate is laser-checked for flatness before it is matched into a set.
Tolerance≤ 0.05 mm/m
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Every table is fully assembled, clothed and levelled in-house before being knocked down for packing — faults surface here, not in your warehouse.
Capacity400 tables/month
Key equipment
Humidity-controlled storage for timber, cloth and cushion rubber. Safety stock on imported materials keeps repeat orders off the supply-lead-time clock.
Area3,000 m²
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A dedicated measuring room with instruments on a calibration schedule. Results are filed by batch number and travel with the shipment.
Records100% by batch
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Figures below apply to standard orders. Deep structural or material customisation is quoted separately once drawings are signed off.
| Product line | Capacity | MOQ | Lead time | Sampling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9ft pool tables (tournament)Our core line — tooling and jigs are in place, so repeats run fastest. | 400 tables/month | 20 tables | 45–60 days | 15–20 days |
| 8ft / 7ft pool tablesAimed at home and leisure-chain markets. | 500 tables/month | 20 tables | 40–55 days | 15 days |
| Carom / snooker tablesTighter tolerances than pool, so the schedule is longer. | 120 tables/month | 10 tables | 60–75 days | 25–30 days |
| Slate and loose componentsSupplied to assemblers working in their local market. | 1,500 sets/month | 50 sets | 30–40 days | 10 days |
They differ in where you start, not in the standard you end up with.
You supply drawings, specifications and brand assets. We handle manufacturing, quality control and packaging to your requirements. Suited to brands with an existing range that are moving or widening their supply base.
Laser-etched / printed branding
On the frame, pockets and table bed.
Matched timber colour and grain
Checked against the physical sample you send us.
Cloth colour from standard charts
Simonis, Hainsworth or a supplier you nominate.
Own-brand packaging
Cartons, labels and assembly instructions in your identity.
Labelling and serial numbers
Numbered to your scheme for warranty traceability.
You bring the positioning, price band and target market. We develop the styling, select materials, cost it out and build the sample. Suited to distributors and club chains launching their own line.
Styling designed from scratch
Built around the positioning and price band you set.
3D modelling and renders
For sign-off, and for your marketing before stock lands.
Prototype build
A physical sample with the full measurement report.
Material and costing advice
Material options mapped to each target retail price.
Custom sizes
From 7ft to 12ft, including non-standard dimensions.
Custom legs and pockets
Leg profile, pocket material, stitching colour.
Bundled accessories
Cues, balls, racks and scoreboards to your configuration.
From first enquiry to cargo on board typically runs 90–120 days for a first order, and 45–60 days for repeats.
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You send drawings or a product brief, quantities, target market and price point. We turn it into a technical requirement sheet both sides agree on before anything is costed.
02
The quote separates unit price, packaging, tooling charges where they apply, and freight under the Incoterm you choose.
03
On ODM work we develop the styling and renders for sign-off. On OEM work we digitise your drawings and send back production drawings for confirmation.
04
The sample is built on the same line that will run the bulk order, with flatness, cushion rebound and timber moisture all measured and reported.
05
Once you approve the sample we finalise the contract, the delivery schedule and issue the proforma invoice.
06
You get weekly progress reports with photographs. You or a third-party inspector are welcome on the line at any point.
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100% final inspection, crating, container loading and handover of documents: invoice, packing list, C/O, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates.
Four inspection layers, each with a numeric acceptance threshold and a report retained per batch.
Timber, slate, cushion rubber and cloth are checked before they enter the store. Failed lots go back to the supplier rather than onto the line.
Sampled checks at each machining, painting and assembly station, catching defects before they travel further down the line.
Tables are fully assembled, clothed and levelled, then re-measured in full before being knocked down for packing.
You may appoint a third party such as SGS, BV or TÜV to inspect before container loading. Inspection costs sit with the buyer.
We work with our own forwarder or yours, shipping through Hai Phong and Cat Lai ports.
AUAustralia
Oceania
4 containers/yr
USUnited States
North America
6 containers/yr
CACanada
North America
2 containers/yr
DEGermany
Europe
3 containers/yr
NLNetherlands
Europe
2 containers/yr
JPJapan
East Asia
2 containers/yr
KRSouth Korea
East Asia
3 containers/yr
SGSingapore
Southeast Asia
2 containers/yr
THThailand
Southeast Asia
3 containers/yr
AEUAE
Middle East
1 container/yr
We publish our material sources because they decide how the table plays — and because every serious buyer asks.
Solid slate, ground flat and drilled in-house to match the frame exactly.
Tournament-spec rubber that holds rebound consistently across a wide temperature range.
Chosen for ball speed and the budget of each market.
Dried to 8–10% moisture before machining to prevent warping.
Genuine leather or PU by price band, with stitching and colour to order.
Corrosion-plated with true threads for fast levelling on site.
Full scans are attached to the capability pack we send with every quotation.
Phytosanitary standard
Pallets and timber crates are heat-treated and stamped to the international standard.
World Pool Association
Table specifications follow WPA tournament requirements.
Company profile, product catalogue and technical specification sheets.
Athena company profile
Factory, production line, certifications and product range.
Coming soon
Product catalogue
The Athena pool table range with photography, colours and a component-by-component construction guide.
PDF · 3.0 MB
DownloadTechnical specification sheets
Detailed specifications per line, for comparison and tender files.
Coming soon
Timber and cloth colour chart
Available timber, veneer and cloth references for OEM orders.
Coming soon
20 tables for the 9ft and 8ft/7ft pool lines, 10 for carom and snooker, and 50 sets for slate and loose components. For a first market trial we can look at smaller runs with an adjusted unit price.
90–120 days for a first order from sign-off of the technical requirement sheet, including sampling and sample approval. Repeat orders run 45–60 days because tooling and jigs are already in place.
Yes. Sample cost is charged at actual cost and credited against the bulk order once it reaches MOQ. Tooling charges, where an order needs dedicated tooling, are itemised separately at quotation stage.
Standard terms are T/T, 30% deposit and 70% before shipment. From three containers upward we accept L/C at sight through a reputable bank.
EXW, FOB Hai Phong or Cat Lai, CIF, and DDP by agreement. We ship with our own forwarder or with one you nominate.
A 20ft container takes 28 × 9ft tables and a 40HQ takes 50 × 9ft tables, knocked down. The 8ft and 7ft lines load more; exact figures are stated in the quotation.
24 months on frame and slate, 12 months on cushion rubber. Every shipment includes 3% spare parts free of charge so you can resolve issues locally without waiting for the next run.
Yes, and we encourage it. Visit yourself or appoint a third party such as SGS, BV or TÜV. If a trip is not practical we will run a live walkthrough on a route you choose.
The more detail you give, the tighter the quote. We reply within 2 business days.