Moving Your Molds
Manufacturing reshoring has gained momentum as companies strengthen their supply chains against global disruptions. Whether moving molds across town or across the glove, moving molds and tooling can be done for a variety of reasons including improved quality control, faster production cycles, and reduced logistics complexity. Our specialized team guides you through every step of this transition, ensuring minimal production interruptions while maintaining product integrity. While not all injection and vacuum form tools are built the same, most are readily adaptable to work with a variety of equipment configurations.
Benefits of US-Based Mold Management
- Reduce vulnerability to international shipping delays, port congestion, and global disruptions that can halt production.
- Address technical issues quickly with in-person engineering support and eliminate weeks of ocean transit time.
- Direct oversight of production processes and immediate feedback loops result in fewer defects and higher consistency.
- Keep proprietary designs and technologies under stronger legal protection, reducing unauthorized reproduction risks.
- While unit costs may be marginally higher, many companies discover significant savings through reduced inventory requirements, elimination of import duties, and fewer quality-related expenses.
Our Proven Transition Process
1. Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your current molds, documentation, and quality requirements to identify potential challenges.
2. Planning
Develop a detailed transfer timeline with parallel production periods to ensure continuous product availability.
3. Implementation
Carefully manage logistics, mold refurbishment, and production validation to ensure seamless transition.
4. Optimization
Fine-tune processes to improve efficiency and quality beyond what was previously possible.
Success Stories
Companies across diverse industries have successfully transitioned their molds to our US facilities, reporting:
- 30% reduction in overall lead times
- Improved ability to respond to market changes
- Enhanced product quality and consistency
- Better protection of proprietary designs
Next Steps
Contact our team today for a confidential consultation about your specific needs. We'll help you evaluate potential benefits, identify challenges specific to your tooling, and develop a comprehensive transition plan for bringing your production back to the United States.