Chinese vs. USA Molding: The Pro’s and the Con’s

In today’s aggressive business climate, entrepreneurs and large businesses alike must make one of the more important decisions – to manufacture their products in the United States or in China? At Extreme Molding, we compete against Chinese quotes every day. We've been running a silicone injection molding operation in New York since 2002, so we know the real tradeoffs on both sides firsthand.We

There are significant differences in the way molding business is done in China vs. the USA. Comparison charts to help make your decision are below:

Manufacturing in China

While the tooling investment can be lower – the quality of the material, the manufacturing method, and the inconsistency from batch to batch can be very difficult to overcome if there are any issues.

Pros and Cons chart of Manufacturing in China


Manufacturing in the United States

The quality from start to finish, and the guarantee that your US manufacturer is listening to your needs means that your products are safe, and your business is safe.

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Why Brands Choose Extreme Molding for US Manufacturing

Do you have questions about manufacturing in the USA? We're here to answer your questions. As a leader in custom injection molding of both plastics and silicones in the US since 2002, with have experience with a lot of clients that have had to make this same choice. To learn more about Extreme Molding and how we can help you, contact us.

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