By ADMIN
Supply security has once again become the top priority for manufacturers. It is likely that European authorities will favor these relocation processes in the coming months, either through subsidies to companies or through a political will for reindustrialization.
However, economic reality is stubborn. Manufacturing a complex mold in Europe is expensive and takes time. Does this mean giving up on local production?
For years, the easy solution was to do everything in Asia. But the equation has changed: exploding maritime transport costs, 6 to 8 weeks of shipping time, and financial immobilization of stock make this model obsolete for many products.
Conversely, "100% Made in Europe" sometimes faces tooling costs (CAPEX) that discourage launching new projects.
At Moulding Injection, we have developed a third way. We separate the investment (the mold) from the operation (the part).
We entrust the manufacturing of complex molds to our partners in China (world leaders in quality/speed ratio) and then repatriate these tools to our Belgian workshops for production.
We make no compromises on steel quality. Our Chinese partners work 24/7 to deliver high-precision multi-cavity molds in 4 to 6 weeks (compared to 12 to 16 weeks in Europe), at an ultra-competitive cost.
Once the mold is imported, everything happens here, in Wavre.
You order your parts "on demand". Result: Zero shipping risk on finished products, no surprise customs fees, and buffer stock reduced to a strict minimum.
This is our major strength compared to a standard importer. Since we are molders and injectors, we ensure the maintenance and repair of the Chinese mold here in Belgium.
No need to send the mold back to Asia in case of an issue. We have the mechanical workshop to intervene immediately.
Bottom line: You buy global technology at the best price, but you consume local.
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