Things aren’t going well in China these days. Large companies are pulling out, small businesses are failing, and aside from Russia, North Korea, and Iran, no one really wants to deal with China if they can avoid it.

Though much has been made of the manufacturing influx to such countries as Mexico and Vietnam, there remains no viable competitor for much of what China produces. For high precision CNC milling, CNC lathe, die-casting, anodization and many other processes, no other country comes close in terms of quality, price, and speed.

For small to mid-sized companies in the West, dealing with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers can be arduous. Communication is often an issue but what’s worse is that they simply can’t be trusted. I know several factory owners who I do trust and respect, but their companies are all run by their sales departments. Therein you’ll find every type of lie, deceit, and manipulation known to mankind. For example, they’ll register 3 companies for the same business and, if a quote from the first is rejected, the second will follow-up with a lower bid. A relationship with a manufacturer typically lasts about 2 years before an order goes wrong or the salespeople push things too far.

For companies in need machined parts and various other items from China to build their products, Vector Components is an ideal supply portal. We’re trustworthy, competent, and a relationship with us will last and grow. Our business is conducted with full transparency and our prices are lower than what you’re likely to get dealing with the factories directly.