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Chinese New Year Closures 2023

Happy chinese new year 2023 year of the rabbit zodiac sign with flower
Happy chinese new year 2023 year of the rabbit zodiac sign with flower

After confirming with our production partners, here are their shut-down dates for the upcoming 2023 Chinese New Year Holiday.

Premlene Sheet Rubber Facilities

  • Closed Jan 15 – Jan 30, 2023

Engineered Structures Facilities

  • China Facility – Closed Jan 15 – Jan 30, 2023
  • Taiwan Facility – Closed Jan 19 – Jan 29, 2023

National Silicone Facilities

  • Solid Silicone – Closed Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2023
  • Silicone Foam – Closed Jan 17 – Jan 30, 2023
  • Silicone Sponge – Closed Jan 15 – Feb 2, 2023

Rubatex Facilities

  • Closed Jan 15 – Jan 30, 2023

Molded Parts Facilities

  • Molded Silicone Parts – Closed Jan 13 – Jan 31, 2023
  • Molded Rubber Parts – Closed Jan 13 – Jan 31, 2023

GCP Sourced Products

  • Ceramic Tile – Closed Jan 19 – Jan 28, 2023
  • Metal Clamps/Fittings – Closed Jan 12 – Feb 2, 2023
  • Metal Pegboards – Closed Jan 13 – Jan 31, 2023
  • Metal Hooks – Closed Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2023
  • Rubber Chock Blocks – Closed Jan 13 – Jan 31, 2023
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