This month, the overall production time for our products has decreased slightly, with the average completion time now at 49.5 days, a drop from last month’s 50.8 days. Notably, our Premlene Sheet Rubber, National Silicone Foam, and Rubatex Sponge lines have seen a reduction in production time by 5 days. However, our National Silicone Solid line has experienced an increase of 5 days in production time. All other product lines remained the same.
Regarding factory activities, there has been little change in China over the past month. Economists upgraded the forecasts for the world’s second-largest economy after better-than-expected third quarter data, but despite a flurry of policy support measures, the recovery has shown signs of slowing down. The Chinese domestic market cannot make up for export reduction to Europe and the United States. As a result, recent details show that factories are producing less and hiring fewer people. Policy support will remain in the spotlight as global demand is expected to stay weak heading into 2024.
GCP Sourced Hose
Regarding our hose line, we have not released a production number due to the temporary unavailability of an accurate production schedule. If you intend to place an order for our hose line, please contact us to find out the appropriate lead times.
December Production Times
Our December 2023 production times measure the change in days an average order will take to produce from the time it is submitted (all facilities). This includes the time it takes to book a container, which currently stands at an average of 10.5 days. However, it excludes ocean shipping and other transit times.
Approximate transit times (including estimated time the ship will wait at the port before it is unloaded) are:
East Coast: 35-45 days
West Coast: 20-30 days
If you have any concerns with your orders on hand or would like to discuss anything in more detail please do not hesitate to contact us for additional support.
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 35-40 Days
– Eng. Structures: 55-60 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 40-45 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 35-40 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 65-70 Days
GCP Sourced
– Molded Parts: 55-60 Days
– Clamps/Fittings: 55-60 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 50-55 Days
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 55-60 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 35-40 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 40-45 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 70-75 Days
GCP Sourced
– Molded Parts: 55-60 Days
– Clamps/Fittings: 55-60 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 50-55 Days