The average production time for all products has moved slightly up this month with an expected completion time of 50.8 days compared to 50.3 last month. Specifically, our National Silicone sponge line is the only change of note, increasing 5-days, while the amount of days expected to produce an order for all other branded and unbranded products remained unchanged.
Entering November, we want to remind everyone that if you want to guarantee an upcoming order is produced and shipped before the Chinese New Year shutdown (February10-24, 2024) please have it submitted to us by November 15, 2023.
China’s manufacturing sector contracted in October, due to weak demand and fewer working days because of the Golden Week holiday (Sept 29 to Oct 6). The manufacturing sector had contracted for five straight months after March. It finally expanded in September, but the rally was short-lived. We are also starting to see some tightness return in the raw materials market (specifically silicone). Prices for some input ingredients have increased lately as producers are pulling back in order to find the correct balance between supply and demand. Nevertheless, even with the recent rise, prices largely remain at historically low levels.
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.
November Production Times
Our November 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: 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
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 55-60 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 35-40 Days
– Sponge: -30-35 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