Our average expected production times across all product lines decreased slightly heading into October, as China celebrates its National Day holidays from October 1-7. All production times for our branded product lines remain unchanged from September, while we did see a slight 5 day decrease for our GCP UHMW-PE sheets. Our average expected production time for all GCP materials sits at 65.5 days as we enter October.
Overall, China’s factory activity surpassed expectations in September and expanded in to growth territory for the first time in three months. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 50.1 from 49.4 (growth and contraction are separated by the 50-mark). As we move into the last quarter of the year, economist are expecting manufacturing growth to persist but at a slowed pace. With few signs Beijing will significantly ease zero-COVID soon, China’s economy is projected to grow 3% on year, which would be the slowest since 1976, excluding the 2.2% expansion during the initial COVID hit in 2020.
October Production Times
Our October 2022 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. However, it excludes ocean shipping and other transit times.
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.
October 2022 Production Times:
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 60-65 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 50-55 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 40-45 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 70-75 Days
GCP Sourced
– Hose: 70-75 Days
– Molded Parts: 65-70
– Clamps/Fittings: 85-90 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 50-55 Days
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 60-65 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 50-55 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 40-45 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 70-75 Days
GCP Sourced
– Hose: 70-75 Days
– Molded Parts: 65-70
– Clamps/Fittings: 85-90 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 50-55 Days
September 2022 Production Times:
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 60-65 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 50-55 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 40-45 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 70-75 Days
GCP Sourced
– Hose: 70-75 Days
– Molded Parts: 65-70
– Clamps/Fittings: 85-90 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 55-60 Days
Premlene
– Sheet Rubber: 40-45 Days
– Eng. Structures: 60-65 Days
National Silicone
– Solid: 50-55 Days
– Sponge: -35-40 Days
– Foam: 40-45 Days
Rubatex
– Sponge: 70-75 Days
GCP Sourced
– Hose: 70-75 Days
– Molded Parts: 65-70
– Clamps/Fittings: 85-90 Days
– UHMW-PE Sheet: 55-60 Days