Armor-Pro is here to help you analyse your current supply chain and provide a free break down of costs for having your custom designed components manufactured in China. Armor-Pro specialises in providing the full manufacturing components in China experience, while guaranteeing all components delivered are at the highest quality. We are experts from finding the right factory first time, designing and implementing the China component manufacturing quality assurance programme, to organising shipping and ensuring delivery of the final China made components to your door in a timely manner. Simply furnish us with an RFQ, some CAD plans and a sample and we'll provide your organisation with a strategic China manufacturing option for moving forward.

1. Component manufacturing requirements gathering for RFQ

Armor-Pro will work with you to understand how your current components are either supplied or manufactured. We will look at quality issues, IP concerns, annual usage volumes and scheduling. To get the best price, and highest quality Armor-Pro will require three samples of the component, a technical drawing detailing any measurements, treatments, material grades, colours and packaging requirements. Once we have this detail it will alow us to submit RFQ to more than one factory getting you the best price while maintaining quality.

2. China component manufacturing sourcing and RFQ

From here we will custom design a plan for sourcing the best fit supplier for your copmponent manufacturing in China. With a database of over 400 manufacturers in China, Armor-Pro will select a manufacturer with matching capabilities and then validate them using the Armor-Pro Supplier Authentication process involing factory capability and ethical Audits . Once a selected factory has been approved as suitable by Armor-Pro it will then be invited to submit a quote for manufacturing components in China. In most cases it is important that Armor-Pro has more than one quote for the same project, as this will ensure that you are given the best price.

3. Quotes for manufacturing components in China

All quotes we provide have no obligation and will detail the cost for manufacturing components in China. Minimum order quantities will be specified, as will lead times for production. Many customers first choose to have a sample production run allowing them to first check the quality before full production is undertaken.

4. Quotes for component manufacturing tooling

Many component manufacturing processes will require tooling. All quoted tooling will be yours to own, and customers have the option of allowing the factory to manage your tooling for on going component manufacturing. Many companies just want a quote to have tooling manufactured in China as often this is a lot more cost effective than having it manufactured in New Zealand.

5. China made quality assurance programme for manufacturing components in China

All Armor-Pro projects will have a custom QA programme developed with the client for implementation over the China component manufacturing process. Our quality assurance agents will implement and monitor your components over the course of the project in accordance to the agreed methodology. A tailored QA programme can be offered upon request. From ISO 9001:2000 QMS checks, independent audits through to partial or full PPAP programmes are available.

6. Trouble shooting/inspections services for China component manufacturing

The QA programme features an Inspection Procedure form which details your components specifications, allowances, testing requirements and packing/shipping details. This is then approved as the set standard by our clients. Pre-shipment inspection services, QC Inspection procedure and the action in the event of a problem will be based on commonly used US Military AQL random sampling and minimal failure rate standards, unless predefined by the client. In the event of a failed inspection a five step corrective action will be initiated.

7. Delivering the finished components from China

We work with a selection of Chinese forwarders, located in all major ports across the greater China region (Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China) and contract through several brokers and carriers to find you the best rate. For more urgent orders, we can air ship the product to you through freight forwarders that have long-term contracts with us at favourable rates.

8. China component Manufacturing tours and introductions

Armor-Pro organise customer tours to your China component manufacturer, allowing you to meet the owners and evaluate their China component Manufacturing facilities. Our bi- lingual Agents will take care of everything, making your trip productive and comfortable.

Armor-Pro sourcing specialists reside in both Taiwan and China and are able to negotiate the most favourable pricing and terms possible. Even with our service fees, the pricing from Armor-Pro is frequently lower than buying direct. We manage the entire project for you.