Finding Plastic Injection Molds Manufacturers from China: 9 Tips to Consider

Many importers know that China is one of the world’s major mold producing countries, and its mold industry accounts for about one-third of the world’s total output value.

Finding a reliable injection mold maker to help them develop and produce cost-effective products may be the best choice. However, most importers, including some of our customers, usually encounter three problems when purchasing.

• In what way would it be best to choose a mold manufacturer?
• Is a large manufacturer suitable for your business?
• What are the characteristics of the best injection mold manufacturer?

Holly has been in the mold industry for 20 years. In today’s position, I will tell you some important knowledge about China’s mold industry that you don’t know.

1. Which mold manufacturers are there in China?

Generally speaking, the current Chinese mold manufacturers are roughly divided into two categories:

• Foreign-funded enterprises and Hong Kong-funded and Taiwan-funded enterprises
• Local mold maker

The pros and cons of foreign capital, Hong Kong-funded and Taiwan-funded enterprises.

Foreign-funded, Hong Kong-funded, and Taiwan-funded enterprises have standardized management, complete processes, strong service awareness, and guaranteed product quality.

Correspondingly are high management, sales and marketing costs. The cost of mold development will increase accordingly. If you have strong financial strength, they will be your good choice.

However, their quotations are usually consistent with international market prices. For example, their quotation for a set of large precision automobile molds is usually hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, which is unbearable for many small businesses.

Pros and cons of local mold makers

Most of them are the first batch of foreign-funded company technicians to enter the mold industry: they have a high technical level and foreign-funded enterprise production management experience.

Their biggest advantage is the relatively low overhead costs such as management, marketing and sales expenses. Our quotation is usually much lower than the international market price.

Additionally, they provide high-quality service and molds, so you don’t just get a good price. Therefore, such mold manufacturers are more able to attract the attention of small and medium-sized enterprises.

I still remember that in 2018, one of our British customers spent a lot of time negotiating with a large manufacturer for his new project. But in the end, it was rejected because of the minimum order quantity and delivery time, even though they spent a lot of time negotiating with them.

Just when he was very frustrated, he found our contact information on LinkedIn. After good communication, we accepted the order and completed the order with high quality. So far, he has placed four times bulk order with us.

2. Are large manufacturers suitable for your company?

There is no doubt that large manufacturers have many advantages, but more and more importers prefer to cooperate with small and medium manufacturers.

• Small and medium manufacturers can provide cost-effective manufacturing services.
• The production equipment is complete, including precision CNC machine tools, wire machine tools, EDM, injection molding machines, etc.
• Most SMEs have professional foreign trade teams.

Now, you should have some understanding of China’s injection mold manufacturers. Finally, let me share with you the last question you care about.

3. What are the characteristics of the best injection mold Manufacturer?

• The founder or manager has a high-tech background.
• Complete production equipment: precision CNC machining centre, slow wire cutting, EDM mirror machine, high-speed and high-precision injection molding machine and other important equipment for mold processing, production and testing.
• Abundant foreign markets: Foreign market orders account for at least 40% of all production orders.
• We have an experienced mold design team and a complete and stable production line.
• Have their own injection molding production department. Not only can it meet the customer’s injection molding needs, but also can efficiently test and modify the mold.
• Have experience in the development of similar products designed by you. Choose professional, you will get better quotation and service.
• The price of mold and model is reasonable. There is a saying that says what you pay for is what you get. Low prices are often hidden behind some pitfalls we don’t know because any mold supplier has to pay rent, utilities and labour costs.

4. Now I Want to Hear Your Opinion

I am a local mold manufacturer in China with more than 20 years of experience. Here, I would like to share my valuable experience with you. Although my written English is not very authentic, I hope you can benefit from my blog.

• Have you ever made molds in China?
• Where did you find the manufacturer?
• Alibaba or friend recommendation?

Or what problems did you encounter while developing your own product?

Can you share it with us?

We have more than ten years of experience in serving the Japanese, European and American markets, and have close cooperation with internationally renowned brands such as Bandai and Hasbro.

Please feel free to contact us, I am willing to answer your questions and help your business.