DOUBLING CAPACITY & PROXIMITY TO MEDICAL DEVICE SUPPLIERS: Case Study
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RAM Technologies is honored and humbled to be accepted into the business fabric of Tijuana.
We look forward to
growing new partnerships within the medical, aerospace, industrial, recreational and other industries in the area.
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Kreston Welch Director of Sales RAM Technologies
Contact CPI Denisse Martinez Marketing Director, CPI
(858) 427–8514 denissem@co-production.net www.co-production.net
RAM Technologies Expands Foam & Fabric Engineering to Tijuana with New Facility A Discussion with Kreston Welch, Director of Sales, RAM Technologies
WHY RAM TECHNOLOGIES CHOSE TIJUANA Reducing Overhead and Increasing Proximity to Partners “Adding a facility in Mexico will more than double our capacity and put us geographically close to some of our best partners, while lowering our overhead costs and increasing our visibility to other manufacturers” One of RAM’s largest clients, DJO Global, is also located in Tijuana. The proximity of the new facility will dramatically reduce shipping fees, provide daily deliveries and lower their overall parts cost. DJO Global, also used CPI to establish their operations in Mexico, is a top medical device manufacturer reporting 1Q 2013 net sales of $279.1M USD. In terms of labor cost compared to other offshore and nearshore locations, RAM Technologies made a sound business decision in selecting Tijuana. Over the last 10 years China has consistently increased its hourly wages while Mexico has remained relatively flat attracting direct foreign investment like RAM.
AT THE HEART OF AN INDUSTRY N. America’s Largest Concentration of Medical Device Manufacturing “Since many of our best customers manufacture in Baja, it only made sense that we add a local facility close to them to deliver quickly and painlessly. “ RAM Technologies joins over 65 companies and a 35,000+ strong workforce in Baja California’s medical device sector with an estimated value of $3.4B USD. With the largest concentration not only in Mexico but in North America as well, RAM has also positioned itself within miles of San Diego’s booming medical industry. Co-Production International has assisted many major medical device companies establish and expand operations to Mexico, including the US market giants Teledyne Medical and DJO Global.
A NEW FACILITY & A NEW CONNECTION Tijuana’s Certified Facilities and RAM’s New Facility “The reason for choosing Thomas Alba Edison Industrial Park (TAE) includes the accessibility and proximity to our customer, the desire to be in a newly constructed facility and to be the anchor of a new industrial park. Eduardo Rojo’s experience and ability to connect with others has already proven to be an asset for RAM and our desire to find discerning clients to value mutually beneficial partnerships in Mexico. “
Connecting companies like RAM Technologies with the brand new TAE Industrial Park, is part of what makes CPI ideal for new ventures in Mexico. CPI along with Eduardo Rojo, Director of TAE Park, capitalized on their experience to design a space that is optimal for RAM’s needs. RAM will now be the anchor company at one of Tijuana’s highest class and newest industrial facilities. A majority of Tijuana’s facilities carry all the necessary internationally recognized standards and accreditations such as ISO9001 and FDA Class A clean rooms.
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DOUBLING CAPACITY & PROXIMITY TO MEDICAL DEVICE SUPPLIERS:
RAM Technologies Expands Foam & Fabric Engineering in Tijuana with New Facility A Discussion with Kreston Welch, Director of Sales, RAM Technologies
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CPI’S COMMITMENT TO RAM’S SUCCESS Working with CPI’s Shelter Program & Admin Services “CPI has been with us every step of the way. Their team has proven to be highly valued, accessible, fun to work with and eager to help us become established and grow as a company in Tijuana. Once we were able to meet the Esparzas and the rest of the CPI team, there was simply no other option. We feel like we are in good hands, surrounded by people with integrity, and committed to our success.” CPI initially provided RAM Technologies with a detailed cost analysis highlighting the cost savings of an expansion to Tijuana. In analyzing costs, CPI examined overhead, logistics, supply chain and operations reduction potential by nearshoring their newest facility. RAM Technologies utilized CPI’s Shelter Program which handled the legal and corporate framework required under Mexican Law for establishing new businesses. CPI was crucial in RAM Technologies’ site selection, skilled workforce recruitment and day-to-day administrative tasks required to establish RAM as the newest addition to Mexico’s booming medical device cluster in Tijuana.
About RAM Technologies
FOAM & FABRIC SOLUTIONS SINCE 1982 RAM Technologies works as a team to fabricate highly engineered foam and fabric solutions for discerning clients who value mutually beneficial partnerships. RAM Technologies is the West Coast leader in custom foam and rubber fabrication. Through a project's inception, design, production and delivery, RAM’s team of highly experienced engineers and production staff are the key resource in your supply chain. For more information visit: www.ramtechnologies.com .
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We feel like
we are in good hands, surrounded by people with integrity and who are committed to our success.
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Kreston Welch Director of Sales RAM Technologies
About Co-Production International YOUR MEXICO MANUFACTURING PARTNER
Co-Production International is an administrative services provider located in San Diego, CA, offering successful business expansion solutions, shelter company services, day-to-day administrative duties, site selection, and the complete set-up of your operation in Mexico. For more information visit www.co-production.net
Contact CPI Denisse Martinez Marketing Director, CPI
Want to know more about medical device manufacturing in Mexico? Call or visit our website for CPI’s 2013 Industry White Paper.
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