Anyone else seeing an issue with companies going "China" on us?

[64pontiac]

Sorry for the lapse in posting....we had to let our media guy go. Its a position I need to fill again, and have a ton of need for, but the individual that had that spot took advantage of myself and our Company....so its been voided. My apologies to anyone who was caught up in the downward spiral, I think we have gotten on top of all the misinformation and returned all the appropriate calls etc. If I missed anyone, please EMAIL me at info@hpicustoms.


Anyways, back to my rant. I am not at all trying to out anyone in particular, or criticize America or anyone in it, just complaining about a common problem for the sake of open discussion. So to my question....... WHY does seemingly every company work so damn hard to develop and R&D killer products, develop a huge following, carve out a niche etc, and most of the time riding on the back of the phrase "Made in America" and then fall off the wagon?????

As small businesses, we strive so hard to do things the right way and ourselves, and if we have to farm out we support as local as possible. Obviously these parts producers are at least somewhat profitable like this, or they wouldnt get any larger or continue to grow. But then it seems they hit a turning point and seem to SECRETLY and quietly start having things made in China, Taiwan, Korea, etc and contiue to ride the coattails of Made in America????? These are what I would consider large brands too, that we idolize and covet as the best possible.

It seems the more of an icon they are, or if they have any of the key American words or States in their name, it becomes even more common? What gives???

At the end of the day, being someone who understands what goes into it, quality control, etc I would MUCH rather pay a bit more for a part that is OFFICIALLY made on home soil. Maybe it doesnt ensure that the quality is that much better, but what it does ensure is that it is almost as sure as rain RELIABLE and AVAILABLE. I'm so sick of excuses and delays only to realize the ship isnt unloaded yet, or that it is now unavailable because that factory shut down. Lets try and bring the process back home people...... everyone I am talking about has hundreds of thousands to millions worth of equipment, facility, and tooling to continue to make these products at home, and for those steps and process that they cannot do, your neighbor in your city, state, or the next one over can. We know you have the equipment to R&D and devolop the parts, keep it running and make the bloody things!

It sucks when you come up with a product that revolutionizes an idea or solution to the point where nobody even tries to compete, have us plan on using it in our builds, and then say oops....not available! I'm pretty understanding and sympathetic to the whole process....I can't keep up with my own demands let alone Summits market, but I also don't have a million dollar facility or a staff payroll that trumps most shops gross income for the year.....

Like alot of you, I have parts that I ordered and payed for in November that still are not here...... from multiple LARGE companies. Come on people.... step it up!

Thoughts?