There are many concerns when companies are considering international solutions to their manufacturing needs. FTR has developed a proven system, optimizing the added value of overseas solutions with the security and detail of a domestic operation.

Overseas molds are built using non-standard components and foreign steel.

FTR’s All molds are manufactured with client required specifications, and domestic steel can be used in the manufacturing process. Also, all components that are used in the manufacturing of the mold are readily available in the states.

Overseas molds are not built to individual mold standards.

FTR’s All molds are built using customer mold standards that are specified and reviewed prior to kick off.

Communicating with foreign mold builders is difficult.

FTR’s Web exchange and constant communication via email and phone, are used daily. On site program managers and designers eliminate the communication lapse in the tooling process. Our secure program management website is interactive and accessible by the customer 24 hours a day. This allows the customer to view the process of their mold and all communication notes issued by program management.

Overseas molds need to be paid 100% before leaving the country of origin.

FTR’s Domestic inspection, optimization, and tryout are completed before the final 30% is owed.
Mold optimization is an unexpected extra cost when dealing with the overseas shop, or mold brokers.
FTR’s Optimization, inspection, importing, and exporting cost are all included in the complete mold cost.

An overseas mold has no local support familiar with the mold for engineering changes or maintenance.
FTR provides an extensive line of resources to alleviate this problem. Current optimization centers are located in china.

Data and designs are often not available when molds are built overseas.

FTR Solution: Data is transferred immediately through our data website. FTR also handles any design software your product is designed in.

Overseas shops and mold brokers do not provide a warranty with their mold.

FTR Solution: FTR provides a 1 year warranty that is included in the overall mold cost.