Raymond Verhelst & Associates

Globalization of manufacturing is changing to where companies are now seeing real advantages both in cost and quality to bring production back to North America.

 

Besides the demand for US made items and the increased job creation, made in the USA as well as assembled in America offers some distinct advantages when selling to state and local governments, federal procurement agencies and a number of publicly traded companies who demand local accountability.

 

RVA specializes in helping international companies source the benefits offered by city, county and state economic development agencies in bringing manufacturing back into communities. We work to find labor and job training incentives, tax abatements for equipment purchases and construction, industry trade group introductions and marketing strategies to introduce your US commitment to local and national media.

 

The Rechargeable Battery Business Model

 

With the commitment from Tesla, Nevada is quickly becoming a major manufacturing center for rechargeable technology. Playing host to the world’s largest single cell production center and combining the natural resources from the mines and processing facilities, we offer a unique opportunity for members of the supply chain as well as niche cell and pack manufacturing to take advantage of the growing collection of resources to establish a presence. RVA has the relationships, connections and knowledge to help companies especially in the Lithium-ion space to build R&D centers and eventually establish full-fledged manufacturing centers.

 

With more than a dozen cost of living raises in China over the last 3 years, the concept of significantly lower manufacturing costs has dissipated. At the same time, the demand for increased quality that meets global standards is forcing companies to improve quality control, implement higher performance standards and institute greater automation to be competitive on the global marketplace. These demands also add costs and further erode the cost advantages.  Additionally, demands in EV power, stationary power storage and advanced commercial uses no longer depend on final assembly in Asia and are actually seeking local sourcing that can provide just-in-time schedules and deliveries.

 

RVA can help you navigate the business regulations and even help you find domestic partners and financial resources to grow an extension of your business.