What The Best Toll Manufacturing Companies Have To Offer
So you’re looking for the best toll manufacturing companies…but you don’t quite know where to begin. We recommend starting with Conversion Technologies International—and we’ll explain why.
How does toll manufacturing work?
In the manufacturing industry, there are two main types of outsourcing businesses: contract manufacturing companies and toll manufacturing companies. While they share many basic similarities, there are key differences you should be aware of.
Contract manufacturing involves the client signing a contract and letting the manufacturer take it from there. They don’t require anything else from you as the client. While some business owners prefer this “all-encompassing” approach, others prefer to maintain a bit more control over the process. Although contracts can be unique and negotiated, you do not get to select the raw materials used by contract manufacturers. For less experienced business owners, this could be a relief—it truly is dependent on your needs and preferences.
Toll manufacturing similarly involves a third party handling manufacturing and processing, including coating. However, in this case, you’ll provide the raw materials. While this does allow you more control, it also requires more effort on your part. You may prefer this option if you have a preferred provider of raw materials. Whether this has to do with quality, cost-efficiency, or both, you can maintain this connection when working with a toll manufacturer.
It isn’t that one option is inherently better or worse than the other. Rather, it’s about you as a business owner choosing the best option for your goals. If you decide to move forward with toll manufacturing, the next step is finding a toll manufacturer that will be in lock-step with you.
How do you identify the best toll manufacturing companies?
As you seek out the best toll manufacturing companies for your needs, we recommend keeping a few different factors in mind:
—Budget. Obviously, you need to make sure that any third party you work with understands your budgetary restrictions. Toll manufacturing can be more affordable than processing in-house. When you outsource, you avoid investing in equipment that you may not necessarily need on a permanent basis. Additionally, you don’t have to invest in facilities, and you don’t have to hire and train new employees. The experts are already waiting for you at a reliable toll manufacturer company.
Nonetheless, different manufacturers have different fee structures. Make sure you’re connecting with companies in line with your budget before you spend too much time planning.
—Accessibility. Make sure you’re able to get in touch with your chosen toll manufacturer when necessary. Different business owners have different expectations regarding accessibility. Keep in mind that you don’t have to be located close to your toll manufacturer. Though located in Ohio, CTI can work with clients across the country. Discuss accessibility with potential toll manufacturers, and expect transparency.
—Experience. Generally speaking, we recommend that you work with an experienced third party. Ultimately, the less experienced a company, the more likely it will be that you experience inconsistencies and flawed products. And with experience comes…
—Testimonials and success stories. An experienced company will come with testimonials from previous clients and success stories. You’ll be able to base your decisions off what companies similar to yours have experienced in the past.
In the case of CTI, we have plenty of success stories for you to check out!
What toll manufacturing services does CTI offer?
CTI offers several different toll manufacturing services for potential clients. These include:
—Adhesive coating. Our adhesive-general coating services apply to industries including the automotive industry, construction, roofing, packaging, furniture, and consumer products. We handle everything from hot melts to spray adhesives, with much more in between!
—Laminating. When it comes to lamination, CTI provides services like thermoplastic lamination, hot roll, hot melt gravure, knife-over-roll, water-based, Meyer rod coating, one-sided, two-sided, and beyond.
—Die cutting and slitting. We have the ability to cut products in both sheet and rolled forms. Our capabilities cover sheets up to 40” by 60”, and rolled materials up to 60” wide. We can convert products including foam, vinyl, cardboard, and cloth—and offer custom sheeting as well.
Ultimately, it’s important to discuss your specific requirements in advance. We’ll make sure we not only have the capabilities to meet them, but flexibility. You deserve individualized attention as a client, and, as needed, customization. When working with CTI, you’re not a number. We tailor our approach to suit you, and that’s a unique experience.
Understanding CTI’s results
As we mentioned earlier, the best toll manufacturing companies come with success stories. One company CTI worked with wanted a unique product—peel-and-stick roofing for flat industrial buildings. That means they needed us to not only develop the product, but apply adhesive coating. While the challenge presented was unique, we were ready to step up to the challenge. Additionally, our client was able to experiment with the product and ensure its viability before investing capital.
On our end, we used our existing equipment to coat material 3’ and 6’ wide. From there, our client tested the product on roofs, took their own customers’ feedback, and turned to us to refine it.
Since then, we’ve been able to expand our own capabilities in this space. Our clients’ needs were met—and exceeded—while CTI grew to meet the changing market.
What comes next?
Now that you know more about CTI’s process, it’s time for you to see why we’re among the best toll manufacturing companies. Give us a call at 419-924-5566 or contact us here to begin.
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