Shelf Spacers

At Sagaert, we see this all the time: many simple parts, produced in very large quantities, are still purchased from Asia out of habit. A basic part produced in large volumes can only be competitive on the other side of the world.

The industrial shelving spacers we manufacture using zamak injection molding are a good example. Long sourced from China, they are now produced at our plant in northern France, where they have proven to be more competitive.

This is the result of several strengths: modern, highly productive equipment, which significantly reduces the labor cost as a percentage of the price of a single part; a lean organizational structure, with no intermediaries between the factory and the customer; great responsiveness whenever a part modification is needed; and proximity, which enables fast deliveries by road, without the need to finance safety stock or deal with the uncertainties of ocean freight.

But the value isn't measured solely by the unit price: a direct point of contact, controlled lead times, and the ability to visit the production facility are also part of a part's true cost.

Check with us before placing your next large-volume order—you might be surprised by the comparison.