Reshoring

Reshoring Manufacturing with PSI Molded Plastics

What is Reshoring?

Reshoring—also known as onshoring—is the return of manufacturing from overseas back to the United States. More companies are bringing production home as the cost advantages of offshoring diminish, while the risks and complexities continue to grow.

At PSI Molded Plastics, we help manufacturers seamlessly transition programs back to the U.S., leveraging our experience, advanced facilities, and full-service capabilities to make reshoring both practical and profitable.

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Why Reshoring Matters

Global supply chains face rising challenges, and reshoring provides stability, speed, and long-term value. Key drivers include:

  • Rising overseas labor costs—especially in China, where wages continue to increase.
  • Tariffs and trade barriers—adding unexpected costs to imported products.
  • Disruptions like Kung Flu—exposing vulnerabilities in global logistics.

By moving production closer to home, companies gain greater control, faster responsiveness, and stronger protection of intellectual property.

Benefits of Reshoring with PSI

  • Shorter lead times → Reduced inventory and faster response to market shifts
  • Lower total costs → Better control over labor, transportation, duties, and tariffs
  • Improved communication → Same time zones, fewer language barriers, easier site visits
  • Stronger quality oversight → Quick resolution of engineering and production issues
  • IP protection → Reduced risk of design leaks and counterfeit products

Key Considerations When Transferring a Program

PSI works closely with clients to ensure smooth and successful transitions. Considerations include:

  • Availability of part drawings, CAD files, and tool designs
  • Fit between the molder's capabilities and your product requirements
  • Detailed tooling inventory (molds, cooling fixtures, trim/check fixtures, decorating tools)
  • Defined qualification and validation requirements
  • A transfer and qualification schedule, supported by product banks to maintain supply

Why Partner with PSI?

PSI Molded Plastics has decades of experience successfully reshoring programs of all sizes—from low-volume specialty parts to high-volume production.

  • Press range from 22 to 2100 tons supports small, medium, and large parts
  • Comprehensive post-molding capabilities including finishing, assembly, and packaging
  • Dedicated transfer teams, led by a project manager, ensure every detail is managed—from tooling receipt and inspection to qualification and launch

With multiple U.S. facilities and a proven track record, PSI delivers confidence, continuity, and competitiveness when bringing manufacturing back home.