Where can I find a printing company in China with a Heatset web printing machine?
I’ve worked with several printers in China over the years, but before we discuss that I need to clarify the situation a bit. I assume you are looking for a printer in China because you expect the cost to be lower than printing in America? In one respect this is true: if you had two printers running the same job, one in China and one in the U.S., the price per unit from the China printer ought to be cheaper. That’s even after you factor in shipping costs, which I’m sure you’ve thought about. But what I’m not sure you’ve considered is the up-front costs of finding the right printer for your job and the ongoing costs of managing the Chinese printer and trying to control quality from overseas. Not only must you find the printer that has the right equipment, technical capabilities and experience, but they also have to have to be TRUSTWORTHY and willing to work with you. This is crucial during the initial inquiry phase when you are asking for quotes and samples, trying to determine which sup
