Search for a fiberglass supplier that has knowledge or familarity with your specific requirements. Obviously, it is best to work with a fiberglass fabricator already familiar with your custom application. Partnering with a fiberglass fabricator that is already familar will be able to assist you with your a number of enhancements, including technical improvements, manufacturability, cost, compliance, and ensuring optimal results.

Hanlon Composites has versatility by its product offerings (such as custom mold making, engineering, full fiberglass fabrication), markets, customer base, logistics and packaging options, and strategic positioning. This versatility positions Hanlon Composites as a strategic fiberglass fabricator who can provide an unique approach to engineering and manufacturing challenges, and our diversity of customers, products and markets allows us to reach in our vast experience to present answers to solve complex problems.

Make sure that your production schedule is clear and obtainable when sourcing your fiberglass supplier. Ask if the turn-around and timing will match your requirement. Does your project have erratic or unpredictable demand for fiberglass products. If so, consider partnering with a supplier who can adapt to your specif needs.

Hanlon Composites has worked with customers to develop clear expectations to create realistic shipment schedules. As a partner, we open our facility for visitations, inspections, brainstorming sessions, and even if our customers want to just have more clarity through curiousity. We believe that transparency and openess for curiousity allows for a deeper relationship. We've found that the more our customers can participate in the manufacturing process, the more they understand the aspects of the production, and we both stand to win due to the development of clear timelines and scheduling. No surprises here!

If you have large volume requirements, determine if your fiberglass supplier can meet those requirements without compromising operations. Do they have the capacity to produce to your shipping schedule. If you anticipate growth in the future, it may be best to begin with a fiberglass supplier who can meet your future volume requirements. Adaptation is certainly acceptable if the supplier is strategically mindful and able.

When Hanlon Composites was approached by one of its long term customers with a significant growth opportunity, we met that challenge with a strategic solution. We solved the challege through the acquisition of a new facility, new production equipment and capacity, and talent. Within 12 months we purchased and modernized a building, purchase and installed new equipment and doubled our employee base to support the challenge of one of our customers.This investment and speed to market showed our adaptation and williness to make investments to develop and grow a long-term strategic relationship. This customer turned from a small account to the firm's largest customer as a result. Furthermore, the added capacity provides Hanlon Composites with the additional ability to provide higher volume capabilities than previously. Strategically it was a win-win.