Greetings,
I am a printer (broker/independant) in the US (North Carolina) looking to set up a hand assembly operation in the DR. One of the areas within the print industry I happen to concentrate on is giftwrap, more specifically gift bags. Being in this segment also brings about other products requiring handwork as well. I currently have 3 sizeable projects needing steady hands of which I will train to create these particular products. For now, my intention is to import from the US to the DR, the printed/finished sheets for hand conversion, and ultimately finished product is exported back to the U.S. The bulk of this industry product and the like is produced in the Far East for obvious reasons.
Currently, I need approximately 1,500 square feet of floor space to accomodate 20 workers to start, with one supervisor and work upto 35 workers approx. to produce the first project and add-on as things progress. I have located a small building with 6,400 sq. ft. size space building in one of the FTZ parks at a price of $.17/mo. I do not need all the space as I've described but the building comes as a whole, they will not rent portions. So my inquiry is one of 2; Is there someone who is in somewhat of the same situation as myself who would like to "partner" space? Or secondly, is there anyone who already has space who would like to "sub-lease" some space they're not using to subsidize their costs?
I am also looking for a business person, of integrity of course, who is knowledgeable in the print industry somewhat (it's not rocket science, trust me) that might want to discuss possibilities of partnering the above mentioned project. I will initiate/train the supervisor and workers to the technical applications of how to create these products and then liason production from the U.S. along with periodical visits to the DR to spot check quality, production rate, etc. One way to handle compensation will be handled by way of "piece work", meaning production is paid by the piece. Which really is nothing more than an assurance that people aren't sitting around reading the comics while they're hands should be busy folding and glueing printed sheets.
This is a good opportunity for people, including myself. It's hard work, but there is a tremendous market for this. If you are legitimate and serious, please respond. Or if you would just like to comment from a commentary standpoint, I'd love to hear your thoughts, good, bad or indifferent. My knowledge of business in the DR is limited to the extent of; I know it's third world, people are people, I've been around the block a few times. I figure I can pick up spanish alot quicker than chinese. De hablo nuego.
Craig
I am a printer (broker/independant) in the US (North Carolina) looking to set up a hand assembly operation in the DR. One of the areas within the print industry I happen to concentrate on is giftwrap, more specifically gift bags. Being in this segment also brings about other products requiring handwork as well. I currently have 3 sizeable projects needing steady hands of which I will train to create these particular products. For now, my intention is to import from the US to the DR, the printed/finished sheets for hand conversion, and ultimately finished product is exported back to the U.S. The bulk of this industry product and the like is produced in the Far East for obvious reasons.
Currently, I need approximately 1,500 square feet of floor space to accomodate 20 workers to start, with one supervisor and work upto 35 workers approx. to produce the first project and add-on as things progress. I have located a small building with 6,400 sq. ft. size space building in one of the FTZ parks at a price of $.17/mo. I do not need all the space as I've described but the building comes as a whole, they will not rent portions. So my inquiry is one of 2; Is there someone who is in somewhat of the same situation as myself who would like to "partner" space? Or secondly, is there anyone who already has space who would like to "sub-lease" some space they're not using to subsidize their costs?
I am also looking for a business person, of integrity of course, who is knowledgeable in the print industry somewhat (it's not rocket science, trust me) that might want to discuss possibilities of partnering the above mentioned project. I will initiate/train the supervisor and workers to the technical applications of how to create these products and then liason production from the U.S. along with periodical visits to the DR to spot check quality, production rate, etc. One way to handle compensation will be handled by way of "piece work", meaning production is paid by the piece. Which really is nothing more than an assurance that people aren't sitting around reading the comics while they're hands should be busy folding and glueing printed sheets.
This is a good opportunity for people, including myself. It's hard work, but there is a tremendous market for this. If you are legitimate and serious, please respond. Or if you would just like to comment from a commentary standpoint, I'd love to hear your thoughts, good, bad or indifferent. My knowledge of business in the DR is limited to the extent of; I know it's third world, people are people, I've been around the block a few times. I figure I can pick up spanish alot quicker than chinese. De hablo nuego.
Craig