Some pictures from Factory

[NRM]

Titan next time can you get some pics of the actual testing. I think it will be interesting to see the procedure. Great post keep the pics coming.

[sportbike]

Wow....looks like they could catch your lunch right in the trees beside your table. Talk about fresh!

[Titan winch]

Apart from the added Stick feature to the 185 we have done a couple of smaller changes ,amongst these is the heavy duty HF Points as can be seen in the picture . In addition for 2013 all dual voltage units will also have the 110v - 220v adapter pig tail.
Cheers
Duncan

[Rambozo]

So I take it that also means the units will now ship with a NEMA 6-50 plug installed from the factory? That will be nice.

[Titan winch]

View of the Downtown area from my hotel room

[Rodsmachineshop]

I would picked the snake is good lol fish heads look good also .

[Titan winch]

sample of New connections and new slide control for amp control tig torch

[redbeard]

Thanks for the pics, what a cool place to eat.

[Mike J]

sample of New connections and new slide control for amp control tig torch

Those guys copying CK?

[Titan winch]

Those guys copying CK?

They are actually a Italian subsiduary company , The lady who owns this operation is actually married to a Italian and she spends her time between Shanghai and some small town in The Northern party of Italy. She does tell me that after a few weeks in Italy she does miss the excitment and bustle of Shanghai .

This particular Company does a lot of OEM work with not only Tig Torches but they also supply major brands with Plasma torches.
I actually mentioned CK to them and they had never heard of them but did seem interested in knowing more . But i suppose it is not really surprising for them to have not heard of a small company in the U.S
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This is a second reply as my first ended up editing The original post. I guse that can happen when some one gives moderator status what ever that is.

[Titan winch]

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDU0NDM4ODY4.html?x


http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDU0NDM4ODY4.html

Not sure if this link works but it is a commercial for a new restaurant that has me in it. The restaurant is owned by the factory owners wife. A charming lady.

[sportbike]

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDU0NDM4ODY4.html

Not sure if this link works but it is a commercial for a new restaurant that has me in it. The restaurant is owned by the factory owners wife. A charming lady.

Nice....Are you one of the ones with the red hats and fancy attire waiting at the entry way?? :-)

[MoparCar]

I have decided to start this post in a effort to show a little of what we at Everlast do and who we deal with not so much on a daily basis but i would say closer to a monthly basis.
And to perhaps dispel some preconcieved ideas .
First set of pictures are a couple of shots from the Factory that produce our MTS 160 and 200 welders. I do not have much in the way of dealings with this manufacturer as i am principally involved with our main line of Welders.

first set of photos are from the MTS MIG TIG STICK . My involvement was to basically assess the Manufacturing Enviroment and to arrange a couple of samples to be shipped for assesment. This facility is located in Shanghai in the Pudong area.
the first picture is actually a hight rise Condominium Gated Community with a electrified wire above the brick walls. This was across from my hotel.

Duncan,
I see another Purple brand of machines in these very first pictures you posted? Are any of these the factories that are producing the 210 EXT? The EXT sure resembles another of the purple brand's machine. Just curious if you could give some insight? Again that would sure help put some of the "misconception" of the Everlast brand's origin behind. So few on the other websites will admit that not everything is made in the US. Thanks.

[Titan winch]

Duncan,
I see another Purple brand of machines in these very first pictures you posted? Are any of these the factories that are producing the 210 EXT? The EXT sure resembles another of the purple brand's machine. Just curious if you could give some insight? Again that would sure help put some of the "misconception" of the Everlast brand's origin behind. So few on the other websites will admit that not everything is made in the US. Thanks.

The 210EXt is a new Factory ' well sort of new we started about 2 years ago when we first made contact and opened discussions with them. This is the only model they produce for us at this time but we may very well add to this in the future.
the world is truly a Global economy and market place even with our components we use numeous parts from US suppliers E.G Fairchilds, IXYS ,Panasonic, etc and European , Japanese
On my search for Welding helmets i have seen ESAB , Lincoln , Jackson and numerous other manufacturers .
I have seen engineers from lincoln where a stick welder is produced for the South American market but the best thing i have come across was on a visit to find a Foundary .
The story starts with a friend of mine who has a Factory in the southern part of China. One Saturday morning he tells me he has received a Sample Aluminum Hawse Fairlead from A US Company ( Smittybilt 4x4 parts ) they sent a Competitors aluminum Hawse fairlead and wanted him to supply it to them . So of we went to visit some S--- hole foundarys to get prices. the owner of the first Foundary was very pleased to have me there as a guest and immediately starts showing me the Bathroom Fixtures they make for a large American Company. He was particulary proud of the fact that his parts had MADE IN USA stamped on them per customers request.
i really doubt anything is 100% produced in any one country anymore .

Another example is consumables I will not buy from any supplier that uses red copper ( chinese made copper and brass)
I know you can go on the internet Ebay etc and get cheap stuff from Chinese sellers and i have even visited some of these places where this stuff is purchased, however our supplier imports all brass and copper from finland as it has a far higher content over the local material
and you are right about the reluctance of many to be completely truthfull in just what is actually produced off shore.
Cheers
Duncan

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.... The story starts with a friend of mine who has a Factory in the southern part of China. One Saturday morning he tells me he has received a Sample Aluminum Hawse Fairlead from A US Company ( Smittybilt 4x4 parts ) they sent a Competitors aluminum Hawse fairlead and wanted him to supply it to them . So of we went to visit some S--- hole foundarys to get prices. the owner of the first Foundary was very pleased to have me there as a guest and immediately starts showing me the Bathroom Fixtures they make for a large American Company. He was particulary proud of the fact that his parts had MADE IN USA stamped on them per customers request.
i really doubt anything is 100% produced in any one country anymore .
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That's hilarious. Yes, at this point in time, it's the company behind the products that determines whether the product fits its market well and whether its customers are and remain, happy. Where the product is made does not guarantee its quality or fit for use.

[ShaneJackson]

i really doubt anything is 100% produced in any one country anymore .

Not much "Made in the USA" really is 100% made in the USA.

[sportbike]

The 210EXt is a new Factory ' well sort of new we started about 2 years ago when we first made contact and opened discussions with them. This is the only model they produce for us at this time but we may very well add to this in the future.
the world is truly a Global economy and market place even with our components we use numeous parts from US suppliers E.G Fairchilds, IXYS ,Panasonic, etc and European , Japanese
On my search for Welding helmets i have seen ESAB , Lincoln , Jackson and numerous other manufacturers .
I have seen engineers from lincoln where a stick welder is produced for the South American market but the best thing i have come across was on a visit to find a Foundary .
The story starts with a friend of mine who has a Factory in the southern part of China. One Saturday morning he tells me he has received a Sample Aluminum Hawse Fairlead from A US Company ( Smittybilt 4x4 parts ) they sent a Competitors aluminum Hawse fairlead and wanted him to supply it to them . So of we went to visit some S--- hole foundarys to get prices. the owner of the first Foundary was very pleased to have me there as a guest and immediately starts showing me the Bathroom Fixtures they make for a large American Company. He was particulary proud of the fact that his parts had MADE IN USA stamped on them per customers request.
i really doubt anything is 100% produced in any one country anymore .

Another example is consumables I will not buy from any supplier that uses red copper ( chinese made copper and brass)
I know you can go on the internet Ebay etc and get cheap stuff from Chinese sellers and i have even visited some of these places where this stuff is purchased, however our supplier imports all brass and copper from finland as it has a far higher content over the local material
and you are right about the reluctance of many to be completely truthfull in just what is actually produced off shore.
Cheers
Duncan

Have you ever done any fishing in China Duncan? That is if you can find a stream / river that is capable of supporting fish?

that's it....now were going to see some young Chinese girl as you fishing guide.

[redbeard]

Do hope you have a good trip, and I second the request for more pics.

[MoparCar]

I'm looking forward to more trip pictures---both of the welders and other things there. If you can post pictures of the torches you'll be dealing on there that would be great!

[Titan winch]

Have you ever done any fishing in China Duncan? That is if you can find a stream / river that is capable of supporting fish?

that's it....now were going to see some young Chinese girl as you fishing guide.

A lot of fishing is done in the rivers in the towns. The style and type is similar to Europe with match rods being used for Coarse fishing. There is a tackle shop just down the road from a hotel i stay in that has a very good selection of rods if you are into this type of fishing. I personally prefer to fish a fly so it is not really my cup of tea. During the weekends and in the evenings you can find any number of people fishing from the banks through out the city including right Downtown. As to what they are fishing for that is another thing entirely.
as for a young lady for a guide well i am not sure we want to get into the storys of the young ladys in Shanghai but here is a picture just for a Teaser. I am not sure the rest of the story is apropriate for a open forum so it is best to just leave this to the imagination.