Manufacturing Facilities
Elpac operates its own factory in Shenzhen, China, which manufactures all Elpac power supplies, custom docking stations and battery chargers.
Elpac Electronics (Shenzhen), Inc. is run by American management, and all employees are full-time on the Elpac payroll. The facility operates under U.S. quality control principles and in close collaboration with Elpac headquarters staff in Irvine, California. All components are specified in the U.S. (for quality control) by Elpac personnel, and sourced in China (to lower purchasing costs) by Elpac personnel. So Elpac controls the entire supply chain. The facility has received ISO 9001 certification to the most recent (2000) standard.
Elpac opened this new, expanded facility in Shenzhen, China (just a few miles from Hong Kong) on April 1, 2003. (We have been operating our own company in China for five years). The factory operates in 56,000 square feet, with space available to double production in the same facility. The company employs approximately 125 Chinese nationals and maintains high standards of social accountability, far surpassing the norm for quality of working conditions. This results in very low staff turnover, which is a major factor in maintaining high levels of quality. The facility has been audited in-depth by major multinational companies and passed with high marks. As a result, Elpac is now in volume production with these customers.
In sum, owning and operating our own factory is another reason why we deliver superior quality faster, with outstanding customer service.