Reliability Through Production Diversification: CTI's Strategy for Global and Domestic Production

In recent years, the terms "supply chain volatility," "tariffs," and "port congestion" have become daily headaches for the building materials industry. For manufacturers, distributors, and builders, uncertainty has become the new normal, making it nearly impossible to plan projects, manage inventory, or protect margins.

Relying on a single supplier or a single country of origin is no longer a viable strategy. A single point of failure, whether from a new tariff, a regional lockdown, or a shipping crisis, can bring a business to a halt.

This is why CTI has built our entire business on a philosophy of production diversification. It’s not just a line on a map; it's our core strategy for mitigating risk and delivering on our most important promise to our clients: reliability.

Our Global Production Diversification Model

Our commitment to our clients is simple: we will never let a single point of failure disrupt your business. To ensure this, we operate on a model of global production diversification, which means that every CTI product can be produced in at least two different locations.

With a robust manufacturing footprint that spans multiple facilities across Asia, South America, and the United States, we have created an agile and resilient supply chain. This isn't just about having more mills; it's about having smarter, more flexible mills. By implementing the "CTI Standard" of quality, safety, and operational excellence at every site, we ensure our products are identical and interchangeable, no matter where they are made.

This model allows us to be proactive and responsive. If one region faces a challenge, we have the established capability to pivot production to another facility, ensuring continuity of supply and cost-effectiveness for our partners.

The Domestic Advantage: Our Atlanta Facility

Global diversification is our first line of defense. Our domestic production capability is the ultimate assurance.

Our Atlanta, Georgia, Door Components facility is more than just a distribution hub; it is a key U.S.-based production and customization center. This domestic footprint provides a powerful layer of flexibility and speed that insulates our partners from the volatility of ocean freight and other geopolitical fiscal implications.

For our partners, the Atlanta facility offers two distinct advantages:

1. Speed to Market: For urgent needs or quick-turn projects, our domestic operation can supply components and systems without the lead times of international shipping.

2. In-House Customization: The Atlanta facility is the heart of our value-added services. This is where we provide extensive, in-house machining options for products like the Apex Door System™, including pre-drilled frames, custom sill notching, and hinge prep. This service simplifies the pre-hanging process, saves our clients labor, and exemplifies our "installer-first" philosophy.

A Partnership Built on Reliability

For our clients, CTI's dual-sourcing strategy, combining global scale with domestic flexibility, translates directly into business security.

It means fewer disruptions, more predictable lead times, and a partner who can navigate market volatility without passing every shock on to you. In a market defined by uncertainty, CTI provides a supply chain you can build on.

Because at CTI, Quality Matters...and so does a reliable partner.