09/29/2026
Q4 is here—and for many manufacturers, that means 2027 planning is already underway.
One question worth asking now:
If one of your critical rubber components became difficult to source tomorrow, would you already have another qualified supplier ready?
An O-ring, seal, gasket, hose or grommet may be a small part of your finished product, but when it isn’t available, the impact on production can be anything but small.
At ROTHKOPF, we work with OEMs across the U.S. to help strengthen their rubber-component supply chains through:
• Alternative and second-source options
• Material and application support
• Domestic and global sourcing resources
• O-rings, seals, gaskets, hoses, grommets and custom rubber components
• A supplier relationship built around responsiveness and reliability
Whether you’re qualifying suppliers for a new program, reviewing your 2027 sourcing strategy, or simply looking for a dependable backup source, now is a good time to start the conversation.
Have a rubber component you’d like us to take a look at? Let’s talk.
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