For sourcing managers, custom plastic inventory decisions can come with significant tradeoffs. Holding extra stock means paying carrying costs, while ordering on demand can risk longer lead times.
At Dover High Performance Plastics (DHPP), our Stock & Release Program addresses both risks. We manufacture and hold your custom PTFE and high-performance polymer components in-house, then ship on your schedule. For OEMs running lean operations, this program provides a reliable foundation for Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain management.
The Economics of Stock & Release: Lowering Industrial Carrying Costs
Warehousing custom plastic components costs more than shelf space. Capital tied up in static inventory doesn’t turn, and precision-molded PTFE seals, packings, or valve seats sitting unused still consume cash that belongs elsewhere.
Our program addresses that in two ways:
- No warehouse overhead on your end. We hold finished goods at our Dover, Ohio, facility. You release stock as production demands it, without dedicating floor space or personnel to inventory management.
- Release-based invoicing. You pay when parts ship, not when they’re produced. This spreads cost across your production schedule and keeps cash flow predictable.
Eliminate the Lead-Time Dilemma for Critical Custom Plastics
Standard lead times for custom compression-molded PTFE components typically run 4 to 6 weeks—manageable on a predictable schedule—but these delays become critical in emergencies, such as when a hydraulic seal fails mid-shift or a valve seat wears out prematurely.
Our Stock & Release Program keeps a pre-built buffer of your parts ready to ship. When an unplanned line stoppage occurs, you pull from existing stock rather than waiting on a new production run.
This matters most for components that are:
- Specific to your assembly and not off-the-shelf interchangeable
- Required for continuous operation in hydraulic, pneumatic, or pump systems
- Made from PTFE-based materials with longer production cycles
Our compression molding, plastic machining, and secondary services support parts across all of these categories.
Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs): Lock In Volume Pricing with Price Stability
PTFE and its filled variants—including glass, carbon, bronze, and graphite—follow raw material costs that shift quarter over quarter. A blanket purchase order (BPO) with DHPP locks in your unit pricing at the time of agreement. You commit to a volume over a defined period, and we commit to fulfilling releases at that price.
Beyond price protection, BPOs reduce procurement overhead. One master agreement can replace a series of individual POs, cutting approval cycles and administrative back-and-forth.
For OEMs managing consistent demand across sealing components, back-up rings, or wear parts, a BPO is a cleaner, more cost-stable procurement approach.
Seamless Logistics Integration: How Our Program Drives Operational Efficiency
We structure each stock and release program around your production calendar with:
- Tailored packaging and lot tracking. Parts are packaged to your specifications and tracked by lot number throughout fulfillment. Receiving and traceability stay straightforward with no relabeling required on your end.
- Kanban-compatible release schedules. We can coordinate releases to align with pull signals from your line. You set the reorder thresholds; we fulfill when those thresholds are hit.
- Forecast-aligned shipping. We can map releases against your projected build schedule upfront, ensuring the precise quantity arrives exactly when needed—eliminating the need to house buffer stock on your own facility floor.
DHPP supports OEMs across valve, pump, hydraulic, and off-road equipment markets. Our secondary services, including custom packaging and assembled components, further reduce handling steps between our dock and your line.
Streamline Your Operations With DHPP’s Stock & Release Program
If you’re managing ongoing demand for custom plastic components and looking to reduce carrying costs and lead-time exposure, a Stock & Release agreement is worth evaluating.
Dover High Performance Plastics has manufactured custom PTFE and high-performance plastic components since 1990, with production, storage, and fulfillment under one roof at our Dover, Ohio, facility. Our Stock & Release program allows OEMs to lock in bulk tier pricing through blanket purchase orders while distributing shipments on their assembly schedules. Centralizing your custom plastic safety stock with a reliable domestic partner can stabilize your unit costs, free up warehouse floor space, and make sure your components are ready when production demands them.
Contact us to discuss your supply requirements and see how our Stock & Release program fits your operation.