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International Manufacturing Success Stories
Trusted by international manufacturers expanding into the United States through strategic manufacturing site selection, market entry guidance, workforce analysis, and hands-on project coordination.
WorldPoint Site Selection is a manufacturing site selection consultant focused on helping industrial and manufacturing companies make confident U.S. location decisions. By combining manufacturing site selection consulting, market entry strategy, workforce and infrastructure analysis, and practical project coordination, we help you move from initial strategy to implementation with less uncertainty and better information.
Trusted by International Manufacturers
Global manufacturers entering or expanding in the U.S. have trusted WorldPoint Site Selection to support high-value investments. Our work with companies such as Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co., Ltd. and VES Co., Ltd. reflects the kind of projects we support on a regular basis.
Countries Represented
China, South Korea and other international manufacturing markets
Industries Represented
Battery manufacturing supply chain, cleanroom and advanced manufacturing, precision components, electronics, and broader industrial sectors
Manufacturing Projects Featured
First U.S. headquarters, U.S. expansion projects, multi-state evaluations
Services Delivered
Manufacturing site selection, market entry strategy, workforce and infrastructure analysis, operating cost analysis, project coordination, and executive support
These manufacturers turned to WorldPoint Site Selection for:
Strategic manufacturing site selection and multi-state evaluation
Workforce, logistics, infrastructure, and operating cost analysis
U.S. market entry guidance and incentive support coordination
Executive travel, housing, and on-the-ground project management
Whether you are establishing a first U.S. headquarters or expanding an existing footprint, these engagements show that you can expect objective analysis, structured decision-making, and a coordinated approach that goes far beyond traditional site selection.
Helping Manufacturers Expand Into the U.S.
Establishing or expanding manufacturing operations in the United States is one of the most important strategic investments a company can make. The right location influences workforce availability, operating costs, supply chain efficiency, infrastructure capacity, regulatory compliance, and long-term business performance for decades.
For international manufacturers, the process is even more complex. Entering an unfamiliar market requires objective analysis, local expertise, coordination across multiple stakeholders, and clear executive alignment across time zones and corporate cultures.
Key challenges often include:
Understanding where the right manufacturing talent can be found and how labor markets will evolve over time
Verifying that power, water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure can support long-term production
Balancing logistics efficiency, customer proximity, and supplier access across multiple U.S. regions
Navigating state and local regulations, permitting processes, and community expectations
Coordinating executive travel, site visits, and stakeholder meetings while managing operations in the home country
Aligning internal decision-makers around a complex, multi-variable location decision
This is where WorldPoint provides value. We help international manufacturers structure their U.S. expansion decisions, compare locations objectively, and manage the many practical details that can determine whether a project stays on schedule.
How WorldPoint Supports International Expansion
Company Overview
Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of precision structural components for the lithium battery industry. As demand for electric vehicles and battery manufacturing grew, the company decided to establish its first operation in the United States, a location that would serve as its U.S. headquarters and foundation for North American growth.
Business Objective
Entering the U.S. for the first time required more than identifying an industrial site. Leadership needed an experienced U.S. manufacturing site selection consultant that could evaluate multiple states, analyze workforce and infrastructure, provide operating cost comparisons, and coordinate with economic development organizations, all while the company operated from abroad.
Project Snapshot
Country
China
Industry
Battery manufacturing supply chain / precision structural components
Project
First U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation
Geographic Scope
Multi-state location search spanning more than seven U.S. states
Services Provided
Manufacturing site selection, workforce and operating cost analysis, logistics analysis, negotiation support, executive travel and housing coordination, and day-to-day project coordination
WorldPoint's Role
Manufacturing Site Selection
We led a multi-state location search spanning more than seven U.S. states, comparing markets based on workforce, infrastructure, logistics, costs, and long-term expansion potential.
Operational and Workforce Analysis
We assessed manufacturing labor availability, wage conditions, logistics patterns, and expected operating costs across finalist locations to support clear executive decision-making.
Project Coordination and Relocation Support
Beyond analysis, we handled many of the practical tasks that come with establishing operations in a new country, including executive travel coordination, transportation planning, housing assistance, and day-to-day project management.
Client Perspective
Kedali’s signed reference emphasized that WorldPoint Site Selection went beyond the role of a traditional site selection consultant. They highlighted the value of having a partner that combined market entry strategy, site evaluation, negotiations support, relocation coordination, and ongoing project assistance within a single integrated relationship.
Why This Engagement Matters
This engagement demonstrates how WorldPoint Site Selection supports international manufacturers that are entering the U.S. for the first time, providing both strategic guidance and on-the-ground support so leadership can focus on core business decisions instead of managing every logistical detail of the expansion.
Every project follows a structured evaluation process designed to reduce uncertainty and support informed investment decisions.
Business Goals
We begin by understanding your manufacturing strategy, customer base, supply chain, and required timelines so location decisions are grounded in business priorities.
Project Requirements
Together we define facility needs, workforce profiles, infrastructure and utility requirements, logistics parameters, risk thresholds, and cost targets.
Market Screening
We conduct an initial scan of U.S. regions that can meet your technical and operational needs, eliminating locations that cannot support your requirements.
Multi-State Evaluation
We compare shortlisted states and metros using workforce, infrastructure, logistics, cost, regulatory, and growth criteria that align with your investment objectives.
Community and Workforce Analysis
We look deeper at labor availability, skills, wage trends, training pipelines, and community support for manufacturing operations.
Infrastructure and Utility Evaluation
We assess power, water, wastewater, transportation access, and other critical infrastructure required for stable production.
Executive Visits
We structure on-site visits so your team can meet key stakeholders, compare communities directly, and see facilities and infrastructure firsthand.
Negotiations and Stakeholder Coordination
We support discussions with economic development organizations and other stakeholders so you have a clear, objective view of potential commitments and incentives.
Location Selection
We help you compare final options, clarify trade-offs, and select the location that best supports long-term operations.
Project Coordination and Implementation Support
Beyond selection, we stay engaged with project coordination, executive travel and housing support, communication across time zones, and coordination with local partners so decisions can be implemented smoothly.
Featured Client Engagement: Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co., Ltd.
Featured Client Engagement: VES Co., Ltd.
Company Overview
VES Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company serving the cleanroom and advanced manufacturing industries. As the company expanded its U.S. presence, leadership wanted more than a quick site match. They sought a location strategy that would support current production needs and future growth, including workforce, infrastructure, logistics, customer and supplier proximity, and operating costs.
Business Objective
The goal was to identify a U.S. market that would provide a strong long-term operating environment for cleanroom and advanced manufacturing operations. Rather than focusing solely on available industrial facilities, VES wanted a structured evaluation of how different U.S. markets would perform over time.
Project Snapshot
Country
South Korea
Industry
Cleanroom and advanced manufacturing
Project
U.S. manufacturing expansion
Geographic Scope
Evaluation of multiple U.S. markets and facilities
Serices Provided
Market and facility evaluation, infrastructure assessment, workforce and logistics analysis, operating cost evaluation, negotiation support, executive travel and housing coordination, and ongoing project management
WorldPoint's Role
Market and Facility Evaluation
We compared potential markets, reviewed facility requirements, and assessed infrastructure conditions to identify locations that could reliably support advanced manufacturing operations.
Workforce, Logistics, and Cost Analysis
We analyzed labor availability and skills, logistics patterns, and cost drivers so the VES team could see how each market would perform over time, not just at opening.
Project Coordination and Executive Support
As the project progressed, WorldPoint Site Selection coordinated executive travel, scheduling, housing coordination, transportation planning, negotiation support, and ongoing project management.
Client Perspective
In their reference, VES described WorldPoint Site Selection as an extension of their internal team, noting the combination of site selection consulting, project management, negotiation support, and day-to-day coordination throughout the expansion.
Why This Engagement Matters
This engagement illustrates how successful manufacturing expansion requires more than selecting a facility. Through structured market evaluation, infrastructure analysis, and coordinated project support, WorldPoint helped position VES for long-term operational performance in the U.S. market.
Common Challenges International Manufacturers Face
Although Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co., Ltd. and VES Co., Ltd. operate in different industries and originated from different countries, they faced similar questions before committing to U.S. investments:
Where can we find the right manufacturing workforce, and how will labor conditions change over time?
Which communities offer the infrastructure, utilities, and logistics needed for stable production?
How close will we be to key customers and suppliers, and how will that affect cost and responsiveness?
What operating costs should we expect over the next decade, not just at opening?
How can we navigate local regulations, permitting, and community expectations from abroad?
How do we coordinate executive travel, site visits, and stakeholder meetings across time zones while running existing operations?
In both projects, WorldPoint helped address these questions through multi-state evaluations, workforce and infrastructure analysis, logistics and cost comparisons, and coordinated executive support that allowed leadership teams to stay focused on core operations.
What These Projects Had in Common
Across both engagements, several themes were consistent:
Strategic planning that connected location decisions to long-term manufacturing strategy
Multi-state and multi-market evaluations rather than a narrow, property-first search
Detailed workforce, infrastructure, logistics, and operating cost analysis
Direct engagement with local and regional stakeholders to clarify support and expectations
Executive travel planning, housing coordination, and on-the-ground meeting schedules
Clear, fact-based comparisons of finalist locations to support executive decision-making
Ongoing project coordination so expansion milestones could be managed alongside existing global operations
These common elements illustrate how WorldPoint approaches international manufacturing expansion as a structured, end-to-end process rather than a one-time site recommendation.
Beyond Traditional Site Selection
Many site selection consultants focus primarily on identifying available industrial properties and comparing basic location data. The experiences shared by Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co., Ltd. and VES Co., Ltd. demonstrate a broader approach.
Both manufacturers relied on WorldPoint not only for manufacturing site selection, but also for:
Market entry strategy and location decision frameworks
Multi-state and multi-community evaluations
Workforce, infrastructure, logistics, and cost analysis
Stakeholder and incentive coordination
Executive travel planning and housing coordination
Transportation and scheduling support
Negotiation support with economic development organizations and local partners
Day-to-day project management across time zones
Their reference letters independently highlighted this integrated support as a key differentiator compared with traditional site selection-only consulting.
Why Clients Choose WorldPoint
Industrial and manufacturing leaders choose WorldPoint Site Selection when they want a clear, grounded view of their U.S. options and a coordinated way to act on those options. Our role is to reduce uncertainty, protect long-term operational performance, and give your team confidence in the decisions you are making.
Strategic Thinking
Recommendations based on long-term operational success, not simply available industrial properties.
Objective, Data-Driven Analysis
Locations are evaluated using workforce data, infrastructure conditions, logistics realities, utilities, operating cost expectations, and future growth potential.
Operational Focus
Analysis is grounded in how facilities will operate day-to-day, including production requirements, staffing, and supply chain implications.
Responsive Communication
We maintain consistent communication despite international travel and time-zone differences, aligning global stakeholders throughout the process.
International Experience
Experience with global manufacturers in the battery, EV supply chain, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, electronics, precision components, and broader industrial sectors.
Practical Project Management
Support for both major milestones and the many day-to-day details of international expansion, including coordination with multiple parties.
Long-Term Partnership
Serving as an extension of your team throughout the expansion process, from initial strategy through implementation support.
Data-Driven Decisions
Providing structured, comparable information so executive teams can make confident, evidence-based decisions.
Industries We Support
Battery Manufacturing
Supporting cell, pack, and component manufacturers with workforce, infrastructure, and logistics evaluations that align with fast-growing EV and energy storage markets.
EV Supply Chain
Helping suppliers across the EV value chain identify U.S. locations that balance customer proximity, transportation access, and long-term operating costs.
Advanced Manufacturing
Guiding advanced manufacturing operations that require specialized talent, precise infrastructure, and rigorous quality standards.
Cleanroom Manufacturing
Evaluating markets and facilities that can support cleanroom environments, specialized utilities, and highly skilled technical labor.
Industrial Manufacturing
Assisting a wide range of industrial manufacturers in aligning facility decisions with supply chain, customer, and cost considerations.
Electronics Manufacturing
Analyzing locations based on technical workforce availability, supplier ecosystems, and infrastructure needs for electronics production.
Precision Components
Supporting precision component manufacturers with detailed workforce and infrastructure analysis to ensure stable, high-quality production.
Related Expertise
Learn more about our related capabilities:
Manufacturing Site Selection
Manufacturing Site Selection Process
Industrial Site Selection
Manufacturing Infrastructure Planning
Manufacturing Site Readiness
Workforce Analysis
Utility Evaluation
Incentive Evaluation
Risk Analysis
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Whether your company is establishing its first U.S. headquarters or expanding an existing manufacturing footprint, WorldPoint Site Selection provides the strategic guidance needed to make informed location decisions with confidence.
From manufacturing site selection and workforce analysis to infrastructure evaluation, market entry strategy, stakeholder coordination, and project management, our team helps international manufacturers navigate every stage of U.S. expansion.
Contact WorldPoint Site Selection to discuss your manufacturing expansion strategy.
WorldPoint Site Selection provides site selection and advisory services. Real estate brokerage services are handled separately through CBREG True Team. WorldPoint Site Selection does not perform activities that require a real estate brokerage license.
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