Why Choose TIMS

The TIMS Difference

• IATF 16949 certified — automotive-grade quality for every sector we serve
• 60+ presses, 50T to 2,400T — handles both precision small parts and large structural components
• In-house tool room and tool build — 150+ tools built (80+ since 2022), no third-party delays
• SAP ERP integration — real-time production visibility and enterprise-grade supply chain management
• On-site China supervision — we manage your tool build at Chinese toolmakers directly
• Two border locations — Juárez/El Paso and Tijuana/San Diego
• 2 days truck delivery from Mexico vs 36 days ocean freight from Asia — massive reduction in working capital tied up in inventory
• Freight cost from Mexico is approximately half that of ocean freight from Asia per cubic foot
• Mexican manufacturing labor rates significantly below Chinese rates — and the cost advantage continues to widen as Chinese wages rise
• 15+ engineering resins — PA, PC, ABS, PP, PBT, GF compounds and more
• Advanced metrology — CMM, laser scanning, color/gloss in-house
• C-TPAT and IMMEX — secure, efficient cross-border supply chain
• North American management standards — professional accountability, clear communication