Saturday, May 7, 2011

Hydraulic Hammers...Know what you're buying

An ever changing global economy brings some inherent challenges. It used to be people would go out for dinner, knowing or at least believing that their steak came from a nearby neighbors farm and so did the vegetables. God forbid your seafood would come from anywhere but your local pier or nearby river. But the world has changed.

Today we can have a meal from four or more countries without even knowing it. New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Argentinian Steak, Vegetables from Costa Rica, and Seafood from Peru. We are more demanding of the quality of what we receive, then where it comes from. We buy Japanese cars, Brazilian wood floors, and Italian tile, because we believe these products offer a level of distinction, quality, or specialty. The same is happening in the Construction industry as well.

Many years ago, people all over bought 100% Made in USA Caterpillar or John Deere heavy construction equipment. While Caterpillar and John Deere remain American companies, many of the parts that make up their machines are sourced from different parts of the world. This allows them to be more cost efficient, and competitive in their efforts to bring you the best possible machine at the best possible price. Global outsourcing is just a way of life these days, and like Caterpillar and John Deere, everyone is trying to be cost effective, efficient, and profitable.

Today, many people buy Komatsu or Hitachi heavy construction equipment for the same reason they bought John Deere and Caterpillar Equipment in the past. Their names have become synonymous with quality. But this article is not about the virtues of any product, but more the lack of virtue of others. In an ever changing world economy, it's sometimes difficult to know what the best value for your money is, and WorldQuip LLC is working to resolve this problem for you.

WorldQuip LLC is working to become a one-stop-shop for all your construction equipment related needs. From used heavy construction and mining equipment and parts to hydraulic hammers, hammer tools and parts, to industrial seats, and a wide variety of electrical and safety accessories to meet all your needs. Identifying quality products from around the world that will reduce your cost of ownership while being durable, reliable, and working hard for you.

The hydraulic hammer business is no exception to this rule. While not well known for many things, South Korea leads the way in hammer quality and durability, and D & A Industries is one of the leading Korean Manufacturers. You might not have been aware, but understand that there are only approximately 50 hammer manufacturers in the world of which only about 30 have been doing this for more than 10 years. At the same time there are over 250 brands of hydraulic hammers worldwide. Also note none of these manufacturers are based in America. None. What we have are marketing companies, many of which have identified a quality Korean or Japanese product and labeled it their own. They know that when most of us hear an American name, and we automatically believe them to be American products. This is what they want you to believe simply because most people in the world will pay more for an American made product than they will for an Asian made product with some noted exceptions. For the record, this is another example of American ingenuity, and one I find no fault with.

There are however some who seek to exploit the system by inexcusably claiming their product to be 100% Made in America. When you enter their sites, that quickly changes to "Assembled in America" standing next to an American Flag. this is blatant, and should be stopped. The reason American products in general are assumed to be high quality is for the simple reason that they are. To claim a Chinese or other product that was never meant to be high quality to be American, is to insult the hard work and dedication of our forefathers. But don't take it from me. You decide:

One is a supposed 100% American Made hammer and the other is a 100% Chinese product. feel free to do all the research you want, we've already done it.

Rest assured that WorldQuip LLC is hear for the long haul, and we pledge to always bring you the best the world has to offer at very competitive prices.