Your production line. Our facility. Up to 75% reduction in manufacturing costs.

The C.A. Spalding Integrated Outside Supplier (IOS) Program is a turnkey manufacturing partnership that gives your company the full cost and operational advantages of North American production in Mexico — without building, staffing, or managing a facility of your own.

Think of it as a dedicated manufacturing operation inside our plant. You maintain complete control over your production line, processes, and quality standards. We handle everything else — facility, workforce, equipment transfer, compliance, logistics, and program management — from day one.

Customers including Boeing, General Motors, and Lockheed Martin have used the IOS Program to dramatically reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining the rigorous quality standards required in aerospace, automotive, and defense.

What Sets the IOS Program Apart

Up to 75% reduction in manufacturing costs The IOS Program consistently delivers manufacturing cost reductions of up to 75% compared to U.S.-based production — not through shortcuts, but through the structural cost advantages of operating in Mexico with full ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certification. Lower labor costs, efficient logistics, and reduced overhead combine to deliver savings that fundamentally improve your margins and competitive position.

Tariff elimination through USMCA Manufacturing through the IOS Program in our Nogales, Mexico facility positions your products to qualify under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), eliminating or dramatically reducing tariff exposure. With U.S. tariffs on Asian-sourced goods now exceeding 100% in many categories, this alone can transform your landed cost structure. Our dedicated customs team actively monitors tariff regulations and identifies elimination strategies specific to your product classification.

A plant within a plant Every IOS participant operates a dedicated production area within our facility — with exclusive floor space, dedicated production staff, and a private office. Your team has direct, unrestricted access to your production cell at any time. You get the control of your own facility without the capital investment, regulatory burden, or workforce management overhead of running one.

ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified — from day one Your products are manufactured inside a facility already certified to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 by independent third-party auditors. Production line layout and processes are verified against your product and customer requirements prior to PPAP submission, so you enter production with confidence — not uncertainty.

IOS Program Value-Added Services

The IOS Program is fully managed — not just a facility rental. Our team handles:

  • Logistics management. We handle shipping to your facility or direct shipment to your end customers.
  • Quality systems. Full audit support, inspection management, and compliance documentation for aerospace, automotive, and defense requirements.
  • Inventory control. We manage inventory builds and supply continuity throughout line transfer and ramp-up — so your customers never feel the transition.
  • Customs and tariff management. Our in-house customs team manages cross-border compliance and works proactively to maximize your USMCA tariff benefit.

The IOS Program Team

Each IOS engagement is supported by a dedicated cross-functional team from kickoff through full production:

  • Program Manager — Your single point of contact for scope, timeline, and escalations throughout the engagement.
  • Engineering and Production — Manages equipment transfer, installation, and production line optimization.
  • Quality and Logistics — Verifies standards compliance, manages purchasing requirements, and oversees supply chain continuity.

The IOS Implementation Process

We’ve refined our implementation process across dozens of program transfers. It is designed to be fast, low-risk, and operationally transparent at every stage:

  1. Suitability Review. We assess your production requirements, volumes, and specifications to confirm IOS fit and identify the optimal facility configuration.
  2. Proposal and IOS Agreement. We deliver a detailed program proposal with cost projections, timeline, and a formal IOS Agreement.
  3. Equipment Transfer and Installation. Our team manages the full logistics of equipment relocation, installation, and facility buildout — maintaining production continuity throughout.
  4. PPAP and Qualification. Production line layout and processes are verified and validated against your customer requirements prior to PPAP submission.
  5. Production Launch and Ramp-Up. We manage inventory builds and production ramp-up with full quality and logistics support until steady-state operations are achieved.

IOS Program Results

  • Up to 75% reduction in manufacturing costs vs. U.S.-based production
  • Tariff elimination through USMCA-qualified production in Nogales, Mexico
  • Zero capital investment in facility, equipment installation, or workforce infrastructure
  • IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified production from day one
  • Trusted by Boeing, General Motors, and Lockheed Martin

Ready to Transfer Your Production Line?

Contact our IOS Program team to discuss your application, get a cost projection, and find out how quickly we can have your production line running in Nogales.

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