Tariffs and Industrial Repairs: What You Need to Know  

Increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and long wait times for replacement parts are significant concerns for many manufacturing and industrial industries nationwide. While we might have a slight reprieve from tariffs over the next few months, Industrial Repair Service strives to put your concerns at ease amid political and economic uncertainty.  

While there’s been heavy debate on rising tariffs, we’re here to provide you with the facts: tariffs on imported goods will cause higher costs on any item from overseas. Components such as hydraulic systems and control modules often come from China. While U.S.-based companies plan to relocate their international production sites, it will take some time, so facilities relying on them will be impacted when ordering new equipment. Product prices may heighten to maintain profit margins, and with increased border checks and changes in supplier networks, supply chains will experience delays due to wait times on materials.  

Whether we face these implications now or in the future, understanding whether to repair or replace an item is crucial so that you can make informed financial decisions for your operations. Repairing equipment is the more economical and sustainable choice in this scenario. When replacement parts are readily available and reasonably priced in warehouses belonging to repair partners, repairs can be quick and cost-effective compared to ordering new components from overseas. If a specific machine is invaluable and would cause significant disruption to operations if it were out of order for even a day, it’s best to find repair options so there’s no time wasted waiting for delayed parts.  

While repairs are often preferable, there are times when replacement is the wiser choice. To help you decide between repairs or replacements, Industrial Repair Service will carefully evaluate the extent of the damage and identify all affected components. We obtain various OEM parts that are already available so we can get your machines back up and running ASAP. We promise straightforward pricing—no surprises, no markups, just honest, fair pricing.  

Before succumbing to replacements that could negatively impact profits, give us a shot at repairing it so you can have it back in a flash. Call us today!