Thread: Chinese tigs

For what it's worth, China certainly can make high quality products, moreso in Taiwan than mainland China (where quality can vary a lot).

Design, functionality and ergonomics are harder and generally done better by larger companies. There's a lot of product knowledge and experience built into "brand names" and not just a higher price. Whether it is worth the price difference depends.....

I tend to like quality products that are serviceable long-term. Major global brands tend to provide long-term parts/service that can make them cheaper in the long run.

blouis, you nailed that right on the head. Taiwan is in fact a higher quality producer of welding products and most products in general. Most of our products are manufactured in Taiwan with a few in China under our supervision. In general, China can produce the best products in the world
but there are 99% that produce junk and hence why chinese products have a bad name. But the three largest welding producers in the world; Esab,Miller, and Lincoln all have massive factories in China but under quality control.

Originally Posted by blouis79

For what it's worth, China certainly can make high quality products, moreso in Taiwan than mainland China (where quality can vary a lot).

Design, functionality and ergonomics are harder and generally done better by larger companies. There's a lot of product knowledge and experience built into "brand names" and not just a higher price. Whether it is worth the price difference depends.....

I tend to like quality products that are serviceable long-term. Major global brands tend to provide long-term parts/service that can make them cheaper in the long run.