Strategic Partner Triumph

A electric vehicle charging mount manufacturer in Arlington Heights connects with the IMEC Supply Chain Center to find success.

Company

EV Hover

Location

Illinois

Website

evhover.com/

Solutions

  • Operations
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“We would absolutely recommend IMEC to others, without hesitation! If you have questions about manufacturing in Illinois or are interested in engaging with local or national manufacturing partners, there is no better group to work with than IMEC. Their professional, thorough approach exceeded our expectations. We can't recommend them enough!”
Donovan Morrison
Senior Consultant – EV Hover

Situation

EV Hover, an innovative company headquartered in Illinois, has introduced a groundbreaking solution: a 180-degree adjustable arm meticulously crafted to mitigate the tripping hazards associated with home charging stations, emphasizing safety throughout the charging process. Mike Mayer (Chief Executive Officer) and Donovan Morrison (Senior Consultant) recently took a crucial step by initiating the exploration of engaging a new supplier. This process was aided by the IMEC supply chain center. The quest was aimed at identifying a partner capable of offering comprehensive services for their product line, encompassing manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and advanced engineering expertise.

IMEC Solution

The scouting efforts extended beyond Illinois, encompassing a national request through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) for EV Hover. This national call prompted every MEP center in all states, including Puerto Rico, to aid in locating a suitable supplier for EV Hover’s primary product. Through this collective effort, we identified 27 capable and potential suppliers to begin initial discussions with. Real-time connections were facilitated between EV Hover and manufacturers on a weekly basis. This ongoing process provided Donovan and Mike with a consistent stream of qualified suppliers, hastening crucial discussions. With support from the IMEC supply chain center and the MEP network, Donovan and Mike managed to create a new RFQ and engage with new suppliers, while also attending to other business aspects.

Results

EV Hover’s short-term results:

  • Curated list of 27 interested suppliers from across the nation with contact information

Long-term result:

  • Currently working with a partner in Connecticut who is assisting in improving the design and
    engineering of their product that was found through the MEP network.
  • Through consistent conversations with manufacturers, EV was able to create a new RFQ for their
    product.