CKD Services
Why CKD
CKD Services: A Smarter Way to Serve Emerging Markets
Tariff barriers — combined with the localization policies many developing countries have adopted to encourage domestic manufacturing — have driven up the cost of importing fully assembled appliances from China considerably.
That shift has opened up significant room for CKD (Complete Knock Down) services. Supplying appliances in component form for local assembly allows importers and manufacturers to reduce tariff exposure, meet local-content requirements, and stay price-competitive in their own market.
Demand for CKD solutions is especially strong in fast-growing markets such as India, Indonesia, Egypt and Mexico, where local assembly is quickly becoming the norm.
How CKD Work
Using a storage electric water heater as an example:
Choose your model — pick the product for your market and set the specifications with us.
Define the scope — we confirm which components you buy from us (including tooling and molds), and which need training or remote support.
Order your components — enamel inner tanks, control panels, heating elements, and more.
Assemble and test — we back you with technical support and training throughout.