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b-rad! · 03-22-2007, 01:19 AM

Does anyone know of a local (southern california) water bottle manufacturer? Like the pop-top bike bottles we all use. Small or large, doesnt matter. Im looking for someone to work on a special project that i've got going...

Kid A · 03-22-2007, 07:59 AM

only taking a guess but assume all that stuff is mfg overseas. but you may be able to find a sales rep stateside? maybe start by going through all the free swag you get and races/events (I always seem to score water bottles) and call up the event coordinators to see who they purchased through? also anticapte any "promotional" event company can get you product as well. hope it helps

bobzrag · 03-22-2007, 08:41 AM

a friend of mine is in the 'swag business' (orders pens, shirts, glow balls, etc), are you looking to put a design on the bottle, or is this a tinkering project?

b-rad! · 03-22-2007, 10:23 PM

Its more of a tinkering project. Labels are easy, but im looking at a slight redesign. which is why a small manufacturer is better. And i dont speak chinese!

Collette · 03-22-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by b-rad!

Its more of a tinkering project. Labels are easy, but im looking at a slight redesign. which is why a small manufacturer is better. And i dont speak chinese!

Have you tried asking around at REI, they've got entire sections devoted to nothing but water bottles. Pretty sure they would know something about who/what/where as far as MFG goes.

Burner · 03-23-2007, 09:11 AM

I would try doing a search for injection molded plastics companies around socal.... I know there are tons.

SAR_boats · 03-23-2007, 10:23 AM

You might try calling Purely Custom. Purely Custom - You dream it... we make it
They usually do work in aluminum but they might know someone who does plastics.

Pain Freak · 03-23-2007, 08:50 PM

To build a mold, even a cheap aluminum one will run a few thousand bucks. (You would end up with well over 10,000 bottles though) Are you still interested? I have a number of tool and die guys who I work with on a variety of projects, but they always want to be paid. I can help on the material end as I have whatever you need and I'll do it at cost or free if I can.

b-rad! · 03-25-2007, 12:41 PM

Hmm, ok thanks mike! I found a few places to check out, but i totally hear ya on the mucho dinero end of it. Ill keep your offer in mind though!

03-22-2007, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
b-rad! Ski Bum	Water bottle mfgs Does anyone know of a local (southern california) water bottle manufacturer? Like the pop-top bike bottles we all use. Small or large, doesnt matter. Im looking for someone to work on a special project that i've got going...

03-22-2007, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kid A packing big white b@lls	only taking a guess but assume all that stuff is mfg overseas. but you may be able to find a sales rep stateside? maybe start by going through all the free swag you get and races/events (I always seem to score water bottles) and call up the event coordinators to see who they purchased through? also anticapte any "promotional" event company can get you product as well. hope it helps __________________ RIP: Taco Tuesday Funky Bunch Calling all Freaks -> http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...funkathon.html

03-23-2007, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
SAR_boats .	You might try calling Purely Custom. Purely Custom - You dream it... we make it They usually do work in aluminum but they might know someone who does plastics. __________________

03-23-2007, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	To build a mold, even a cheap aluminum one will run a few thousand bucks. (You would end up with well over 10,000 bottles though) Are you still interested? I have a number of tool and die guys who I work with on a variety of projects, but they always want to be paid. I can help on the material end as I have whatever you need and I'll do it at cost or free if I can. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

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03-22-2007, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
bobzrag bonedaddy	a friend of mine is in the 'swag business' (orders pens, shirts, glow balls, etc), are you looking to put a design on the bottle, or is this a tinkering project?

03-22-2007, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
b-rad! Ski Bum	Its more of a tinkering project. Labels are easy, but im looking at a slight redesign. which is why a small manufacturer is better. And i dont speak chinese!

03-23-2007, 09:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Burner watch out for that pole!	I would try doing a search for injection molded plastics companies around socal.... I know there are tons.

03-25-2007, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
b-rad! Ski Bum	Hmm, ok thanks mike! I found a few places to check out, but i totally hear ya on the mucho dinero end of it. Ill keep your offer in mind though!

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