Cheaper is not always better. Of course we all want a good deal, but don't get caught in the trap of always going with who ever is cheaper. All businesses are in business to make money and the companies who are selling curbing equipment at much lower costs are still making money. How? By cutting costs, which often means going overseas to have their curbing equipment made.

Overseas manufacturing has become a part of every day business; it is an option for manufacturers to keep their costs down and profits up. However, quality control of their products is a major challenge. Thus, foreign products sold in the U.S. are typically cheaper in quality and price from their U.S. counterparts.

You are looking to start a landscape curbing business; your main piece of equipment (curb extruder) needs to be a workhorse. It must be reliable and put out a great product. Just like everything, there are good and bad manufacturers to choose from. You want to work with a proven name and with proven products built with the best materials and labor available, thus, increasing your odds of success. Why would you want to roll the dice with that? With a landscape curbing business, you will have contracts that need to be completed in a timely fashion. If your equipment is not running, then you are out of business until it can be fixed. How much money will that cost you?

The problem I have with overseas manufacturing within the curbing industry is that the companies selling them in the United States are hiding the facts. They are selling their landscape curbing machines as innovative and top of the line, when there not. Don't call a KIA a Cadillac, call it a KIA and sell it as such. The companies selling them are misleading and without credibility amongst our peers in the curbing industry. Call the manufacturers and ask them for specifics about where their curbing equipment is manufactured.

You are embarking on a landscape curbing business venture, that is as good as it gets. Look at the company you work with as a partner?they will be showing you how to succeed. It is in your best interest to find out what country the equipment is made in. A curb machine will work regardless of where it is built, but will it last? The curb extruder is the centerpiece of your landscape curbing installation business, MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE!

My reason for this letter is to help educate the prospective buyer. Please know that the quality and integrity of who you work with will pay huge dividends to you and your business future.

The Curb Depot manufacturers it's landscape curbing equipment only in the United States. This ensures a better, longer lasting product.

In addition to curbing equipment, The Curb Depot provides training and support to people looking to start their own landscape curbing business. By combining our curbing equipment, with our business training, we will help you to succeed in the business of landscape curbing.

Troy Christnacht

The Curb Depot, llc