February 11, 2025

Navigating the Tariff Landscape with Protolabs

By Rob Bodor
President and CEO, Protolabs
Protolabs Headquarters, Minnesota
Protolabs Headquarters, Minnesota

Protolabs would like to address the recent news regarding the implementation of new tariffs and to reassure you of our readiness and capability to navigate these changes successfully.

Protolabs prides itself on having a robust global footprint, with a significant emphasis on in-market fulfillment, particularly within the United States. We are ready to fulfill your prototyping-to-production manufacturing needs through our U.S.-based factories and a multitude of U.S.-based manufacturing partners. Moreover, our international footprint is highly adaptable. We have established a broad coverage network across many countries, allowing us to diversify our prototype-to-production capabilities. This flexibility ensures that we are not overly reliant on any single market or region, and we have manufacturing capacity ready to be mobilized when needed. We can ramp up production at short notice to meet any surge in demand, providing our customers with the parts and products they need without delay.

As an on-demand manufacturer, speed and agility are at the core of our operations. Our advanced digital manufacturing processes enable us to produce parts in as little as one day. This rapid turnaround time is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional service and meeting our customers' urgent needs. Protolabs’ supply chain strategy ensures a strong supply of raw materials allowing us to maintain our high standards of service and delivery.

In summary, we are well-prepared for the new tariff landscape. We have carefully considered the potential impacts and have taken proactive measures to ensure that we can continue to accommodate customer demand, regardless of the challenges that may arise.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.