About This Case Study
The following case study demonstrates QBS Group's integrated approach to industrial localization. While details have been generalized to protect client confidentiality, all services, processes, and outcomes described reflect actual QBS project experience working with publicly traded international manufacturers in sectors including copper processing, photovoltaics, automotive components, battery technology, and biotechnology.
Client Profile
Publicly traded Asia-Pacific manufacturer seeking to establish first U.S. production facility to serve North American customers and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Challenge
The client faced a complex set of requirements common to international companies entering the U.S. market. Leadership needed to establish manufacturing operations in Texas within an aggressive timeline to meet customer commitments, while navigating an unfamiliar regulatory environment from overseas headquarters. Key challenges included identifying optimal facility location, securing economic incentives, establishing compliant corporate structure, managing design and construction remotely, and building relationships with local government officials and community stakeholders. The client's headquarters team had limited bandwidth for U.S. operations and required a partner who could serve as their trusted representative on the ground.
Solution
QBS Consulting Group and QBS Construction Group provided integrated services spanning the complete factory localization process:
Strategic Advisory & Market Entry QBS conducted comprehensive market analysis and site selection evaluation, assessing multiple locations across Texas based on infrastructure capacity, workforce availability, logistics access, and utility requirements. Our team developed detailed feasibility studies and budget projections that enabled confident board approval of the U.S. investment.
Economic Incentive Negotiation Leveraging established relationships with economic development corporations, QBS identified all applicable incentive programs and prepared compelling applications. Our team negotiated favorable terms including property tax abatements and infrastructure support, significantly improving overall project economics.
Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement QBS facilitated introductions to local officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Our proactive engagement built goodwill that supported smooth permitting processes and positioned the client as a valued community partner. We maintained ongoing communication with municipal leaders throughout the project.
Legal & Tax Coordination QBS coordinated with qualified legal and tax professionals to establish appropriate U.S. corporate structure, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while optimizing tax position. We integrated advisor recommendations with overall project planning and timeline.
Design-Build Delivery QBS Construction Group provided full design-build services through our integrated team of architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and civil engineers. We translated client specifications—including requirements developed by overseas engineering teams—into U.S. code-compliant construction documents. Our design incorporated specialized production requirements including high-capacity electrical infrastructure and equipment foundations.
Construction Management Our construction team maintained full-time on-site presence throughout the build, providing daily oversight of subcontractor work, quality control, and safety management. We coordinated all inspections, managed the permitting process, and maintained regular progress reporting to headquarters leadership in their preferred format and language.
Bilingual Coordination With team presence in both Houston and Taipei, QBS provided seamless communication between U.S. operations and overseas headquarters. Our bilingual capabilities ensured technical requirements were accurately translated, cultural considerations were addressed, and leadership remained informed without requiring constant travel.
Results
On-Time Delivery: Facility completed within projected timeline, enabling client to meet customer production commitments
Economic Incentives Secured: Negotiated competitive incentive package reducing overall project cost and improving long-term operating economics
Regulatory Success: Certificate of Occupancy obtained without significant delays; all inspections passed efficiently
Community Integration: Positive relationships established with local officials and community stakeholders
Operational Launch: Smooth transition from construction to production operations
Continued Partnership: Client engaged QBS for ongoing support and future expansion planning
The QBS Difference
This project demonstrates the value of QBS Group's integrated approach. By combining strategic consulting with construction execution under unified management, we eliminated the coordination gaps and misaligned incentives that often plague complex industrial projects. Our client received one partner accountable for results from market entry strategy through certificate of occupancy—and a relationship that continues supporting their U.S. operations today.
