It took Jacob Rothman two decades to build a manufacturing business in China with his friends and family. Now, the 49-year-old American executive says customers want him to make some of his grills and kitchen products elsewhere. He knows it won’t be easy.
Co-CEO of Velong Enterprises Co., which has six factories in mainland China and caters to retailers and consumer brands such as Walmart Inc. and bake maker Weber Inc. However, “there is nothing like China,” he added. “We built this supply chain over 30 years to act like a Swiss watch. There’s nothing like it. “
