In the western world, it can be easy to take things for granted like cars and houses, clothes and iPhones. In China, where our factory is located, these items are still an aspiration for many. To own a car or a luxury item such as a smartphone in China is a reachable goal now in 2011 and it is an exciting reflection of their growing economy.

We have two staff members who recently bought iPhones at the Apple Store. The price for these in China averages about 30% to 40% more than in the USA, even though they are manufactured at another facility about 30 minutes away from our own.

Also, one of JI's engineers who has three kids in his family recently bought a car that we are currently using as our company car because it is still a very new thing to have access to in China. Whether it's an iPhone or a car, many of the things that westerners are used to seeing are new and exciting opportunities becoming more and more available to the Chinese. By providing industry in China we are excited to be a part of them growing to meet their goals!