Emtek Build & Ship Forecast

Please READ the following information so I might help you plan correctly going forward:
*    Emtek has always been proud of their ability to build and ship within 1-3 days.  Due to the increased demand starting in June 2020, orders have increased substantially and as we head toward winter, orders & high demand continue to grow, which is quite normal.
*    Emtek holds the loyalty of everyday dealers very high.  Meaning, currently, Emtek has had many opportunities to accept one off “large project work” orders, that would diminish inventory levels substantially.  Emtek prefers to not take that work currently in order to maintain inventory to be able to build our loyal dealers orders during this Very unusual time.*  UPS is another concern at this time.  We are seeing order delivery times being extended beyond our 3 day air freight free due to  the high demand UPS is experiencing and this will only worsen as we get closer and closer to the holidays I fear.  Of course, Emtek has no control over what UPS is able or unable to do.*    Be aware……if you want to pay for Next Day Air or 2nd day air WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, Emtek will build and ship as quickly as possible.HOWEVER, IF YOU SUBMIT THE ORDER THEN TRY TO CHANGE TO EXPEDITED SHIPPING, the build time will NOT be changed, only the shipping time once the order is built.*    I feel it is very important to be honest and give you information so you can plan ahead to help you keep your customers satisfied with deliveries etc..  I would honestly plan for orders to arrive 3-4 weeks after your order is placed.The good news, Emtek has planned several new product introductions between now and the end of the year.  Please watch for my emails on these beautiful new products!
EMTEK PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE*    Emtek is actively hiring and training more staff for the factory and customer service and will continue to do so.  However, we all know that new employees bring on new issues and many little mistakes are made.  Emtek is very hopeful that by February 2021, they might return to the 1-3 day build times.Please know that Emtek and especially myself, really do appreciate your loyalty to our brand.  We will continue to  do everything in our power to help keep your business running as smoothly as possible during this unprecedented  timeWho could have ever anticipated this happening during a worldwide pandemic.  Please continue to take all precautions and stay safe.