Nearshore
Your Latex Manufacturing

Natural latex products made in Guatemala for brands and distributors across North America and Europe. Closer to market, faster to ship, built to your specification.

Who We Are

Natura latex manufacturing, closer to your market

Ceiba & Oak Leaf Group is a natural latex manufacturer based in Central America, led by a team with decades of hands-on latex manufacturing experience.

We help brands and distributors across North America and Europe bring production closer to their markets, combining specialist production expertise with the quality standards international buyers expect.

We believe manufacturing should be done ethically, with pride in every product and real value for our clients: stronger supply chains, lower costs and a partner you can rely on.

From product development to full-scale production, we work as an extension of your team.

Sectors

Who we
manufacture for

Specialist natural latex manufacturing for three core markets.

latex dog toys

Pet Products

Natural latex pet toys and accessories made to your design, packaging and brand standards.

Healthcare

Latex healthcare and hygiene products, made to your specification and your market’s quality standards.

high voltage gloves

Industrial

Industrial gloves, dipped components and technical latex products for safety and industrial applications.

Exploring nearshore manufacturing?

Let’s talk about your products, volumes and timelines.

Why Nearshoring

Why nearshoring matters

Global supply chains are being rebuilt closer to home. Manufacturing in Central America gives North American and European buyers a faster, more resilient route to market.

Shorter lead times

Significantly shorter transit to North American ports than shipping from Asia, so you can replenish faster and hold less stock.

Trade agreement access

Preferential market access under CAFTA-DR for the US and the EU–Central America Association Agreement, subject to rules of origin.

Aligned time zones

Work in real time with your production team. No overnight email chains or day-long delays.

Supply chain resilience

Diversify away from single-region dependence and reduce exposure to freight disruption and geopolitical risk.

Easy to visit

A short flight from major US hubs, making factory visits, audits and development meetings straightforward.

Competitive landed cost

Once freight, duties, inventory and lead time are factored in, nearshoring often compares favourably on total cost.

Why Ceiba & Oak Leaf

Manufacturing expertise, international standards

We combine specialist natural latex production with the structure and communication international buyers rely on, so moving production is a smooth transition, not a leap of faith.

Free Guide

The Buyer's Guide to Nearshore Latex Manufacturing

Transit times, trade agreements, landed-cost comparisons and a checklist to assess whether nearshoring is right for your products.

How to Get Started

From first conversation to
first shipment

A clear, consultative process. We take the lead, so moving production feels simple.

01

Discovery call

A short, no-obligation conversation about your products, volumes, current supply chain and goals.

02

Commercial assessment

We compare landed costs against your current supply, covering unit price, freight, duties and lead times, so you see the numbers first.

03

Development & samples

Our product development team works from your specifications, drawings or existing products to produce samples for approval.

04

Production & support

A pilot run, then scaled production with a dedicated account manager, quality reporting and shipment tracking.

Ready to bring your manufacturing closer to market?

Book a consultation and we’ll explore what nearshoring could look like for your products.