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KOOP Vlogging 2nd Place UFDPC representation:
United Fabricators and Designers Producers Cooperative (UFDPC), based in Tupi, South Cotabato, Philippines, is a community-based cooperative specializing in metal fabrication, machine shop services, and custom manufacturing solutions. Operating under a cooperative business model, UFDPC empowers its members through skill development, shared resources, and equitable profit distribution.
Core Business
UFDPC provides essential fabrication and mechanical services to industries ranging from agriculture and construction to energy and manufacturing. The cooperative offers precision metalworking, custom design solutions, and parts fabrication for both small-scale businesses and larger industrial clients across Mindanao.
Product and Service Offerings
UFDPC’s services encompass:
- Custom Metal Fabrication
- Structural frames, steel enclosures, support components, and modular assemblies.
- CNC Machining
- High-precision components using computer-aided design and programming.
- Machine Shop Services
- Milling, turning, boring, grinding, and welding.
- Tool & Die Production
- Fabrication of jigs, dies, molds, and fixtures for industrial use.
The cooperative also collaborates with local government units, cooperatives, and community-based agricultural organizations for the supply of mechanized tools and farming equipment components.
Specialization and Core USP
UFDPC's strength lies in its cooperative structure, which brings together skilled machinists, fabricators, and designers from the local community. This model promotes grassroots development while ensuring cost-effective services. The cooperative maintains a commitment to:
- High-quality craftsmanship using local expertise
- Affordable custom solutions for community enterprises
- Flexible design-to-build services tailored to client specifications
Its lean operating structure and regional presence allow it to serve underserved markets in Mindanao with rapid turnaround and localized support.
Financial Strength
UFDPC operates under a cooperative financial model with capital pooled from members and reinvested in equipment upgrades and skill training. Though detailed revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, the cooperative’s sustainability and growth are reflected in:
- Expansion of machinery assets since 2019
- Government-backed projects for community equipment manufacturing
- Local government procurement contracts
The cooperative participates in Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) programs and CDA (Cooperative Development Authority) support schemes, ensuring financial compliance and grant eligibility.
Shipment Data and Export Record
UFDPC is primarily focused on domestic B2B and government sector supply within the Philippines. However, according to NBD Trade Data:
- 25 registered trade entries since 2021, mostly categorized under parts and metal components
- Indirect exports via third-party contractors in the agricultural and renewable energy sectors
- Top product categories: welded assemblies, machined flanges, structural brackets
These trade movements indicate emerging participation in the regional supply chain ecosystem.
Target Market
UFDPC serves a diverse range of clients:
- Small-to-medium manufacturers seeking custom fabrication
- Construction firms in need of metal structural parts
- Agricultural co-ops requiring machine components and repair services
- Public sector entities under local development projects
- Technical-vocational institutions for training partnerships and prototype builds
Their ideal client values affordability, proximity, and community-driven sourcing.
Capabilities
With a growing asset base and team of skilled members, UFDPC maintains:
- A workshop facility equipped with CNC mills, lathes, TIG/MIG welders, and grinders
- On-site design services for CAD and prototyping
- Mobile fabrication teams for field installations and repairs
- Project capacity of 50–80 metal units/month across different categories
The cooperative’s adaptive work model allows it to engage in both large batch jobs and single-part prototyping.
Certifications and Compliance
UFDPC is recognized and certified by:
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
- Local Business Permitting Office (Tupi Municipality)
- Barangay-level clearances for manufacturing operations
These regulatory credentials enable the cooperative to participate in LGU bids, state-funded projects, and industrial partnership programs.
Customer Testimonials
While formal reviews are limited, UFDPC’s Facebook page and partner NGO commentaries highlight strong appreciation for its:
- Affordable pricing
- Responsiveness to project timelines
- Social impact through employment and skills training
Community partners also cite the cooperative’s reliability during disaster-response rebuilding programs.
Major Achievements
- 2nd place in KOOP Vlogging Competition hosted by CDA—demonstrating organizational transparency and impact storytelling
- Supplied components for over 300 barangay-level development projects since 2020
- Upgraded facility with CNC-capable machines through cooperative reinvestment
- Recognized in DTI Region 12 programs for manufacturing contribution in South Cotabato
United Fabricators and Designers Producers Cooperative exemplifies how skilled labor, local collaboration, and shared enterprise can uplift industrial capacity and community development in Mindanao.