Our Story
Vector Components was built through nearly two decades of hands-on manufacturing and sourcing experience in China.
In 2005, founder Carl Erickson first travelled to Shenzhen, China, looking for robotics components. With the help of one of his first contacts Jenny Fang, he began navigating the manufacturing ecosystem and sourcing parts for universities in Toronto.
What started as small-scale sourcing quickly grew into a manufacturing operation. Over time, the business expanded from a three-person sourcing office into a small factory supporting product development, assembly, and quality control in cooperation with partnering factories across China.
After years of operating in Shenzhen, the company relocated to Vancouver, Canada in 2023, establishing Vector Components Corp. to serve North American customers.
Today we support local clients in Canada and the United States through our trusted network of manufacturing partners and suppliers.
What We Do
Vector Components supplies custom and standard industrial components through our established manufacturing network.
Our process is simple:
• Send us your CAD drawings and specifications
• Receive a quotation within one business day
• We coordinate manufacturing, quality control, and delivery
Behind that simplicity is nearly two decades of experience building supplier relationships, managing production, and solving manufacturing challenges.
This allows us to deliver reliable components while keeping costs competitive.
Our Founders
Carl Erickson
Founder & CEO
Carl is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in product development and manufacturing.
He spent more than 15 years working in Shenzhen, China building electromechanical products, managing factories, and developing supplier networks. His background includes mechanical engineering, electronics design, software development, and manufacturing operations.
Carl founded Vector Components to bring the manufacturing expertise and relationships developed in Asia to customers in North America.
Jenny Fang
Co-Founder & Sourcing Director
Jenny has over 20 years of experience working with Chinese manufacturers and international customers.
She began her career in overseas sales for Shenzhen manufacturing companies before joining Carl to launch their own sourcing business in 2006.
Since then, she has worked closely with international companies to source components, coordinate production, and manage supplier relationships.
Her extensive network of manufacturers and deep understanding of Chinese supply chains play a key role in supporting Vector Components’ operations.
Our Advantage
Vector Components combines local communication and project management in Canada with long-established manufacturing relationships in Asia.
This allows us to bridge the gap between customers and manufacturers — delivering reliable components while maintaining competitive pricing.