African hardware startups cannot access reliable plastic extrusion manufacturing, blocking product launches despite having all other components ready

Hardware startups in East and West Africa can source PCBs, machined parts, and packaging within a month, but lack access to plastic extrusion services for custom components like cable ducts, edge trim, and draw runners. This single missing capability delays or kills product launches entirely. Current solutions require expensive international shipping, long lead times, or don't exist locally, making it impossible for startups to iterate quickly or scale production.