APV completes construction of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Xidu, Shanghai in China

APV completes construction of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Xidu, Shanghai in China

APV, part of the Invensys Group, is proud to announce the completion of its US$5m purpose-built manufacturing plant in Xidu, Shanghai. The factory will manufacture and assemble world-class engineered components including pumps, valves and other fabricated products for the Chinese market.

The new factory will provide superior delivery and cost effective components to this rapidly growing market. APV China has been supplying locally assembled plate heat exchangers from its Shunyi factory since 1997.

Located in Xidu, Shanghai in China, the new factory will house production, design, engineering, sales and service offices and the new business will provide complete end-to-end components and engineering solutions to the dairy, beverage, brewery and other selected industries.

Chris Shelley, APV Global Vice President Business Development, commented: "We know Asia Pacific, and in particular China, is the fastest growing economy in the world and by having this new production unit in China, we will give our local customers faster access to our products and services. Our China operation already has established in-house design and project engineers and managers addressing the needs of the local market. APV has grown the Asia Pacific business from less than 15% to 25% of group sales over the past two years, yet have less than 5% of manufacturing resources in the region, so this is a logical step for APV to provide our customers in China and Asia Pacific customers with world-class components, technology and solutions produced engineered and executed locally."

Hui Hao Yu, Managing Director of APV China, commented: "We see great potential in China and the new factory will provide our customers with locally manufactured, world class products. Our customers can now locally source the same APV quality products enabling them to significantly reduce operating costs and lead times."

About APV

APV is a world leader of high quality process technologies and engineering solutions for the dairy, food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. As a subsidiary of Invensys plc, APV has access through its sister companies to some of the latest and most innovative automation systems. From engineered components through to complete, fully automated process plants, the company focuses on adding value to its customers’ business performance and profitability. APV’s range of manufactured products includes heat exchangers, homogenisers, pumps and valves for hygienic applications.

APV's services extend far beyond the product itself. From manufacturing the equipment to offering our customers an extensive, global network of after-sales parts and services, APV ensures that the equipment performs to optimum efficiency throughout its lifetime.

APV solutions are supplied through its global network of sales and service offices located in more than 40 countries throughout the world.

APV in China first started its operations in Hong Kong in 1978 and grew rapidly, establishing sales and engineering offices in Shanghai and Beijing and sales offices in Guangzhou and Dalien in China. Today APV China, headquartered in Shanghai, has a growing business in China and focuses on offering process equipment, turnkey solutions and asset services in the dairy, beverage, brewery and industrial PHE markets. APV serves many of the reputed National and International customers including Bright Dairy Corporation, Yili Group, Nestle China, Uni- President Corporation, Yantai Fruit Village, Yantai North Andre, Dingxin Beverage, Hangzhou Wahaha Group, Coca Cola, Pepsi Corp and others.

APV also produces a range of world class Plate Heat Exchangers for the global marine and industrial markets.