Protective tank coatings producer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) introduced an growth of its manufacturing facility, an funding central to its plans to extend its market share of the chemical and product tanker markets.
APC President David Keehan stated the renovation of its Avon, Ohio manufacturing facility will nearly double its measurement to 42,000 sq. ft., and a brand new automated manufacturing system will begin manufacturing later this yr, quadrupling manufacturing capability of its MarineLINE protecting cargo tank coating and ChemLINE merchandise for rail and industrial shoppers.
Keehan stated exports presently account for 75 % of gross sales and can stay a key element to APC’s progress technique. “We want to expand more into various markets globally,” he stated. “We have a strong presence in China but see a lot of growth potential for MarineLINE and ChemLINE in many other parts of the world. For instance, Japanese ship owners and shipyards have preferred stainless steel tanks but we believe MarineLINE’s powerful advantages will attract more business.”
Contruction work begins at Advanced Polymer Coatings manufacturing facility in Avon, Ohio. Image courtesy APC