Shortcuts
October 2009
AP&T established in China
In 2009, AP&T established a Chinese sales company with an office in Shanghai – the commercial heart of the country. The past year has seen successes for AP&T in China, particularly for press hardening technology. We are now closer to the customers.
October 2009
Press hardening tools put to the test
Press hardening technology has taken off on a broad scale in the automotive industry and AP&T is a world-leading supplier of complete production lines for press hardening. It takes extensive engineering work with simulations and machining to develop a new press hardening tool. But, the tool isn't put to the real test until it is subjected to AP&T's realistic full-scale tests. This testing aims to ensure that production start at the customer goes as smoothly as possible.
September 2009
AP&T turns its attentions to Russia and the Ukraine
In early 2009, AP&T opened the doors to its office in the Ukrainian town of Kharkov near the Russian border. The primary aim of establishing the new office was to meet existing customers’ need for a local presence in Russia and the Ukraine. However, AP&T is also taking the opportunity to create and develop completely new business contacts.
April 2009
One Responsible Partner® – now also for mechanical presses
AP&T is expanding its offering even more in order to meet customer needs for different production solutions. Therefore, we are now also offering production lines with mechanical presses within the framework for the One Responsible Partner® concept.
March 2009
New principal owner of AP&T
Today, AP&T – the Swedish supplier of hydraulic presses, automation and tools – gained a new principal owner. The investment group Fairford Holdings has acquired 91 percent of the shares in AP&T for long-term ownership with the aim of expanding internationally. Consequently, Fairford is taking over, as well as widening, the role of principal owner from Amplico, which has owned 80 percent since 2004. AP&T’s CEO Tord Andersson will retain his position and ownership in the company.