SINGAPORE, May 15: Garlock, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fluid sealing products, has expanded operations in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the strategic plan to grow in Asia outside the mature markets, says a Media OutReach release.
Rubber Fab, a Garlock Hygienic Technologies company -- a recognised supplier of high performance sanitary gaskets, hoses and fittings for hygienic process industries such as pharmaceutical, bio-processing and food & beverage -- was acquired by Garlock in 2016.
Since the acquisition, Garlock has been leveraging its well-established sales teams and regional facilities to expand the reach of Rubber Fab's range of products. Garlock Singapore, which is primarily responsible for business in Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea, has been strategically positioned as a regional hub to drive the growth of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical market segments across the entire Asia Pacific region, including Australia, China, India and New Zealand.
"Rubber Fab's critical process consumables are being met with rising demand, and a bolstered focus on manufacturing and warehousing was needed to best serve customers in the region," said Angelia Kay, Managing Director of Garlock Singapore. "We anticipate exciting growth opportunities in the food and pharmaceutical markets, and with our expanded capabilities we can offer localised service, fast response times and shorter deliveries."
2018 marked the first year that all of Rubber Fab's Asia-Pacific customers were served directly out of the regional hub in Singapore, leading to a number of customer improvements. The 3,300 square metre facility is now home to the first Rubber Fab hose shop outside their US facility, and has the capability to crimp, assemble and hydro-test hoses all within a week.
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