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HAPERT, NetherlandsApex International, a leading producer of anilox and ink metering technologies, is pleased to announce the implementation of its long-range “Vision: 2020s” plan with significant expansion in each of its five global manufacturing facilities. As part of its phased growth strategy, new buildings, new production equipment and new personnel will enable Apex to scale up production capacity while elevating industry benchmarks for quality. Apex is better positioned to meet increased demand from its flexographic, label and corrugated customer base for reliable, predictable and durable metering products.

“Based on technology and market trends in the last decade, Apex planned major investments into global facilities and capital equipment to address anticipated industry growth,” reported Marian Waterschoot, CEO of Apex International. “We are pleased to now witness the realization of our ‘Vision: 2020s’ plan. As a result of the packaging industry’s recent growth, our customers require our products more promptly—and our expansion meets that worldwide demand.”

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Apex’s Vision: 2020s plan demonstrates its longstanding commitment to continual process improvement. “Apex reinvests 20 percent of its revenues into product research and development, new equipment, facility expansion and professional development,” stated Apex Chairman Ken Ralton. “Apex is the sole anilox manufacturer to commit such funding for product innovation and R&D. Our mission is as much scientific and exploratory as it is engineering and manufacturing.”

Each of Apex’s manufacturing facilities are in the process of physical plant expansion or receipt of new, state-of-the-art equipment. All new Apex buildings are constructed to ensure energy-efficiency and minimize carbon footprint.

New global staffing within the Apex International ranks include these key appointments: