American Roller Starts Production of Plasma Coatings In Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China – Union Grove, WI based American Roller Company’s Plasma Coatings division announced today the start of production in its new facility located in the Baoshan District, Shanghai, China. ARC (Shanghai) Engineered Products Co., Ltd is a wholly owned foreign enterprise of the parent company American Roller.
The company’s Board of Directors approved the investment in January after years of discussion with key U.S. customers who were expanding in Asia and seeking a continuation of the company’s high-valued coatings and services. The expansion initiative was led by former American Roller CFO, Larry Vogus who died suddenly in his Shanghai apartment just weeks before the startup.
“This is the company’s 75th anniversary and Larry Vogus is an important part of our history.” said President Dan Cahalane. “While I am excited to see our operations commence this week in Shanghai, there is some sadness that Larry isn’t with us to see his hard work realized.”
The company plans to hold a grand opening ceremony in September in Shanghai, to recognize the new production capability in the region and to honor the leadership and memory of Larry Vogus. Chairman Mike Felvey and President Dan Cahalane are expected to attend.
The new facility provides surface enhancement coatings on parts and equipment used is a wide variety of converting and packing manufacturing operations.
About American Roller
American Roller Company, celebrating 75 years in the industrial roller business, is the premier engineered solutions supplier of industrial rollers used in a wide variety of manufacturing processes. With several facilities located in the United States, it services, designs and manufactures a full range of rollers, along with specialty roller coverings and coatings. Founded in 1938, American Roller is committed to providing its valued customers ever-improving roller performance. For more information, please visit http://www.americanroller.com/.
About Plasma Coatings
Plasma Coatings, a division of American Roller, has manufacturing facilities in the United States and China, along with international licensees around the world. It specializes in corrosion, wear and release coatings through metalizing, overlay and plasma spray techniques. Turn-key machining services and on-site coatings are also available. Plasma Coatings provides the highest level of service in quality, responsiveness and availability. For more information, please visit http://www.plasmacoatings.com/.
Contact
Nicolae Epping, Marketing Specialist
1440 13th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182
Office: (262) 878-7229
Fax: (262) 878-1932
nicolae.epping@americanroller.com
