1. APLIX is a global leader in hook and loop fasteners with over 50 years of history and manufacturing sites worldwide.
2. They service major markets including hygiene, automotive, aircraft, medical, and cleaning through technological innovations and high quality standards.
3. With 2010 sales of 132 million euros, over 700 associates, and 6 manufacturing sites on 3 continents, APLIX is committed to developing customized hook and loop solutions through a culture of innovation.
2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDFrom the cocklebur…… to the self-gripping tape1958:Velcro France founded by Jean Billarant.1976:The patent expires - Velcro France becomes APLIX 1982:First manufacturing plant built in the USA : APLIX Inc.1980s:Commercial network set up throughout Europe and Asia.1994:Design of new breakthrough products for the hygiene market.1990s:Two new manufacturing plants (France & USA).2001:Le Cellier manufacturing plant opens and receives "Best Industrial Construction“ from the World Architecture Awards.2005:Launchof the inter-mold®Technology. 2006:Grand opening of Shanghaimanufacturing plant.2009:Launch of a new reclosable system for packaging : Easy-lock by APLIX®Today the Hook & Loop fastener is recognized as one of 50 most important inventions of the 20th century
4. APLIX SUMMARYMISSIONWorking with global customers to be the worldwide leader in advanced technology hook and loop fasteners.MARKETS POSITIONSHygiene : N°3 worldwideAutomotive : N°2 worldwideAircraft : N°1 worldwideKEY FIGURES2010 Sales : 132 M€ 6 manufacturing sites700 associatesworldwideQUALITYISO 9001 / ISO TS 16949 Certificates : U.L / OEKO-TEX 2 high-tech laboratories (France & USA)
5. APLIX NETWORKAPLIX GmbH Germany Sales officeAPLIX Detroit Sales officeAPLIX Fasteners Inc. Canada Distribution center & sales officeAPLIX Fasteners UK Sales officeAPLAUS Italy Sales officeLos Angeles Sales officeAPLIX S.A - FRANCEHeadquarters in Paris Offices – R&D Center 2 plants (Le Cellier & Pontchâteau) ISO 9001 / ISO TS 16949APLIX H.K - CHINA Offices & Distribution center (Hong-Kong) 2 plants in Shanghai ISO 9001 / ISO TS 16949APLIX Inc. - USA Headquarters, Offices – R&D Center 2 plants (Charlotte, NC) ISO 9001 / ISO TS 16949
7. USA - CHARLOTTE - Steele Creek RoadUSA - CHARLOTTE – Granite Street13 000 sqm²Administration & manufacturing9 000 sqm²ManufacturingAMERICAN SITES