ABK Machinery - ranking 3rd in China
 Emmanuel et Paul ALLIBE (right side on the picture) with their Chinese visitors and M. Maurice MARRON mayor of Tullins |
ABK Machinery S. A., founded in 1952 under the name of Ateliers ALLIBE, became in 2008 the 3rd European exporter of equipment for the paper industry in China, not so far behind the 2 world leaders: the Finnish METSO and the German VOITH.
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Today the group is composed of 6 subsidiaries which indeed address all the aspects and issues related to the paper and board production lines, be it on a mechanical, hydraulic and automation level or on the side of productivity gains and energy savings. The group has also shown a real ability to strengthen its position and its activities worldwide.
Thus, in spite of a strong competition, ABK Group has been able to penetrate the Chinese market and to acquire this row, now consolidated by important contracts and the growing interest of new customers. A good example is this Chinese paper mill whose 2 leaders were received in ABK workshops in the presence of the local authorities in June 2009 for the purpose of a contract finalization. This visit has been the opportunity to show equipment similar to those required by their project and currently visible in the workshops of Tullins site during pre-erection tests. Indeed, this equipment was part of a big contract signed with a Chinese industrial group for the supply of the key elements of 2 complete paper machines of 5200mm width and 1200m/mn speed intended for the production of graphic papers.
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Based on this evolution, the prospects and outlooks for ABK Group in 2010 are promising. The group should continue ensuring its progression on other countries such those of Eastern Europe, South-East Asia or of South America, while remaining close to its French and more globally European customers. |
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