May 13, 2026, Suzhou Industrial Park — API Heat Transfer, the global leader in heat exchanger solutions since 1879, has reached another historic milestone with the grand opening of its third manufacturing facility in China.  This new production facility, located in Suzhou, China is the result of accelerated business growth from its existing customers along with new business from new customers.

A Century of Craftsmanship, A New Chapter Begins

The new 55,000 square feet building was inaugurated with a ceremony that was met with great enthusiasm as the API global company's senior management team joined in with the joint cutting of the golden ceremonial ribbon.

Mr. Bud Hittie, Global CEO of API stated: "147 years ago, when API was founded, our mission was simple — to make heat transfer more efficient and more reliable. Today, standing on the ground of our third manufacturing facility in China, what I see is not just a new plant. It is the continued fulfillment of that mission. From our first factory 22 years ago, to our third, one thing has been proven: a truly global company doesn't just sell products around the world, it delivers the highest quality products to every country and market we service. "This third factory in Suzhou, is API's prologue to the next 147 years."

 Mr. Greg Smietanski, Senior Vice President & General Manager of API, stated: "For 22 years, the Suzhou team has earned our customers' trust through the dedicated delivery of every project. Today, the opening of our third factory in Suzhou, takes API's commitment to China and Asia Pacific market to the next level. This new plant is a testament to our continued pursuit of high quality driven customers, now servicing them with greater efficiency.  With this additional  capacity and continued, highest-quality  service, we will deepen our roots in China and extend our reach across Asia-Pacific. The next chapter starts here. We are ready."

With this new facility brings  a new beginning in Suzhou. API Heat Transfer is charging ahead on the global heat exchange stage — with technology as its spear and innovation as its shield — setting the pace for China's smart manufacturing.