1. ISO/TS 16949 International Quality Management System
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
APM AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS BERHAD
(424838-D)
Headquarters (HQ) Address:
Lot 600 Pandamaran Industrial Estate,
Jalan Raja Lumu,
Locked Bag No 218, 42009 Port Klang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Tel : 603-3161 8888
Fax : 603-3161 8833
Email : apmah@apm.com.my
URL : www.apm.com.my
CORPORATE PROFILE
A GLOBAL
ASPIRATION
suspension | electrical & heat exchange | interior & plastics | marketing
APM AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS BERHAD
The largest autoparts manufacturing group in Malaysia
2. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY
“ Striving to be a world-class automotive component manufacturer
in terms of quality, cost, delivery and in making customer satisfaction
our highest priority.”
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4. The APM brand of automotive parts is
poised to grow more dominant in the
regional area.The scene is also set for
the company to achieve further global
recognition.
APM’s goal has always been clear; to
be a competitive regional automotive
components manufacturer in the
mid-term and a global supplier in
the long-term. Starting off as a small
Malaysian-centric automotive parts
manufacturer, APM has expanded to
become a major supplier, first
to regional and now increasingly to
global markets.
In recent years our establishment
of manufacturing sites in ASEAN
member countries, particularly
Vietnam and Indonesia, have started
to yield results.
Continuous efforts to streamline
manufacturing operations and use
efficient alternative sources of energy
have already yielded positive
results. We are confident that we can
overcome the challenges ahead and
remain ahead.
VISION AND MISSION
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The symbiotic relationship between
human and the environment is made
more apparent by the recent weather
events that echoed around the world.
As the world industrializes the effects
on the environment magnifies; green
house effects, toxic emissions and
discharges cause havoc to mother
earth.
At APM we recognize that our growth
efforts must in no way compromise the
need to protect our environment. We
believe that through our commitment
and action we can make a difference
in achieving a clean manufacturing
environment.
All of our manufacturing units
have been awarded the IS14001
certification, an added testimony that
we are serious about our commitment.
APM will continue its efforts to be a
responsible corporate citizen.
In addition to taking care of our
environment, APM is also committed
to maintaining a high standard in
occupational safety and health at the
work place. Our human resource team
is actively participating in providing
training on a regular basis to our
workforce.
APM’s comprehensive annual safety
and health programs include
continuous medical surveillance and
regularly conducted activities by
both external and internal teams to
improve the safety of the work area.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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5. AWARDS & ACCOLADES
IMPORTANT TIMELINE
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1971
1992-1993
1999
2001
2004
2005
2006 2010
2011 2013
20121971
• A PM achieved QS 9000 quality
management system certification
• A PM Springs Sdn Bhd was honoured
with Ford’s 2000World Excellence
Award for Quality & Delivery
• F ormation of APM Tachi-S Seating
Systems Sdn. Bhd.
• A PM launched a new export company
APM Auto Parts Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
to lead the export for
all APM products
• A PM Shock Absorbers Sdn Bhd
was overall winner of Majaico Model
Company
• A ward APM Coil Springs was awarded
The BrandLaureate Awards 2010-2011
for “Product Branding” Best Brands
Automotive Coil Springs.
Established
APM Springs
(Vietnam) Co.
Ltd. inVietnam
All manufacturing subsidiary
companies achieved ISO 14001
certification from TUV
All manufacturing
subsidiary companies
achieved TS16949
• A PM achieved RM 1 billion revenue
• C ompletion of Plant 2 at APM Springs
Sdn Bhd and installation of new line to
manufacture Parabolic springs
• E stablished APM Engineering &
Research Co Sdn Bhd to conduct
R&D for automotive parts
APM Automotive Holdings Berhad
Date of listing on the Main Board of KLSE
Auto Parts Manufacturers Co Sdn Bhd
Date of Incorporation
All auto parts manufacturing
companies assumed “APM”
identity
• E stablished APM IAC Automotive Systems Sdn Bhd; a joint venture
company, to design and manufacture automotive interior components
and systems
• E stablished a new company in Indonesia by PT APM Auto Components
Indonesia to assemble heat exchange products.
• C ompleted installation of new racking system in APM Springs
Sdn Bhd new warehouse in December 2013
All auto parts manufacturing
6. Our suspension division prides
itself on being one of the few
manufacturers in the world which
produces Leaf Springs, Coil Springs,
Shock Absorbers and auxiliary
components under one roof.
With these facilities, we are able
to provide added advantages to
our customers in terms of
convenience and availability of
complete suspension kits.
Aided by the latest computer software
and expertise of our engineers,we are
able to design and develop complete
suspension parts thus making us the
leading OEM supplier in Malaysia.
All APM suspension parts are
manufactured according to the quality
standards recognized by international
manufacturers: ISO 14001 and ISO/TS
16949.
Pitch Profile Test
Robotic Parabolic ProcessParabolic Finger Press Process
INTRODUCTION
SUSPENSION
DIVISION PROFILE
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APM SHOCK ABSORBERS SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Struts, Shock Absorbers, Gas Springs
and Gas Lifts
Shock Absorber : 200,000 units per month.
Gas Spring : 100,000 units per month.
4-point Crimping
Computerized Damping Force Machine.
High Speed Endurance Tester with Side Force.
Sound Proof Room with Noise Tester.
Gas Reaction Force and Stimulation Tester.
Micro Amplitude & Sliding Resistance Test.
Endurance and Static Tester
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Parabolic Springs, Laminated Leaf Springs
and Air Suspension Springs
Malaysia Plant : 2,400 tonnes per month
Vietnam Plant : 800 tonnes per month
Automatic Parabolic Taper Rolling Line
(Complete with Robotic Handling System)
Computerized Fatigue Testing Machine
OES Spectrometer for Chemical Analysis.
Micro-Vickers Hardness Tester
Metallurgical Microscope
APM SPRINGS SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Automotive Coil Springs, U-Bolts,
Agricultural Blades, High Tensile Bolts,
Shackle Assembly,
Springs Pins and King Pins Kits
Coil Spring : 150,000 units per month
U-Bolt : 70,000 units per month
Walking beam Heating Furnace
4-Zone Tempering Furnace
Automatic Powder Coating Line
Automatic Load Testing Machine
Fatigue Tester
High Tensile Tester
Salt-Spray Tester
3-D Side Force Tester
Pitch Profiler
Metallurgy Microscope
Spectrum Meter
Brinell / Vickers Hardness Testers
APM COIL SPRINGS SDN BHD
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7. ELECTRICAL & HEAT EXCHANGE
DIVISION PROFILE
“With today’s world being more
stressful than ever, achieving interior
comfort is a vital part of creating a
vehicle that will improve customers’
lives”.
Equipped with the latest technology
and state of the art equipment, APM is
poised to be the major manufacturer
of quality air-conditioner systems and
components. Our systems only use
R134a refrigerant, a product rated as
being friendly to the environment.
Advances in micro electronic
component technology have enabled
engines to be managed with
optimal efficiency. This translates to
greater fuel efficiency and lower
maintenance costs.
At APM we work closely with
our technical partners to provide
engine management systems (EMS)
incorporating the latest sensor and
control devices.
Helium Leak TesterOven Brazing
Core Assembly
INTRODUCTION
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APM AUTO ELECTRICS SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Starter Motors, Alternators,Wiper Motor System,Windshield Washer System,
Distributors, Electronic Control Unit (ECU),Throttle Body, Radiator Fan Motor, Horns,
Power Window Motors. Alternating Current Generator (ACG), Capacitor Discharge
Igniter (CDI Unit) and Starter Motors for Motorcycles.
Starter Motor : 16,000 units per month
Alternator : 16,000 units per month
Wiper Motor System : 10,000 units per month.
Windshield Washer System : 10,000 units per month.
Alternator Performance Testing Machine
Wiper Motor Magnetizing Machine
ECU Performance Testing Machine
High Voltage Spark Testing Machine
Robotic Sealant Applicator
Crank Angle Sencor Testing Machine
Distributor Performance Testing Machine
Starter Motor Performance testing Machine
Windshield Washer Performance Testing Machine.
APM - COACHAIR SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
APM CLIMATE CONTROL SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Automotive Radiators, Automotive Air-Conditioning and Components
Air-Cond. : 25,000 units per month
Radiator : 15,000 units per month / shift
CNC Tube Bending Machine
CNC Pipe Bending Machine
Semi Auto Core Builder
Continous Controlled Atmospheric (Nocolok).
Brazing Furnace
High Precision Fin Forming Machine
Vacuum Chamber Helium Leak Detection System.
Auto Brazing Machine
A/C Performance Test Bench
Pressure Cycle Test Bench (Oil)
CATIA 2D-3D Design (1 seat)
Autocad R2002 (4 seats)
Vibration Test Machine
Pressure-Repeated Cycle Test Machine (Water)
Bus Air-Conditioners
Truck Refrigeration Systems
Bus Air-Conditioner : 80 units per month
Truck Refrigeration System : 250 units per month
End of line tester
Solid Edge - 3D design
Data Logger
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Alternator Performance Testing Machine
Distributor Performance Testing Machine
Starter Motor Performance testing Machine
Windshield Washer Performance Testing Machine.
Distributor Performance Testing Machine
Starter Motor Performance testing Machine
Windshield Washer Performance Testing Machine.
8. INTERIOR & PLASTICS
DIVISION PROFILE
Robotic Frame Welding Line
2700 Ton Injection MachineTri-Co Extrusion Machine
AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURERS CO. SDN BHD
(Seat Division)
APM SEATINGS SDN BHD
APM PLASTICS SDN BHD
APM AUTOMOTIVE MODULES SDN BHD
APM AUTO SAFETY SYSTEMS SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production :
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Automotive Seats including Car Seats
18,000 vehicle seats per month
Measuring and Testing Equipments
Computer-Aided-Engineering (CAE)
Seat Static Testing Facilities
Bus & coach seats (including ADR68 compliant bus seats), van seats, recreational &
sports vehicle seats, marine & ferry seats, train & LRT seats, cinema & auditorium
seats, industrial vehicle seats, and customized leather seat covers.
5,500 units of seats per month
1,000 car sets per month (Leather production line on single shift)
3 x assembly lines, 4 x leather cover sewing cells, and seat recliner & slide
production line.
In-house Lab for total seat endurance and wear tests, 9–axis static pull
seat structure test, soft materials wear & flammability test.
PVC Side/Metal Insert Mouldings, Injection Parts, Edge Protectors,
Bumpers, PU Paddings, Door Trims, Door Panels, Roof/Booth Linings,
Weather Strips and Other Interior Parts
180 tonnes per month for Polyurethane
200 tonnes per month for Plastic Injection.
Temperature & Humidity Chamber
QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester
Spectrophotometer
Xenon Weatherability Chamber
Door Module & Front End Module
2646 vehicle sets per month for Door Trim
Heat Aging Tester
Temperature & Humidity Chamber
Vibration Test
Safety Belts, Air Bags, Steering Wheels
18,000 vehicle sets per month
Multiple Lock Test Machine, Spinning Machine,
Industrial Sewing Machine, Bracket Tightening
Machine & Retraction/Extraction Test Machine.
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Robotic Frame Welding Line
“At APM our seats are designed
to incorporate and integrate the
most complex form of designs - the
human form. We go through great
length to ensure that we foster
a harmonious and joyous driving
experience.
In our quest to satisfy customer
satisfactions, we left no stone
unturned in our attempts to please
even the most selective of customers
in terms of styling, comfort, safety
and ergonomics.
The exterior and interior of
vehicles that are shaped by
automotive designers have been
completely revolutionised by
plastics”.
From the most complex one-piece
door panel to the simplest ashtray
we are dedicated to supplying the
best possible products.
Our comprehensive range of injection
and extrusion machines ensures top
quality, precision manufacturing.
INTRODUCTION
200 tonnes per month for Plastic Injection.
2646 vehicle sets per month for Door Trim
9. MALAYSIAN JOINT-VENTURES
DIVISION PROFILE
APM Tachi-S Seating Systems Sdn Bhd
INTRODUCTION
FUJI SEATS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
APM IAC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS SDN BHD
APM TACHI-S SEATING SYSTEMS SDN BHD
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Production &
Testing Facilities :
Vehicle Seats.
20,000 vehicle seats per month
Multi-Storey Storage Rack for Vehicle
Seats structured for JIT Sequence Delivery.
Three Conveyonised Seat Assembly Line.
Instrument Panels/Cockpits,
Headlining Overhead Systems,
Door Trims Panels, Floor Carpets
200,000 vehicle sets
Headlining Sandwich Manufacturing,
Substrate Press and Waterjet Cutting
Automation.
Automotive seats
5,000 vehicle seats per month
Conveyor Seats Assembly System &
Multi-Storey Storage Rack for Vehicle
Seat for JIT delivery.
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Strategic alliances with local Malaysian Joint-Ventures has allowed APM to
collaborate better in terms of technology transfer, marketing and promotional
synergies which spans a wider distribution network and enhanced product
development. Our partner contributes towards a mutual shared goal to realise
our business commitments and values.
APM local joint ventures include Fuji Seats (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, APM IAC
Automotive Systems Sdn Bhd and APM Tachi-S Seating Systems Sdn Bhd. They
specialised in Vehicle/Automotive Seats and Interior Plastic Components and
Systems.
Conveyor Seats Assembly System &
Multi-Storey Storage Rack for Vehicle
Conveyor Seats Assembly System &
Multi-Storey Storage Rack for Vehicle
Evoque Major Interior
Flooring Mats
Evoque Headliner
10. OVERSEAS JOINT-VENTURES
DIVISION PROFILE
Since globalization of trade is a two-way process, integration of the Malaysian
economy with the rest of the world with all its attendant benefits is achieved
through overseas investment.
APM Overseas Joint Ventures or Wholly Owned Subsidiaries abroad promote
economic co-operation between Malaysia and the host countries. It results in
transfer of technology and skills,sharing the results of Research & Development,
access to global market, promotion of brand image, generation of
employment and utilization of raw materials that are available in Malaysia and
the host country.
APM Joint-Ventures profile PT Armada Johnson Controls and PT APM Armada
Autoparts in Indonesia as well as IAC APM Automotive Systems Limited in
Thailand. Their major products include Automotive Seats, Interior Automotive
Components, Consoles, Door Trims, Instrument Panels, IP Pads and Soft Trims.
INTRODUCTION
PT ARMADA JOHNSON CONTROLS - INDONESIA
IAC APM AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD. - THAILAND
PT APM ARMADA AUTOPARTS - INDONESIA
Major Product :
Major Product :
Major Product :
Automotive Seats
Console, Door Trims, Instrument Panels,
IP Pads and Soft Trims
Interior Automotive Components
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Waterjet Cell
PT Armada Johnson Controls
PICTURE
Substrate Press
Door Trim
Corvette Door Panel
11. WHOLLY OWNED OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
DIVISION PROFILE
APM expanded its overseas operation to countries like Vietnam, Indonesia,
Thailand, Myanmar and USA. These operations are poised to be APM’s
key business in the near future.
Throughout all APM overseas operations, we share the same corporate
philosophy as our holding company in Malaysia, the same commitment to
our service and product quality, and comply to high international
standards with in-depth technical and technology know-how.
APM Springs (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
APM SPRINGS (VIETNAM) CO. LTD. -VIETNAM
APM AUTO COMPONENTS (VIETNAM) CO. LTD. -VIETNAM
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Laminated Leaf Springs
800 tonnes per month
Vehicle Seats, Struts, Shock Absorbers, Automotive
Air-Conditioner Systems and Radiators
500 pcs per month (seats)
APM AUTO COMPONENTS (USA) INC. - USA
Major Product : Warehousing and Marketing of Auto Components
McCONNELL SEATS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD - AUSTRALIA
Major Product : Manufacturing & Distributor of Seats for Buses,
Coaches,Trains & Trams
PT APM ARMADA SUSPENSION - INDONESIA
Major Product :
Production Capacity :
Automotive Coil Springs and Distributor of Automotive
Suspension Parts
150,000 pcs per month
APM AUTO COMPONENTS MYANMAR CO. LTD. - MYANMAR
Major Product : Manufacturing and Assembly of Seats, Electrical Products,
Suspension Modules, Automotive Air Conditioners & Interior
Components
APM AUTO COMPONENTS (THAILAND) LTD. - THAILAND
Major Product : Extrusion & Injection Parts, Import & Export Auto Components
PT APM AUTO COMPONENTS INDONESIA - INDONESIA
Major Product : Heat Exchange including Radiators and
Air Conditioning Cooling System/Components
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Airlink Spring Heat Treatment Process
12. ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
DESIGN SERVICES
International Quality Management System ISO/TS 16949
Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Faster Design-Analysis Iteration through
Integrated Design Simulation Software
“Simulation has proven to be a time and cost-effective alternative to physical testing - allowing more design options
to be considered in shorter time frames. APM is seeking to further expand the use of simulation by bringing it
forward even earlier in the design process.
However, the challenges of implementing a simulation-based design strategy include the absence of an
engineering environment and process that can keep pace with the design team”.
SEATING SYSTEM
Complete Seating System for OEM.
New seating mechanisms (Track, Recliner,
Height adjustment, Lumbar etc).
INTERIORS & PLASTICS
Door Panel and Interior trims.
Instrument Panel, Bumper System
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Range of coil, leaf and parabolic springs,
gas springs and air bellow.
Shock absorbers.
Corner Module.
Complete Leaf Spring Suspension Module.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Radiator, Condenser and Evaporator cores
and assembly.
Blower fan and shroud.
Complete A/C Cooling module.
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SIMULATION DRIVEN DESIGN
SUSPENSION TESTING FACILITIES
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Requirement
Studies
Benchmarking
Packaging
Target Setting
Styling
Concept Design
Prototyping
Testing
VAVE
Drawing for
production
Product Design
(CAD, DFMEA)
Virtual
Validation and
Optimization
Mechanism
Integration
CAD and CAE
Cycles
Corner Module.
INTERIORS & PLASTICS
Complete Leaf Spring Suspension Module.
To design and develop best-in-class Safer, Lighter, Eco-Friendly, Durable, Cost Competitive passenger vehicle
suspension modules by focusing the research activities in the following areas :
CAE Driven Design Process for Coil Spring, Shock Absorber and Gas Spring
DOE of physical testing and virtual validation
Passenger Vehicle Dynamics
Road Data Acquisition & virtual track buildup
Material Characterization
Use of composites, plastics
and epp
New mechanisms concept
Comfort analysis
Modular design concepts
Power seats
Benchmarking
CAE driven seats design
Seat structure optimization
CAE
D
rivEn
MoDulAr DEsign
CoMfort AnAlysis
MEChAnisM PowEr
sEAt
INTERIORS TESTING FACILITIES
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PAST & PRESENT CUSTOMERS
TECHNICAL COLLABORATORS
CLIENTELE
COLLABORATORS
DOMESTIC SCENE
OUR FACILITIES
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Port Klang
Bukit Beruntung
Tanjung Malim
Kulim
APM Manufacturing Plant Port Klang, Malaysia.
APM Auto Electrics Sdn Bhd
APM Auto Parts Manufacturers Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Seats Div.)
APM Auto Parts Manufacturers Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Seats Div.)
APM Plastics Sdn Bhd
Fuji Seats ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd
APM Seatings Sdn Bhd
APM Automotive Modules Sdn. Bhd.
APM Manufacturing Plant Port Klang, Malaysia.
APM Auto Parts Manufacturers Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Seats Div.)APM Auto Parts Manufacturers Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Seats Div.)APM Auto Parts Manufacturers Co. Sdn. Bhd. (Seats Div.)
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MARKETING & INTERNATIONAL SCENE
DIVISION PROFILE
“Auto Parts Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was formed to act as the marketing arm for APM Group’s
products. In the domestic market, we are proud to be associated with more than 500 stockists
throughout Malaysia.
We have also grown to become the country’s largest auto parts exporter since the company was
founded in 1984 and now export to more than 50 countries.
APM continually strive to achieve client satisfaction in all aspect of their deliveries. The
expansions to Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and USA are APM’s commitment to further
broaden its business operations to accomodate international exposure.
Our achievement and growth in both the domestic and international market pivot from our commitment
to provide Quality, Reliability and Safety products and services”.
Apart from our commitment to quality, teamwork is the cornerstone of our approach in other functional
areas such as the Research and Development, Production and Quality departments. This has contributed
significantly to meeting customers’ expectations in terms of delivery, design and quality.
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APM Overseas Operations
APM International Customers
APM Springs (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.
PT. APM Armada Suspension (Indonesia)
McConnell Seats Australia Pty Ltd (Australia)
APM Auto Components (USA) Inc. (USA)