The German marine equipment supplier HATLAPA is widening its field overseas by expanding its Shanghai operation. HATLAPA Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Singapore, the umbrella organisation for all of HATLAPA’s Asian branches, was first founded in 1996. The Shanghai office was then registered in 1999, followed by an office in Nanjing in 2007.
HATLAPA’s presence in the Asian market has proven successful since the German manufacturer first decided to get established in China in 1988. In 2008, the total turnover of HATLAPA Asia Pacific Pte Ltd reached USD 3.8 million, and it has been increasing since. The company now employs over 30 staff, and its recent developments show that there is further room for expansion.
The growth of HATLAPA’s Shanghai sales office has now led to in its registration as an independent company trading under the name of HATLAPA Marine Equipment (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. In addition to simply selling marine equipment, the Shanghai branch is now also offering fleet support and procurement services to the Asian ship building industry. By broadening its scope of activities in Asia, HATLAPA is addressing the growing Chinese market, offering advanced marine equipment and services to the local customers.
HATLAPA Marine Equipment (Shanghai) Co. Ltd continues to contribute to the development of the shipbuilding industry and other industries in China. The growth of HATLAPA’s Shanghai operation will also lead to an increase in the tax revenue for Shanghai – part of the economic development requirements.
HATLAPA Uetersener Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co.
KG is a privately owned German company, with its three owners taking part in the daily running of the business. Founded in 1919 as a family business, HATLAPA has continuously grown and presently employs 300 permanent staff and 40 trainees globally. The company’s turnover in 2009 was 135 million Euros. HATLAPA’s main production facility remains at its headquarters in Germany, with some of its larger steering gear being manufactured in Korea.