APOC has expanded its local services for the Americas region and opened its new US headquarters in downtown Miami.
The company, which is an exhibitor at MRO Americas 2022 in Dallas, is also exploring options in the region such as joint ventures, investment or acquisition.
“Being close to your customer base and forging productive relationships with business partners are key elements for success,” said Kevin Wall, Senior Vice President of Business Development, APOC. “While we are in a truly global industry, there is no substitute for an experienced and professional local team that is willing and able to help.”
Wall will oversee both the organic and inorganic growth of APOC throughout North and Latin America in particular. APOC has developed not only its teardown business for A320/B737 but has also built an ever-growing presence in engine leasing & trading as well as landing gear leasing & trading. “We see great potential to expand this business,” he says. “We have already performed several teardowns in the region and see big potential in developing this further. If we source candidate aircraft in the US and ultimately sell the material here, it makes a lot of sense to tear down here too.”
APOC’s Miami warehouse, which opened last year, is still in its early stages. “We have recognised the need to have stock locally as we strive to be a valued service provider,” says Wall. “Fast moving parts will be stored in our MIA facility and as we adapt to the needs of our customers, we will increase capacity in MIA. We expect rapid growth leading to a quadrupling of inventory held locally within the next 6 months.”
“Access to the Latin American market is key and Miami has been long recognised as the gateway to Latin America,” added Hall. “By partnering with logistics experts to mimimise cost and lead time we aim to be there for our Latin American friends. The post-COVID era recovery in many Latin American countries, lags behind other regions. That’s where APOC with its access to used serviceable material (USM) can make a difference. Cash is king in the current aviation environment and operators are seeing USM as an efficient way to stretch maintenance budgets. For many, large inventories are a thing of the past. You buy it only when you need it. That’s when you need a solid partner, like APOC.”
Further investment in the US is highly likely for APOC. The company’s business plan will see revenue top US $100 million in the next few years. For that to happen additional resources in terms of talented people, and further targeted locations will be explored.
“Teamwork & technology is what makes APOC different” says CEO, Max Lutje Wooldrik. “Top quality innovative solutions providing cost-effective used serviceable material where and when you need it. We are exhibiting at MRO Dallas, for the first time and visiting delegates will be surprised at how far we’ve come and where we’re headed.”
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