APV is a global

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Australian Performance Vehicles Pty Ltd (APV) is Australia's leading industrial testing services organisation and a global supplier of safety products (seat belts, harnesses, snatch straps and tow ropes). We have local representatives in North America and New Zealand supporting our Customers in these markets.

Foreign Affairs Magazine is optimistic about Australia's future and features APV.

The October 2018 edition of the Foreign Affairs magazine provides an optimistic view of Australia's future as we become increasing integrated into the globalised economy and supply chains. We are no longer an isolated island economy of sand, beaches and deserts - although living in Melbourne, I'm not sure that picture truly represents Australia anyway. On a GDP per capita basis we rank 5th in the world and international trade is our engine room for growth. More than ever we need to be Global in our thinking as an international trading nation and our businesses need to be integrated within Global Supply Chains. APV typifies this thinking with 50% of our revenue derived from exports and most of our customers are multinationals, so we have to think Globally in everything we do, but at the same time respect our traditional strengths and local capabilities.

APV is given a brief feature and is recognized as an Australian SME that has transformed itself to become internationally recognized and integrated within overseas supply chains - This is great recognition for us and demonstrates we are punching above our weight. It is somewhat surprising to me, how Foreign Affairs found us, but clearly it means our Brand has a strong presence and reputation (Noting my quote "you may not have heard about who APV is....").

Harry Hickling

Managing Director

FOREIGN AFFAIRS OCT 2018 EDITION.pdf

P.S. This edition has a focus on the debate about Nuclear Weapons. At APV we are passionate about your safety so this makes for interesting reading.

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/2018-10-15/do-nuclear-weapons-matter

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APV TVH Announcement

APV TVH Announcement

I am pleased to announce that in support of our Material Handling Market, that the TVH Group, the world’s largest supplier of parts for the Material Handling, Industrial and Agricultural Markets, is now an official distributor for APV seat belts into these markets across Australia and New Zealand.

This builds on our current relationship of providing specialist products, such as the Springbelt Restraint System via TVH internationally to over 170 countries.

Springbelt is used extensively across these markets, including Qantas for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and terminal transport vehicles to ensure OH&S compliancy and seat belt usage.

TVH distribute parts through five locations in Australia and two in New Zealand.

Yours Sincerely

Harry Hickling - (Managing Director)

To obtain more information about TVH and their release of the APV product range see the following TVH announcement:

Dear customer,

We are happy to announce that TVH Australia has been appointed as an official National Distributor of APV Safety Products.

APV is the leading manufacturer of aftermarket seat belts in Australia. Their belts are fully certified to international standards and are suitable for a wide variety of off-highway equipment such as forklifts, tractors and construction equipment to name a few.

And we will bring their products to you! The 60/90 angle,multi angle, ALR and Springbelt belt kits are all part of the range and immediately deliverable from stock.

FIND YOUR SEAT BELT

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APV FY18 HIGHLIGHTS

FY18 Brings 28% Revenue Growth for APV

28% Revenue Growth across all markets
Awarded 2 major International supply contracts
Expanded management team
Commissioned 2 additional production lines and 20% increase in production staff to support increased demand

$2 million Investment into Test Centre

Harry Hickling, Managing Director of APV, is pleased to announce our 28% revenue growth during FY18.

“FY18 has been an exciting year for us and I wish to thank our customers for their support. Our persistence in the world market, brand recognition, our people and dedication to top quality products has resulted in this strong long-term growth for the company”.

APV is now selling at volume into Australia, NZ, USA, Europe and Asia as demonstrated by fortnightly pallet deliveries into the US. This is a tremendous result as we continue to build our international Brand and Reputation”

Within the Bus and Coach market we are the dominant supplier for Australian and continue to grow our North American market, where we have just completed a large build demonstrating APV Safety Products as a well established international OEM.

APV also continues to build our Industrial and Material Handling markets internationally, with important relationships for distribution of our products.

EXPANDED PRODUCTION FACILITY

Martin Merry, ex Holden Director Vehicle Operations, has been appointed as GM for APV Safety Products to support our continued growth and to further refine our production capacity, systems and process controls.

To support this growth Safety Products has completed the upgrade and commissioning of two addition production lines to enable on time delivery for our growing order demand.

Good news for our people has been the 20% increase in production staff to account for the new production lines and the current work mix for domestic and international customers.

Rapid increases in production requirements has required us to make many changes to our production areas and had a flow-on effect to our suppliers who have had to quickly react to our higher volume requests. “It’s great to have the conversations with suppliers that yes the volume is real, and I need it yesterday,” said Martin Merry.

QUALITY, STANDARDS & COP.

APV Safety Products completed its full upgrade to ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System in October 2017 and continues to have Independent Auditing of its processes and procedures, and Standards Compliance to ensure the highest levels of quality.

APV Safety Products is the only Seatbelt manufacturer and supplier in Australia performing these quality processes to ensure production quality and traceability. And this is backed up by the extensive test programs within the Test Centre.

In any one day, production can be manufacturing products to a variety of international standards including: ADR4, AS/NZS2596, FMVSS, SAEJ386, ECE R16 so strong controls are essential.

APV ENGINEERING & TESTING SERVICES

APV is please to announce the $2 million investment in new Cameras, Test Dummies and Equipment to ensure that the Test Centre remains the most advance facility of its type in Australia. These capabilities will support advanced design and manufacturing for industry as well as testing to the latest international protocols, including NCAP and ADR’s

The Test facility recently won the 2017 SAE Gold and Platinum Innovation Award for development of Test Methodologies for Automotive Accessories and Bull Bars. The Safety Assessment of accessories will continue to grow with the increased sophistication of vehicle safety systems.

http://www.apvsafetyproducts.com/apv-safety/sae-australia-recognises-apv-with-a-2017-platinum-award

FY19 BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES

There is an exciting year ahead for APV, our customers, suppliers and staff as we continue to improve the business, start new contracts and release new products to support our customers.

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