APG Manufacturing - What Can We Make For You?

From our humble beginnings as a small fabrication shop in Houston in 1943, to becoming a global provider of customized manufacturing solutions, APG has consistently adapted and grown to meet the needs of diverse industries. In this bog post, we'll explore how our innovative approaches, advanced technologies, and unwavering commitment to quality have shaped our success over the decades.

In this blog we will discuss: 

1. History of APG Manufacturing
2. APG's Experience in Manufacturing
3. APG's Extensive Inventory
4. The APG Difference

History of APG Manufacturing

APG is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing and conveyance products which support markets and industries globally. We began as a small fabrication shop in the Houston metropolitan area in 1943. During this time, World War II was in full stride. Many of our employees and suppliers joined the war effort leaving APG with little product to sell. This led to the company to diversify its product line and branch off into various industries. APG’s manufacturing capabilities originated with hand-cutting gaskets, packing materials, and glass products.

APG's Experience in Manufacturing

At APG, we leverage cutting-edge technology and extensive expertise to deliver precise, high-quality custom products. Our 3D prototyping capabilities, supported by our skilled CAD department, allow us to bring your designs to life with exact sizes, tolerances, and overall specifications through 3D printing. This ensures your part is exactly what you need before full-scale production.

Customization for Your Needs

Our reproduction capabilities enable us to design, manufacture, or replicate any safety plastic products. With our custom fabricated gaskets, we utilize advanced CAD systems, CAM technologies, and a vast library of materials to meet your unique requirements.

For businesses seeking personalization, our private labeling services offer the option to print or engrave directly on industrial coupling parts and even create custom molds for casting logos. We also provide custom bagging services, offering tailored quantities, parts, and labels to add value for our distributors.

APG excels in custom die creation for both high-volume and low-volume runs, utilizing our sophisticated CAM systems for efficiency and precision. Additionally, our custom weld fabrication services, supported by our large-scale manufacturing capabilities and extensive network of partners, ensure rapid and accurate production of highly specific parts.

Custom gasket fitting solutions are another specialty at APG. We can create any custom gasket from any material needed for your specific application using our specialized machinery. Whether you have an existing CAD file or need to digitize a sample, our CAD department can swiftly and accurately produce the sealing solution you need.

ISO 9001 Certified

With decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, APG has built a reputation for precision and reliability. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our ISO 9001 certification, which underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in quality management.

Whether you're in need of intricate custom components or high-volume production runs, APG's skilled team leverages advanced techniques and rigorous quality control processes to ensure each product meets your exact specifications. Trust APG to deliver accuracy and excellence in every project.

APG's Extensive Inventory

At APG, we take pride in our extensive and diverse inventory, ensuring we can meet the unique needs of our customers promptly and efficiently. Our stock includes a wide range of sheet materials, such as acetate, aluminum, HDPE, PC polycarbonate, PET polyester, PETG, and much more. These materials are readily available for immediate production, enabling us to quickly turn around orders and deliver high-quality products.

Custom Plastics

APG is an expert manufacturer and distributor of custom plastic, eye, and face protection products. Our plastics division has produced products for many industries including dental, medical, mining, blast and surface prep, safety, and various others.

We use specialized abrasive blast techniques to produce volume runs of your finished product, which lowers production costs and meets delivery requirements. We use a variety of dies to ensure the best quality product is produced. If your product requires a specialty die, our skilled craftsmen will make one in-house or find it through our partners.

Vulcanized O-Rings

We have a fully dedicated team with decades of O-ring knowledge and experience readily available to vulcanize any custom O-Ring when you need it the most. We service a variety of industries such as oil & gas, petroleum, energy, semiconductor, and many more. APG stocks over 300 different cord varieties with different combinations of material, durometer, cross-section, and shape. We have various materials in stock, such as aflas, buna nitrile, fluoroelastomer, and more, that are ready to be vulcanized into custom-sized rings.  

Industrial Glass

APG offers a complete line of industrial sight glass, gauge glass, and flat glass for any piping or tank wall application. Sight glass is important in a variety of applications as it allows the user to see the level of liquids or gases which are traveling through a critical point of your pipeline design. We stock a variety of industrial glass such as redline tubular, heavy wall tubular, flat glass, and many chemical and high-pressure glasses. 

Custom Gaskets

At APG, we know not all seals are the same, which is why we offer custom gasket fitting solutions. With our specialized machinery, we can create any custom gasket out of any material needed for your specific application. Already have a CAD file? Send it to us and we will load and cut in a matter of minutes. Have a sample and need a digitized version? Utilize our CAD department to create your sealing solution.

The APG Difference

What sets APG apart from the competition is our vast array of state-of-the-art machinery, equipment, and technology. We continuously invest in cutting-edge software and tools to enhance our manufacturing capabilities, ensuring superior quality and precision. Our advanced production facilities enable us to accelerate delivery times while maintaining stringent quality controls. This combination of technology and expertise allows us to consistently deliver high-quality products that meet the evolving demands of our customers.