Graco opens innovation center in China

Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has announced the opening of the South China Innovation Center in Dongguan, China, focused on serving the electronics industry.

“Graco has recently made several investments globally related to product development and application testing. This new facility is strategically located in South China and will increase our ability to support and strengthen relationships with key customers,” said Tony Gargano, president of Asia Pacific at Graco.

Electronic product assembly is a rapidly growing market that supports the manufacturing and development of electronics components in a variety of applications including automotive, consumer and connected infrastructure to create and maintain electric vehicles and fleets, said the Minneapolis, Minn.-based firm.

“This functional design and testing center will extend our commitment to the region by being closer to our customers in key market segments, particularly in the area of electronics assembly and new energy vehicles,” said Gargano.

Graco’s team of experts in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and software development, working with the local commercial team, are ready to serve customers by helping them find solutions around emerging technologies and custom applications with local support, the firm said.

The facility has a large-scale training space, equipment demonstration areas and product labs to support the work of the team and host in-person collaboration.

The South China innovation center and the existing AP innovation center in Shanghai expands Graco’s commitment to China and gives customers access to a global network of engineers developing electronics, automotive and new energy solutions, the company said.

Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications.