Davidson, N.C. ( Jan. 6, 2012) — Ingersoll Rand, a manufacturer of  industrial tools, compressors, pumps and material handling equipment, has expanded its pump production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Guilin, China. The 317,000 square-foot facility is now building AROTM EXP Series air-operated diaphragm pumps, in addition to the existing PRO Series and Compact Series product lines.

“The Asia Pacific positive displacement pump market is the largest and fastest growing in the world,” said Mike Medaska, vice president for ARO Fluid Products with Ingersoll Rand. “Our strategy calls for us to triple ARO sales in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years, and what we’ve done with the EXP Series in Guilin is just the first in a series of major investments in personnel, product development, facility expansion and brand development. We have an outstanding team in Asia Pacific with a track record of successful execution and I couldn’t be more excited about our future in the region.”

ARO air-operated diaphragm pumps deliver reliable and energy-efficient operation. Featuring patented Simul-ShiftTM and Quick DumpTM air valve technology, EXP pumps reduce air consumption, eliminate pump stalling and prevent ice accumulation. ARO pumps reduce production downtime while providing the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry. 

Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies provides products, services and solutions that enhance our customer’s energy efficiency, productivity and operations. Its products range from complete compressed air systems, tools and pumps to material and fluid handling systems.