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refrigeration industries . With a manufacturing facility in Finland , and daughter companies located in China , South America , the UK , Germany , and the U . S ., customers have access to reliable and efficient service . “ Our core business is in industrial refrigeration , however we work across a wide range of industrial sectors . For example , we supply to industries like oil & gas , because offshore space and weight are at a premium , and we have a compact low weight solution .” Having established itself with many roots of success , Pascoe believes that the company has shaken off its humble beginnings and is now widely recognized as a global force . Even so , the human factor of the company has not changed . “ For us , business is personal . Although we are rapidly growing the company , Vahterus is centered around its people , whether that be our employees , or the clients we work with . The strength of the relationships we have make up a large part of our culture ; this is one of the key factors to our success ,” he asserted . With its recent facility acquisition in the U . S and an ongoing growth rate of > 20 % year-over-year , Vahterus is much better equipped to serve the global market . In late 2021 , the company acquired a fully operational facility near Pittsburgh , to supply equipment to the American market . “ Time and price wise , we have something much more competitive to bring to the market with this facility ,” added Pascoe . “ The new facility also creates a much stronger supply chain , and is another step towards decentralizing manufacturing and establishing regional bases . We are now much more globally present than we were about 15 years ago .”
Providing the solution : Innovation When further examining the driving force behind Vahterus ’ s success , Pascoe narrowed it down to three factors : innovation , bespoke products , and sustainability . “ Innovation is what drives us ,” explained Pascoe , “ and it is how we have continued to perfect our products over the years .” “ Our mission is to provide the best heat exchanger solutions ,” he continued . “ We do not , therefore , provide an off-the-shelf solution that we think is best . We provide an innovative bespoke solution that is tailored to fit the end user ’ s needs .” To Vahterus , it is important to put itself in the mindset of the client . “ Providing the right solution is understanding the solution rather than simply selling a commodity ,” stated Pascoe . It is for that reason that most of Vahterus ’ s salespeople are professional engineers . Having a technical background allows them to have a deeper understanding of the products they are selling , ensuring that the customer is getting the best solution . “ I believe what we have brought to the market in the last 30 years has moved things forward dramatically ; we invented the technology we have , we are continuously improving it , and we have created related products based on the plate and shell theme .
Vahterus founders , Mauri and Sinikka Kontu
Vahterus heat exchangers are designed with the following design codes : PED ASME VIII , Div . 1 Lloyd ’ s Register R . I . N . A . ABS Bureau Veritas PD5500 DNV GL Marine KGS South Korea EAC GB ( China ) Code Others on request
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