FPT partners with KITZ to accelerate digital transformation in valve manufacturing industry

Business Wire India

Global technology company FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, and KITZ Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial valves and fluid control products, recently signed a strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration leverages FPT Software’s scalable workforce and solid experience to accelerate digital transformation initiatives across KITZ’s manufacturing and business operations.

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Under the agreement, FPT Software will deliver digital solutions that will streamline KITZ’s product development and design, global supply chain, maintenance services, and sales and marketing activities. FPT Software will also enhance KITZ’s IT infrastructure with state-of-the-art AI solutions to facilitate its operation and production with greater precision, efficiency and safety.

“Driving agility, scalability and increased productivity for our customers has always been FPT Software’s top priority. With two decades of experience supporting industry giants in Japan, a diverse supply network and a high-quality workforce worldwide, we are confident that we will help KITZ streamline operations and shorten time-to-market to stay ahead of the rapidly changing manufacturing landscape,” said Pham Minh Tuan, Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation and CEO of FPT Software.

“I believe that establishing a strategic partnership with FPT, a company providing cutting-edge technology and services in the digital field, is a significant step forward. We are currently building a factory in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam, to produce and sell stainless steel valves, which we expect to see strong demand for in the future, as well as a factory to produce high-purity gas valves for the semiconductor equipment market. In Vietnam, which is experiencing extraordinary growth, we will continue to provide products and services tailored to our customers’ markets and regions, working with FPT, a global company that is at the forefront of DX initiatives for many companies,” said Makoto Kohno, CEO of KITZ Corporation.

With nearly 20 years of experience in Japan, FPT Software has become one of the largest overseas technology companies in terms of workforce, with 3,500 employees in 17 local offices and innovation centers, as well as 15,000 employees worldwide dedicated to the Japanese market. The company has provided services and solutions to over 450 clients worldwide, supporting their digital transformation through strategic consulting services and advanced technology solutions such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing. The IT company also plays a significant role in promoting technology cooperation and development between Vietnam and Japan, notably as an active member of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) and chairman of the Vietnam Association for Digital Transformation in Japan (VADX Japan).

Manufacturing is one of FPT Software’s key domains. It delivers comprehensive strategies and execution processes for digital factories on a global scale, leveraging its deep experience and broad network of skills to deliver complex end-to-end projects that streamline manufacturing operations. These proven competencies and successes position FPT Software as a leader and innovator in the IDC MarketScape and HFS Horizons manufacturing services.

About FPT Software

FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, is a global provider of information technology and services headquartered in Vietnam, with revenues of $1 billion (2023) and over 30,000 employees in 30 countries.

The company supports complex business opportunities and challenges with its world-class services in advanced analytics, AI, digital platforms, cloud, hyper-automation, IoT, low-code, etc. It has partnered with over 1,100 customers worldwide, of which nearly 100 are Fortune Global 500 companies in the aerospace, automotive, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, utilities, and more. For more information, visit https://fptsoftware.com/

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