FPT Software and KITZ Corporation partner to digitize valve manufacturing

FPT Software, a prominent subsidiary of FPT Corporation, has entered into a strategic partnership with KITZ Corporation, marking a significant leap in the manufacturing sector’s digital transformation. This collaboration is designed to harness FPT Software’s technological prowess and deep expertise to revolutionize KITZ’s operations in valve manufacturing. The partnership will enhance various aspects of KITZ’s business, including product development, global supply chain management, maintenance services, and sales and marketing strategies.

Under this new agreement, FPT Software will deploy advanced digital solutions, including cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, to improve precision, efficiency, and safety in KITZ’s manufacturing processes. This initiative aims to overhaul KITZ’s IT infrastructure and elevate its manufacturing capabilities to new heights, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Pham Minh Tuan, Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation and CEO of FPT Software, emphasized the strategic importance of this alliance. Tuan highlighted FPT Software’s commitment to boosting operational agility and scalability, leveraging their extensive experience in Japan coupled with a robust global workforce to deliver substantial benefits to KITZ. This partnership is poised to streamline operations, reduce time-to-market, and maintain KITZ’s leading position in the valve manufacturing sector.

Makoto Kohno, CEO of KITZ Corporation, acknowledged the partnership as a pivotal development, particularly highlighting its role in supporting KITZ’s expansion in Vietnam. KITZ is currently expanding its manufacturing base with new facilities in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam, focused on producing stainless steel valves and high-purity gas valves critical for the semiconductor equipment market. Kohno expressed confidence that FPT Software’s expertise will be instrumental in meeting the surging demand in Vietnam and refining their product offerings to better serve the market.

With a nearly two-decade presence in Japan, FPT Software is recognized as a leading foreign technology firm in the region. The company boasts a workforce of 3,500 in Japan, spread across 17 local offices and innovation hubs, and a global strength of 15,000 employees. FPT Software has played a crucial role in fostering technology collaborations between Vietnam and Japan, contributing actively to the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) and chairing the Vietnam Association of Digital Transformation in Japan (VADX Japan).

The company’s specialization in manufacturing, highlighted by its global digital factory solutions, allows FPT Software to undertake comprehensive projects that significantly enhance operational efficiency. Recognized by industry analysts such as IDC MarketScape and HFS Horizons as a leader in manufacturing services, FPT Software is at the forefront of driving innovation and disruption in digital manufacturing processes.

Headquartered in Vietnam, FPT Software reported revenues of $1 billion in 2023 and maintains a presence in 30 countries with over 30,000 employees. The company is renowned for its prowess in Advanced Analytics, AI, Digital Platforms, Cloud, Hyperautomation, and IoT, serving over 1,100 clients, including nearly 100 from the Fortune Global 500 list, spanning sectors such as aviation, automotive, banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.