An Phu Irradiation

What An Phu Irradiation does

An Phu Irradiation JSC (APIRA) is Vietnam's pioneering and only irradiation services provider operating all three commercial radiation technologies simultaneously — Gamma (Cobalt-60), Electron Beam, and X-ray. Founded in 2003 as Food Irradiation JSC and listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE: APC) in 2010, the company delivers sterilization and preservation services across four verticals: food (primary), agricultural products, medical devices, and industrial goods. Its Binh Duong headquarters (established 2005) houses two Gamma irradiators and 3,000 tonnes of temperature-controlled warehouse; Branch 01 in Vinh Long (2011) serves the Mekong Delta with 120 tonnes/day processing capacity; Branch 02 in Bac Ninh (2020) extends Northern Vietnam coverage with 300 tonnes/day X-ray/E-beam capacity and 10,000 tonnes of cold storage; and an R&D Centre was established in Ho Chi Minh City in 2022.

The technology stack is built on complementary irradiation modalities rather than competing alternatives. Gamma provides deep penetration suitable for already-packaged products, E-beam delivers higher dose rates for low-density items, and X-ray offers Gamma-equivalent penetration. All three avoid heat generation and chemical residues, supporting shelf-life extension, pathogen elimination, and phytosanitary compliance — the latter enabled by APHIS (USDA) accreditation obtained in 2009, which is required for US-bound agricultural exports. Combined processing capacity is 420 tonnes/day across branches, with 15,500+ tonnes of integrated cold storage and fulfillment services (loading/unloading, repacking, labeling, containerization, online tracking).

The business model is B2B professional services delivered directly at owned facilities. Customers engage via website contact forms, appointment scheduling, and quality-feedback systems. Revenue streams include irradiation processing fees, cold storage rental, and managed fulfillment services — all quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing. The GTM motion is sales-led enterprise, targeting food producers, agricultural exporters, medical device manufacturers, and industrial processors within Vietnam. The company has 51-100 employees and operates entirely within Vietnam, with international reach limited to certifying exports for regulated destination markets rather than operating cross-border service delivery.

Name

An Phu Irradiation

Legal name

Công Ty Cổ Phần Chiếu Xạ An Phú

Website

https://apic.com.vn

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

An Phu Irradiation JSC is Vietnam's only irradiation services provider operating all three radiation technologies — Gamma, E-beam, and X-ray — across four facilities. It serves B2B customers in food, agriculture, medical devices, and industrial sectors with integrated sterilization, cold storage, and fulfillment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Processing & Sterilization Services (Medical device sterilization, food irradiation, materials modification) (EUAKAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Radiation Protection & Health Physics Services (ALARA programs, shielding design, RSO services) (EUAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Gamma irradiation services
• Electron beam sterilization
• Cold storage warehousing
• Phytosanitary irradiation treatment
• Medical device sterilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Hai Duong

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Irradiation Services: Gamma, E-beam, and X-ray irradiation sterilization services for food, agricultural products, medical devices, and industrial goods.
2. Cold Storage Warehousing: Temperature-controlled cold storage and refrigerated warehouse rental services with capacity of up to 9,000 tonnes across 10,000 locations. Services include loading/unloading, repacking, labeling, containerization, and plug-in services.
3. Fulfillment Services: Goods management and fulfillment services including inventory management, quality maintenance, automated reporting, and online tracking systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

An Phu Irradiation Joint Stock Company (APIRA) provides commercial irradiation processing using Gamma, E-beam, and X-ray technologies for food, agricultural, medical device, and industrial products. Its services span phytosanitary and microbiological sterilization, complemented by cold storage warehousing and fulfillment services across facilities in Vietnam. The company is APHIS-accredited (USDA, since 2009) and processes up to 420 tonnes per day.

Product overview

An Phu Irradiation JSC (APIRA) is Vietnam's first and only irradiation services company possessing multiple radiation technologies simultaneously: Gamma, Electron Beam (E-beam), and X-ray. The company operates as a services provider with a platform-plus-facilities model, offering irradiation sterilization services for food, agriculture, medical devices, and industrial products. The core technology portfolio includes three irradiation methods (Gamma using Cobalt-60, E-beam, and X-ray) positioned as complementary rather than competitive, with each technology suited for different product types and applications. Supporting infrastructure includes cold storage warehousing facilities (up to 10,000 tonnes capacity), fulfillment services, and an R&D centre. The company operates four locations across Vietnam: Binh Duong (headquarters), Vinh Long (Mekong Delta), Bac Ninh (Northern Vietnam), and Ho Chi Minh City (R&D centre).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing capacity of 420 tonnes/day across facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)coreOthers · 1 January 2009USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accredited An Phu Irradiation facility to participate in their Phytosanitary program in 2009. This accreditation enables the company to provide phytosanitary irradiation treatment for agricultural exports requiring APHIS certification for entry into regulated markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sterigenics (Sotera Health): World's largest gamma and ethylene-oxide contract sterilization services provider, serving medical device, pharmaceutical, food, and advanced materials customers. Directly comparable to APIRA's Gamma, E-beam and X-ray sterilization service model across similar end-markets.
• Ionisos: European contract sterilization services operator offering gamma and electron-beam irradiation for medical devices, cosmetics, food, and packaging. Closely matches APIRA's irradiation-as-a-service model and customer mix.
• Companhia Brasileira de Irradiação (CBI): Brazil's leading commercial irradiation services provider using gamma and electron-beam for medical devices, food, and cosmetics. Operates as a similar emerging-market irradiation-services platform and a useful regional benchmark for APIRA.

Broad incumbents

• STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies: Division of STERIS Corporation providing contract sterilization (gamma, EO, X-ray) plus sterilization equipment. Overlaps with APIRA in service delivery but operates globally across a much wider sterilization portfolio.

Others

• MDS Nordion: Global supplier of Cobalt-60 sources and sterilization services (now part of Sotera Health). Comparable in that it underpins the Cobalt-60 gamma supply chain APIRA depends on for its Gamma irradiators, and operates gamma sterilization services in North America.

Regional players

• Thai Irradiation Center (TIC): Thailand's principal gamma irradiation services provider for medical devices and food. Comparable service model and end-markets, but geographically focused on Thailand rather than Vietnam's export corridors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/apirajsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apira

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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