The Floirendo-owned industrial estate in adjacent Panabo City hosts three leading industrial contributors from among its score of export-oriented locators, which management claimed has helped fuel the Davao Region’s and Mindanao’s economy.
Among them are ‘globally and locally recognized locators’ such as HEAD Sport for sporting goods production, Novococonut, Inc. for coconut-based food products, and GMAC Logitech Refrigeration Corporation (GMAC) for regional cold chain capabilities.
The HEAD Sport facility at Anflo Industrial Estate in Panabo City ‘brings world-class sports manufacturing to Mindanao, operating the world’s largest tennis ball factory and serving markets beyond the region.’
‘By establishing operations in Panabo City, HEAD Sport highlights the Philippines’ ability to support specialized manufacturing through its skilled workforce, access to good-quality raw materials, and strategic location within global supply chains,’ the AIE said.
Also, Novococonut Inc.’s presence at AIE ‘demonstrates how Mindanao’s agricultural advantages can support globally competitive value-added manufacturing.’
‘As one of the world’s leading producers of coconut-based food products, Novococonut leverages the region’s strong coconut supply chain to produce export-ready products for international markets,’ it said. ‘This creates opportunities to transform locally sourced agricultural commodities into higher-value products, while strengthening linkages between local farmers, suppliers, and global economies at the same time.’
To improve agriculture, the partnership of Glacier Megafridge, Inc. and AC Logistics, GMAC Logitech Refrigeration Corporation’s (GMAC) facility at AIE strengthens Mindanao’s cold chain capabilities and supports the growing needs of food, agriculture, and export industries.
With a capacity of close to 12,000 pallet positions, GMAC’s facility is the largest and most advanced cold storage facility in Mindanao. The facility enables businesses to enhance product quality, extend shelf life, reduce supply chain inefficiencies, and efficiently transport temperature-sensitive goods across domestic and international markets.
Today, AIE has 24 operational locators, with 70 percent engaged in export-oriented manufacturing, collectively generating annual export value for the region.
The industrial estate, along with the rest of other industrial hubs across Mindanao, helped strengthen the island’s position as an increasingly attractive destination for investment. Its economy grew by 4.69 percent in 2025, outpacing the Philippines’ overall growth rate of 4.4 percent.
The Davao Region, where the AIE is located, ‘remains a key economic driver, ranking as the fifth-largest economy in the country, with its growing role in trade further highlights the region’s investment potential, with gross regional domestic product [GRDP] reaching P1.14 trillion in 2025.’
‘These indicators point to a broader shift: Mindanao is increasingly creating opportunities for businesses and investors willing to take a long-term view of the region’s growth,’ the AIE said.
The Anflo Industrial Estate was developed by Damosa Land, Inc., also a Floirendo company.