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News from the World’s Leading Industrial City Developer – Q4 / 2015

Vikrom’s
VisionCustomersin Profile:
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GGC
Award

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Spotlight

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The man behind the scenes

The Amata story has been, and still is, strongly
shaped and driven by its founder, Vikrom Kromadit. Born on March 17, 1953 in Kanchanaburi
Province, he is the eldest son of 23 brothers and sisters, including stepsiblings. Since his childhood, he
was interested in business and marketing – while
studying in grade three, he took over a roasted peanut shop started by his aunt.
After having received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, he returned to Thailand and soon
established his first company, V & K Corp. Ltd.,
which engaged in import-export activities.

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Celebrating 40 years in Thailand & 20 years in Vietnam

had increased in the first half of the year by 50
percent. Stimulated by this movement, investors
from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea also begin
to sharply increase their direct investment in Thailand.

The Amata Journey
How it all began

ization based on energy self-sufficiency. The Eastern
Seaboard, comprised of Chachoengsao, Chonburi,
and Rayong provinces, because of its proximity to
Bangkok and suitability for the development of adeep-sea port, figured prominently in the eyes ofdevelopment planners. Against this background,the Thai government made the development of theregion one of the priority issues in the Fifth National Economic and Social Development Plan (19821986) and created the Eastern Seaboard Development Committee with the Prime Minister serving
as chairman to aid in its development.

Gifted with a personality that can bring together
the right people, an extraordinary sense for business opportunities, and a strong vision paired withdetailed planning, all these qualities of Vikrom
Kromadit have left their marks on the Amata story
and contributed to the success of what Amata istoday. But let’s tell the story first.
The key initiatives of the Eastern Seaboard Development Plan included the construction of theOpportunities in a developing Thailand Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, which focuses on
After natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of the development of heavy chemical industries; theSiam in 1973, Thailand, which previously had no construction of the Laemchabang Industrial Estate,
known oil resources, began a process of industrial- as a location for non-polluting, export-oriented

Establishing Amataindustry; and the establishment of a related infrastructure to support the initiatives. The Japanese
Government expressed positive support for theplan and, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, has actively supported it since the1980s.

In 1987, Taiwanese officials asked Mr. Vikrom
Kromadit, then President of the trade team ofThai Alumni at National Taiwan University (fromwhich he graduated), to help find sites for building
factories. Khun Vikrom, subsequently the founderof Amata and a man who often asserts, “Nothingis impossible, and dreams cost nothing,” recognized that there might be business opportunities
in developing sites for new factories. In 1988, hepurchased 750 rai (120 acres) for US$4.7 million
in an area strategically located between Bangkok
and the new Laem Chabang deep sea port and adjacent to the main road connecting Bangkok with
Chonburi.

With the dramatic appreciation of the JapaneseYen, a result of an international agreement to depreciate the U.S. Dollar in relation to the Japanese
Yen and German Deutsche Mark in 1985, Japanese manufacturers began to look for alternativeplant sites abroad and found Thailand and Malaysia were the most suitable among developing coun- This was the beginning of Amata. Over the next
tries in Asia.
five years, some 50 Japanese companies, including
Asahi Glass, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi, signed up,
A wave of direct investment from Japan became and Bangpakong Industrial Park was renamed as
visible towards the end of 1986. Thailand’s Board Amata Corporation PCL in 1989. The industrial
of Investment announced that Japanese investment park is now called Amata Nakorn, Chonburi.

Amata
Vn PCL

Amata Corporation PCL. - thefirst Industrial City
Developer globallyhonored as 2015
Global Growth
Company (GGC)
by the World
Economic Forum(WEF)

Oct 27 2015

Amata B. Grimm
Power(Rayong)
2 Ltd.

May 15 2015

Jan 12 2010

Amata B. Grimm
Power(Rayong)
3 Ltd.

Aug 30 2012

Amata
Facilities
Services
Co.,Ltd

Stock
Exchange ofThailand (SET)Award: Best
Peformance
Company

Jan 12 2010

Amata
Water
Co.,Ltd

Nov 29 2002

Mar 5 1999

Amata
Power
Bien Hoa
Co.,Ltd

Vibharam(AmataNakorn)HospitalCo.,Ltd2006

1997
Jun 29 1996

Amata
MansionCo.,Ltd

Jun 5 1995

Established
V&K
EnterpriseCo., Ltd.

Amata City
Co.,Ltd

Sep 27 2005

Listed on the Stock
Exchange of Thailand.
Transformed into
Amata Corporation PCL

EstablishedAmata

Nov 15 1991

March 17 1975

Mar 6 1989

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Amata is ranked
as SET Top 50
Publicly Listed
Companies in
Corporate
GovernanceThai-Chinese
RayongIndustrial Realty
Development
Co.,Ltd

Jul 9 20152012

Mar 20 2012

Amata Nakorn,
Thailand, ranks
6 World Bestas Global
Economic
Zone (by FdIMagazine)

SodexoAmataServicesLtd.

Jul 10 2015

Amata Vantec
Logistics (T)Co., Ltd.

May 28 2008

Dec 15 2004

Amata Summit
Ready Built
Co.,Ltd

Amata
Asia Ltd.
(Hong
Kong)

2010

Amata B.
Grimm
Power
(Rayong)
1 Ltd

Dec 27 2004

Sep 9 1996

Amata
VietnamJSC

Amata
Natural Gas
Distribution
Co.,Ltd

Amata
B.
Grimm
Power
Ltd

Mar 2 1995

Dec 31 1994

Amata
Development
Co.,Ltd

Nov 27 20012015

Jun 15 1990

1975

Amata
Kinder
World

Amata
City
Long
Thanh
Joint
Stock
Co.,Ltd.

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The Amata Journey

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Q4 2015

come global economic leaders.” Amata is the one,and only, Thai company awarded finalist.

In 1995, Amata expanded into another Thai site,
Amata City in Rayong Province, where customers Today, our Thai industrial sites count almost 1,000
manufacturers of 30 nationalities. The total GDP
contribution by Amata and its customers exceeds
USD 25 billion.

The Vietnam Journey –celebrating 20 years in Vietnam

In 1994, Amata City in Bien Hoa, near Ho Chi
Minh City, was established, offering a choice forcompanies wanting lower labor costs, as well as
serving as a second leg in case the Thai market became saturated.

could take advantage of higher tax breaks aimed atboosting investment outside the capital.
At that time, Amata Nakorn was already established for eight years. Following the success of
In 1997, Amata entered a new period in its his- industrial estate business in Thailand, Vikrom
tory when it was successfully listed on the Stock Kromadit was ambitious to find ways for expandExchange of Thailand (SET).
ing abroad the business he was already becoming
specialized in. His very first trip to Vietnam was
The Asian financial crisis of 1997, which started in 1991, motived to discover this country, which
in Thailand, and was later well known as the Tom was introduced to him by Mr. Tanaka, back then,Yum Goong crisis in Thailand, was equally tough the General Manager of Itochu Corporation Repon Amata. Only merely surviving, the company resentative Office in Hanoi. He accompanied Mr.
evolved even stronger and grew more mature and Tanaka on a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai,
more experienced.
Hanoi, and Haiphong to understand the environment, geography, culture, traditions and lifestyles
Coupled with favorable rules on foreign ownership of Vietnam. He was overwhelmed by the hospitaland attractive investment incentives granted by ity and friendly welcome he received throughout
the Thai government, Thailand quickly became a his travels there and the interest Vietnamese leadtop foreign investment destination. The later years ers expressed on the possibility of establishing anshowed steady growth and success, with more and industrial park in Vietnam.
more manufacturers choosing Amata. New subsidVikrom spent almost four years studying the land
to ensure that it was viable to establish a new Amata estate there.
Finally in 1995, Amata’s first industrial park overseas and the first Thai industrial park in Dong Nai
was established: a joint venture between Amata
and Vietnamese state enterprise Sonadezi, with an
initial investment of USD 40 Million. With thegreat support of local partners, Amata obtained theiaries were established, primarily for managing ba- Investment License on the last day of 1994.
sic utilities like water and wastewater, site facilities
and upkeep, power, or natural gas.
The site chosen in Long Binh, Dong Nai was a perfect location. The land has a history of once being a
The Amata concept is truly unique. Factories are U.S. military base during the Vietnam War, which
integrated with the infrastructure you will find in served as a logistics center, a U.S. Army base, andany city – residential, financial and leisure – to cre- a major command headquarters for United States
ate a vibrant working community. Amata’s business development is driven by the company’s vision
to build up industrial estates to become integrated
cities where people not only work, but also can live
rewarding lives.
New subsidiaries were formed assisting customers
with support services like ready-built factories forrent, a logistics provider, a hospital, additional investments in private power plants, or conveniencefacilities like a Financial Street, shopping mall, bilingual school and training institutes, and others.

By Vikrom Kromadit

2015 is the fortieth anniversary of
the foundation of Amata. Alongour 40-year journey, we have gone
through many accomplishments
and hugely varying obstacles ingrowing our business. However,that experience has strengthened
and pushed Amata forward to become one of the leading Industrial
Estates developers in the world today.
I compiled some of the remarkable stories since Amata’s first dayof business in March 1975 together
in a book titled “Be a Better Man– Business Part”. This book is an
excellent guide for Amata’s partners and clients because it will let
are leading multinational corporations with wellknown brands, such as Nestle, Pepsico, Toshiba,
Shiseido, Kao, and Ritek, affirming the reputationand prestige of being one of the best industrial
parks in the country.
Led by vision and foresight, and with a businessconcept adding comprehensive support services tothe industrial estate, Amata City Bien Hoa has alsostrongly contributed to the social and economic
development of Bien Hoa and Dong Nai.

them thoroughly understand Amata regarding our background andbusiness structure, and also ourthoughts and philosophy in doing
business. I do believe that this bookwill provide some lessons for everyone, as well as describe the glowing
future that Amata is heading to.
I hope that, after reading this book,everyone will get better understanding about Amata and further ourbusiness collaborations peacefully
and productively. Our group of companies follows Amata’s philosophy,
which is “Go forward to the future
success together.” Amata will bring
you to success because “Your futureis here.”“In Sanskrit, ‘amata’ means‘eternity’. As a company,
Amata aims to develop
integrated cities that
continually improve,
making tomorrow better
than today for everyone.
Happiness and success go
hand-in-hand for Amata’sclients, staff, and stakeholders
alike… for all eternity.”

The newest project is the Amata Commercial
Complex at a prime location right alongside the
National Highway, which features residences, ho- The development will stretch over 1,285 hectares
tels, banking, international schools, clinics, sports and will consist of three components: a high-techand leisure, including Amata Square, a public park park, a mixed-use development, and a service zone.
Army in Vietnam (USARV). It was the largest U.S. for outdoor activities, recreation, and relaxation.
Amata has already received an investment certifiArmy base in Vietnam at that time, with a peak ofcate for Phase 1, the construction of a high-tech
60,000 personnel in 1969.1 The infrastructure ofindustrial park, the first of its kind in the district.
an industrial estate is similar to that of a military
The USD 300-million project, which will coverbase, therefore, the infrastructure left behind by
410 hectares, is expected to transform into a modthe U.S. military at that site fit very well with theern, international-level industrial estate.
industrial business to be developed.

Amata was the first in many ways: Amata offered
as a first, a special Free Zone with streamlined customs procedures to accommodate import-export
businesses; a first to accommodate such prestigious golf course like Amata Spring Country Club
within an industrial estate; a first in establishing a
special Thai-Chinese industrial zone welcoming
investors from Mainland China.
In addition, the land level was 40-50 meters above
mean sea level, situated on the main National
In 2006, Amata was recognized with the award of Highway No.1, only 33 kilometers away fromBest Performance Company by the SET.
Ho Chi Minh City, the airport, and the seaport.
Water supplies were abundant and electricity quite
Amata Nakorn made it to the top ten out of 700, adequate.
in fDi Magazine’s (Foreign Direct Investment) firstglobal ranking of economic zones. The industrial Amata City Bien Hoa quickly became a top choice
estate ranked 6th worldwide in the category Best for foreign investors by offering not only the most
Economic Potential, and 7th in Best Airport Zone. strategic location, but also reliable utilities supply
Judging criteria included total size and employ- and well-managed facilities, including reinforced
ment, number of businesses operating, growth concrete roads, and its own power and wastewater
rates, and many more.
treatment plants.
In 2015, Amata named Global Growth Finalist
by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Global
Growth Companies are defined by the WEF as“fast-growing companies with the potential to be-

Vikrom’s Vision

As of mid-2015, Amata City Bien Hoa is the homeof 145 manufacturers from 21 countries, with investment capital of over USD 2.34 billion, creatingnearly 43,000 jobs. The majority of Amata clients

The Amata Vietnam journey
will continue and grow rapidly
in the near future

Amata has established three new subsidiaries,
namely Amata City Long Thanh, Amata City
Township Long Thanh, and Amata City Halong
companies.

Amata’s anniversary celebrations, both in Vietnam and Thailand, highlight the achievements thecompany has produced along these journeys andthe promise of a future full of opportunities andgrowth.
Clients from all over the world, including many
Fortune 500 companies, have chosen Amata as
their preferred partner, and the combination ofquality, environmental sustainability and longterm commitment continues to attract new investors.

Amata City Long Thanh enjoys a strategic location
within Long Thanh district. Adjacent to Dong Nai We are always building, always expanding. Why
River, and right on the new highway connecting not make Amata home for your business?
the future Long Thanh International Airport with
Ho Chi Minh City, it will be a short 10 kilometers 1Information provided by Wikipedia –to and from the new international airport.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Bình_ward

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Khun Sanan Angubolkul, chairman and president of Srithai Superware PCL, credits the“life-changing experience” of living and studying in the United States with helping him develop the skills needed to be successful in business, and to eventually run Thailand’s leading
developer of melamine and plastic tableware.

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Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman and President
Srithai Superware Public Company Limited

While studying at Assumption Commercial
College, he received an AFS scholarship (aninternational exchange program that operates
in more than 50 countries) that gave him an
opportunity to study and live with an American family for one year in the U.S. After his
exchange year, he decided to stay in the U.S.,
earning his Bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe
University. When he returned to Thailand, his
outlook on life and business had completelychanged.

would be in the manufacturing industry andthat success would depend on having a technological advantage. Any industry without adistinctive competitive edge would not be sustainable.
Eventually, Khun Sanan met Khun Sumitr
Lertsumitkul, founder of Srithai Plastic, who
asked him to join the Srithai management
team. Eager to implement the beliefs and vision gained during his years abroad and histime with Rieckermann, he and his teamchanged the company name to Srithai Superware and established new management andproduction procedures that would help Srithai
modernize and expand.

“The experience was life-changing. To succeed as an exchange student in the U.S., it
was very important to learn how to adapt toa totally new culture and environment. As you
can imagine, it was totally different from Thai
culture, and the daily lifestyle took some getting used to – the way people lived, communicated, ate, it was a totally new experience. So, I
decided that it was good for me to learn how toadapt to other people and to learn more about
their culture, their thoughts, and ideas, andway of life. As I did this, I learned how to makefriends and connect with so many people.”

These new modern management procedures
included a focus on quality, productivity andinnovation, using data and statistics to establish policies, and a stream-lined decisionmaking process. All of these changes helped
the company transition from a Thailand-based
family business to a public company with operations throughout the region. Today, Srithai
has become a ten-billion-baht global enterprisewith a name that is recognized by customers
worldwide.

Khun Sanan says that these experiences andhis new outlook helped him develop a way of
thinking that he still uses in his daily life today.
“It soon became obvious to me that interdependence was necessary to form strong andlasting relationships. I needed to try to understand others, as well as reach out and support
others in achieving their goals instead of being
so focused on my own goals.
This outlook helped to widen my perspectivein everything, and I started to get a more global vision about life. It helped me to be moreaware and to see things from different angles.

I realized how important it was to be openminded.”

An avid golfer who plays nine holes almost every day, Khun Sanan uses the time to improve
his concentration and his discipline, and hesays that many of his new business ideas comefrom his time on the golf course.

Khun Sanan began his business career with
Rieckermann (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading
German trading company whose business also
included plastic injection machine trading. Hesoon realized that the business of the future

Khun Sanan is also active in the community
serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Tradeof Thailand and as the Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Maldives. And coming
full circle, one of the positions that gives him

JV Spotlight: Amata KinderWorld
With over 200,000 employees at its tenant factories, Amata believes that its sites are
more than just industrial estates. Amata takes
a holistic view that they are entire communi-ties, or mixed-use townships, with dedicatedspaces for living, recreational and lifestyle,health, and working too, of course. For a year
or more, the Urban Development group, under the management of Nol Ruangnaovarat,has been focusing on developing a multi-generational model at Amata Nakorn that will be
implemented at its other estates, within andoutside of Thailand.
Amata and the urban group believes the mostimportant “space” within these communities
is education. More than 20 years ago, Vikrom Kromadit, provided land for free to the
YWCA to develop a kindergarten and nurserythat serves over 200 children currently. Now,
Amata believes it is the time to advance education to the next level at their facilities, so

in October, they entered into a Joint Ventureagreement with Singapore’s KinderWorld toenhance the YWCA’s work and expand it tofurther grade levels gradually. Starting with
K1-K3, Years 1-3 will be
added in 2016 with moreprimary, high school, vocational, and university
levels to follow with time.
Immediate goals for
Amata and KinderWorld
working together are toenhance and further develop the English program at the school andto bring the education
standards to a level that will eventually leadto international school accreditation. Existing
facilities will be improved, and current staff
will remain, but additional new staff with international education experience will be hired
as new grade levels are added.
KinderWorld first began in Singapore in 1986
and then developed programs in Vietnam in
the late 1990s and looks forward to partnering with Amata to develop its educational
programs to international levels.
The school at Amata is open to the public, andwhile certainly the goal is to serve the needs ofthe families of the companies at Amata, thelocal communities nearby are welcome to attend the school as well.

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great pride is that of President of AFS Thailand, which is regarded by AFS Internationalas “best-in-class” in terms of operations, financial strength, and volunteer management.
Having learned the importance of interdependence during his time as an exchange student
many years ago, Khun Sanan now uses thatprinciple as the basis of his philosophy of modern management.
“The goal of running a business is not about
making the most profit. It is about ensuringbusiness sustainability. Therefore, it makes mevery happy when we fulfill our role in building a community and contributing to society,as this helps to establish the foundation neededfor economic stability. I am passionate about
this vision because only then can we say wehave achieved true and lasting success.”

Srithai Superware is the world’s
largest manufacturer of 100%
Melamine Tableware and is set to
be ASEAN’s leading manufacturer
in the plastic injection business.
1. Srithai Superware registered capital,
THB 2,709 Million.
2. Total revenues,
THB 9,960 Million in 2014.
3. Market coverage, 110 countries.
4. Manufacturing businesses are
100% melamine tableware,
plastic packaging for food andbeverage products, plastic productfor industrial use.
5. Trading business is Multi-Level
Marketing of own brand products.
6. Retail business is in the nameof “Srithai Super Outlet”.
7. Production capacity is approximately
100,000 tons per year.
8. Overseas have branch offices
in Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia,
Malaysia, and India.
9. Operations manufacturing arein Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia,
and India.

GGC Award
Amata receives award as Global Growth Company
Amata Corporation PCL is the first Industrial
City Developer globally honored as a 2015
Global Growth Company (GGC) by theWorld Economic Forum (WEF). The award
was presented and proudly received by Amata
Corporation’s Chairman of the Investment
Board, Mrs. Somhatai Panichewa, at the recent Annual Meeting of the new Champions
in Dalian, P.R. China.
Following a rigorous selection process, the six
regional finalists were announced in April thisyear during the World Economic Forum inJakarta.
GGCs are fast-growing companies with thepotential to become global economic leaders.
The GGC honorees represent a broad crosssection of industry sectors and share a trackrecord of exceeding industry standards in revenue growth, promotion of innovative businesspractices, and demonstration of leadership in
corporate citizenship. “When choosing entrants to our community of GGCs, we assesscompanies on their business model, annual
revenues and growth rates, executive leadership, and market position. Amata is a dynamic
group with clear potential to shape the future
in its relevant business sectors and so is a perfect fit to our GGC community,” says Olivier
Schwab, Head of Business Engagement at
the WEF.

“I am very happy that Amata’s achievements
are recognized by an esteemed internationalorganization such as the World Economic Forum,” says Vikrom Kromadit, Chief Executive
Officer of Amata Corporation PCL. “Becoming part of the GGC community, our company is being put on the global stage alongother leading international companies. We are
excited, and so are our stakeholders and investors.”
Somhatai Panichewa, Chairperson of theBoard of Investment Committee, Amata Corporation PCL., said upon receiving the award
on the company’s behalf, “This recognition isextremely motivating for us; it will keep us going and contribute to the growth beyond ourcore businesses, and also enhance the overall
branding of the Asia region. Besides expanding our existing sites in Thailand and Vietnam,
we are also looking at many new projects withthe potential to positively impact performanceand economies.”4

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Customer News

Winterhalter enters deal with Amata

Q4 2015BMW Manufacturing Thailand
celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Ms. Kamonchanok Wimmer,
Office Manager; Mr. Pirom
Khongkwanmueng, SCM
Manager; and Mr. Tobias
Wimmer, MD from Winterhalter
Asia • Pol. Gen. Chavalit
Yodmani, Executive Director and
Mr. Viboon Kromadit, Managing
Director of Amata City Co., Ltd.
• Ms. Chattrakarn Tumpakorn,
Marketing Executive, Amata
Corporation PCL

Winterhalter Asia Co., Ltd. recently enteredinto an agreement with Amata City Co., Ltd. topurchase land at Amata City Industrial Estate,
Rayong, to establish a new factory.

worldwide and manufacturing plants in numerous countries, the owner-operated company
is one of the global players in the commercial
kitchen industry.

The new Thailand hub will manufacture modern technology warewashing machines.

Winterhalter has worldwide representation in
more than 70 subsidiaries or partners.

Winterhalter is the specialist in commercial
warewashing systems. Perfect cleaning results
are guaranteed from dishwashers, cleaningproducts, water treatment devices and racks.
Winterhalter products are characterised by theirinnovation, efficiency, ease of use and the resultsdelivered to professional kitchens for decades.

In 2015, Winterhalter won the prestigious FCSI
award for Manufacturer of the Year. The award
was announced at the FCSI EAME (Europe,
Africa, Middle East) conference in Madrid. The
FCSI is the largest worldwide foodservice industry association. The award covers both thecompany and the product line – so, as well as
Winterhalter being Manufacturer of the Year,the company’s product is Product of the Year.

Winterhalter was founded in 1947 by Karl
Winterhalter in Friedrichshafen, Southern Germany. Today, Jürgen and Ralph Winterhalter,
the son and grandson of the founder, run thefamily company. With over 1,200 employees

Amata proudly welcomes its new member andwishes Winterhalter every success to come!
www.winterhalter.biz

Kato Works Company Ground Breaking
Kato Works (Thailand) Co., Ltd. held a Ground
Breaking Ceremony for its new plant at Amata
City Industrial Estate, Rayong. Once completed, the factory will assemble mobile cranes.
Kato Works’s top management, Dirs. Mr. Kimiyasu Kato, Mr. Yasushi Ishimaru, and Mr. Yunfeng Bai, presided over the ceremony, and Amata was represented by Police General Chavalit
Yodmani and Kamjorn Vorawongsakul.
www.kato-works.co.jp

Mr. Jeffrey Gaudiano, Managing Directorof BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand
said, “This is a truly historic moment for
the BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand.
The spirit of our team at Plant Thailand
allowed us to increase efficiency, contributed to continuous growth, and earned thetrust of BMW Group in Munich. The skill,
experience, and craftsmanship of our operators enabled us to build superior quality
into our great products and earn the trustof our customers.
Through BMWs commitment to Thailand
with more than 3 billion baht investment
so far, I can safely say that this plant isstronger than ever. 15 years ago, we started
out with less than 1,000 cars per year and 2
models. In 2015, we will build 8,800 vehicles with 10 different models. 2014 saw thestart of Motor cycle production in Thailand
with about 1,000 motorcycles produced.
This year we have launched an unprecedented 8 new models bringing the total
motorcycle models in 2015 to 9 and production volume of 2,800 motorcycles. In

2013, the Mini was launched in Thailand.
All together with Mini, BMW and Motorcycle, Plant Thailand has the most diverseand complex model mix in the world and
it is also the only BMW plant in the world
to produce all three models under one roof.
We have just completed phase 1 with an
11 million baht investment of an onsite
training facility. We are planning anotherbig investment for Phase 2 to be completed next year. I am pleased to announce apartnership with the Thai Austrian Technical College in Na Jomtien to train High
Vocational Students in Mechatronics. The
first 10 students started in June 2015 andwill complete their two year training program with a degree in Mechatronics in May
2017.
In 2016 we will be adding a second partner to our training program. Students from
Her Majesty Princess Sirindorn Chitralada
Vocational school will begin their education and training for a Mechatronics degree.”www.bmw.co.thTrex Thairung celebrates Grand Opening

Zhongli Talesun Solar celebrates Grand Opening

Viboon Kromadit, Managing Director of Amata City Co., Ltd., presents a congratulations
plate to Barry Lo, Chief Financial Officer of Zhongli Talesun Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Zhongli Talesun Solar (Thailand) Co., Ltd.,
our esteemed customer at Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong, celebrated the Grand
Opening of their new plant. Zhongli Talesun
Thailand Company is a 100% subsidiary of
Zhongli Talesun Group, one of the biggest
solar module suppliers, owned by Zhongli

Sci-Tech Group based in Changshu, Jiangsu,
P.R. China. The new Thailand plant manufactures solar cells and modules.

Recently, Trex Thairung Co., Ltd. held its
Grand Opening Ceremony for the new plant at
Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong, manufacturing Wing Van Body, 10-doors Van Body,
Dump (Tipper) Body, and Full–Trailers.

Thai Rung Union Car Company and MitsiamInternational; all are leaders in their own make.
This joint venture will help Trex Thairung toenter the heavy-truck business with sales locallyand regionally.

Congratulations and a very warm welcome
to the Amata Family!
www.talesun.com

Trex Thairung Co., Ltd. is a joint venture ofJapan’s Nippon Trex Company and its parent,
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo with Thai companies

We give a heartfelt
Trex Thairung!
www.trextr.com

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Chattrakarn Tumpakorn, Marketing Executive, and Kamjorn Vorawongsakul,
Vice President of Amata Corporation PCL., present flowers and a congratulations plate to
Mr. Sompong Phaoenchoke, Vice Chairman, and Mr. Hiroshi Matsubara, Managing Director,
at Trex Thairung Co., Ltd.

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