THE HOUR GLASS LIMITED
BACKGROUNDThe Company started in July 1979 as a subsidiary of Metro Hldgs Ltd, operating a single watch retail shop in Lucky Plaza. In 1981 Metro transferred its 51 percent share in the Company to its subsidiary, Transmarco Ltd. In 1987, the founding directors, Dr Henry and Dr Jannie Tay in joint venture with PAMA, acquired from Transmarco the entire share capital of The Hour Glass for a cash consideration of $11 million. On 5 September 1988, it turned public.
Having established itself in Singapore as a premier watch boutique, the Group expanded worldwide. The Group holds exclusive agency and distribution rights to Gerald Genta, Breguet, Daniel Roth, Bertolucci, Burberrys, Christian Dior, Revue Thommen, Hublot and Montega. It is also the authorised retailer to leading brands such as Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Omega, Brietling, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gucci, IWC, Piaget, Tudor and Raymond Weil.
In 1994, it acquired majority interests in Daniel Roth SA and Gerald Genta SA. In 2000, these two companies and MHH Manufacture were divested to Bvlgari Intl Corpn NV.
The principal activities of the Company are those of a holding company and the wholesaling and retailing of watches, jewellery and related products. The principal activities of the Group are those of investment holding companies, wholesalers and retailers of watches and jewellery and investment in properties.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.thehourglass.com/
Having established itself in Singapore as a premier watch boutique, the Group expanded worldwide. The Group holds exclusive agency and distribution rights to Gerald Genta, Breguet, Daniel Roth, Bertolucci, Burberrys, Christian Dior, Revue Thommen, Hublot and Montega. It is also the authorised retailer to leading brands such as Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Omega, Brietling, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Gucci, IWC, Piaget, Tudor and Raymond Weil.
In 1994, it acquired majority interests in Daniel Roth SA and Gerald Genta SA. In 2000, these two companies and MHH Manufacture were divested to Bvlgari Intl Corpn NV.
The principal activities of the Company are those of a holding company and the wholesaling and retailing of watches, jewellery and related products. The principal activities of the Group are those of investment holding companies, wholesalers and retailers of watches and jewellery and investment in properties.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.thehourglass.com/
ASPIAL CORPORATION
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 12 November 1970 under the name of Lee Hwa Goldsmiths & Jewellers Pte Ltd. On 16 January 1998, the name was changed to Lee Hwa Hldgs Pte Ltd. On 28 May 1999, the Company was converted into a public limited company, at which time it changed its name to Lee Hwa Hldgs Ltd. The Company subsequently changed its name to Aspial Corporation Limited wef 12 April 2001.
The Company is principally engaged in (i) jewellery business as a manufacturer and retailier and (ii) residential property development.
The Company is principally engaged in (i) jewellery business as a manufacturer and retailier and (ii) residential property development.
VASHION GROUP LIMITED
BACKGROUNDListed on SGX-Sesdaq on 30 July 2001, Vashion Group Ltd, previously known as Startech Electronics Ltd was previously engaged in the business of the provision of electronics manufacturing services and the distribution business and switchgear design & assembly business. This was later changed to the distribution of equipment and consumable materials for the electronics industry and switchgear design & assembly services in 2004.
With the successful acquisition of Red Flag Holdings Co Ltd in Hong Kong, the Group has added fashion brand management business, focusing on the management, distribution and retailing of mid-to-high-end men’s apparel in China under the brand name of “Louis Gianni” to its portfolio. Vashion focuses on its core competencies of brand management by working closely with reliable vendors for the manufacturing of its products and by employing an efficient retail structure, which includes an attractive licensing program.
The Group currently operates 78 stores located in major cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing and Jinan, throughout China, as well as in provinces such as Fujian, Jiangsu and Shandong. Among the 78 stores, two-thirds of these stores are self-managed stores located at major shopping malls and hotels. The remaining stores are licensed third-party stores who sell its products and operate the stores under its brand name, and sales agency stores which are appointed to retail “Louis Gianni” products on a consignment basis.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.vashiongroup.com,
With the successful acquisition of Red Flag Holdings Co Ltd in Hong Kong, the Group has added fashion brand management business, focusing on the management, distribution and retailing of mid-to-high-end men’s apparel in China under the brand name of “Louis Gianni” to its portfolio. Vashion focuses on its core competencies of brand management by working closely with reliable vendors for the manufacturing of its products and by employing an efficient retail structure, which includes an attractive licensing program.
The Group currently operates 78 stores located in major cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing and Jinan, throughout China, as well as in provinces such as Fujian, Jiangsu and Shandong. Among the 78 stores, two-thirds of these stores are self-managed stores located at major shopping malls and hotels. The remaining stores are licensed third-party stores who sell its products and operate the stores under its brand name, and sales agency stores which are appointed to retail “Louis Gianni” products on a consignment basis.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.vashiongroup.com,
TRAVELLITE HOLDINGS
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 12 August 2005 as a private limited company under the name Travelite Holding Pte Ltd. It assumed the present name on 20 March 2007.
The Group markets, sells and distributes a wide range of merchandise through different distribution channels catering mainly to the travel, business and lifestyle needs of consumers. The Group'’s merchandise is categorised as follows:-
(i) Bags and Travel Essentials
These are organised into travel, business and urban lifestyle range. The Group carries a comprehensive range of luggage and travel bags which include trolley luggage (with either vertical or horizontal trolley systems), garment and other travel bags available in both hard case and soft form which can be either hand-carried or checked-in for air travel. The business range of bags cater for business use and these include pilot cases, document bags, laptop computer bags or backpacks with padded laptop computer and organiser compartments. The urban lifestyle range of bags places greater emphasis on trend appeal and include ladies' hand bags, sling bags, sports bags, duffle bags, haversacks and casual backpacks. To meet the diversified travel needs of consumers, the Group also markets, sells and distributes a range of travel-essential items such as waist pouches, toiletry bags, beauty cases, foldable bags, trolleys for bags, luggage straps, padlocks, travel adapters, pill-boxes, eye masks and camera cases.
(ii) Winter Wear and Accessories
These are winter jackets, cardigans, sweaters, trench coats, vests, thermal underwear, gloves, socks, scarves as well as other winter wear and accessories.
(iii) Executive Accessories
These are usually men's accessories (such as belts, ties, tie-pins and cuff-links) and smaller items (such as wallets, key holders, card holders, passport holders and organisers).
(iv) Other Merchandise
These include merchandise which is offered as premium items through gift redemption programmes implemented by BonusLink loyalty card, financial institutions (such as Maybank and the then Southern Bank Berhad), credit card service providers and other redemption card centres (such as RealRewards loyalty card). Certain of the Group's merchandise is also purchased by companies and business enterprises for use as corporate gifts in connection with their marketing and promotional programmes.
The Group's distribution channels are departmental stores in Singapore and Malaysia, its own chain of specialty stores in Singapore and Malaysia, third party retail outlets in Singapore and Malaysia, gift redemption or corporate gift programmes mainly in Malaysia, and wholesale distribution to third party distributors in countries outside Singapore and Malaysia such as Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, China and the Middle East.
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The Group markets, sells and distributes a wide range of merchandise through different distribution channels catering mainly to the travel, business and lifestyle needs of consumers. The Group'’s merchandise is categorised as follows:-
(i) Bags and Travel Essentials
These are organised into travel, business and urban lifestyle range. The Group carries a comprehensive range of luggage and travel bags which include trolley luggage (with either vertical or horizontal trolley systems), garment and other travel bags available in both hard case and soft form which can be either hand-carried or checked-in for air travel. The business range of bags cater for business use and these include pilot cases, document bags, laptop computer bags or backpacks with padded laptop computer and organiser compartments. The urban lifestyle range of bags places greater emphasis on trend appeal and include ladies' hand bags, sling bags, sports bags, duffle bags, haversacks and casual backpacks. To meet the diversified travel needs of consumers, the Group also markets, sells and distributes a range of travel-essential items such as waist pouches, toiletry bags, beauty cases, foldable bags, trolleys for bags, luggage straps, padlocks, travel adapters, pill-boxes, eye masks and camera cases.
(ii) Winter Wear and Accessories
These are winter jackets, cardigans, sweaters, trench coats, vests, thermal underwear, gloves, socks, scarves as well as other winter wear and accessories.
(iii) Executive Accessories
These are usually men's accessories (such as belts, ties, tie-pins and cuff-links) and smaller items (such as wallets, key holders, card holders, passport holders and organisers).
(iv) Other Merchandise
These include merchandise which is offered as premium items through gift redemption programmes implemented by BonusLink loyalty card, financial institutions (such as Maybank and the then Southern Bank Berhad), credit card service providers and other redemption card centres (such as RealRewards loyalty card). Certain of the Group's merchandise is also purchased by companies and business enterprises for use as corporate gifts in connection with their marketing and promotional programmes.
The Group's distribution channels are departmental stores in Singapore and Malaysia, its own chain of specialty stores in Singapore and Malaysia, third party retail outlets in Singapore and Malaysia, gift redemption or corporate gift programmes mainly in Malaysia, and wholesale distribution to third party distributors in countries outside Singapore and Malaysia such as Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, China and the Middle East.
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TIME WATCH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
BACKGROUNDWee Poh Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Sesdaq, has recently completed a reverse take over exercise and its main business is now the trading of watch movements and the manufacturing and selling of watches.
The main trading base in Hong Kong has been established since 1980 and currently distributes over 700 models of watch movements from major manufacturers worldwide including Seiko/Epson, Citizen/Miyota and Ricoh (Japan), Timex (USA), Ronda, ISA/Prestige Time and Swatch/ETA (Switzerland) and Epoch/Technotime (China/France).
The manufacturing operations are based in three locations in China, Meizhou City, Shenzhen and Zhuhai City in Guangdong Province, and trade under their own 'Tian Wang' and 'Balco' brand names. Adopting a vertically integrated business model, timepieces are conceptualised, designed and manufactured and then marketed and sold in a retail distribution network in China.
The Group was renamed to Time Watch Investments Limited on 31 October 2006.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.timewatch.com.sg
The main trading base in Hong Kong has been established since 1980 and currently distributes over 700 models of watch movements from major manufacturers worldwide including Seiko/Epson, Citizen/Miyota and Ricoh (Japan), Timex (USA), Ronda, ISA/Prestige Time and Swatch/ETA (Switzerland) and Epoch/Technotime (China/France).
The manufacturing operations are based in three locations in China, Meizhou City, Shenzhen and Zhuhai City in Guangdong Province, and trade under their own 'Tian Wang' and 'Balco' brand names. Adopting a vertically integrated business model, timepieces are conceptualised, designed and manufactured and then marketed and sold in a retail distribution network in China.
The Group was renamed to Time Watch Investments Limited on 31 October 2006.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.timewatch.com.sg
ASIA SILK HOLDINGS LTD
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated on 20 February 2004 under the name of Asia Silk Holdings Pte Ltd. On 14 March 2005, it assumed the present name.
The Group specialises in spun silk yarn, spun silk fabric and garment manufacturing.
Presently, its production process encompasses refining, draft making, silk spinning and weaving. Its annual production capacity of spun silk yarn is approximately 594 tonnes and annual production capacity of other varieties of pure spun silk and inter-weaving spun silk fabrics is approximately 6.7 million metres. Its annual production capacity for garments is approximately 668,000 pieces.
It has sales representatives in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hangzhou. Its main customers are garment manufacturers in China who manufacture for international apparel brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Bahama, Talbots and Ann Taylor.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.asiasilk.com.sg.
The Group specialises in spun silk yarn, spun silk fabric and garment manufacturing.
Presently, its production process encompasses refining, draft making, silk spinning and weaving. Its annual production capacity of spun silk yarn is approximately 594 tonnes and annual production capacity of other varieties of pure spun silk and inter-weaving spun silk fabrics is approximately 6.7 million metres. Its annual production capacity for garments is approximately 668,000 pieces.
It has sales representatives in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hangzhou. Its main customers are garment manufacturers in China who manufacture for international apparel brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Bahama, Talbots and Ann Taylor.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.asiasilk.com.sg.
Bright Orient (Holding) Ltd
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Bermuda on 18 July 2003 as the holding company.
Starting out as a contract manufacturer for ties and scarves in Shenzhen in 1996, the Company has since grown to include contract manufacturing of fashion apparel for international well-known brands. The Group’s major customers include FTR for Marks & Spencer and NEXT, Waitex for Focus 2000 and Canborn for MNG, ELLE and BEBE.
The Group's principal activity is in the manufacturing of apparels, ties and hand-sewn scarves for their customers. Apparels include men's fashionwear such as shirts, trousers and jackets, while ladies fashionwear includes dresses, blouses and jacket suits as well as school uniforms for primary and high school children in schools in Shenzhen city.
In 2004, the Group decided to branch out beyond the business of manufacturing and marketing of apparels. The Group subsequently acquired a silk printing and dyeing factory which specialises in bleaching, printing and dyeing of silk, polyester, cotton and other fabrics. Thus with this acquisition, the Group's business is not just limited to contract manufacturing and marketing of apparels, but also fabrics. The Group is also exploring contract manufacturing of bedding products such as bed sheets, pillow and bolster cases.
The Group has also taken steps to move up the business value chain by establishing its retail distribution network and fashion brands to tap the growing demand for quality branded fashion apparel in China. The Group commenced designing, marketing and retailing of a range of fashionwear apparels for ladies under their brand name "Season Wind", targeting ladies aged between 20 and 35 years old. The Group currently manufactures and retails through an established re tail distribution network of more than 70 boutique shops in shopping malls in more than 40 cities in China for their own fashion brands Season Wind and Matassini.
Bright Orient has three manufacturing facilities with a total annual production capacity of 1.8 million ties and 3.1 million pieces of garments in Shenzhen, China.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : www.bohl.com/cn/about.html
Starting out as a contract manufacturer for ties and scarves in Shenzhen in 1996, the Company has since grown to include contract manufacturing of fashion apparel for international well-known brands. The Group’s major customers include FTR for Marks & Spencer and NEXT, Waitex for Focus 2000 and Canborn for MNG, ELLE and BEBE.
The Group's principal activity is in the manufacturing of apparels, ties and hand-sewn scarves for their customers. Apparels include men's fashionwear such as shirts, trousers and jackets, while ladies fashionwear includes dresses, blouses and jacket suits as well as school uniforms for primary and high school children in schools in Shenzhen city.
In 2004, the Group decided to branch out beyond the business of manufacturing and marketing of apparels. The Group subsequently acquired a silk printing and dyeing factory which specialises in bleaching, printing and dyeing of silk, polyester, cotton and other fabrics. Thus with this acquisition, the Group's business is not just limited to contract manufacturing and marketing of apparels, but also fabrics. The Group is also exploring contract manufacturing of bedding products such as bed sheets, pillow and bolster cases.
The Group has also taken steps to move up the business value chain by establishing its retail distribution network and fashion brands to tap the growing demand for quality branded fashion apparel in China. The Group commenced designing, marketing and retailing of a range of fashionwear apparels for ladies under their brand name "Season Wind", targeting ladies aged between 20 and 35 years old. The Group currently manufactures and retails through an established re tail distribution network of more than 70 boutique shops in shopping malls in more than 40 cities in China for their own fashion brands Season Wind and Matassini.
Bright Orient has three manufacturing facilities with a total annual production capacity of 1.8 million ties and 3.1 million pieces of garments in Shenzhen, China.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : www.bohl.com/cn/about.html
China Environmental Resources Group Limited
(formerly: Benefun International Holdings Limited)
BACKGROUNDThe Group is principally engaged in the retailing and manufacture of casual wear under its Fun brand. In 1998, it sold its businesses in Hong Kong and Taiwan which were retail distributors for United Colours of Bentton, Sisley and 012.
The Company was incorporated in Cayman Islands on 16 January 1997. It is an investment holding company. The Company was incorporated as a subsidiary of the Heshe group. Pursuant to its listing and the preferential offer to Singapore-registered shareholders of 758 preferential offer shares for every 1000 Heshe shares, Heshe divested its entire shareholding in the Company.
The Company was incorporated in Cayman Islands on 16 January 1997. It is an investment holding company. The Company was incorporated as a subsidiary of the Heshe group. Pursuant to its listing and the preferential offer to Singapore-registered shareholders of 758 preferential offer shares for every 1000 Heshe shares, Heshe divested its entire shareholding in the Company.
CHINA FASHION HOLDINGS LTD
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 17 November 2003 under the name of China Fashion Holdings Pte Ltd and adopted the current name on 28 October 2004.
The Group is principally engaged in brand management of its own brands, "Nengdali" and "Benifull", which are primarily applied to men's apparel such as shirts, trousers, suits, jackets and woollen garments; and manufacturing and sale of apparel primarily relating to its own "Nengdali" brand.
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The Group is principally engaged in brand management of its own brands, "Nengdali" and "Benifull", which are primarily applied to men's apparel such as shirts, trousers, suits, jackets and woollen garments; and manufacturing and sale of apparel primarily relating to its own "Nengdali" brand.
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Cortina Holdings Limited
BACKGROUNDThe Company is focused in the retail and distribution of luxury watches. Some of the brands it carries include Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chopard, Chronoswiss, Corum, Gucci, Omega, Patek Philippe and Piaget.
The Company's retail operations commenced in 1972. Since then, its retail business has grown from a single retail outlet in Colombo Court to 4 outlets in Singapore. The locations of its retail outlets are strategically positioned to attract both the tourist and local traffic in popular shopping centres. Its retail locations are situated at Lucky Plaza, Raffles City, Paragon and Millenia Walk.
The Company's retail customers comprise repeat customers and referrals, tourists and walk-in customers. It markets a variety of watches, carrying over 50 different brands and over 3,000 models in its product range. These brands are mainly luxury brands, provided by its agents or principals. Presently, it has 5 retail outlets spread across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Myanmar.
The Company established its distribution business in 1975. Presently, it distributes various brands of watches to the domestic market, as well as foreign markets such as China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Russia, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Its distribution business comprises wholesale and agency businesses.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.cortina.com.sg
The Company's retail operations commenced in 1972. Since then, its retail business has grown from a single retail outlet in Colombo Court to 4 outlets in Singapore. The locations of its retail outlets are strategically positioned to attract both the tourist and local traffic in popular shopping centres. Its retail locations are situated at Lucky Plaza, Raffles City, Paragon and Millenia Walk.
The Company's retail customers comprise repeat customers and referrals, tourists and walk-in customers. It markets a variety of watches, carrying over 50 different brands and over 3,000 models in its product range. These brands are mainly luxury brands, provided by its agents or principals. Presently, it has 5 retail outlets spread across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Myanmar.
The Company established its distribution business in 1975. Presently, it distributes various brands of watches to the domestic market, as well as foreign markets such as China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Russia, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Its distribution business comprises wholesale and agency businesses.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.cortina.com.sg
