MAH SING PLASTICS INDUSTRIES

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Future always been at the forefront of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry, responsible for many industry firsts since establishment in 1979, our commitment to the latest equipment and technology has given Mah Sing Plastics Industries (MSPI) the edge in terms of our sales and marketing activities,” says Hock Seng Hong, Writer: Emily Jarvis • Project Manager: Joe Palliser Executive Director of Mah Sing Plastics ince inception in 1965, Mah Sing Group Industries.

With its facilities located at Port has built its name as a premier lifestyle Klang, ranked the 12th busiest port in developer and renowned plastics the world, and a 65 percent-owned manufacturer in Malaysia, with subsidiary, PT. Mah Sing Indonesia, numerous awards under its belt marking decades of achievements and its position as MSPI is strategically placed at the centre of Southeast Asia, where it can one of the top sales leaders in Malaysia. Leveraging showcase its innovative products the Mah Sing brand has enabled the and solutions to a population high-tech plastics subsidiary of of more than 500 million. the Group to position itself “In Indonesia, we as a reliable supplier with have been fortunate a durable and high enough to win quality final product; various OEM manufacturing a wide contracts for range of plastic the supply of products including automotive industrial containers, parts to large furniture, motorcycle multinational safety helmets, companies including pallets and other Daihatsu, Nissan, more niche items for (L-R) MSPI Chief Operating Officer, Isuzu and Mitsubishi, industrial, domestic and Mr Lee Foo Keong & MSPI Executive Director, Mr Hong Hock Seng which has helped bolster wholesale distribution use. our business here,” he adds.

“While we have

MSPI is heavily investing in R&D to bring the latest plastic product innovations to Southeast Asia and beyond, starting with its three core products; furniture, containers and pallets

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SHENG FOONG PLASTIC INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.

I Plastic pallets hold a distinct advantage over wooden pallets

In line with its continuous product improvement goals to better meet the modern customer’s needs, MSPI has recently shifted its main focus to the manufacture of plastic pallets, sharing the advantages of choosing plastic over wood as a longer-lasting, hygienic, sustainable, safe and low maintenance solution to transporting product.

effective solution when compared to the wooden counterpart.

He further highlights: “Advantageously, our plastic pallets are resistant to water, chemicals and extreme temperatures and can be used for outdoor storage, in an automated warehouse or as shipping pallets. Safer than wooden pallets, our product contains no splinters, nails or sharp corners.

Plastic pallets “Plastic pallets are 100 percent In response to the increasing recyclable, are non-absorbent and amount of cargo that passes through impervious to odours, acids, fats Malaysia’s ports, as well as the evergrowing importance of environmental and solvents. Because of their high resistance to bacterial infection, considerations, MSPI identified a gap plastic export pallets are unlikely to in the market to bring change to the cause product contamination or to way that products are stored and be delayed or quarantined due to transported. Hong explains: “MS’ plastic pallets hold a distinct advantage infestation.”

Identifying with the qualities over wooden pallets. Although plastic that plastic pallets can bring, many pallets are initially more expensive international industries – including than wooden pallets, they have a those in food, pharmaceutical, rubber, much longer lifespan, averaging 50 to 500 uses, whereas wooden pallets only electronics, building and construction, automotive, freight forwarding average between 10-50 uses.” and agriculture - have Produced in a wide range already made the switch of sizes and designs – for to plastic for shipping stackable, nested or and storage. And export requirements – MSPI has 30 injection with almost every MS plastic pallets suit a machines with a government in the wide range of material clamping force ranging world driven to act handling applications from 350 tonnes to 4,000 on climate change, and present return tonnes at the Port Klang forestry protection on investment for the factory remains one of the hot customer in the longtopics on the green agenda. term, making them a cost-

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ncorporated in 1999 with an area of around four acres located north of Peninsula Malaysia, Sheng Foong Plastic grew from a small enterprise dealing in plastic scrap to a medium sized plastic corporate supplying quality recycled plastic resin all over the world.

The green technology company is committed to deliver on-time, quality assured recycled plastic to the customers. Mainly in recycled PP, HDPE, HIPS, ABS and PVC. T +605 367 7163/8 F +605 367 7189 E sales@shengfoongplastic.com

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SHENG FOONG PLASTIC INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.

GIVE PLASTIC A SECOND LIFE SHENG FOONG PLASTIC INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD. Address: No. 3, (PT 2159) K/M 10, Kawasan Perindustrian Siputeh, Off Jalan Siputeh-Tronoh, 31750 Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: + 605-3677163/8 Fax: + 605-3677189 Email: sales@shengfoongplastic.com www.shengfoongplastic.com

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PT. Mah Sing Indonesia has 39 injection machines with a clamping force ranging from 60 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes

Australia Fine Food Exhibition, Sydney

“With the current focus on greener manufacturing techniques, businesses will continue to see the price of wooden raw materials rise while its supply will go down due to stringent environment control. As a result, we have capitalised on the subsequent business opportunity to replace wooden products with environmentally-friendly plastics,� Hong adds.

Logistic, Material Handling, Storage & Warehouse Expo, Chennai, India

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Allpack Indonesia Expo, Jakarta

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TRAINING

MSPI evaluate its employees based on competencies that will positively impact the success of the business and individual. Goals are set according to each employee’s level within the Company

Committed to growth

MSPI has been ISO 9001 certified since 26 June, 2000 and ISO 14001 certified since 31 March, 2007. Practicing Japanese 5S management systems and Kaizen at its facilities for the past five years, the Company has been investing in its facilities to make sure they continuously improve in line with world-class practices and business optimisation objectives.

By replacing traditional machines with energy saving ones, the Company has improved its production energy efficiency by 20 percent. “Alongside our investments in machinery, we have also developed stringent production management techniques to reduce waste including production rejects, while refining our manufacturing techniques and training procedures so that we can hire and retain the right people,” says Hong.

“Our people are our biggest assets, so to make sure that we employ the right people, MSPI recently signed up to the Malaysian Government’s apprenticeship programme; sponsoring students to

In line with its expansion plans and to increase productivity, the Company has approached local universities and technical colleges in a bid to invite new graduates to join the team

With a continuous training programme for its current employees, selected technicians are often sponsored to take part in a certification injection course at the German-Malaysia Institute

MSPI has recently joined a government apprenticeship programme, sponsoring students to complete a plastic injection moulding course over a period of two years

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J POLYMERS assists the customer by obtaining the raw materials needed to increase business production output. We provide one-stop solution services to ease our customers’ burden of doing business.

We offer practical and professional assistance in marketing and sales to our suppliers in selling their products.

In terms of logistics, customers can be assured with our expertise in handling and shipping their cargoes to the destination safely and on time. We are constantly exploring new products and developments to add value for our customers’ businesses. Customer and supplier satisfaction is our utmost priority.

T +603 92213000 E sales@cjpolymers.com

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MSPI HQ’s main entrance

complete a two year course in plastic injection moulding. After completion of the course, we will look to employ the individual as a trainee,” he notes.

On the research and development (R&D) side, MSPI has invested in a material research and product testing lab that closely adheres to international standards. “We continue to look for better material formulas and better designs in order to achieve optimum strength to weight ratio of our products. An over-engineered product will have a higher weight and use more resources, as well as incur higher fuel consumption on its delivery routes too,” Hong continues.

Moreover, given the increasing cost of labour and rapid growth of MSPI, the Executive Director says that investment in automation is key to achieve longterm success. “Our top management recognises the benefits automation can bring in terms of efficiency and cost effectiveness, so we will be implementing further automation in

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Employee long service award

Bowling competition among department staff

Company excursion to Pangkor Island

Hostel community self-help compound cleaning

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Redefining Business

CJ Polymers is a Malaysia based market expansion specialist established in 2001. We are a renowned central hub for worldwide procurement and marketing. Our diverse range of suppliers ensure smooth and supply continuity.

Main trading and distribution items 1. Plastic Resin – HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, PET, PVC etc 2. Petrochemical related products 3. Textile raw material 4. Fertilizer

stages,” he further details.

An additional advantage of addressing these efficiencies in the present will mean that MSPI can increase its production and continue on its path to target new markets in the future.

Hong details: “35 percent of our product revenue is derived from export markets across ASEAN, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. Given that export markets make up such a large portion of our business, we have also started to reach out to further markets in the Middle East, South Africa and other parts of the world.”

Results-driven

Led by the strong belief that its plastic pallet solution will continue to show promise in new markets, MSPI will continue investing in R&D to create new plastic products that take inspiration from its plastic pallet innovation; including further plastic containers and plastic furniture to complete its core product range trio.

Contact details CJ Polymers Sdn Bhd B-6-16, VOX Southgate, Jalan Dua, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

By next year, we will definitely be a more efficient and lean manufacturer that offers even better service levels, higher quality and a more cost-effective product range while striving to increase our market shares in local and international markets

Tel: +60392213000 Fax: +60392213006 Email: sales@cjpolymers.com Website: www.cjpolymers.com

“Moreover, the plastic pallet itself has so many advantages that cannot be ignored, making the potential to grow this portion of the business significantly a high priority, even capitalising on new customers across Europe, US and further venture into Asia.”

The Company has big plans for its factory in Indonesia, preparing this facility for the coming expansion by upgrading machinery to create material handling products such as the plastic pallets and containers.

Hong concludes: “By next year, we will definitely be a more efficient and lean manufacturer that offers even better service levels, higher quality and a more cost-effective product range while striving to increase our market shares in local and international markets.

“Ultimately, our activities will lead MSPI towards operational excellence, with our top management continuing to cultivate a conductive working environment to build a cohesive, innovative and results-orientated winning team.”

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