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TOUCH Balancing function and aesthetics, Tarkus Interiors has evolved over the best part of 20 years to become a contractor and manufacturer of choice in a market that demands differentiation Writer: Matthew Staff | Project Manager: Tom Cullum
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ASIA rom humble beginnings, Tarkus Interiors Pte Ltd has evolved to become one of the leading innovators in the Singaporean construction sector, and following an acquisition of the business courtesy of Itoki Group, attentions are broadening extensively towards the rest of the ASEAN region. Established in 1990 with a staff compliment of just five, handling small projects, Tarkus has subsequently grown from a BCA L1 category company to an L6 level business comprising more than 200 people, with an annual turnover of more than $67 million. Balancing manufacturing prowess with a touch of finesse and architectural elegance, the Company has consequently become renowned for its finishing and furniture; blessed with a level of intricacy and detail befitting of such highly trained and experienced craftsmen. “Currently, our business operations are largely based in Singapore focusing on both private and public sector projects,” Project Director, Simon Tia picks up. “Tarkus provides integrated building work for offices, retail establishments and food & beverage outlets. “We offer comprehensive services designed to allow the company to undertake projects of any size; including new fit-out work, partitioning, ceilings, flooring, carpentry, masonry, MEPF, IT and AV work. We also undertake additions and alterations, and reinstatement work.” Ultimately, across each and every business strand, Tarkus ensures ontime project delivery and full customer satisfaction through its offering, and such an influence is set to spread even more concertedly in the years to come following Japanese Company, Itoki Group’s recent 2016 acquisition of the business. “After Itoki’s acquisition of Tarkus, we
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are looking for opportunities to provide our service to more Japanese customers and also expand our business into the region and eventually establish our presence there,” Tia affirms.
Tia explains: “It has enabled the Company to develop and retain a pool of dedicated and experienced staff to meet industry challenges. “Our team concept is the basis for our hands-on, proactive and Full satisfaction committed approach to produce the The transition to neighbouring markets most important result of every project: should be relatively seamless with this our clients’ satisfaction. Teamwork is additional support, but primarily virtue therefore the key ingredient of every of the Company’s own reputation as Tarkus project.” an operator willing and able to handle And the aforementioned projects large-scale, complex projects. completed have been in conjunction with, and completed for, some Its experience and track record is of the biggest names in local and almost unrivalled as a result, thanks largely to Tarkus’ strong emphasis international industry. Nokia, LinkedIn, the Singapore on the training and development Academy of Law, Standard Chartered of its staff as a core continuous improvement strategy. Bank, DBS Bank and Toll City have all called upon the specialised Tarkus touch; but Tia alludes to the Citibank headquarters in Singapore as the Company’s most iconic project to date. “Located in Asia Square, it comprises nine office floors with a total floor area of 300,000 square feet,” he describes. “We are more than an interior “It was completed in an extremely contractor and manufacturer... tight timeframe, and with high expectations in terms of quality. rather a partner who shares “The project was successfully and appreciates their artistic handed over on time though and to expressions and designs.” the full satisfaction of our client and consultants.”
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ased in Singapore, DLE M&E Pte Ltd has more than 35 years of experience in the mechanical and electrical fields. Being a one-stop integrated M&E specialist, the Company is registered with the Building & Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) with the highest grading of L6 in integrated engineering, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation works and electrical engineering workheads. With more than 300 staff, the Company has successfully completed many projects for a diverse portfolio of clients, spanning from fast-paced addition, alteration and renovation projects to new developments for the commercial, industrial, residential and healthcare sectors. T +65 6747 8633 E admin@dle.com.sg
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“The Company never stops turning to advanced technologies to improve our service,” Tia notes to this end. With a large portion of the sector’s “Additionally, since December, 2016, economic activity now heading Asia’s the Company’s production facility has way, there has never been a better doubled in size - to our current 32,000 time for Tarkus Interiors to expand its square feet - in order to facilitate our reach into the ASEAN region, and the own growth.” Company can now expect a plethora Two large-scale projects in Malaysia of new opportunities to capitalise on in have already been added to the Tarkus the coming years. All the while though, an equally signif- portfolio as a justification of such efforts and as a sign of things to come. icant emphasis is being placed on honing internal processes andn procedures And to ensure that this opportunity is leveraged fully, Tia will once again turn in order to set the perfect platform to to the backbone of the business: its strike now that the iron is hot. people. “They truly are the backbone of any successful company and we opt for a hands-on approach to the hiring process here, to ensure we have the best,” he emphasises. “We find that “We understand that you our current, longstanding employees are a better fit for future leadership have high expectations positions as they already have a deep and our dedicated team understanding of our culture, products of professionals can help and services. you realise confidence in a “Our overall approach to operational efficiencies is about knowing our finished space that embodies operation, continual training, distinction, function, and the improving customer service, focusing true value that your project on customer needs, and providing the best after-sales service.” requires.”
Making the difference
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“Our overall approach to operational efficiencies is about knowing our operation, continual training, improving customer service, focusing on customer needs, and providing the best after-sales service.”
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Packaging all of the above at a competitive market price will ensure that Tarkus is at the forefront of the impending industry boom in the region; as clients’ expansion plans continue to tie-in perfectly with those of Tarkus itself. Tia concludes: “In the future, with our track record, experience and resources, we will continue to expand our local customer base and to constantly improve our service. With the business boom that is occurring in our region and the desire to expand our business, the Company is planning to target overseas markets and larger commercial customers. “This business plan will lay out our goals and tasks to make the transition successful, and to create enough market share to succeed in this highly competitive market.”
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