{"id":16,"date":"2022-06-08T14:47:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T06:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.claytan100.my\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-09-05T13:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T05:08:04","slug":"our-history-milestones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.claytan100.my\/?page_id=16","title":{"rendered":"Claytan\u00ae GROUP’S HISTORY & MILESTONES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Participating in Malaysia’s Major Halal Event – MIHAS 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Soft Launch of the Potter’s Craft<\/strong> Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lead-Safe<\/strong> Talk & Seminar during MIHAS 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong> is proud to be selected as the exclusive sponsor (Official Ceramics) for Malaysia and Singapore\u2019s iconic coffee competitions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • SINGAPORE NATIONAL COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong> (SNCC) during IEG Asia in Singapore for Sigep & Restaurant Asia 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • MALAYSIA NATIONAL COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong> (MNCC) during International Cafe and Beverage Show 2024 (ICBS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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      2023<\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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      The exquisitely designed and outstanding new Lead-Safe<\/strong> coffee series – Dr. Arabica<\/strong>, is officially launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once again, Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong> is proud to be selected as the exclusive sponsor (Official Ceramics) for Malaysia and Singapore’s iconic coffee competitions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • MALAYSIA SAMPLE ROASTING CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong> (MSRC<\/strong>) during Johor Coffee Week 2023 in Johor Bahru<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • MALAYSIA NATIONAL COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023<\/strong> (MNCC<\/strong>) during International Cafe and Beverage Show 2023 (ICBS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • SINGAPORE NATIONAL COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong> (SNCC<\/strong>) 2023 & 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ASEAN BARISTA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong> 2023<\/strong> (ABTC<\/strong>) during WOFEX 2023 Philippines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • MALAYSIA BARISTA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2023<\/strong> (MBTC<\/strong>) during Malaysia Coffee Week 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        2022<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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        Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong> is proudly selected as official ceramic sponsor for three major international coffee competitions which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • MALAYSIA BARISTA TEAM CHALLENGE 2022<\/strong> (MBTC<\/strong>) during Malaysia Coffee Week 2022 in Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • MALAYSIA NATIONAL COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIP 2022<\/strong> (MNCC<\/strong>) during International Cafe and Beverage Show 2022 (ICBS) in Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ASEAN BARISTA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2022<\/strong> (ABTC<\/strong>) during Food & Hotel Asia 2022 in Singapore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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          2021<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong> launched the Volca CSR Campaign during the time of Covid-19 worsening to raise funds for Non-Government Organizations by selling healthy ceramic health combs \u2013 Volca Razer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2020<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          The year is gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>, but the world is facing the ravages of Covid-19, yet the Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> remains steadfast and continues to promote the concept of lead-safe products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong> collaborated with 100 small and medium F&B caf\u00e9s and restaurants to promote the importance of Lead Safe to the public through the \u201cEat Well, Eat Safe\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          2010s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> is now one of the largest Ceramic Manufacturing Group in ASEAN, exporting to 35 countries around worldwide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2015<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          6th Manufacturing plant built & 96 years of Anniversary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2014<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          New Office and showroom launched in Philippines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2013<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/strong> acquired Silverdale UK Bathroom, preserving one of the iconic brand & manufacturing facility in United Kingdom and adding a luxury product portfolio \/ offering to our market.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2012<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Successfully specified sanitaryware in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2011<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          5th factory is built, production capacity sanitaryware reached 1.5 million pieces pa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          2000s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> took over distribution of Canoma in international market. Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> becomes the pioneer in ASEAN to produce fine fireclay sinks & wash basin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          2002<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          A dedicated R&D Centre was built to upgrade research, development and designs of sanitary ware, tableware and vitrified clay pipes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1990s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Participated in the International Tableware Exhibition Frankfurt, Germany and exporting to Europe.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup> Fine China (Tableware) Sdn. Bhd. <\/strong>(Claytan\u00ae<\/sup>FC<\/strong>) was incorporated specializing in the production of stoneware tableware and artware.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> partnership with Caroma to enter the Australia and New Zealand markets with quality sanitaryware.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1980s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          JPC-Intan Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong> (JPCI<\/strong>) was incorporated to produce an advanced range of vitrified clay pipes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          19<\/strong>80<\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> started to manufacture sanitary ware under OEM arrangement for the Japan and UK market.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1970s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          First company in Malaysia to export tableware to The United States of America.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          1973<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Oriental Ceramics Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong> (OCSB<\/strong>) was incorporated to set up the first tableware factory in Malaysia to produce English Fine Earthenware to USA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1960s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> brought in foreign technology by installing the first British designed tunnel kiln in Malaysia to fire sanitary ware.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          Clay Industries Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong> (CISB<\/strong>) was incorporated to strengthen Claytan\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\u2019s lead in the vitreous china sanitary ware business.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1950s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Our Late MD, Mr. Tan Chong Cheng<\/strong> took over the helm from his late father and has since been the Managing Director of the Claytan\u00ae<\/sup> Group<\/strong> until 2016.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          19<\/strong>52<\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Development and production of sanitaryware for the Singapore Improvement Trust and Housing Trust of Malaya.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          The first to produce and supply vitrified clay pipes meeting British Standards 65.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1940s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Marks the beginning of the tableware industry in our country as were encouraged by the Army to go into the production of tableware and various types of earthen containers after ceasing operation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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          The Japanese Imperial Army invades Malaya, This marking the beginning of the Second World War in this part of the world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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          1935<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t
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          Extends production base to Ayer Hitam, Johore. Johore Pipe Company (JPC)<\/strong> was established offering vitrified clay pipes for supply to the Public Works Department, and latex cups for the rubber estates in Johor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          1920s<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n
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          Relocated to Malacca.
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          Established by the late Mr. Tan Soon Heng<\/strong> in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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