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1976
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The company was established in Malacca,
a historic city in Malaysia.
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1980
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Import of semi-finished friction
materials for production.
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1984
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Finalisation of a Licensing &
Technical Assistance Agreement with a German company
on the production of brake linings. Full-fledged production
began.
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1985
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Commissioning of new manufacturing
facilities and commencement of production of disc brake
pads and friction materials for industrial application.
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1987
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First shipment of Mintye's friction
materials for export market.
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1989
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Commenced production of non-asbestos
friction materials and bonded brake shoe assemblies.
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1991
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Awarded the coveted MS ISO 9002 Certification;
the first in Malaysia in the industry.
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1992
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Mintye Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. was set-up
to undertake blending of Brake Fluid.
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1993
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Production of disc brake pad backing
plates commenced.
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1994
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A MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT - the company
attained listing status on the Main Board of the Kuala
Lumpur Stock Exchange.
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1995
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Commenced production of brake shoe
cores for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
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1996
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Bizz Trading Sdn. Bhd. was setup
to undertake distribution of general automotive and
motorcycle spare parts and accessories.
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1998
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Commenced production of sprockets
for motorcycle application.
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1999
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Acquired Eurochain Manufacturer Sdn.
Bhd., a producer of roller chain for motorcycle application.
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2000
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Awarded the coveted TüV German Certification. The first in Malaysia in the friction materials
industry.
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2001
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Obtained R-90 Certification (E1)
from KBA Germany for disc brake pads and bonded brake
shoes.
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2004
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Installation of Dynamometer for both
R & D and quality control.
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It
is the intention of the company to expand its business
activities to include other automotive and motorcycle
spare parts. And, where opportunities arise, to venture
into other business fields.
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