Since 1987, the TSI Group Malaysia has firmly established itself as one of Malaysia's fastest growing and well respected building products and services group of companies. The Group today, is made up of 36 associates and subsidiaries under a holding company.

The Group has shown rapid growth over the past decade and this is the direct result of our reputation for integrity, reliability, quality and professionalism. Having come a long way since its inception, the Group's diversity has evolved to a point where we are almost reaching total synergy. The interrelated nature of the companies and business activities within the Group encourages forward and backward integration between the companies.

The Group currently has over 150 employees. It also employs indirectly through labour subcontractors in excess of 500 skilled, semi-skilled and general workers.

ACCREDITATION AND STRENGTHS

Over the years, the major companies within the Group have received several accreditations, some of which are internationally recognised and the others, are necessary in the building and construction industry in Malaysia.

A summary of the accreditation of the Group include: -

• ISO9001:2000 Certification by SIRIM QAS Sdn Bhd
• Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia ("CIDB") G7
• Enterprise 50 (1999 & 2000)
• The Malaysia Book of Records

As part of the Group's core values of commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, eight (8) of its subsidiaries companies have been accredited with the ISO9001:2000 certification.

Presently, one of the companies under the Group is registered as grade G7 for building construction and civil engineering works with the Construction Industry Development Board ("CIDB"). Basically, this class of registration enable the company to bid for projects of unlimited contract value in terms of the specific building and construction works as spelled out in the respective registration.

Since 1996, Enterprise 50 is an annual award programme organised by Deloitte KassimChan and the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation ("SMIDEC") which recognises the achievements of Malaysia's enterprising homegrown companies. As its name suggests, there will be 50 winners amongst the nomination received and the evaluation is based on the management and financial performance of the nominee. The annual programme is open to local enterprises across different industries in Malaysia.

GROUP'S STRENGTH

• Management Team with over 20 years of invaluable experience in the building and construction industry
• Well-established support from some of the world's renown suppliers of building products
• Reputable to be a highly dependable specialist contractor who delivers on timely basis without comprising quality
• Enjoy a strong foothold in the supply and installation of certain building products for hospitals in Malaysia
• Smart partnerships in developing countries in the region to provide specialist contracting services in those countries
• Dedicated in the development of its people and products in order to stay competitive in the industry, if not ahead in the industry
• Strives to innovate its products and services to stay competitive as well as to meet impending challenges posed in the building and construction industry

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The TSI Group research and development efforts are primarily geared towards product development and expansion of new markets. Its focus is to develop pre-engineered, prefabricated building products and systems that can fitted at the site with minimal labour requirement. As these products are mainly manufactured off-sites, the quality, reliability, accuracy and speed of the construction can be enhanced as compared with the conventional methods of construction.

It has successfully developed its own cubicle curtain track under its own brand name. the Group's hospital cubicle curtain track under the brand name Meditrack is a product made from high quality aluminium in natural anodish finish. Mediatrack allows the PVC liner running inside the full strength of the cubicle to run smoothly and quietly along the gliders without snagging and joints.

To remain competitive, the Group will continue to tap upon its efforts in the research and development of new product that can enhance on-site productivity, quality and reliability and customer satisfaction.