Success Stories Success Stories Canadoil Group: Steel Piping Leader Relies on Quality Work, Good People in Big Investment Good pipes and good people describe the Canadoil Group, a company that also represents strong investor confdence in Thailand. Celestica: Yet another success in Thailand Celestica, a company of 6,000 employees, is dedicated to bui lding sol id partnerships and providing flexible solutions to enable our customers’ success. We are adaptive and agile and help customers anticipate and prepare for unexpected changes. Confident of Growth in Thailand, Ford Launches Key Plant Project Automotive giant Ford Motor Company, already a major investor in Thailand, now sees the country as an even more crucial part of its future success. ROH Contributes to Healthy Bottom Line at Toyota Boshoku The Thai government aims for its Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) scheme to be the best in Asia. To promote the program, the Board of Investment (BOI) offers a range o attractive incentives that help ROHs in Thailand conduct business more competitively across the region. Michelin Managing Partner Discusses Thai Operations Michelin is a household name worldwide. A giant in the tire industry, the France-based company likes to say it is in the mobility business. Indeed, Michelin makes tires for nearly everything that moves: passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles buses, tractors, bicycles and jetliners. Toyota Motor Thailand Enjoys Deep Friendship with Country A world-class enterprise, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. is the biggest automaker in Thailand. Despite its prominent position, the company continues to appreciate its roots even while looking to future growth here. Mead Johnson Achieves Vigorous Growth for Children, Bottom Line Vigorous healthy growth is the guiding principle at Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. (MJN), both in providing nutritional products to give children the best start in life and in developing the company. SunEdison MD Discuss Thailand Solar Power Outlook A full-service solar energy provider, SunEdison is known as a pioneer and global leader in the industry. With global headquarters in the US state of Maryland, the company is North America’s largest solar energy services provider, and it possesses more than 260 MW of solar energy capacity and 450 operational sites worldwide. Panasonic Celebrates 50 Years of Good Relations in Thailand Deep thanks, strong optimism and quality products describe the Panasonic Group of Companies in Thailand. This year the group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Panasonic (Thailand) Co., Ltd. as the first overseas manufacturing company for Panasonic after the Second World War. Advantages of Thailand Fuel Growth for Market Leading Western Digital Western Digital Corporation’s incredible growth and strong confidence in Thailand will continue after the quick recovery from the country’s recent flood crisis. Thai Summit Confident of Greater Growth in Thailand Auto Industry A 100% Thai-owned enterprise, the Thai Summit Group this year is celebrating its 35th anniversary, being established on 16 March 1977. Today, with US$2 billion in annual sales, the group has expanded to over 30 affiliated companies. Of these, 15 are subsidiaries wholly owned by Thai Summit, nine are joint ventures and 11 are overseas companies. Thailand’s Innovative Workforce and Strategic Location Make It Cardinal Health’s Asian Hub As a leader in pharmaceutical and medical device supply, Cardinal Health located its largest manufacturing plant in Thailand more than a decade ago to take advantage of Asia’s rapidly expanding healthcare industry. General Motors Discusses its Continued Investment in Thailand In 1993, GM decided to locate its regional production and export hub in Thailand because of the advantages that come with the country’s rank as the 12th largest automotive manufacturing county in the world. Cargill Looks to Thailand for Continues International Growth After opening its first office in 1968, international food giant Cargill is forging ahead with continued investment in Thailand as global demand accelerates with economic and population growth. Primus International: Ramping up Production Primus is a premier supplier of structural components, kits, and assemblies to the global aerospace industry. The company is also an industry leader in swaged tubular products and wire rope mechanical cables, as well as in high technology composites including acoustically treated engine liners, aircraft structures and medical applications. Thailand: Ducommun’s Southeast Asia Location Founded in 1849, Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing services for the aerospace and defense industry. A key part of the Ducommun family of businesses is Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, a leading technology company with design, development, manufacturing, and test capabilities in the area of complex mechanical assemblies. LG: Life's Good LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. set up its plant in the Pluakdaeng district of Rayong Province in 1997, the leading lines now being washing machines (40% of current output), air conditioners (25%) and TVs (20%). Microwave ovens and compressors for air conditioners are also produced. Rayong Plant of Piper Plastics Emphasizes Quality, Precision Piper Plastics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. conducts high-tolerance machining and assembly of plastic components, with a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. Jelly Belly Moves to Thailand Jelly Belly is the world’s #1 gourmet jelly bean, offered in 50 official flavors and special collection varieties in 76 countries across the globe. Mitsubishi Electric Thai Auto-Parts Established in 1921, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is a global leader in the manufacture and sales of electric and electronic equipment used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, Information and Communication Systems, Electronic Devices, and Home Appliances. Baxter International Inc. Commits to Thailand’s Healthcare Industry Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. And as a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. ISM Technology Recruitment ISM Technology Recruitment, Thailand's first "IT-only" placement agency, founded in 1991 by Mr. Peter Fischbach, has become the leading choice for companies needing an efficient way to find and interview a pool of pre-screened candidates to match a specific technical job description.

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