1. Trading Division (contributed 57% and 73% to 1HFY18 topline and PBT) focuses on trading, supply, and stocking of high pressure seamless and specialised steel pipes, valves and fittings (PVF) and other fluid transmission related products for use in the oil and gas, gas reticulation, marine, onshore and offshore heavy engineering, power generation, petrochemicals, palm oil refining, and other related industries, predominantly in Malaysia. The 30,000 plus stock keeping units (SKU) in inventory are warehoused in five facilities in two countries, Malaysia and Singapore. In addition to sales from new projects, the company enjoys repeat orders for regular maintenance undertaken by its existing clientele, which provides a steady stream of business and typically accounts for about 30-40% of Pantech's annual sales.
2. Manufacturing division (contributed 43% and 27% to 1HFY18 topline and PBT). This division produces and supplies pipes and fittings of various sizes and specifications that comply with different international standards. The products are made of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, nickel alloys, duplex and other alloys. Pantech Group’s manufacturing division also produces stainless steel and alloy pipes, and customised high frequency induction long bends. Products manufactured are mainly sold internationally.
3. Hot-dip Galvanising division (likely to breakeven by FY19) in Tanjung Langsat, Johor. Pantech entered into a 51:49 JV with Euromech Machinery Sdn Bhd to establish Pantech Galvanising Sdn Bhd (PGSB). PGSB commenced operations as planned in Dec 2016 and have the largest hot-dip galvanising facility in the Southern part of Peninsular Malaysia with a planned capacity of 48k MT per annum. Output is picking up pace and is anticipated to achieve 50% capacity at the end of FY2018.
Source: Hong Leong Investment Bank Research - 10 Jan 2018
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