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1994
Making yet another
bold step, Kian launches Homelife - Malaysia's 1st lifestyle furniture
store.
1995
The second Homelife
store was opened.
1996
To meet our
customer's needs, our R&D division looked to their needs and
based their designs to meet them.
1997
Kian expanded its
furniture manufacturing by acquiring a second factory. Mastalin - based
in Muar, Johor has a built -up space of 64,000 sq. ft. and specialized
in designing dining sets.
1998
A third factory was
acquired. Kian Yip, a 103,000sq. Ft. manufacturing plant with a staff
force of 300 strong working 24 hours in shifts and specializing in
wooden dining sets, beds and bedroom accessories.
Kian Contract was
establish to service the commercial segment of the industry, which
includes eateries, educational establishments, and the hospitality
industry.
1999
Kian Contract Manufacturing factory was expanded with an addition of
83,000 sq ft, focusing on the development and manufacturing of
commercial furniture for the domestic and international markets.
Cheng Giap also saw an expansion to 126,000 sq ft.
Kian at this point saw an export rate of 180 containers monthly to over a total of 89 countries worldwide and a total work force of 862.
2000
Kian entered the new millennium with a total manufacturing space of
426,000 sq ft over 5 factories with the support of a 45,000 sq ft
distribution center.
Focus on customers remains of utmost importance as we evolve from manufacturing and export to include retail, contract and domestic wholesale.
Kian
emerged as the top organization in the
2003
In
a bid to revive a flagging domestic wholesale business,
Kian found a strategic alliance in a 50-year furniture retail licensing
system
from
Due
to global trends, Kian underwent a major re-alignment of
her manufacturing activities. Kian’s metal furniture plant in
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| 1983 Kian made its first step in the furniture industry as a wholesaler of tables and chairs. some of our first customers were hawker stalls, restaurant, schools, canteen & the odd furniture dealer. 1989 Cheng Giap was set up with the purpose of manufacturing metal furniture. 1990 Kian positioned itself as a specialist in mixed furniture, e.g. rubber-wood & metal combination, in the very competitive furniture market. 1991 Kian made another bold step by participating for the first time ever in the Singapore Furniture Show, which led to exports to countries like Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan, and Singapore. 1992 The range of products being manufactured by Cheng Giap was extended to wooden and metal beds. |
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| 1994 Making yet another bold step, Kian launches Homelife - Malaysia's 1st lifestyle furniture store. 1995 The second Homelife store was opened. 1996 To meet our customer's needs, our R&D division looked to their needs and based their designs to meet them. 1997 Kian expanded its furniture manufacturing by acquiring a second factory. Mastalin - based in Muar, Johor has a built -up space of 64,000 sq. ft. and specialized in designing dining sets. 1998 A third factory was acquired. Kian Yip, a 103,000sq. Ft. manufacturing plant with a staff force of 300 strong working 24 hours in shifts and specializing in wooden dining sets, beds and bedroom accessories. Kian Contract was establish to service the commercial segment of the industry, which includes eateries, educational establishments, and the hospitality industry. |
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1999 Cheng Giap also saw an expansion to 126,000 sq ft. Kian at this point saw an export rate of 180 containers monthly to over a total of 89 countries worldwide and a total work force of 862. 2000 Focus on customers remains of utmost importance as we evolve from manufacturing and export to include retail, contract and domestic wholesale. Kian
emerged as the top organization in the
2003 2005 Due
to global trends, Kian underwent a major re-alignment of
her manufacturing activities. Kian’s metal furniture plant in
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