About Luen Thai Enterprises

History

Luen Thai Timeline

60

    1965-1970
  • Founded Luen Thai Fishing and Luen Soon Navigation Company in Hong Kong and subsequently fully acquired both companies.
  • Business expanded with new companies in Sabah, Brunei and Kaohsiung

70

    1972
  • Expanded shipping and trading business to Guam and Saipan

    1973 - 1978
  • Set up L&T (Guam) Corp to engage in Movie distribution

    1978-1982
  • Formed Unity Development Corporation for home entertainment and real estate businesses in Guam
  • Founded L&T International Corporation in Saipan

80

    1983
  • Ventured into apparel manufacturing business in Saipan

    1984 - 88
  • Expanded apparel manufacturing to Quanzhou, Sanming, Suzhou, and Wuxi in China and the Philippines

    1986
  • Diversified Saipan businesses: Century Finance Co Ltd, Century Insurance Co Ltd, and Century Travel Agency

    1989
  • Launched CTSI in Saipan and L&T (USA) in California

90

    1990
  • Founded Pacific Oriental Inc. in Saipan to engage in airport ground handling and passenger flight service

    1991
  • Tan Holdings Corporation in Saipan became the umbrella company in Micronesia

    1992
  • Luen Thai Shipping and Trading Co., Ltd. became Luen Thai International Group Ltd.
  • Formed Luen Thai footwear in Quanzhou
  • Established Luen Thai Real Estate

    1993
  • Acquired Saipan Tribune, Inc.

    1995
  • Opened Luen Thai Fishing Co. in Tokyo, Japan

    1996
  • Launched Asia Pacific Airline in 1999 to handle air cargo and forwarding services
  • Founded Asia Pacific Hotels and Tango Inc. for hospitality and recreational industries

    1999
  • Introduced the future Supply Chain City in Dongguan
  • Created Integrated Solutions Technology and developed software for the apparel industry
  • Launched "Rethinking and Renewal" to realize the vision "to be recognized by our customers as the best garment manufacturer in the world"

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    2000
  • Set up DDS Apparel in New York

    2001-2002
  • Certificate of Excellence from the Hong Kong Management Association
  • Hong Kong Industry Award and Merit Certificate for Quality from the Hong Kong Industry Department
  • Golden Shell Manufacturing Excellence Award in the Philippines
  • Peking University's Luen Thai Center for Supply Chain Systems Research and Development openedFormed

    2002
  • Acquired Dai-Ichi Hotels in Saipan and Guam. These became the Fiesta Hotels.
  • Expanded to intimate wear production by acquiring GJM

    2003
  • Started activewear production through an alliance with Yue Yuen, the world's largest footwear manufacturer
  • Founded TellaS to provide ladies fashion design services

    2004
  • On July 15, 2004, Luen Thai Holdings Limited listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

    2005
  • Ventured into sweater business by acquiring Tien Hu
  • Unveiled in Dongguan and Panyu Fabric and Trims Sourcing Center and two new development centers for Liz Claiborne, Nike and Victoria's Secret
  • Partnered with Shenzhen Guangthai International for denimwear production

    2006
  • Announced joint venture with TMS Group to go into fast fashion
  • Opened Dongguan Tomwell Development Center for ladies fashion and suits
  • Opened Nike Center of Excellence in Dongguan Supply Chain City
  • Luen Thai Enterprises was formally formed as the holding company of the private businesses of the Luen Thai Group.

    2009-2010
  • Acquired DeskTop Limited to venture into laptop case and luxury bags production
  • Sealed a deal with Skechers USA for distributorship in China and Southeast Asia
  • Acquired Blue Bay Petroleum in Micronesia
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