Posted on 05 Apr 2013
SSI achieved HRC production record at 770,408 tonne and a shipment record at 770,408 tonne in Q1 2013, the highest among steel companies in Thailand.
Key success factors are the growth of downstream industries, customer confidence, raw material stability, effectiveness of distribution process and its staffs' aim for excellence.
Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc or SSI reported the quarterly production Q1 2013 that SSI Bangsaphan plant hit a new record of quarterly Hot Rolled Coil production at 770,408 tonne in Q1 2013, beating its previous record of 689,830 tons in Q1 2010, a top production record among Thai steel companies.
The Company also attained a new record of quarterly shipment at 706,833 tonne, again a top shipment record among Thai steel companies, beating its previous record of 679,080 tonne in Q1 2010, and is currently on track to meet its annual production and sales target of 2.7 million tonne this year.
Mr Win Viriyaprapaikit group CEO and President of SSI said that "These successes are attributed to 1) the increase in domestic steel demand from strong national economy and the growth of down stream industries such as automobile, electrical appliance and construction as well as to the customers' trust in our products and services. 2) Supportive factors from vertical integration and various initiatives such as raw material stability from SSI Teesside, streamlining the distribution process and speeding up delivery time. Furthermore, the Company significantly raised productivity. The most important thing is the strong determination and dedication of SSI people which an aim for excellence to achieve this success together."
Source - Sahaviriya Steel Industries PCL
