HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. ("Tat Hong" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock Code: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 (the "Period").During the Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB 387.4 million, representing a decrease of approximately 6.8% as compared with that for the six months ended 30 September 2021. Loss attributable to equity shareholders of the Company for the period amounted to approximately RMB 41.9 million, mainly due to the one-off currency exchange loss on USD borrowings and the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (the "Pandemic"). The overall gross profit and gross profit margin decreased to RMB75.5 million and 19.5%, respectively. The Group's total Tonne Metres (TM) in use increased from approximately 1,479,145 for the period ended 30 September 2021 to 1,577,983 for the period ended 30 September 2022. As at 30 September 2022, the Group had 292 projects in progress with a total outstanding contract value of approximately RMB 605 million and 37 projects on hand with a total expected contract value of approximately RMB 68 million. Of these projects, the Group expects to complete contract work of approximately RMB 348 million by the end of 30 September 2023, demonstrating solid earnings visibility. Despite the gradual recovery in major economies and the surge in vaccination and immunity rates, the Pandemic has put pressure on every component of the Group's industry value chain. To contain the spread of the Pandemic throughout the country, numerous cities have adopted anti-pandemic measures, such as persistent or intermittent lockdowns, and certain projects were temporarily suspended on account of these measures. From April to June 2022, the Group's economic activities in eastern China were affected to a certain extent. In the meantime, against the backdrop of interest hikes by the US Fed and global inflation, economies around the world have encountered significant instability and pressure in the first half of the year. As the external environment remains volatile, the Group strives to adjust its operational strategy, optimise its management structure, and make timely and appropriate decisions in a bid to mitigate the risks brought by the Pandemic. Mr. Sean Yau, CEO of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. said, "After years of the lingering Pandemic, the market remains sluggish and real estate has been severely impacted. Fortunately, the Group has optimised its business structure by placing a greater emphasis on the other business segments, reducing the real estate to approximately 30% of total revenue, which will mitigate the negative impact of the industry's downturn. In the meantime, we will shift our focus to the energy, infrastructure and public construction segments.""With the continuous introduction of favourable policies and the development direction of the 14th Five Year Plan, which includes initiatives centred on 'new infrastructure, new urbanisation and major projects' and the aim of carbon neutrality, we believe that there are unexpected opportunities emerging in the (energy) infrastructure market. With our strong reputation and expertise, we are confident about the Group's prospects."Mr. Roland Ng, Chairman of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. concluded, "Going forward, we will use the Pandemic as an opportunity to stimulate and accelerate transformation, to accelerate the adoption and improvement of the digital platform 'iSmartCon', so as to further optimise the management of various stages of the production process. Moreover, we will focus on analysing the impact of the Pandemic on each business sector and project, reviewing and modifying strategic plans, and communicating updates with all stakeholders including suppliers, clients and employees. The Group will continue its efforts in meeting the increasing customer demands for prefabricated construction using medium and large size tower cranes, and to establish a standardised post-market service eco-system for tower cranes, with the aim of providing a sustainable foundation for a green, safe and environmentally friendly tower crane service industry value chain, while adhering to the proper safety standards and PRC prevention and control policies."About Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2153)Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. is the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC. Since 2007, the Group has established as a tower crane service provider for one-stop tower crane solution services from consultation, technical design, commissioning, construction to after-sales services primarily to Chinese Special-tier and Tier-1 EPC contractors. Guided by its core values, "Virtue, Safety and Excellence", the Group has successfully established its market position and maintained stable, reputable and loyal customer base in the construction industry in the PRC. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
HONG KONG, Jun 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. ("Tat Hong" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock Code: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022 ("FY2022" or the "Year").In FY2022, the Group recorded revenue amounting to RMB867.0 million, representing a 9.3% increase from that for the year ended 31 March 2021, primarily due to the increase in the number of both self-owned and rented tower cranes, the majority of which had been working on-site and generating revenue. The Group's total Tonne Metres in use increased from approximately 2,491,629 in FY2021 to 3,112,084 in FY2022.Gross profit decreased by approximately 14.3% to RMB234.1 million for the Year. Profit for the year amounted to RMB47.6 million for the Year (FY2021: RMB101.2 million). The decrease was primarily due to the impact of accounting treatment (a non-cash adjustment) on the value of the shares awarded to the top management of the Company in March 2022 under the share award scheme contributed by the shares of the Company owned by the controlling shareholders of the Company. The Board of Directors recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK1.6 cents per share. As at 31 March 2022, the Group had 288 projects in progress with a total outstanding contract value of approximately RMB569 million and 42 projects on hand with a total expected contract value of approximately RMB102 million. Of these projects, the Group expects to complete contract work of approximately RMB497 million by the year ending 31 March 2023, demonstrating high and solid earnings visibility in the forthcoming year.Mr. Sean Yau, CEO of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. said, "FY2022 was a tough year not only to us, but to the entire market as well. Despite COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control measures, vaccination rates have begun to rise in various countries, and economies including China are gradually recovering. However, global public health, economy and employment are still adversely affected by it. With the continued occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic situation across the world, the global market is still facing many uncertainties under the pandemic. We will take this opportunity to expand new market opportunities and continue to provide customers with one-stop tower crane solution services."During the Year, the Group expanded its business by purchasing additional tower cranes and relevant ancillary parts and components to meet the increasing customers' demand. As at the date of this announcement, a total of 1,180 tower cranes were managed by the Group, equipped to cater for the Group's customers' specialised range of EPC projects throughout the PRC. As a well-recognised foreign-owned tower crane service provider in the PRC, the Group has also built a strong reputation in our awareness to workers' safety, service quality and technical strength. The Group currently possesses 77 registered patents for utility models and inventions relating to tower cranes.In addition to enhancing the manufacturing capability, the Group has continuously enhanced its remanufacturing and reprocessing capabilities for tower cranes and their ancillary structural components, as well as committed to providing a green service and to improving the operational and management efficiency through developing the digital management platform "iSmartCon".Looking ahead, we will focus on operation of medium and large size tower cranes to meet the growing needs for prefabricated construction, and to establish a standardized post market service eco-system for tower cranes so as to provide a green, safe and environmental friendly tower crane service foundation.Mr. Roland Ng, Chairman of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. concluded, "Going forward, the Group, with the effective execution of the PRC prevention and control policies, will continue to pay attention to the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of the employees and to mitigate its negative impact on the financial position and operating results. We will continue to consolidate our strengths and leading position in the market with a view to capture the huge market growth opportunities, driving sustainable long-term business and bringing satisfactory returns to our shareholders." Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. ("THES" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock Code: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, and one of the leading crane rental companies in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2021 (the "period").During the period, the Group's revenue amounted to approximately RMB415.6 million, representing an approximately 1.2% increase from that for the six months ended 30 September 2020, mainly attributable to the total TM in use increased from 1,237,026 for the period ended 30 September 2020 to 1,479,145 for the period ended 30 September 2021. The overall gross profit amounted to approximately RMB119.5 million (2020: RMB147.6 million). Business Review To meet the increasing customers' demand, the Group has purchased additional tower cranes and relevant ancillary parts and components in the period. As at 30 September 2021, the Company managed a total of 1,257 tower cranes, which have been equipped to cater for the customers' specialised range of EPC projects throughout the PRC. The Group has continuously enhanced its manufacturing and processing capabilities for tower cranes and their ancillary structural components, and aims to establish a standardized after-market service eco-system for tower cranes. Currently, the Group is operating eight tower crane yards at the leased properties in Hefei, Wuxi, Taicang, Chongqing and Dongguan, in the PRC, mainly engaged in the stacking of equipment and the provision of repair and maintenance services. In addition to enhancing the manufacturing capability, the Group also places emphasis on the implementation of pollution prevention equipment and dust removal system in the workshops, so as to provide a sustainable foundation for building a green, energy-saving, safe and environmental-friendly tower crane service industry value chain. Jiangsu Ronghe Tat Hong Machinery Construction Co., Ltd.* the refurbishment center of the Group, equipping with production line workshops for electrical, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance, structural machining, painting workshops and other ancillary functions, has refurbished more than 200 tower cranes. In the area of digitization, the Group is committed to improve the operational and management efficiency through developing the digital management platform "iSmartCon". The Group continues to upgrade and improve the safety inspection, repair and maintenance, and asset management modules of the "iSmartCon", so as to accelerate the operational efficiency of frontline staff, as well as compliance.OutlookAlong with the foreseeable continual increase in fixed asset investment in numerous new cities and new infrastructure, continual urbanisation process and massive government promotion of prefabricated buildings, and the global pursuit of environmental protection, the tower crane service market in the PRC is anticipated to grow further in the following years. Mr. Sean Yau, CEO of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. said, "As a leading tower crane service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, we are determined to enhance our capabilities particularly in our refurbishment center and in clean energy sector, so as to capture the market opportunities. With the development initiatives of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Northern Metropolis, as well as the national goal of 'carbon neutrality by 2060', we believe it will further generate the demand for medium-to-large sized tower cranes and, in turn, drive the development of tower crane service market in the PRC." Mr. Roland Ng, Chairman of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. added, "Under gradual alleviation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery of the domestic economy in the PRC, the Group is confident to achieve satisfactory results for the coming months, due to our leading position and long history in the tower crane service industry and our strong relationship with Special-tier and Tier-1 EPC contractors in the PRC. Looking forward, the company will continue to provide comprehensive mix of safe, reliable and quality tower cranes and services to support and complement the customers' core operation, so as to achieve steady growth in market size and customer base. We will continue to strive to be a leading tower crane service provider in the PRC, and generate more fruitful returns for our shareholders."About Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2153)Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. ("THES") is the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider in the PRC. Since 2007, the Group has provided one-stop tower crane solution services from consultation, technical design, commissioning, construction to after-sales services primarily to Chinese Special-tier and Tier-1 EPC contractors. THES principally engages in engineering, procurement and construction projects in the infrastructure, energy, commercial and residential sectors. As one of the indirect subsidiaries of Tat Hong Holdings Ltd, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore, THES has been listed on the Hong Kong Exchange since 13 January 2021. Under the guidance of core values "Virtue, Safety and Excellence", THES has successfully established a leading market position and maintained stable customer relationships, and built a strong reputation in awareness to workers' safety, service quality and technical strength.For more information, please visit: http://www.tathongchina.com/ Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
HONG KONG, Jun 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. ("Tat Hong" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock Code: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2021 ("FY2021" or the "Year").Results Highlights:-- Total revenue increased by 6.4% to RMB793.0 million-- Gross profit margin improved to 34.5%-- Net profit rose by 32% to RMB101.2 million with net profit margin increased to 12.8%-- EBITDA increased 4.6% to RMB394.7 million attaining EBITDA margin of 49.8%-- Recommended a final dividend of HK3 cents per share -- High earnings visibility: outstanding contracts value amounted to RMB751.5 million- Work in progress: 258 projects with contract value of RMB587.2 million; - On hand but not yet commenced: 60 projects with expected contract value of RMB164.3 million In FY2021, the Group recorded revenue amounting to RMB793.0 million, representing a 6.4% increase from that for the year ended 31 March 2020, mainly attributable to the increase in the number of both self-owned and rented tower cranes, the majority of which had been working on-site and generating revenue. The Group's average annual total Tonne Metres in use increased from approximately 2,284,596 in FY2020 to 2,491,629 in FY2021.Gross profit increased by approximately 7.9% to approximately RMB273.3 million, with improved gross profit margin of 34.5%. Profit for the year increased from approximately RMB76.5 million for the year ended 31 March 2020 to approximately RMB101.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2021, representing an increase of approximately 32.4%. To share the positive results of the Group with shareholders after listing, the Board of Directors recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK3 cents per share. As at 31 March 2021, the Group had 258 projects in progress with a total outstanding contract value of approximately RMB587.2 million and 60 projects on hand with a total expected contract value of approximately RMB164.3 million. Of these projects, the Group expects to complete contract work of approximately RMB578.9 million by the year ending 31 March 2022, demonstrating high and solid earnings visibility in the forthcoming year.Mr. Sean Yau, CEO of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. said, "FY2021 marks a fruitful year for Tat Hong as we have reached a major milestone with a successful listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and delivered promising results. Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 becoming pandemic in March 2020, inevitably affecting some business operations during the year, we are delighted to have delivered satisfactory results attributable to our leading position and track record in tower crane service industry in the PRC as well as our strong relationship with Chinese Special-tier and Tier-1 EPC contractors. We stay committed to providing one-stop tower crane solution services from consultation, technical design, commissioning, construction to after-sales services primarily to our customers and seize numerous business opportunities arising from strong asset investment and urbanisation in the country."Business Review As at 31 March 2021, the Group managed 1090 tower cranes, which are all equipped to flexibly engage in our customers' specialised range of EPC projects throughout the PRC. As a well-recognised foreign-owned tower crane service provider in the PRC, the Group has also built a strong reputation in our awareness to workers' safety, service quality and technical strength. The Group possesses Class A Certificate for Erection, Modification and Maintenance of Special Type Equipment granted by the Jiangsu Quality and Technology Supervisory Bureau and Construction Enterprise Qualification Certificate and grade of Class One Lifting Equipment Erection and Project Outsourcing issued by the Jiangsu Housing and Urban Rural Construction Department for conducting tower crane service business in the PRC. In FY2021, the Group has been granted 10 additional registered patents, bringing total registered patents to 44 for utility models and inventions and designs relating to tower cranes, with 23 patent filings in progress. During the Year, revenue from Commercial Projects, primarily referring to the EPC projects for commercial buildings, industrial parks and shopping malls, grew 22.3% to RMB403.4 million, accounted for 50.9% of the Group's total revenue. On the other hand, Infrastructure Projects, mainly referring to the EPC projects for airports, railway stations and bridges and Residential Projects, referring to the EPC projects for residential properties and affordable housing, contributed revenue of RMB130.5 million and RMB200.9 million respectively, accounting for 16.5% and 25.3% of the Group's total revenue. Energy Projects, referring to the EPC projects for hydropower stations, nuclear power plants and LNG terminals, are seen to be one of the growth drivers of the Group's business. Revenue from this segment increased by 50.5% to RMB58.1million, accounted for 7.3% of the Group's total revenue. OutlookAlong with the foreseeable stable growth of the construction industry, continuous urbanisation process and massive government promotion of prefabricated buildings, the tower crane service market in the PRC is anticipated to grow further in the following years. In order to capture future growth opportunities, the Group plans to continue to focus on fleet expansion on medium-to-large sized tower cranes and maintain a mix fleet of self-owned and rented tower cranes to enhance the utilisation of its tower cranes. The Group is also expanding its Yangzhou Refurbishment Centre with an aim to extend the scope of services to its customers as well as industrial peers, so as to maintain and strengthen the strong-ties with its long-term and reputable customers. Looking ahead, the Group also targets to gradually expand its market presence in Indonesia under China's Belt and Road Initiative and expand its business operations through investment. Mr. Roland Ng, Chairman of Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. concluded, "With the successful listing of Tat Hong in January this year, followed by many accomplishments thereafter, we are set to seize numerous business opportunities in the PRC as well as in the region with our enhanced capital foundation. Leveraging our leading market position, nationwide business coverage, stable and solid customer base and large-scale tower crane fleet, we are confident to deliver satisfactory performance in the forthcoming year. We are optimistic on the long-term development prospects of the Group particularly in infrastructure and energy sectors, and we look forward to continuing to deliver sustainable growth and results for our shareholders, investors and business partners".About Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2153)Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. is the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC. Since 2007, the Group has established as a tower crane service provider for one-stop tower crane solution services from consultation, technical design, commissioning, construction to after-sales services primarily to Chinese Special-tier and Tier-1 EPC contractors. Guided by its core values, "Virtue, Safety and Excellence", the Group has successfully established its market position and maintained stable, reputable and loyal customer base in the construction industry in the PRC.Media EnquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedMaggie Au Tel: (852) 2864 4815 email: maggie.au@sprg.com.hkMel Lai Tel: (852) 2864 4855 email: mel.lai@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
TOKYO, Jan 27, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The "S Series" is equipped with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) as standard and can record operation time, operation mode, and alarm activation status on a general-purpose memory card (SD card). By checking these records, users can grasp the condition of equipment and perform prompt troubleshooting. The optional upgrade, Data Logging Advanced (DLA) is also available. With additional hydraulic/speed sensors, DLA-equipped cranes enable crews to accurately diagnose the performance of hydraulic equipment themselves."S-Series Connected" is a DLA-equipped S Series model with a remote communication function. MHI-MS has completed its development and applied it to actual bulker ships. The operation data of the deck crane is automatically transferred to the ship bridge by radio communication. This allows the bridge crew to centrally manage the deck crane operating status.With the introduction of this next-generation deck crane, MHI-MS has realized support for maintenance management and troubleshooting by crews themselves. With the S Series, MHI-MS will further promote digitalization and contribute to the reduction of life cycle costs and accident risks by providing user-friendly products. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com





