Consumer Durables & Apparel
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Merchant House International (MHI) is involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of leather shoes, Christmas and seasonal ornaments, home decoration items and kitchen textiles. The company utilises a number of arrangements with Chinese manufacturers.
Quantum Energy (QTM) is an innovator and a manufacturer of advanced renewable energy hot water, building and pool heating products for household and commercial applications. The company uses a patented heat pump technology for the production of hot water. This technology can reduce energy costs compared with traditional methods. QTM distributes throughout Australia, New Zealand and China.
Photo-Me is Australia's biggest operator of digital photobooths. With instant technology photobooths located across the Australian mainland, Company is also one of the fastest growing businesses in Australia. They started rolling out their state of the art digital photobooths just three years ago and already Photo-Me is well recognised as a market leader in providing a top quality instant photographic range of products including passport photos which meet the demanding standards of DFAT.
Mesbon China Nylon (MES) is engaged in the production, sale and development of premium nylon textile yarn throughout China and internationally. Mesbon was founded in 2002 by Managing Director, Mr Zhehao Shen, a civil engineer with 20 years experience in textile manufacturing. Mr Shen anticipated the emergence of nylon yarn, especially high quality nylon textile yarn, as a fundamental product for use by the China textile and apparel industries.
Island Sky Australia (ISK) is engaged in marketing and development of air-to-water making machine, which draws water vapour from the air and converts it into drinking water. The Company’s business segments are located in Australia with the manufacturing and development subsidiary being located in the United States of America. It was listed on ASX on 10 December, 2007.
Headline Group (HLD) is the holding company for a stable of companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of housewares and related goods. Skansen is a manufacturer and distributor of children's giftware. Reko and Addis manufacture plastic household and horticultural products such as baskets and garden pots. Prestige distributes a wide range of household products. MRA is an independent record company distributing CDs and DVDs locally and exporting to more than 20 countries.
Waterco commenced business in 1981 in Sydney, Australia as a distributor of PVC pipes and fittings. Since then, through a series of acquisitions as well as internal growth, the company has expanded into manufacturing and distribution of an extensive range of pool and spa products as well as water treatment equipment.
Waterco currently has an annual revenue of $95m and employs approximately 650 people around the world. Waterco has branches operating in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada and Indonesia.
Tamawood (TWD) is involved in the construction of contract homes and the sale of plan kits. In addition to generating revenue from its construction activities, the company provides project management services for builders and offers a franchise option for builders in areas outside of South East Queensland.
TWD was listed on the ASX on 14 August 2000. Its head office is situated in Rocklea, Queensland.
GLG Corp (GLE) is a global supply chain manager of casual knitwear apparel to major retailers, predominantly in the United States. GLE provides an end-to-end solution for its customers, from design through to delivery. The firm ships over 60M finished garments annually through its global marketing and manufacturing network.
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings (FPA) designs, manufactures and distributes household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dish washers and kitchen appliances. FPA also provides financial products and services to NZ retailers distributing F&P appliances and retailers selling other durable consumer items. FPA includes two wholly owned subsidiaries: Production Machinery Limited and Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc. FPA has manufacturing sites in NZ, Italy, Thailand and Mexico.
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