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From Humble Beginnings To Global Reach

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO GLOBAL REACH

From 3 acres in 2003, today Meshtec™ has expanded manufacturing facilities to 21 acres and continues to grow.

Meshtec™ products are now available for residential and commercial applications worldwide, including over 1,000 Home Depot™ instore displays as part of a rapidly growing market share in the USA. Meshtec™ and Genuine Meshtec™ are recognised brands synonymous with premium quality products including high tensile stainless-steel mesh, perforated, balustrade and other advanced security screen systems and solutions.

From those humble beginnings to a worldwide distribution network and with a presence in more than 25 countries, Meshtec™ now employs over 400 people and has established itself as the preeminent manufacturer and supplier of security screens, bar none.

SUPERIOR QUALITY STANDARDS

Meshtec™ specialises in weaving high-tensile stainless steel woven mesh creating an industry leading, unmatched and unparalleled, product that combines both high performance and aesthetic values. Just a few of the Meshtec™ product benefits are:

• superior security;

• corrosion resistance;

• architectural and functional benefits such as ventilation and clear views;

• UV and insect protection; and, of course,

• formidable barrier security that not merely passes but easily exceeds all security screen standards.

Meshtec™ has attained and is endorsed to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 17025 Standards to ensure continual provision of the highest level of product and customer satisfaction. As part of the program of ongoing quality assurance and commitment to manufacturing standards, each stainless-steel strand is individually tested to stringent Australian Standards (AS 5039/AS 5041) and other relevant global standards by an in-house internationally accredited laboratory.

Meshtec™ has invested countless hours into testing and the commitment to continual improvement of product quality and, recently this has seen investment into renovations of the laboratory facilities, updates to new and existing testing equipment such as installation of a Large Missile Impact Test machine and a new Salt Spray Test machine.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Recently Meshtec™ installed and commissioned a new state-of-theart400-ton perforation press machine which, at 2 m, can produce the widest width perforated aluminium sheet currently available in the world.

Additionally, they are the first and only company in Thailand certified for stainless steel substrates and Meshtec™ has attained and been certified with a AkzoNobel ‘Platinum Level Interpon D Approved Applicator’ for 30-year coatings warranties on stainless steel and aluminium.

The commitment to continual improvement means that each new milestone is merely a step on the journey and consequently, Meshtec™ is currently upgrading existing powder coating lines and installing a newline integrating further advancements in technology to maximize capacity and minimise energy consumption.

ONE STOP SERVICE:

From conception and order to final delivery, the Meshtec™ commitment to solution driven seamless and hassle-free service is evident.

Meshtec™ is not only a manufacturer of high tensile stainless-steel mesh and perforated aluminium sheet, but also a world-class designer, innovator, and industry leader working together with a valued network of suppliers, clients, and customers to meet challenges and requirements by producing state-of-the-art solutions.

Every process from R&D to testing is done in-house by an expert engineering team controlling every single step from prototype conception to design, to testing and the final manufacturing processes. At the Meshtec™ Logistics Centre, the expert Logistics and Warehouse teams coordinate and work with a highly reliable network of shippers to ensure all products are delivered on time, all backed by bespoke and internally developed order and tracking software by the IT team.

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:

In 2007, as part of a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement and environmental sustainability, Meshtec™ became one of the first companies in Northern Thailand to implement ISO 14001to systematically improve environmental management.

Meshtec™ has always been aware of the importance of environmental conservation and is committed to best practice and sustainability. Environment management, waste management and water management are used to both develop a sustainable business model and benefit customers, stakeholders, employees, and the local community.

A commitment and pledge to the environment and conservation needs to be more about actions than words or intentions and therefore, following this commitment and pledge, Meshtec™ completed the latest phase of sustainability improvement by installing 2,492 solar panels on 4,984 sqm of factory roof area to generate clean and renewable energy. These panels can generate electricity at a rate of 1,545,603 kWh/year and reducing and offsetting carbon (CO2) emissions at 1,095 metric tons per year, or the equivalent to planting 32,250 trees.

To meet the ongoing challenges of unsustainable consumption and climate change, Meshtec™ is in continual collaboration with partners, staff, customers, and community to grow on the principles of quality, value, and virtue.

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