Our History
From local steamed fish sales to a world-class seafood manufacturing expert with a promising outlook in the global market
1960
Back to when it all began
Our story began in 1960 when Kriangkrai and Nantana Chotiwattanaphan (founders of CHOTIWAT group) started selling steamed fish at a local market in Hatyai, a city in the south of Thailand. Due to the seasonal variations of fishery resources, the couple began own fishery trading which enabled them to offer fresh seafood all year-round in both local and Malaysian.
Our story began in 1960 when Kriangkrai and Nantana Chotiwattanaphan (founders of CHOTIWAT group) started selling steamed fish at a local market in Hatyai, a city in the south of Thailand. Due to the seasonal variations of fishery resources, the couple began own fishery trading which enabled them to offer fresh seafood all year-round in both local and Malaysian.
1977
Our first breakthrough
Later, they established the Kiang Huat Trading Company to transport fresh fish to Singapore and Malaysia. While sourcing raw material along both coasts of southern Thailand, they also invested in cold storage trucks for transporting fresh seafood in 1977.
Later, they established the Kiang Huat Trading Company to transport fresh fish to Singapore and Malaysia. While sourcing raw material along both coasts of southern Thailand, they also invested in cold storage trucks for transporting fresh seafood in 1977.
1987
From local business
to the global market
The couple took a turn from the fish market business to the food processing industry in 1987 upon the establishment of Kiang Huat Seagull Trading Frozen Food Company (KST). By offering premium-quality frozen seafood products, the company successfully found new market outlets in Japan, and subsequently, in Europe and the Americas.
to the global market
The couple took a turn from the fish market business to the food processing industry in 1987 upon the establishment of Kiang Huat Seagull Trading Frozen Food Company (KST). By offering premium-quality frozen seafood products, the company successfully found new market outlets in Japan, and subsequently, in Europe and the Americas.
1997
The growing production
capacity under CMC
To expand its production base, Chotiwat Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (CMC) was established with the registered capital of THB 50 million in 1988. Various facilities were also built to meet international food processing standards. The production of value-added products expanded with the annexation of the second factory in 1996. By 1997, its registered capital increased to THB 150 million.
capacity under CMC
To expand its production base, Chotiwat Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (CMC) was established with the registered capital of THB 50 million in 1988. Various facilities were also built to meet international food processing standards. The production of value-added products expanded with the annexation of the second factory in 1996. By 1997, its registered capital increased to THB 150 million.
2000
New millennium,
new milestones
As CMC welcomed the new millennium, its annual sales reached USD 100 million, and its growth to 3,000 employees. In 2004, the company increased its registered capital to THB 200 million and has made a great effort to improve on working standards and various quality management schemes. This enabled CMC launched its third factory to expand on Kosher products.
new milestones
As CMC welcomed the new millennium, its annual sales reached USD 100 million, and its growth to 3,000 employees. In 2004, the company increased its registered capital to THB 200 million and has made a great effort to improve on working standards and various quality management schemes. This enabled CMC launched its third factory to expand on Kosher products.
2009
Modern technologies
for endless innovation
CMC hit another breakthrough in 2012 when its annual revenue reached USD 200 million as a result of the expansion in the value-added product market. The company generated 3,500 jobs. and the company installed an Automatic Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) to upgrade inventory management and the efficiency of product delivery. In 2014, CMC increased its registered capital to THB 500 million in order to acquire NK Seafreeze Co., Ltd.
for endless innovation
CMC hit another breakthrough in 2012 when its annual revenue reached USD 200 million as a result of the expansion in the value-added product market. The company generated 3,500 jobs. and the company installed an Automatic Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) to upgrade inventory management and the efficiency of product delivery. In 2014, CMC increased its registered capital to THB 500 million in order to acquire NK Seafreeze Co., Ltd.
2019
CMC towards a new chapter
Today, CMC is the leader in canned tuna and pet food manufacturing, and it is still growing in capacity and expanding in partnerships. As CMC stands at the forefront of the seafood industry, the company strives to deliver the best quality to the world. Building upon the expertise and trust earned throughout the four-decade-long history, CMC is confident and optimistic about its prospects in the global market.
Today, CMC is the leader in canned tuna and pet food manufacturing, and it is still growing in capacity and expanding in partnerships. As CMC stands at the forefront of the seafood industry, the company strives to deliver the best quality to the world. Building upon the expertise and trust earned throughout the four-decade-long history, CMC is confident and optimistic about its prospects in the global market.
1960
Back to when it all began
Our story began in 1960 when Kriangkrai and Nantana Chotiwattanaphan (founders of CHOTIWAT group) started selling steamed fish at a local market in Hatyai, a city in the south of Thailand. Due to the seasonal limitations of fish trading, the couple launched a fish market where fresh seafood was available all year-round in both local and Malaysian markets.
Our story began in 1960 when Kriangkrai and Nantana Chotiwattanaphan (founders of CHOTIWAT group) started selling steamed fish at a local market in Hatyai, a city in the south of Thailand. Due to the seasonal limitations of fish trading, the couple launched a fish market where fresh seafood was available all year-round in both local and Malaysian markets.
1977
Our first breakthrough
Later, they established the Kiang Huat Trading Company to transport fresh fish to Singapore and Malaysia. While advancing the market along both coasts of southern Thailand, they also began transporting fresh seafood products via cold storage trucks by 1977.
Later, they established the Kiang Huat Trading Company to transport fresh fish to Singapore and Malaysia. While advancing the market along both coasts of southern Thailand, they also began transporting fresh seafood products via cold storage trucks by 1977.
1987
From local business
to the global market
The couple took a turn from the fish market business to the food processing industry in 1987 upon the establishment of Kiang Huat Seagull Trading Frozen Food Company (KST). By offering premium-quality frozen seafood products, the company successfully found new market outlets in Japan, and subsequently, in Europe and the Americas.
to the global market
The couple took a turn from the fish market business to the food processing industry in 1987 upon the establishment of Kiang Huat Seagull Trading Frozen Food Company (KST). By offering premium-quality frozen seafood products, the company successfully found new market outlets in Japan, and subsequently, in Europe and the Americas.
1997
The growing production
capacity under CMC
To expand its production base, Chotiwat Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (CMC) was established with the registered capital of THB 100 million in 1988. Various facilities were also built to meet international food processing standards and the production capacity of 50 tonnes per day. The production of value-added products expanded with the annexation of the second factory in 1996. By then, its registered capital amounted to THB 150 million, with a doubled production capacity of 100 tonnes per day.
capacity under CMC
To expand its production base, Chotiwat Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (CMC) was established with the registered capital of THB 100 million in 1988. Various facilities were also built to meet international food processing standards and the production capacity of 50 tonnes per day. The production of value-added products expanded with the annexation of the second factory in 1996. By then, its registered capital amounted to THB 150 million, with a doubled production capacity of 100 tonnes per day.
2000
New millennium,
new milestones
As CMC welcomed the new millennium, its annual sales reached USD 100 million, and its growth to 3,000 employees has enabled CMC to produce as much as 200 tonnes per day. By the time its registered capital reached THB 200 million, CMC has also made a great effort to improve on working standards and various quality management schemes. CMC launched its third factory in 2005 to expand on Kosher products.
new milestones
As CMC welcomed the new millennium, its annual sales reached USD 100 million, and its growth to 3,000 employees has enabled CMC to produce as much as 200 tonnes per day. By the time its registered capital reached THB 200 million, CMC has also made a great effort to improve on working standards and various quality management schemes. CMC launched its third factory in 2005 to expand on Kosher products.
2001
Modern technologies
for endless innovation
CMC hit another breakthrough in 2009 when its revenue reached USD 200 million annually as a result of the expansion in the value-added product market. The company generated 3,500 jobs and maintained its production at 300 tonnes per day. In 2012, the company installed an Automatic Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) to upgrade inventory management and the efficiency of product delivery. In 2014, CMC merged with NK Seafreeze Co., Ltd., thereby increasing the registered capital to THB 500 million. In effect, the production capacity was also expanded to 400 tonnes per day and the cold storage to 3,000 tonnes.
for endless innovation
CMC hit another breakthrough in 2009 when its revenue reached USD 200 million annually as a result of the expansion in the value-added product market. The company generated 3,500 jobs and maintained its production at 300 tonnes per day. In 2012, the company installed an Automatic Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) to upgrade inventory management and the efficiency of product delivery. In 2014, CMC merged with NK Seafreeze Co., Ltd., thereby increasing the registered capital to THB 500 million. In effect, the production capacity was also expanded to 400 tonnes per day and the cold storage to 3,000 tonnes.
2019
CMC towards a new chapter
Today, CMC is the leader in canned tuna and pet food manufacturing, and it is still growing in capacity and expanding in partnerships. As CMC stands at the forefront of the seafood industry, the company strives to deliver the best quality to the world. Building upon the expertise and trust earned throughout the four-decade-long history, CMC is confident and optimistic about its prospects in the global market.
Today, CMC is the leader in canned tuna and pet food manufacturing, and it is still growing in capacity and expanding in partnerships. As CMC stands at the forefront of the seafood industry, the company strives to deliver the best quality to the world. Building upon the expertise and trust earned throughout the four-decade-long history, CMC is confident and optimistic about its prospects in the global market.
Back to when
it all began
Our story began in 1960 when Kriangkrai and Nantana Chotiwattanaphan (founders of CHOTIWAT group) started selling steamed fish at a local market in Hatyai, a city in the south of Thailand. Due to the seasonal variations of fishery resources, the couple began own fishery trading which enabled them to offer fresh seafood all year-round in both local and Malaysian markets.