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Universal Cement Corporation (UCCTW), established in 1959, is one of the oldest companies in the Tainan Group. They produce and market cement, ready-mixed concrete, clinker, and gypsum boards. UCCTW is the 3rd largest cement manufacturer in Taiwan, and they have a strong presence in the residential, commercial, and hospitality industries.
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環球水泥股份有限公司 Universal Cement Corporation Company Introduction
UCCTW • Establishedin September, 1959 by Mr. S.L Wu and Mr. Y.L Hou, one of the oldest company of the Tainan Group (台南幫) • Publicly traded since 1971 (TWSE:1104); current share outstanding 6345million NTD • Manufactures and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, clinker and gypsum boards. Spun-off new high-tech company Uneo Inc. • Affiliated companies in the Tainan Group: Uni-President (TWSE: 1214), Prince Housing (TWSE: 2511), Tainan Spinning (TWSE: 1440) • Key investments: CTBC Financial (TWSE: 2891), CHC Resources (TWSE: 9930), Lioho Machine Works • Management team: • Chairman and President: Bo-Yi Hou • Executive Vice President: Chi-Sheng Johnson Hou (Stanford BS MS 03’, MIT PHD EECS 07’) • Vice President: Chi-Yuan Jack Hou (Columbia BA 06’, Harvard MA 09’)
Cement Division UCCTW • Capacity: Ah-Lien Cement plantannual production 300,000 tons (clinkers by TCC), Huanzhong Cement Silo 350,000 tons (supplier: TCC) • Current Status: 3rd largest manufacturer in Taiwan by total volume • Outlook: Maintain market position and optimize product mix
RMC Division UCCTW • Capacity: 8 plants distributed from central to southern Taiwan • Current Status: More than doubled sales since 2008; leaders in the areas serviced. Recent contracts: TSMC and UMC Fab, China Steel, Dream Mall. • Outlook: Gain momentum in high-end residential projects.
Gypsum Board Division UCCTW • Capacity: Annual production capacity 20,000,000 m2 • Current Status: Sole manufacturer of gypsum board in Taiwan. 60% revenue growth from 2007 to 2013. Attained UL and BS Certification • Past Projects: Taipei 101, W Hotel Taipei, Marriot, Le Meridien, Hua-Nan Bank HQ, China Steel HQ, Venetian Macao Outlook: Continue to expand into residential sector, and maintain leadership in commercial and hospitality industry.New plant with capacity of 15,000,000m2 in Kaoshiung ready in 2017.
Uneo Ultra-thin Force Sensor UCCTW • Capacity: Annual production capacity 120,000 A3 sheets/month (growing) • Current Status: First commercial realization of ultra-thin force sensors for smartphone, tablet, PC peripherals. Partners: Dell, HP, Panasonic, Lenovo, Sharp, Sony Mobile, Adobe, Asus, etc. • Outlook:Established market leadership in consumer electronics, and expand into healthcare and automotive sectors. 5
Long-Term Investment Investments During UCC’s 50+ years of history, diversification has always been a key focus, which results in an extensive portfolio of holdings in the following companies: • Banking: Chinatrust Financial Holdings (中信金), Grand Bills Finance Corp. (萬通票劵) • Construction: Prince Housing (太子建設), China Hi-Ment Corporation (中聯資源), Pan Asia Corporation (泛亞工程) • Automobile Industry: Lioho Machineworks (六和機械, leading supplier of Al wheels, casting, and stamped parts to Shanghai GM and Shanghai Volkswagen) 9