Corporate Profile
Strength through Heritage
Berli Jucker: Building Partnerships in Thailand since 1882
The rich and remarkable history of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) that spans over 125 years takes it to the very forefront of the trading, manufacturing and servicing fields in Thailand.
The company’s inception was first created through a partnership between the Berli and Jucker families. This was the first of many strong partnerships that led to one of the Kingdom of Siam's earliest and most successful trading companies.
Originally, BJC engaged in rice milling, mining, timber, shipping, importing, and other activities that laid a foundation instrumental for Thailand’s progress towards an “industrial” stage. By carefully selecting and nurturing its local and international partners, BJC continuously prospered over the years to become a major Thai import and export firm. After World War II, BJC diversified its operations into manufacturing, packaging, and distribution.
Key Historic Milestones:
| 1882 |
Albert Jucker and Mr. Henry Sigg established ‘Berli Jucker’ under the name “Jucker, Sigg & Co.”. |
| 1924 |
The Company’s name changed to “Berli Jucker & Co.”. |
| 1965 |
The Company was changed into a majority owned Thai Limited Company under the name “Berli Jucker Co. Ltd.”. |
| 1967 |
His Majesty King Bhumibhol graciously awarded a Letter of Appointment to Berli Jucker Co. Ltd., allowing the Company to use the Royal Garuda emblem. |
| 1975 |
Berli Jucker Co. Ltd. was one of the first seven companies to be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). |
| 1993 |
The Company was transformed into a Public Company Limited under the name “Berli Jucker Public Co. Ltd.”. |
| 2001 |
Thai Charoen Corporation Group (TCC Group), one of Thailand's largest conglomerates engaging in alcohol beverage and related businesses, industrial production, commercial trading, property and financial services, effectively became the majority shareholder in Berli Jucker. |
| 2006 |
The Company increased BJC Cellox capacity up to 45,000 tons per year, thus becoming the largest producer of tissue in Thailand. |
| 2007 |
The Company acquired a 50% stake in Thai Beverage Can Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading manufacturer of aluminum cans and can ends. |
| 2008 |
The Company acquired a 100% stake in Jacy Foods Snd Bhd, a Malaysian manufacturer and distributor of potato chips and extruded snacks both in its domestic market and other Asian countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and Brunei. The acquisition enabled BJC to expand its snack markets and manufacturing base in Southeast Asia. The Company also increased production capacity of glass bottles by constructing a new furnace capable of producing 434 tons per day which was completed in mid-2008. |
Berli Jucker currently has staff of over 5,000 and produces its own brands that are highly recognized in the market including: Tasto potato chips, Dozo rice crackers, Cellox tissue paper products, and Parrot soap products. In addition, BJC also represents numerous distinguished brands from third parties. Today, Berli Jucker is proud to be a leading provider of marketing, sales, and distribution services in Thailand and manages several of the most efficient manufacturing operations in Asia.
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