Group Profile

Vickem Group is a leading suppller of dyestuffs and chemicals to the Vibrant Thai Textile market. The Group serves as sole distributor for many international brands in the Industry, as well as manyfactures selected dyestuffs for both local and export markets

Vickem Group consists of two main companies, namely Vickem Patana and Seng Thai Industry. Vickem Patana is a major supplier of textile dyestuffs and chemical in Thailand, being sole agents for many well-known companies. Vickem Patana distributes dyestuffs for international firms like Mitsui BASF Dyes of Japan, Sodyeco of the United States, and Chemicals of the United Kingdom; as well as distributes chemicals for leading firms like Toho Chemical of Janpan, Pronova of Norway, and Chemische Fabrique Grunau of Germany, In addition to its trading business, Vickem Patana also Involved in manufacturing of selected chemicals based on formulation form its suppliers.

Seng Thai Industry is a leading local manufacturer of dyestuffs for the textile and tanning industries. With annual capacity of 1,800 metric tons, Seng Thai currently produces over 140 dyestuffs in four main categories - namely acid, direct leather and reactive dyes. Over 70% of its products are exported to markets like Taiwan, Hong Kong / China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Turkey and the United States. In order to tap into the growing potential of the indocchina market, Seng Thai also holds a stake in a Vietnamese company to allow for an effective and efficient distribution of its products in the region.

 

History

The founding of Vickem Group began with the establishment of Vickem Thailand in 1997 by Mr. Supachai Apichaidejudom, current President and C.E.O. of the Group. The Company's then operations mainly dealt with the trading of textile chemicals and dyestuffs. In order to expand operations in the core business, the Group backward integrated to the manufacturing of dyestuffs in 1991 through the establishment of Seng Thai Industry. In order to diversify form the chemical business, the Group also invested in other industries such as real estae, wood products and consulting services.

 

Key Information
Establishment date   • 3rd January, 1978

Shareholders   • Supachai Apichaidejudom & Family
  • Anand Chaicharnwatananukul
  • Thanachai Apichaidejudom

Board of Directors   • Supachai Apichaidejudom (President & C.E.O)
  • Anand Chaicharnwatananukul (Managing Director)
  • Sirikun Apichaidejudom (Director of Finance)
  • Thanachai Apichaidejudom (Director of Opeations)