ATS was incorporated in Malaysia on 8 March 2004 under Companies Act, 1965 as a public limited company under the name of AT Systematization Berhad. ATS was subsequently listed on the MESDAQ Market (now known as ACE Market) of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 23 February 2005.
The history of ATS Group can be traced back to 1991. Initially, the Group started as a designer of industrial automation systems and machinery. Subsequently, the Group expanded to the manufacturing of industrial automation systems and machinery, fabrication of industrial and engineering parts as well as the provision of industrial support services, serving customers from various sub-sectors including hard disk drive manufacturing, semiconductor, textile, medical and other manufacturing industries.
Accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, coupled with capability to provide integrated range of products and services, ATS and its subsidiaries are fully equipped to undertake projects from any international and multi-national companies and offers a one-stop automation solution. As part of the Group’s on-going effort to expand the scope of solutions to customers, the Group has expanded to include sheet metal fabrication in its business offerings.
Since year 2015, the Group tapped into renewable energy sources through successful bid for the renewable energy quota allocations from SEDA Malaysia. The Group is currently operating 2 Solar PV Plants with capacity of 425kW and 300kW respectively.
In year 2020, the Group diversified its business into the glove manufacturing business to manufacture medical grade nitrile examination gloves and has since allocated more resources to develop its glove manufacturing business.
The principal activities of ATS are investment holding and provision of management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiary companies and the group of companies in which the Group has substantial interest are presented in the next table.
Design and manufacture of industrial automation systems and machinery.
Fabrication of sheet metal.
Renewable energy operator and producer.
Fabrication of industrial and engineering parts.
Renewable energy operator and producer.
Manufacturing parts for the oil & gas, life science, electronics, aerospace and other industries operations.
Dormant.
Manufacture and sale of gloves including medical gloves.
Trive Property Group Berhad [TRIVE: 0118] is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
Trive Property Group Berhad together with its subsidiaries are engaged in the research and development, designing and marketing of battery management system for rechargeable energy storage solutions, construction and property development as well as property investment.
AE Multi Holdings Berhad [AEM: 7146] is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
AE Multi Holdings Berhad together with its subsidiaries are principally involved in the manufacturing and sales of printed circuit board and provision of related services as well as construction, project management and related activities.
AE Multi Holdings Berhad Group has recently diversified into the Glove Turnkey Solutions Business involving the design and engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of glove-dipping lines for glove manufacturers and the Glove Supplementary Services Business involving the provision of supplementary services other than the Glove Turnkey Solutions Business.
D’nonce Technology Berhad [DNONCE: 7114] is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
D’nonce Technology Berhad together with its subsidiaries offer a wide array of services to its customers, including the following:-
End-to-End Packaging and Design Solutions
D’nonce Group provides end-to-end packaging solutions to the industrial and commercial customers as well as end consumers. D’nonce Group’s end-to-end packaging solutions entail graphic designing, evaluating, quality printing and producing various types of packages. The group possess advanced machineries to undertake a variety of processes – from graphic design to printing and packaging converting. This is supported by the group’s highly capable and well-trained in-house talents. The group manufactures packaging boxes for key global glove manufacturers based in Thailand, and also provides industrial and carton boxes, and other packaging for the food and beverage (“F&B”) and other industries.
Precision Polymer Engineering Services
D’nonce Group’s polymer engineering capabilities are applied over a range of products, primarily in in-process automation trays and precision component tapes and reels. Leveraging on advanced technology, design and engineering capabilities coupled with advanced industry knowledge, the group mainly caters to prominent multinational companies in the E&E segment.
Cleanroom and Contract Manufacturing Services
D’nonce Group provides international class cleanroom services such as ultrasonic cleaning, rinsing and drying for precision tray and component washing lines, and contract manufacturing services for the assembly and component parts used by the E&E sector, especially the memory drive industry.
Supply Chain Management and Sales and Distribution of Products
D’nonce Group offers complete box-build assembly services to our customers where we pre-assemble or assemble parts and components before being sent to our customers for export in the healthcare and E&E industries. The Group also supports its customers through provision of goods and services in the supply chain process.
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff, age 74, a Malaysian, was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 24 April 2015. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee. Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff joined the Police Force in 1965 and served the Police Force until his retirement on 2 Sept 2001 as Deputy Commissioner of Police. During his 36 years in service, he had served the Police Force well, with full commitments and professionalism.
Datoʼ Nik Ismail had served in various positions in the Police Force, including Chief Police Officer (CPO) in the states of Terengganu (1997), Kedah (1997 – 1999), and Selangor (1999 – 2001). He was also the Deputy Director Special Branch in Bukit Aman in 1995 to 1997.
After his retirement, Datoʼ Nik Ismail was appointed Director of several Public Listed Companies and Private Limited Companies. He sits on the Board as Independent & Non-Executive Chairman of Green Ocean Corporation Berhad, AE Multi Holdings Berhad and PNE PCB Berhad. He is also the Independent & Non-Executive Director of Pasukhas Group Berhad.
Datoʼ Nik Ismail does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Choong Lee Aun, age 54, a Malaysian, is the Managing Director of ATS. He was appointed to Board on 4 Dec 2017. He is also a member of Risk Management Group, Investment Committee and Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee.
Mr. Choong has more than 25 years of experience ranging from various general management and sales leadership roles. He is well versed with the corporate operations and processes, as well as the familiarity of complex business environment globally. He was previously a Head of Marketing and Global Brand ambassador of RS Components, the world’s leading high service level distributor of electrical, electronic and industrial supplies based in Shanghai. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Arrow China, a worldwide leading distributor of products, services and solutions to the electronics component market across Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Choong currently also sits on the Board of AE Multi Holdings Berhad, Trive Property Group Berhad and D’nonce Technology Berhad as the Executive Director. He is also the Independent and Non-Executive Director of PNE PCB Berhad.
Mr. Choong does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Mak Siew Wei, age 46, a Malaysian, is an Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed to Board on 1 March 2013. He is also the Chairman of the Risk Management Group, Investment Committee and Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee.
Mr. Mak pursued his education in United State and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Management Information System and subsequently worked for Marvic International (NY) Ltd in New York as a Business Development Manager for 3 years.
Mr. Mak currently also sits on the Board of Green Ocean Corporation Berhad, Saudee Group Berhad and Pasukhas Group Berhad as Executive Director.
Mr. Mak does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon, age 51, a Malaysian, is a Independent Non-Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed to the Board on June 28, 2012. He is also the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Dr. Ch’ng pursued his PhD studies in Finance at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and also holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from University of Stirling , United Kingdom. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and a Certified Financial Planner.
Dr. Ch’ng was an Assistant Professor at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Wawasan Open University (WOU). He currently sits on the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director of Citra Nusa Holdings Berhad (formerly known as CNI Holdings Berhad) and YGL Convergence Berhad.
Dr. Ch’ng does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Tan Lay Chee, age 42, a Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive Director of ATS. He was appointed to the Board on 31 March 2020. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Tan had received his early education at Systematic College. He became a member to Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) since year 2005 and a member to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) in year 2009. He has been admitted as fellowship member in ACCA in year 2010.
Mr. Tan had started his career by attaching himself to a chartered Accountant firm, BDO Binder for approximately 5 years. He then spent another 4 years with Goodway Integrated Industries Bhd, a retreading tyres company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. In 2009, he joined Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad, a company listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Finance Manager, in charge in the Quarry, Building and Trading Materials division. Thereafter, he joined SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad (now known as Sapura Energy Berhad) in year 2013, an oil and gas company listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Finance Manager. Presently, he is working in a professional firm specialising in accounting, audit, tax and company secretary services.
Mr. Tan does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of ATS, or any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Choong Lee Aun
Managing Director
Mak Siew Wei
Executive Director
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon
Independent Non-Executive Director
Tan Lay Chee
Independent Non-Executive Director
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon (Chairman)
Datoʼ Nik Ismail bin Datoʼ Nik Yusoff
Tan Lay Chee
COMPANY SECRETARIES
Lim Kim Teck (MAICSA 7010844)
Adeline Tang Koon Ling (LS 0009611)
REGISTERED OFFICE
35, 1st Floor, Jalan Kelisa Emas 1,
Taman Kelisa Emas,
13700 Seberang Jaya, Penang.
Tel : (604)-397 6672
Fax : (604)-397 6675
CORPORATE OFFICE
Lot 11.2, Level 11 Menara Lien Hoe,
No.8, Persiaran Tropicana,
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort,
47410 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: (603)-7887 8330
Fax: (603)-7887 8331
Email: info@atsys.com.my
SHARE REGISTRAR
Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd
Unit 32-01, Level 32, Tower A,
Vertical Business Suite,
Avenue 3, Bangsar South,
No.8, Jalan Kerinchi,
59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : (603)-2783 9299
Fax : (603)-2783 9222
AUDITORS
Ong & Wong Chartered Accountants (AF 0241)
Unit C-20-5, 2oth Floor,
Block C, Megan Avenue II,
No. 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : (603)-2161 1000
Fax : (603)-2166 9131
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
CIMB Bank Berhad
Malayan Banking Berhad
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
ACE Market
Stock Name : AT
Stock Code : 0072
AT Group (“ATS”) is committed to achieving and maintaining the high standards of transparency, accountability and integrity. In order to achieve the standards, the Board of ATS has introduced this “Whistleblowing Policy” (the “Policy”) to encourage employees and stakeholders (ie. shareholders / suppliers / customers) of ATS to raise genuine concerns about unethical behavior, malpractices, illegal acts or failure to comply with regulatory requirements without fear of reprisal should they act in good faith when reporting such concerns. ATS views any harassments or retaliations in any form or manner against genuine whistle blower seriously and will treat such action as gross misconduct, which if proven, may lead to dismissal. This policy is applicable to ATS and its subsidiaries.
The Policy is designed to enable stakeholders and employees to raise concerns internally at the highest level and to disclose information which the employees believe the possible presence of malfeasance or wrongdoing within ATS, including but not limited to the following:-
The Policy is not designed to question financial or business decisions taken by the Board or management nor should it be used to reconsider any matters which have already been addressed under harassment, complaint, disciplinary or other procedures.
ATS recognises that the decision to report a concern can be difficult. The employees should raise genuine concerns without fear of reprisals because he/she is doing his/her duty towards ATS.
ATS will treat all concerns raised within the context of the Policy in a confidential and sensitive manner. The identity of the employee making a disclosure shall be kept confidential as long as it does not frustrate any investigation. However, the Policy encourages employees to put their name to their concern whenever possible in order for the Company to accord the necessary protection to her/him. Any anonymous whistleblower will not be entertained. However, the Company reserves its right to investigate into any anonymous disclosure. Any report should also based on good faith with a reasonable belief that the information and any allegations are sustainably true and not acting for personal gain. Please note that:
If, however, an employee makes malicious allegations, and to the extent he persists in making them whilst in-depth investigation shows no substantiation of the alleged facts, disciplinary action or dismissal may be taken.
The Channel should be directed to the Chairman of Audit Committee.
Name : Dr. Ch’ng Huck Khoon
E-mail : whistleblowing@atsys.com.my
Mail : Mark Strictly Confidential AT Systematization Berhad
Lot 11.2, 11th Floor, Menara Lien Hoe,
No. 8, Persiaran Tropicana,
Tropicana Golf and Country Resort,
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,
Malaysia.
Attention : Chairman – Audit Committee.