About Us

Corporate Profile

Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (“Chuan Hup” or “the Group”) is an investment company with a diversified portfolio of strategic investments in Singapore, Australia and the Philippines.

Listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) since 1983, Chuan Hup diversified its business footprints from a leading owner and operator of marine logistics to the resource industry, to an investment company that seeks to create sustainable value from its strategic investments.

Our History

1950s to 1970

Chop Chuan Hup was founded by the Peh family, with a core focus in the hardware trading business.

1970s

Chuan Hup Marine (Pte) Ltd was incorporated in 1970 and started its tug and barge operation.
Its subsidiary Mico Lines Pte Ltd ("Mico") was incorporated in 1976 and involved in the oil & gas industry in Indonesia.

1980s

Mico acquired a total of 24 units of anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) and maintenance vessels.
The company was renamed to Chuan Hup Marine Ltd (“CHM”) and was listed on the mainboard of The Stock Exchange of Singapore Limited in 1983. In the same year, CHM’s main office shifted from 166 Tyrwhitt Rd to Asia Pacific Shipyard, No. 1 Benoi Rd, which had a 228m water frontage and 3 berths for logistics and shipbuilding capabilities.
By 1985, CHM through its associate companies jointly owned and operated a fleet of nearly 200 vessels. CHM expanded its business into several projects in China and subsequently, in Australia.
CHM became the largest owner and operator of offshore vessels in the ASEAN region from 1985 to 1986.
CHM was renamed as Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (“Chuan Hup”) in December 1986, and diversified its business into electronic contract manufacturing, environmental services, food processing and distribution, as well as property development.
Chuan Hup acquired Printed Circuit Int'l Pte Ltd ("PCI") in 1987.

1990s

Chuan Hup concentrated on high value supply vessels such as AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug and Supply) vessels with Fifi capabilities in 1990.
PCI won the prestigious Ford Q1 Award from Ford Motor Company for its excellence in production quality in 1991.
In the same year, Chuan Hup's associate company, Cedar Woods, completed its development, Port Mandurah Canal Project Stage One in Australia, with all 168 lots sold.
PCI launched its Initial Public Offer in 1992 and commenced trading on the Stock Exchange of Singapore Dealing and Automated Quotation System (“SESDAQ”).
PCI obtained ISO 9002 certification awarded by SISIR and the British Standard Institute in 1993, in recognition of the excellent quality of its products.
Chuan Hup launched its maiden property development project in Singapore – “The Clementvale” in 1999.

2000s

Chuan Hup secured a contract from Singapore Police Force Coast Guard (“PCG”) for the construction of 20 high-speed patrol craft boats.
Chuan Hup further expanded its tug & barge services for coal transportation in Indonesia.
Chuan Hup’s Singapore maiden property development project – “The Clementvale”, obtained TOP in 2001.
CH Offshore Pte Ltd (“CHO”) became the corporate vehicle to provide offshore support services to the oil and gas industry in 2002.
CHO was listed on the Singapore Exchange Security Trading Limited in 2003.
In the same year, PCI started its Shanghai factory
In 2005, Chuan Hup sold its marine operating business to Scomi Marine Berhad (formerly known as Habib Corporation Berhad (“Habib”)) together with a 29.07% stake in CHO and evolved into an investment company.
PCI expanded its operations in Batam in 2006.
CHO entered contracts between 2005 and 2006 to build eight units of 12,240 bhp Dynamic Positioning AHTS vessels with deepwater capabilities.
Chuan Hup continued its diversification of investments between 2006 and 2007.
In 2008, PCI embarked on its journey of being a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) company and identified four pillars to build upon its growth, namely Lean Six Sigma, SAP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Integrated Management System (IMS).
PCI completed the implementation of SAP and went live in August 2009. As part of its IMS efforts, PCI received ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. The company also equipped its operations with MES.
Chuan Hup, through its joint venture with Finbar Group Limited (“Finbar”), completed and fully sold 142 units of its Reflections property development project in Perth, Western Australia in 2009.
CHO owned 15 AHTS vessels during 2009 and 2010 period.

2010s

PCI obtained the ISO13485 certification for medical sector in 2010, establishing its four pillars as a WCM company, and setting the foundation for its continued growth.
Chuan Hup jointly launched the Symphony City development located at Perth, Western Australia with Finbar. The project involved the redevelopment of the former Australian Broadcasting Corporation site which the Group owns.
Symphony City was developed in three stages, Adagio was developed in October 2010. Followed by Toccata in January 2014 and Concerto in August 2014.
In 2014, Chuan Hup jointly launched the Unison Property development located in the trendy suburb northeast of Perth, with Finbar in two phases.
The first phase, Unison on Tenth, commenced in August 2013 with the second phase, One Kennedy launched in October 2018.
In November 2014, Chuan Hup acquired 3 floors of office units at GB Building to build a robust, resilient, and sustainable earnings stream for the long term.
In 2015, Chuan Hup divested its remaining stake of 24.67% in CHO, leading to its exit of the marine logistics and oil & gas sectors.
Chuan Hup acquired a 35.5% stake in Pacific Star Development Ltd (“Pacific Star”) in March 2017.
Chuan Hup further increased its stake in Finbar to 20.6% in April 2018, strengthening their partnership with the company.
In 2019, Chuan Hup divested its interest in PCI, thus exiting the electronic manufacturing services sector.
In the same year, Chuan Hup acquired 1 floor of office units at The Central, further expanding its stream of recurring earnings and establishing its new headquarters in the heart of the city.
In 2019, Chuan Hup jointly launched AT238 property development project with Finbar.
Chuan Hup - with a 32.5% stake in the company.
Chuan Hup recognised Keyland Ayala Properties Inc ("Keyland”) as an associated company in October 2019, with a 32.5% stake in the company.

2020s

Chuan Hup jointly launched Garden Tower property development project in October 2020.
Chuan Hup - partnered Finbar for Garden Towers project in October 2020.
In July 2021, Chuan Hup partnered Siera Group (“Siera”) to launch the Tapesty project located in Surfers Paradise, Queensland. This marks our expansion outside of Western Australia.
Chuan Hup jointly launched a second property development project in Surfers Paradise with Siera in December 2021.
Chuan Hup ventured into boutique landed home development in Singapore in July 2022.
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