BlueScope Malaysia continue to bring quality metal roofing closer to consumers with the establishment of BlueScope Authorized Dealer (BSAD) in Ipoh. The opening of this retail outlet in Menglembu is part of an expansion plan that will see 25 BSAD’s established across the country by the end of 2019. BlueScope manufacturing plant which was established in Kapar, Klang since 1996 has continually responded to market demands this includes a diversification from mega projects to meet the demands of the growing retail sector.Home owners will now be able to visit a BlueScope Authorized Dealer Retail Store and understand more about metal roofing requirements by trained professionals, then have contractors use the best possible materials, product range and colors when it comes to the home roofing system. Thus being able to make an informed decision about the long term benefits of using metal roofing.
“Working with strategic partners, NS BlueScope has invested in education and training & this is the only way to bring peace of mind to consumers, weather conditions in Malaysia can be extreme and people want to know that their houses will not be effected every time there is a storm.”
“NS BlueScope is moving from traditional channels that serves customers functionally to provide an end-to-end professional servicing for roofing & walling solutions. We will continue to provide the best metal roofing and walling made in Malaysia utilizing advanced Australian technology.”
“Our research shows that as Malaysia continues to develop consumers will be more involved in the purchasing decisions. The BlueScope Authorized Dealer Retail Store concept will give consumers access to the technology and a branded product range that will improve their quality of life and ultimately the value of their properties.”
“BSAD represents the next phase in our expansion plans, BlueScope is able to leverage off our strong brand presence and our existing production capacity, we expect to increase our output by some 40% to 50% over the next 18 months.” Concluded Mr. Pongsak Padungkarn – Country President, BlueScope Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei.
During the launch Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn. Bhd. was represented by Mr. Lee Kok Siong, Managing Director of Thung Hing Metal Industry “We are proud to be a BlueScope Authorized Dealer, this store is a product showcase and end consumers can learn from our professional team how best to protect their homes from the elements. From a business perspective we want to tap on the growth in demand from Perak both from those building new houses and those refurbishing existing buildings.”
NS BlueScope locally manufacture BlueScpoe Zacs® steel utilizing advanced mass coating technology from Australia and it is the only coated steel with optimal combination of aluminium-zinc alloy. As a result, with BlueScope’s proprietary coating technology, it provides more corrosion-resistant and longer-lasting metal roofing to keep the loved one safe. Consumers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their roofing material was manufactured in accordance to strict Malaysian standards (MS 1196 and / or MS 2383).
Also present at the launch was Mr. Brian Choong – Vice President for Retail, NS BlueScope Malaysia.
NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd (223136-P) Lot 1551 Jalan Bukit Kapar 42200 Kapar Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Telephone +603 3361 6888 Facsimile +603 3361 6889 www.bluescope.com.my BlueScope is a registered trade mark of BlueScope Steel Limited.
For more information about Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn. Bhd. refer to www.thunghing.com.my and NS BlueScope can be found at www.bluescope.com.my
About NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
For more than 20 years NS BlueScope Malaysia has been an integral part of the building materials industry in Malaysia. Now as a reputable and major manufacturing, marketing and distribution company we continue to serve the needs of the construction industry in Malaysia. A global company with a significant local footprint, it currently owns and operates a coated steel building plant (NS BlueScope Malaysia, Kapar) and five roll-forming manufacturing plants — NS BlueScope Lysaght, Shah Alam; NS BlueScope Lysaght, Sabah; NS BlueScope Lysaght, Sarawak; NS BlueScope Lysaght, Singapore; and NS BlueScope Lysaght, Brunei — employing some 500 people. With products produced locally, used in iconic projects and housing that improve the daily lives of people, NS BlueScope Malaysia is the only local manufacturer of COLORBOND® pre-painted steel, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® aluminum and zinc coated steel. NS BlueScope Malaysia is a leader in innovative and green manufacturing practices, as the first coated steel manufacturer in Malaysia to receive SIRIM’s Eco-Label certification. Our commitment to sustainability has been recognised by the Malaysian Green Building Confederation in the publication of the Green Pages Malaysia directory and MyHIJAU directory by GreenTech Malaysia. NS BlueScope is also accredited by the Singapore Green Building Council and its continual improvements in best practices are accredited through Quality Management System ISO 9001 and Environmental management System ISO14001. NS BlueScope Malaysia is a part of BlueScope Steel Limited Australia, one of the world’s largest manufacturers listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: BSL). As the leading the supplier of premium metallic coated and painted steel building products, the strength of BlueScope is its global network with more than 100 facilities in 17 countries, employing over 17,000 people serving thousands of customers. NS BlueScope Coated Products, a joint venture enterprise between BlueScope and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation of Japan, serves the building construction industries with innovative, high quality coated & painted steel products across ASEAN and North America region. For more information about NS BlueScope Malaysia, visit www.bluescope.com.my or email enquiries@bluescope.com
