Company Background
Brief History and Honorary Rewards of PRANDA Group
2021
Pranda was elected as 1 of the 11 member organizations of GCNT to drive towards ‘A New Era of Action’ in the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
On Thursday, July 15th, 2021, Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited was elected from the members as the Executive Committee of the Global Compact Network Thailand in the 2021 Annual General Meeting from 11 leading organizations. The commitment is to drive the Global Compact Network Thailand during the period of 2022 – 2025 and emphasize on purpose to support Thai private sectors to run business with responsibilities, create awareness and enhance capacity in applying sustainable development with business strategies for more concrete results under a concept of ‘A New Era of Action’.
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Certification
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited, with its head office and branch located in Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima respectively, has been certified with standards assurance systems by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Being certified to earn such certification is regarded as driving force to create trust towards social responsibilities which are aligned with jewelry business to achieve sustainability in jewelry industry. We recognize the importance of supply chain management that must be engaged with transparency, ethics and verifiability. Since 2018, Pranda Jewelry Plc., has been officially granted as certified member of Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) recognized as standards body for responsible jewelry throughout the entire supply chain. Significantly, our customers are trusted by RJC international standards being committed to carrying out regularly and constantly by Pranda.
“ISO 9001:2015” Certification
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited, with its head office and branch located in Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima respectively, has been certified as the first organization in Thailand with quality management systems, ISO 9001:2015, in jewelry industry. The certification is regarded as reliable source towards organization management system certified with international standards by focusing on both internal and external system of the Company upon efficiency in planning of organization management and risk management in business operations.
The assessment on the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies (CGR) for the year 2021 in “Excellent” level for the 5 consecutive years.
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited was assessed on the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2021 and achieved 5 stars or “Excellent” level and considered as 1 of the 268 listed companies ranked in “Excellent” level from 2017 – 2021.
Certified Membership of the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption (CAC)
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited has been certified as member of CAC since 2017 with a renewal of every 3 years. The Company has been recently certified on February 7th, 2020.
Pranda – Korat earned the Certificate of “Good Labour Practices (GLP)”
On Friday, March 26th, 2021, Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited (Nakornratchasima branch) earned the certificate of “Good Labour Practices (GLP)”. The certificate is awarded with objectives to promote the business to run its operations with ethics and social responsibilities along with employment improvement and work conditions to be in compliance with related laws as well as developing an effective labour management system to meet international standard.
Pranda earned Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 (10 Consecutive Years)
On Monday, September 27th, 2021, Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited earned “Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021” for the category of Labour Relations and Labour Welfare Excellence Award for 10 consecutive years.
Pranda – Korat earned Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 (12 Consecutive Years)
On Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited (Nakornratchasima branch) earned “Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021” for the category of Labour Relations and Labour Welfare Excellence Award for 12 consecutive years.
Pranda earned Human Rights Awards 2021
On Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited earned “Human Rights Awards 2021” in the category of large enterprise. This award is remarkably emphasized on the Company’s commitment to run the business towards transparency, compliance with international human rights and association with partners in all sectors for the development of sustainable growth.
2020
- Pranda has been awarded the standard on prevention and solution to drug problems in an establishment.
- Pranda has been awarded the excellent establishment on labour relations and welfare for 5 consecutive years.
- Pranda received a plaque of honor as the organization with 100% staff wearing a safety helmet and seat belt.
Pranda Jewelry PCL. has been evaluated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association for the quality of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2020 at 98 points.
The Company is rated “Excellent” (5 stars) in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2020 by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
2019
- Pranda received the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) 2019 certification.
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited received the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) 2019 certification from the Customs Department. This certification warrants that our deliveries both domestic and international customs services was authorized with the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) standard from the Customs Department which will be evaluated every 3 years, according to the rules of the Customs Department announcement no. 120/2018 on May 8, 2018. The company was certified with the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) standard no. IE27 starting from October 28, 2014.
- Pranda Korat was granted an award of honor in Excellent Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare for the 10th consecutive year.
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited Nakhon Ratchasima branch received an award of honor in Excellent Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare from “Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2019” event which the company has been receiving this award for the 10th consecutive year. This award was to honor the establishment that has an excellent Labor Relation and Welfare that meets international standards.
- Pranda Korat was granted an award of honor in Excellent Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare for the 10th consecutive year.
Pranda was granted Honorary Award in Excellent Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare for the 5th consecutive year.
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited received Honorary Award in Excellent Establishment on Labor Relations and Welfare for the 5th consecutive year starting from 2015 to 2019. This award was given to honor the establishment that has an excellent Labor Relation and Welfare that meets international standards.
Pranda Jewelry PCL. has been evaluated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association for the quality of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2019 at 97 points.
- The Company is rated “Excellent” (5 stars) in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2019 by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
2018
Awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards from JNA
Mr. Prida Tiasuwan, Board Chairman of Pranda Jewelry Public Co., Ltd. received “Greatest Achievement or JNA Lifetime Achievement Award 2018” held by JNA Awards on behalf of UBM Asia. This award is regarded as the highest prestigious award for people in international gems and jewellery industries who share their contribution to the advancement of jewelry industry by enhancing the best business operation, besides the excellence of innovative leader of “The Highest Achievement or JNA Lifetime Achievement Award 2018” contributed from Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook (CTF), Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) and Bahrain Institute of Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) together with KGK group, Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange and Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (GDLAND)
Honored for “In recognition for the contribution to global gems and jewellery industries”
Mr. Prida Tiasuwan, Board Chairman of Pranda Jewelry Public Co., Ltd. was granted the award “in recognition for the contribution to global gems and jewellery industries” or “KGJS 2018 Award in recognition for the contribution made to the global gems & jewellery industry” in the 9th edition of the Kerala Gems and Jewellery Show, India.
Awarded “The organization that provides benefits for children and youth”
Pranda jewelry Public Co., Ltd. is granted the Royal Award as “The organization that provides benefits for children and youth 2018” held by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in order to be enthusiastic about self-development, initiative, also to stimulate all societies to realize the importance of youth and share their contribution for youth development program.
Granted logo shield for manufacturer passes OCPB measurement standard
The company was granted logo shield for manufacturer passes purity measurement standard of 96.5% gold by the Office of The Consumer Protection Board (OCPB)
Awarded “excellent organization with disability support activity”
Pranda jewelry Public Co., Ltd. is awarded “excellent organization with disability support activity” held by Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Pranda received Certificate of Thai Labor-Standard (TLS8001-2553)
Pranda jewelry Public Co., Ltd. was granted the certificate of Thai Labor-standard (TLS8001-2553) which is the tool for business competition in domestic and international also it promotes corporate image in term of commodity and service under certified standard.
Pranda received “Outstanding Labor Relations and the Labor Welfare of the year 2018 award”
Received “Outstanding Labor Relations and the Labor Welfare of the year 2018 award”. Pranda jewelry Public Co., Ltd. Bangkok & Nakhon Ratchasima Branch has been receiving this award for the 7th consecutive year.
Pranda Jewelry PCL. has been evaluated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association for the quality of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2018 at 97 points.
Receiving the certificate as a member of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption
Pranda Jewelry PCL. receives the certificate as a member of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption from Mr. Chanin Wongkusolkit, the director of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption (CAC), at the Grand Ballroom, the Renaissance Hotel, Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. This function is held with support by the government and the Office of the National Counter Corruption Commission (NACC) in collaboration with the 8 leading organizations, which are the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the International Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Listed Companies Association, the Thai Bankers Association, The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) and the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Pranda Jewelry PCL. has been evaluated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association for the quality of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2017 at 93.5 points.
The Company is rated “Excellent” (5 stars) in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2018 by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
2017
Certificate of Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) for the standard system
Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited Head Quarter and Nakornratchasima branch receive the standard system certificate of Responsible Jewelry Council, Code of Practice under the category of Design & Manufacturer of Jewelry & Accessories from the evaluating company named Global GROUP. This international standard accredited RJC certificate ensures the Company has not only social responsibility practices to be in line with the jewelry business but also a tool to reduce both internal and external gaps and risks to develop business sustainability with good reputation and trustworthiness from customers.
“Thailand Sustainability Investment 2017” or “Sustainable Stock”
Pranda Jewelry PCL. is one of the 65 registered companies evaluated and received with “Thailand Sustainability Investment 2017” or “Sustainable Stock” by the Stock Exchange of Thailand for reaching criteria on sustainability based on economic indicators (including corporate governance), environment and society. The Company once received this Thailand Sustainability Investment in 2015.
Being certified with “ISO 9001:2015”
Pranda Jewelry PCL. Head Office and Nakornratchasima branch are the first ones in Thailand, certified “ISO 9001:2015”, the latest quality standard of the jewelry industry. This certifies the Company has the organization management system both internal and external that meets international standard to effectively manage the organization and also applies risk-based thinking to analyze business risks and devise a risk management plan.
Award “Good Labour Practices : GLP”
Pranda Jewelry PCL., Nakornratchasima branch receives the certificate “Good Labor Practices: GLP, which is recognized as a role model for other businesses.
“Outstanding Labor Relations and Labor Welfare Award”
Pranda Jewelry PCL. HQ and Nakornratchasima branch receive the awards “Outstanding Labor Relations and Labor Welfare 2017” for the fifth consecutive year since 2013 – 2017.
Awarded with a shield of honor as a supporter of the Blind Foundation
Pranda Jewelry PCL. is awarded with a shield of honor as a supporter of the Blind Foundation, Thailand for promoting and encouraging vision impaired people to have more potential and better quality of life. Throughout 40 years of the business, Pranda Group has been having a policy to support the disabled; not only give a career opportunity to the blind but work in collaboration with the Royal Goldsmith College and Ratchasuda College to formulate the special course to be a jewelry craftsman for the hearing impaired. Moreover, the Company is cooperating with the Schools of Audiology, Nakornprathom and Kanchanaburi in developing the high school students in the field of Gems and Jewelry to improve their skills as well as supporting equipment and tools including raw materials used for practice, taking them to the related events, supporting and encouraging them to participate in relevant contests and providing an expert to share experiences and knowledge to the students. The Company also works in cooperation with other organizations such as Metropolitan Technical College and Art for All Foundation.
Certificate for participating in the Energy Conservation Project for the medium and small sized factories
Pranda Jewelry PCL., Nakornratchasima branch gets the certificate for participating in the Energy Conservation Project for the medium and small sized factories from the Energy Conservation Office, Ministry of Energy, Khon Kaen
Receiving the certificate as a member of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption
Pranda Jewelry PCL. receives the certificate as a member of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption from Mr. Chanin Wongkusolkit, the director of the Thailand’s Private Sector Collective Action Coalition against Corruption (CAC), at the Grand Ballroom, the Renaissance Hotel, Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. This function is held with support by the government and the Office of the National Counter Corruption Commission (NACC) in collaboration with the 8 leading organizations, which are the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the International Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Listed Companies Association, the Thai Bankers Association, The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO) and the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Pranda Jewelry PCL. has been evaluated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in conjunction with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association for the quality of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the year 2017 at 93.5 points.
The Company is rated “Excellent” (5 stars) in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2017 by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD)
2016
Mr. Prida Tiasuwan, Board Chairman of Pranda Jewelry PLC was presented “the Commerce Diamond Awards 2016″, by Minister of Commerce to Entrepreneur of the industrial goods sectors, who made valuable contributions to the nation’s economy, trade and commerce.
Pranda Jewelry Public Limited Company was certified “ISO 9001:2015” the latest quality standard of Jewelry Industry granted to PRANDA as the first company in Thailand.
Prima Gold, 24K gold jewelry brand operated under Pranda Group, was chosen as an Honouree of “JNA Awards 2016” for the category of Brand of the Year – Retail. JNA Awards is described as ‘the Oscar’ of the jewelry and gemstone industry honouring companies for innovation, excellency and advancement of trade and achievements made in Asia.
Pranda Jewelry PLC, Nakhonratchasima was awarded “Establishment with Outstanding Workplace Relations and Labour Welfare of the 2. Year 2016” by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare
Pranda Jewelry PLC, Nakhonratchasima received a certificate of the “Standards in Prevention and Resolution to Drug Problems in an Establishment.”
Pranda Jewelry PLC received a trophy from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare as the good enterprise having a standardized child care center in a workplace.
Pranda Jewelry PLC received a certificate showing a role model enterprise which has good management to prevent drug problem from the department of Labor Protection and Welfare.
Pranda Vietnam Limited received a shield of honor called “Gem and Jewelry Design Award 2016” for promoting good product design in the 10th Jewelry Design Contest held by the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT).
“PRIMA ART” of Prima Gold International Co., Ltd. manufactured by Pranda Jewelry PLC was awarded for arts and culture “Premium Products of Thailand 2016” by Ministry of Industry.
The Company was evaluated “Excellent and being a good model” for the quality assessment of the 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders from the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association.
The Company received “Very Good” recognition (four stars) for the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2016 from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
2015
- PRANDA was awarded through an assessment into the “Thailand Sustainability Investment” group by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, being entered as one in 51 registered companies, into the first group of its kind in Thailand at the “Thailand Sustainability Investment 2015” fair or the “Thailand Sustainability Investment,” of which all companies selected must have distinctions in the three areas of Environment Social and Governance (ESG). The event was held at the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
- PRANDA GROUP has been honored with an international award for promoting people with disabilities-the “Disability Matter Award 2015” – which was organized through cooperation between the Krungthai AXA Life Insurance company and Springboard Consulting, bestowed upon those establishments which have performed outstandingly in the area of hiring people with disabilities and which have joined to encourage those with disabilities to be able to develop their potential and improve their quality of life in society, of which, in this year, prestigious businesses in the United States of America, Europe and Asia-and in Thailand there have been two companies to receive it which are the Central Group and the Pranda Group.
- Awarded “Establishment with Outstanding Workplace Relations and Labour Welfare of the Year” for 2015 by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare
- Pranda-Korat has received a certificate of honor as an establishment that is highly committed to becoming a safe workplace establishment, extolled by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
2014
- The Company received the CSR Recognition 2014 award from The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) praising and encouraging for being a SET listed company which has a strong confidence in long-term growth among 45 candidates in the interviewing round. This achievement has illustrated our strong business vision on social responsibility. We have also set up an internal organization whose role is to significantly implement our social responsibility vision into our own management administration.
- The Company received the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, which is an international safety standards for workplaces and premises, employees, business partners, products, vehicles, corporate’s information, auditing system, and countermeasure policy, from Thailand Customs Department. This certification warrants our deliveries and both domestic and international customs services to meet our customers’ satisfaction.
- The Company received the Excellent Labor Relation and Welfare Award 2014 from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor.
- The Company and Prima Gold International Co., Ltd. were awarded the “Thailand Tourism Standard” emblem from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in recognition of our commitment to improve our companies to meet the standards. Consequently our companies have been given support in promoting to the Thai and international tourists. This has created an opportunity to expand our market, and eventually led to the advancement in tourism standard in Thailand.
- The Company received a commemorative certificate from Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf for supporting the Occupational Development Project for the Disabled and Underprivileged Children. The Company also signed the cooperative establishment in educational management and job opportunity for the deaf students.
- The Company was granted an approval certificatefor fulfilling the “Standards in Prevention and Resolution to Drug Problems in an Establishment 2014” from the Group of Labor Protection and Welfare Area 8, Ministry of Labor.
- The Company was evaluated “Excellent” for the quality assessment of the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders from the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association.
- The Company received “Very Good” recognition (four stars) for the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2014 from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
2013
- The Company received honorary award called “Sustainability Initiative of the Year’’, JNA Award 2013 for the second time from the committee consisting of international knowledgeable persons as the Company has adhered to the organization development on a sustainable basis with good morals and ethics.
- The Company has additionally invested in Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG in the amount of 9.6 million Euro or equivalent to about 409 million Baht, making the Company to have the registered and paid-up capital in the amount of 13 million Euro. This investment increases the shareholding percentage of the Company from 51 percent to 75 percent.
- The Company purchased 2,000,000 ordinary shares of P.T. Sumberkreasi Ciptalogam, having a par value of 1,000 Indonesian Rupee, representing 50 percent of the issued and paid-up capital of P.T. Sumberkreasi Ciptalogam at the book value amounting to 1.4 Singapore dollars or around 35 million Baht. The Company also divested its investment in P.T. Sumberkreasi Ciptalogam by selling 1,240,000 ordinary shares, representing 31 percent of the issued and paid-up capital of P.T. Sumberkreasi Ciptalogam to shareholders of P.T. Sumberkreasi Ciptalogam in the value of 0.7 million USD or around 22 million Baht, decreasing the shareholding percentage of the Company in such company from 50 percent to 19 percent.
- The Company approved to dissolve Guangzhou Pangda Zhubao Shoushi Youxian Gongsi, a subsidiary, on 27 September 2013.
- Prima Gold International Co., Ltd. has the power to control the determination of financial and operating policy including the voting right and interest at 55 percent in PT Pranda Marketing Indonesia
- The Company received a recognition of being “Excellent” in 2013 valuation in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders from the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association and the Thai Investors Association.
- The Company received “Excellent” recognition (five stars) of Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2013 from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
- Nakorn Ratchasima plant of Pranda Jewelry Plc. received the Certificate of the Standard on Prevention and Solution to Drug Problems in an Establishment for the year 2013 and the White Plant Certificate pursuant to the Action plan to defeat the drug on a sustainable basis for the year 2013.
- The Company received the Excellent Labor Relation and Welfare Award 2013 from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor.
- The Company received the certificate and the trophy for the Excellent Labor Relation and Welfare Award 2013 from the Director of Office of Labour Protection and Welfare Area 8.
- Korat plant of Pranda Jewelry Plc. received the trophy for the Excellent Academy and Establishment with Dual Vocational Training (5 stars) from Mr. Jaturon Chaisaeng, Minister of Education.
- Prima Gold International Co., Ltd. received Consumer Protection Guarantee on Thai Consumer Rights Day 2013 under the category of producer of gold jewelry with 96.5% purity and distributor of gold jewelry with the product label in compliance with the law from Mr. Warathep Rattanakorn, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office.
2012
- The Company has invested in establishing a new subsidiary in China, “Pranda Trading (Shenzhen) Limited”, a registered capital is USD 2 million or about Baht 61 million for retail jewelry business in China.
- Pranda UK Limited, the Company’s subsidiary has invested in PDU (UK) Co., Ltd, which operates retail jewelry business through E-Commerce. It is 100% owned by Pranda UK Limited.
- The Company has received “Manufacturer of The Year” award from Jewelry News Asia (JNA). The JNA Awards is an industry-wide event that honours and recognises excellence and achievement in the jewelry and gemstone trade in Asia.
- The Company received the Excellent Labor Relation and Welfare Award 2012 from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor for headquarters (Bangkok) and Nakhon Ratchasima branch.
- The Company received a recognition of being “Excellent” from the Securities and Exchange Commission, in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association, and the Thai Investors Association which held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) checklist to assess the AGM held in 2012.
- The Company received “very good” recognition (four stars) of Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2012 from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
- The Company received an honor certificate from Thai Red Cross Society, for being a cooperative organization to provide blood donors to National Blood Centre more than 14 years.
- The Company received an honor certificate, for being a good model to support educational work of the Ministry of Education on an anniversary of 120 years of Ministry of Education Day.
- The Company received “Tara Award” from Sathien Dhamma Sathan, for the organization which making merit and goodness for society.
2011
- The Company received a recognition of being “Excellent and being a good example” from the Securities and Exchange Commission, in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association, and the Thai Investors Association which held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) checklist to assess the AGM held in 2011.
- The Company received “very good” recognition (four stars) of Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2011 from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
- The Company received an honor trophy of the business sector which provided career support to the disabled from the Office of Welfare Promotion, Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups, the National Office for Empowerment for Persons with Disability, in cooperation with the Council of Persons with Disabilities of Thailand Association. Today, PRANDA has supported all persons with all kinds of disabilities, totaling 31 persons, accounting for 60 to 1 which is higher than the regulated law of 100 to 1.
- The Company had signed an (MOU) of “The gems and jewelry personnel development project” with the Golden Jubilee Royal Goldsmith College, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok to support project operation with the fund of Baht 54 million for 7 years from 2011–2017 in order to provide an opportunity for poor students to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Art program in Royal Goldsmith, majoring in gems and jewelry design.
- The Company received the CREATIVE AWARD 2011 from the contest of “The Extreme colors of Ploi” which was organized by the Department of Export Promotion, the Ministry of Commerce and the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association.
- PRIMA GOLD received the PM’s Creative Award’s Function Creations as it produced products from creativity and variety of components which include culture and innovation to increase product value and services, leading to economic growth development with sustainability.
- The Company’s Nakorn Raschasrima plant received the Excellent Labor Relation and Welfare Award 2011. It was the second time that the Company received such an honorable award.
- Saving cooperative of the employees of PRANDA received recognition of “A” in terms of administration standard following 7 standard indices from Cooperative Promotion Department.
2010
- The Company received a recognition of being “Excellent” from the Securities and Exchange Commission, in cooperation with the Thai Listed Companies Association, and the Thai Investors Association which held an AGM checklist to assess the AGM held in 2010.
- The Company received “very good” recognition (four stars) of Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2010 from the Thai Institute of Directors.
- The Company received the logo of The Buy with Confidence project from the Gem and Jewelry Business Development Committee of Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce which emphasized the standard and confidence of Thailand’s gems and jewelry business toward local and foreign buyers.
2009
- The Company received a shield of honor at International Day of Persons with Disabilities for the private ventures which support occupational opportunities for the disabled from Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva who has also presided over the event.
- Scoring “Excellent” rating for AGM Assessment Program for two years in a row in 2008 and 2009. The assessment program has been held by the office of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thai Investors Association, and Thai Listed Companies Association. The AGM is one of many components reflecting listed companies’ awareness of good corporate governance implementation.
- Scoring “Very Good” (four stars) rating in the Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies 2009 prepared by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD), which evaluates the good corporate governance practices of the listed companies.
- Having been nominated among one of the four listed companies in the Stock Exchange of Thailand with market capitalization of not over 10,000 million baht (Group 2) in contest for Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2009.
- Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG the Company’s subsidiary has entered into a license agreement with Baldessarini GmbH, the leader in men’s jewelry and accessories from Germany under Baldessarini brand.
2008
- Received a trophy from Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kachornprasart on occasion that the Company has been acclaimed by the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare as the establishment which complies with the government’s policy in promoting labor welfare by establishing standardized child care centre at the enterprise on continuous basis. The trophy given aims to set a good example to other corporations.
- Received certificates and a shield of honor at “68 years of Thai vocational education going forward to the future” event from Deputy Education Minister Narisara Chawaltanpipat on occasion that the Company has been chosen as the establishment which offers good cooperation with authorities from the Office of Vocational Education Commission in preparing educational and occupational training.
- The annual general meeting of shareholders had approved the issuance of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) in amount of 14,251,410 units which would be contributed for free to Directors and employees of the Company and/or subsidiaries. The warrants carry five year terms from the issue date with the exercise ratio equivalent to 1 warrant to 1 common share. The exercise price is three baht per share.
- The Company has set up the savings co-operatives for employees in Pranda group as a way to provide various financial services and promote savings among employees.
- Crystaline Co., Ltd. has obtained the copyright of V&A jewelry brand from England-based Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), the world’s largest museum of decorative arts, design and jewelry products.
- The Company has raised investment in Guangzhou Pangda Zhubao Shoushi Yiuxian Gongsi for USD1.5 million, increasing the China subsidiary registered capital to USD2.35 million, representing 100% ownership.
2007
- The Company was awarded the first runner-up award from participating in the work performance competition under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy for large-scale enterprises which run their business according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy which has been organized by the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board under the Prime Minister’s Office.
- The Company won Thai Labor Standard award (TLS 8001-2003), Completion Level from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor.
- The Company increased its investment in Primagold International Company Limited by 100 million baht, raising Primagold International registered and paid-up capital to 200 million baht. Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited controls 100% in Primagold International.
- The Company raised the investment in Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG Limited by Euro2.4 million or about Baht 116 million, raising Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG’s registered and paid-up capital to Euro 5.34 million . Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited holds 51% in the venture.
- Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG has taken over KSV Brand GmbH, which operates the distribution of jewelry products under Christ, Cai, Merii, and Michael Schumacher brands.
- The Company has formed a joint venture with Gunjan Jewels Pvt. Ltd., to set up Pranda Jewelry Pvt. Ltd. in India to distribute the gold and silver jewelry under its own brand in India. Pranda Jewelry Public Company Ltd. holds 51% of the shares.
- Primagold International Company Limited, the distributor of pure gold jewelry products under PRIMA GOLD brand won the Hot 2007 Award at the 38th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
2006
- The Company has been acclaimed by the Stock Exchange of Thailand as the company with the best operating results in 2005 under the title “Congratulate PRANDA as a Nominee for Best Performance-Consumer Products”
- Primagold International Company Limited, the distributor of pure gold jewelry products under PRIMA GOLD brand won the Hot 2007 Award at the 38th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
- Primagold International launched Siam Pannarai designer Collections and received The Hot Design Award at the 37th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair.
- Pranda & Kroll GmbH & Co. KG launched a new brand “Cai”, at the Inhorgenta Fair, Munich, Germany.
- Pranda Jewelry Plc. has been selected as one of the four Thai Companies meeting the Sufficiency Economy standards in running business in compliance with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of His Majesty the King held by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board.
- PRANDA SCL (Indonesia) expanded capacity in response to increased overseas demand from 450 workers to 700 workers.
2005
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2004
- Received special Export Honorary Recognition award from the Department of Export Promotion, Commerce Ministry as the Thai exporter with the most robust growth for 10 consecutive years and as the Thai company which was used to win Best Exporter award before.
- Received standard certificate for 96.5% gold jewelry under “Century Gold” brand from the Office of the Customer Protection Board.
- Primagold International Co., Ltd. launched gold jewelry with 96.5% purity under “Century Gold” brand with the first retail outlet opened at the Mall Department Store, Bangkhae and expanded to seven branches within the same year.
2003
- Received a shield of honor from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor as the private establishment which implements activities which support and benefit female workers.
- Established a new production base in China under Pranda Guangzhou.
- Increased investment in Primagold International Co., Ltd. By Baht 50 million raising the registered capital to Baht 100 million in which the company holds 100% stake.
2002
- Received a certificate of approval and emblem from the Office of Consumer Protection Board as the establishment which “protects the consumers’ rights on labels, advertisements and contracts.”
- Chosen as the workplace which is “clean, safe, pollutionfree and dynamic’’ and received testimonial from the Health Department of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
- Selected to become a member of Bangna canalside community under “`We love canal” project from Bangna district office. The Company also received certificate for attending the training program on food sanitation for restaurant operators after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued regulations on “place where meals are sole and place where foodstuff is stored 2007”.
- The company offered 200,000,000 units of the five-year warrants (2 May, 2002 to 2007) to existing shareholders.
2001
- The Company’s employees received bronze medal on jewelry designer from 36th World Skills Completion held at Seoul, South Korea.
- The Company received “white factory’’ (anti-drug entrepreneur project) certificate from Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, the Ministry of Labor
- The Company’s showroom received ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard certification for jewelry distribution and services from BM TRADA Certification, a leading multi-sector certification body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). The Company’s Nakhon Ratchasima branch also received ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard certification for jewelry production in part of factory from an independent certification body BVQI.
2000
- The Company received the Gold Card exporter award from the Customs Department, Ministry of Finance which offers fast track benefits on imported raw materials. The award represents the company’s creditability and financial stability.
- The Company’s employees won the gold and silver medal on jewelry designer from the 18th national skills competition held by Department Of Skill Development under Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
- Crystaline Co., Ltd., received Prime Minister’s Export Award for the Best Own Design Exporter held by the Export Promotion Department.
- The Company was awarded “clean place to dine” as the establishment which meets sanitary standards for food outlets (physical facet) held by food sanitation division, environmental sanitation division under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
- The Company was awarded the Gold Card exporter from the Customs Department, Ministry of Finance with “track” benefits on imported raw materials.
1999
- The Company and two subsidiaries, Prima Gold Co., Ltd. and Crystaline Co., Ltd., have been endorsed by the Export Promotion Department, Ministry of Commerce, to use Thailand’s Brand, as standard product manufacturer and exporter.
- Received certificate from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare as the export establishment which complies with female and child labor protection standards using proactive approach
- The Company’s employees won bronze medal from 35th World Skills Competition held at Montreal in Canada on jewelry designer.
1998
- Received the Best Marketing of New Gold Product and Best Gold Visual Merchandising awards from World Gold Council
1997
- No Company Background
1996
- Prima Gold Co., Ltd., the Company’s subsidiary, received Prime Minister’s Export Award for the Best Own Design Exporter from the Thai government and won the contest for “Golden Design Award” at Vicenza Oro Fair held by World Gold Council, while “Prima Gold” designs from Indonesia won two awards the Best International Award of Indonesia and “The Best Outstanding International Award” from five countries in the Far East Asia.
- Expanded the international market for Prima Gold International Co., Ltd. and co-invested in LG Pranda (now operated under the name of KZ Pranda) to import and distribute silver and gold products.
1995
- Received Prime Minister’s Export Award or P.M. Award which is presented every year by the Thai government to exporters who have outstanding performance as Best Exporter.
- Established foreign production bases through Pranda Vietnam Co., Ltd. and P.T. Pranda SCL Indonesia.
- Set up Pranda Singapore Pte. Limited to invest in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Invested in establishing Pranda Lodging Co., Ltd., to provide accommodation services to the employees.
1994
- Established a new production base in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) and established a new international distribution base in the United Kingdom under Pranda UK Limited.
1993
- Established product and brand development center under PRIMA GOLD and launched domestic distribution.
1992
- Expanded business by establishing its own distribution bases in overseas markets under Pranda North America, Inc., Crystaline North America, Inc. and H. Gringoire s.a.r.l.
1991
- No Company Background
1990
- Pranda registered and traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) under trading symbol Pranda.
- Invested in setting up production base under Crystaline Co., Ltd.
1984
- Expanded business by establishing production base and changed company name to “Pranda Jewelry”
1973
- Commenced export trading operations under Pranda Design.
