O U R T A R G E T
OUR MISSION
Design Manufacturer Recognised Global

To be a recognised global distributor of high quality automotive and industrial products, and a familiar and trusted brand name in alloy wheels manufacturing as an Original Design Manufacturer.

Position Company To Build Strong Customer Relationships

To position our company effectively by continuously providing our customers with quality products and distinctive customer services so as to build strong customer relationships.

Opportunities For Our Employees

To provide growth and opportunities for our employees and to consistently generate stable returns to our shareholders.

Committed To Quality, Professional And Personnel Management

To be committed to quality, professional and personnel management, sound business practices and teamwork.

W E L L C O M E T O Y H I
YHI DISTRIBUTES A DIVERSE RANGE OF PREMIUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

Today, YHI’s international presence spans across over 100 countries through its 32 subsidiaries and 3 associated companies located across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. YHI distributes a diverse range of premium automotive products, which includes tyres, alloy wheels, energy solutions, buggy & utilities vehicles and other industrial products to more than 5,000 customers globally. YHI currently has three alloy wheels manufacturing plants located in Suzhou in China, Taoyuan in Taiwan and Malacca in Malaysia, with a current total production capacity of 2.6 million units per annum.

As an integrated ODM solutions provider, it provides services from the design and development to the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of alloy wheels. In order to strengthen the YHI distribution network, the Group will continuously sharpen its sales focus, as well as embark on strategic plans to promote and develop its portfolio of premium and proprietary brands in the global market where “The World is Our Market”.

YHI International Limited is a leading global distributor of high-quality automotive and industrial products, and a trusted brand name in alloy wheels manufacturing as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). Listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 3 July 2003, YHI has successfully diversified its business and carved a niche for itself in the global automotive arena since its humble beginnings as a sole proprietorship established in 1948.

W H A T W E O F F E R ?
SERVICES
                               
WHOLESALE BUSINESS
RETAILERS, CORPORATES, INDUSTRIAL USERS
                               
EXPORT BUSINESS
Focus on Non-Group markets
                               
ADVANTI CENTRE
Retail
                               
INSTITUTIONAL SALES
Supply to Car Dealers Manage and Run Tyre Service Bay
                               
FLEET MANAGEMENT
SERVICE PROVIDER FOR FLEET OWNERS
                               
Buggy For Rent
C O M P A N Y M I L E S T O N E
HOW DID WE GROW?
1948

Started as a sole proprietorship, Yew Huat & Company, by founder, the late Mr Tay Chin Kiat.

1973-1975
  • 1973: Appointed as the exclusive distributor for Hitachi batteries (1973), Yokohama tyres (1974) and Enkei alloy wheels (1975) in Singapore.
  • 1975: Yew Huat & Company was renamed to Yew Huat Tyre & Battery (Pte) Ltd.
1980 – 1995
  • 1980: Completion of head office at No. 2 Pandan Road, Singapore.
  • Started expanding overseas into Malaysia (1980), followed by China and Hong Kong (1989). Ventured into Australia (1992), followed by Indonesia (1994) and New Zealand (1995).
1996
  • Ventured into alloy wheels manufacturing with its first plant in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
  • Launched YHI’s proprietary brand – Advanti Racing.
  • Mr Richard Tay was presented with the Lianhe Zaobao’s ENDEC Entrepreneurship Excellence Award.
1997
  • 1997: Mr Richard Tay was presented with the Rotary ASME’s Entrepreneurship of the Year Award.
1999
  • 1999: Ranked fourth in the Business Times Enterprise 50 Awards and presented with the Grand Five-Year Award for being in Enterprise 50 for five consecutive years since 1995.
2000
  • Set up second alloy wheels manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China.
2003 – 2004
  •  2003: YHI International Limited listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange on 3 July.
  • 2004: Set up a mould factory in Shanghai, China to manufacture and supply alloy wheel moulds for YHI’s manufacturing plants.
2005
  • Expanded into United States of America when Konig (American) became part of the YHI Group. It ventured into Thailand (2006), followed by Canada (2007) and Brunei (2010).
2006
  • Launched YHI’s proprietary brand – Neuton Tyres.
  • Two new alloy wheels manufacturing plants located in Suzhou, China and Sepang, Malaysia commenced operations.
  • Acquired a 35.51% shareholding in O.Z. S.p.A., a world renowned alloy wheels manufacturer.
  • Appointed by Enkei Corporation under its license to manufacture “Enkei Tuning” brand of alloy wheels.
2007
  • Mr Richard Tay was presented with the 2007 Ernst & Young’s Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
2008
  • Entered into a supply and sponsorship agreement with Formula One team Scuderia Toro Rosso and O.Z. S.p.A. to supply alloy wheels bearing the Group’s proprietary brand Advanti Racing.
  • Launched YHI’s proprietary brand – Neuton Power.
2009
  • Installed MAT (Most Advanced Technology) machinery at Suzhou manufacturing plant
2010
  • Advanti Racing received the Regional Brand title in the Singapore Prestige Brand Award in recognition for its outstanding Singapore brand. The annual event was organised by Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and Lianhe Zaobao.
  • YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Super Golden Bull 2010 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
2011
  • Set up its 5th alloy wheels manufacturing plant in Malacca, Malaysia.
  • Commenced rebuilding of YHI Headquarters in Singapore.
  • YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received its third Super Golden Bull Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia
2012
  • Completed the rebuilding of YHI Headquarters in Singapore.
  • Ventured into Vietnam.
  • For the fourth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Super Golden Bull Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
2013
  • YHI’s proprietary brand, Advanti Racing, has been appointed as the Official Supplier to MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, exclusively supplying alloy wheels for all its race cars.
  • Ventured into Philippines.
  • For the fifth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2013 Award (formerly known as Golden Bull Award) for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
2014
  • For the sixth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2014 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • Consolidation of manufacturing capabilities from Sepang to Malacca plant.
  • ISO-TS16949 certification for the design and manufacturing of alloy wheels for OEM operations in Malaysia in November 2014.
  • Launched proprietary Dynamic Spinning Technology (“DST”) for the Aftermarket wheels.
2015
  • For the seventh consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2015 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia
  • YHI Hong Kong celebrating 25th year anniversary.
  • Ventured into East Malaysia.
2016
  • For the eighth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2016 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • YHI New Zealand celebrating 20th year anniversary.
  • The Advanti 20th Anniversary wheel created to celebrate the significant milestone.
  • Consolidation of Shanghai’s precision moulding and wheels manufacturing operations into Suzhou factory.
2017
  • YHI Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Super Golden Bull 2017 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • For the ninth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2017 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • Consolidation of manufacturing operation from Shanghai to Suzhou factory.
  • Ventured into Myanmar.
2018
  • Mr Masataka Yamaishi, President of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd attended YHI Corporation (S) Pte Ltd Dealer’s night held on 15 April 2018.
  • For the second year, YHI Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Super Golden Bull 2018 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • For the tenth consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2018 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • Ventured into Cambodia.
2019
  • For the eleventh consecutive year, YHI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd received the Golden Eagle 2019 Award for outstanding SME in Malaysia.
  • Incorporated YHI Distribution (Taiwan) Co., Ltd for tyre distribution business.
2021
  • Incorporated Yokohama Tyre Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“YTSM”) for distributing Yokohama brand of automotive tyres and other related parts in Malaysia.
  • Entered into a Sale & Purchase agreement to dispose 51% shareholding in YTSM to Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd (“YRC”) in December 2021.
2022
  • Completion on the sale of 51% shareholding in YTSM to YRC in January 2022.
  • YTSM became an associated company of the Group in January 2022.
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