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Thong Guan Industries
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Thong Guan Industries Berhad
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thongguan.com
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Public
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1942
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Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging films headquartered in Sungai Petani, Kedah, operating since 1942 and publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia under ticker KLSE:TGUAN. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of stretch films (NEXT, PRIME, Velocity, LITE, Maxstretch, Bolt, and EdgePro+ series), flexible packaging (consumer and industrial bags and film), food cling wrap under the TG Powerwrap brand, and packaging additives, alongside an adjacent food and beverage manufacturing line under 888 Tea & Coffee. It self-describes as Malaysia's largest stretch film manufacturer and serves six vertical segments — Food and Beverage, Industrial Packaging, Transport and Logistics, Waste and Energy, Retail and E-commerce, and Hygiene and Medical — through direct B2B sales in Malaysia and export markets.

The product platform is built around a proprietary 67-nanotechnology layered extrusion technology deployed in the Velocity series at ultra-thin 10-12 µm gauges, supported by the wholly-owned Newton R&D Laboratory for internal testing and certification. A distinctive customer-engagement asset is the Load Stability On The Move mobile test truck, which brings on-site pallet load stability testing to customer facilities. The sustainability stack includes ISCC PLUS, GRS (with over 50% recycled content in Maxstretch Regen), ISO 14001, EcoVadis Bronze, and FSSC 22000, complemented by the Live Green product umbrella (TG BAG2EARTH, TG BIO, RE:DO, RE:USE) targeting circular-economy demand and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation compliance.

Thong Guan operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, with revenue generated primarily through direct hardware sales of film products on a cost-plus pricing model typical in plastic packaging. Demand is built through overseas sales offices and recurring presence at international packaging trade shows in Bangladesh, China, Germany, and the USA. The company has transitioned all West Malaysia polyethylene plants to 100% renewable electricity (2022), installed solar panels delivering approximately 10% energy savings, and reduced Scope 2 emissions by 62% versus 2021. Operations are run through wholly-owned subsidiaries including TG Plastic Technologies Sdn Bhd (core plastics), Newton R&D Laboratory (R&D and testing), and 888 Tea & Coffee (F&B).

Short descriptiontext

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging films, self-described as Malaysia's largest stretch film producer since 1942. It supplies industrial packaging, food and beverage, transport and logistics, and retail customers globally using proprietary nano-layered extrusion and sustainability-certified product lines.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersSungai Petani, Malaysia
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Sungai Petani
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Malaysia
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
stretch film, plastic packaging, flexible packaging, food wrap, biodegradable packaging
Industry4 codes
1Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing
CodeIMANAEACPrimaryYes
2Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets)
CodeIMALABAKPrimaryNo
3Shelf-stable ready meals & retort pouches manufacturing
CodeAFAKAHACPrimaryNo
4Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids)
CodeIMALABAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing326111
SIC code3 codes
  • Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet3081
  • Plastics Products, Nec3089
  • Food And Kindred Products2000
Product category
Plastic Packaging Films
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Plastic Packaging Films Manufacturing and Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Thong Guan manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of plastic packaging products including stretch film, stretch hood, shrink film, flexible packaging, and food cling wrap. Revenue is generated through direct sales of standardized and custom-formulated film products to industrial customers in logistics, manufacturing, food & beverage, and retail sectors. The company operates on a cost-plus pricing model typical in the plastic packaging industry.

thongguan.com
2F&B Manufacturing (888 Tea & Coffee)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

The company produces tea and coffee products under the 888 Tea & Coffee brand, diversifying revenue beyond plastic packaging into food and beverage manufacturing.

thongguan.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 21 records shown
1TG BAG2EARTH
Description

Sustainability initiative for bag recycling and circular economy.

thongguan.com
+20 more records
Core offering1 text field

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging products, principally stretch film, shrink film, flexible packaging, and food wraps. It also produces bio-based and recycled-content packaging under sustainability lines and operates an F&B manufacturing arm (888 Tea & Coffee), selling primarily to industrial, logistics, and consumer-goods customers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • Solar panel installations deliver ~10% energy savings
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Thong Guan Industries is a plastic packaging film manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of products organized into several key categories. The core offerings include stretch film products organized in series (NEXT Series with Velocity, PRIME; LITE Series with Nano Lite, FlexLite, FlexLite30; Maxstretch Series with Stealth, Regen; Bolt Series with Bolt, Bolt Extra, Duo; and EdgePro+), flexible packaging (consumer and industrial bags and film), food wrap products including TG Powerwrap, additives for film enhancement, and F&B manufacturing through the 888 Tea & Coffee brand. The company also maintains sustainability-focused product lines under the Live Green umbrella including TG BAG2EARTH (recyclable bags), TG BIO (biodegradable products), RE:DO (circular economy), and RE:USE (reusable solutions). Additional services include mobile load stability testing through their Load Stability On The Move truck and custom courier bag manufacturing for ecommerce applications. The product architecture combines high-performance industrial films with consumer-focused sustainable alternatives, serving industries including food & beverage, industrial packaging, transport & logistics, waste & energy, retail & ecommerce, and hygiene & medical sectors.

Product and service2 records
1Stretch Film
CategoryIndustrial Packaging
2Flexible Packaging
Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Newton R&D Laboratory
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Newton R&D Laboratory is Thong Guan's sister company that plays a vital role in testing and certifying the efficiency of Thong Guan's stretch film products, including Velocity. This internal R&D partnership ensures quality assurance and product validation for the company's packaging solutions.

thongguan.com
Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global large-cap plastics manufacturer with extensive stretch film and flexible packaging portfolios; competes with Thong Guan for industrial B2B accounts and in international export markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of stretch and shrink films including pallet-wrap and specialty industrial films; directly comparable product mix to Thong Guan's Bolt, NEXT, and EdgePro+ series.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global producer of BOPP and stretch/shrink films for labels, packaging, and industrial applications; comparable to Thong Guan in B2B film extrusion with similar sustainability certifications.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global protective and food packaging company; overlap with Thong Guan in industrial stretch films and food-grade wrap categories including cold chain solutions akin to Nano Arctic.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Malaysian-listed manufacturer of industrial and consumer plastic packaging films and bags; directly comparable to Thong Guan as a domestic competitor in stretch and flexible films with a similar B2B go-to-market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

European specialist in stretch film and pallet wrapping solutions; comparable to Thong Guan's stretch film/NEXT Series, including sustainable PCR film lines that overlap with Maxstretch Regen.

TypeRegional player
Description

German stretch film producer focused on Europe; relevant regional analogue for Thong Guan's European export ambition and for benchmarking nano-layered and thin-gauge film technology.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global packaging giant offering flexible films and rigid plastic packaging across food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial end markets; competes broadly with Thong Guan's flexible packaging and food wrap lines.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Specialty film producer serving food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets; overlaps with Thong Guan's food wrap and F&B packaging focus, particularly in barrier and PCR-rich films.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialty European film converter producing flexible packaging films and industrial bags; directly comparable to Thong Guan's flexible packaging division with similar sustainability-focused SKUs.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance7 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Thong Guan Industries

Plastic Packaging Filmsthongguan.com

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging films, self-described as Malaysia's largest stretch film producer since 1942. It supplies industrial packaging, food and beverage, transport and logistics, and retail customers globally using proprietary nano-layered extrusion and sustainability-certified product lines.

What Thong Guan Industries does

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging films headquartered in Sungai Petani, Kedah, operating since 1942 and publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia under ticker KLSE:TGUAN. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of stretch films (NEXT, PRIME, Velocity, LITE, Maxstretch, Bolt, and EdgePro+ series), flexible packaging (consumer and industrial bags and film), food cling wrap under the TG Powerwrap brand, and packaging additives, alongside an adjacent food and beverage manufacturing line under 888 Tea & Coffee. It self-describes as Malaysia's largest stretch film manufacturer and serves six vertical segments — Food and Beverage, Industrial Packaging, Transport and Logistics, Waste and Energy, Retail and E-commerce, and Hygiene and Medical — through direct B2B sales in Malaysia and export markets.

The product platform is built around a proprietary 67-nanotechnology layered extrusion technology deployed in the Velocity series at ultra-thin 10-12 µm gauges, supported by the wholly-owned Newton R&D Laboratory for internal testing and certification. A distinctive customer-engagement asset is the Load Stability On The Move mobile test truck, which brings on-site pallet load stability testing to customer facilities. The sustainability stack includes ISCC PLUS, GRS (with over 50% recycled content in Maxstretch Regen), ISO 14001, EcoVadis Bronze, and FSSC 22000, complemented by the Live Green product umbrella (TG BAG2EARTH, TG BIO, RE:DO, RE:USE) targeting circular-economy demand and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation compliance.

Thong Guan operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, with revenue generated primarily through direct hardware sales of film products on a cost-plus pricing model typical in plastic packaging. Demand is built through overseas sales offices and recurring presence at international packaging trade shows in Bangladesh, China, Germany, and the USA. The company has transitioned all West Malaysia polyethylene plants to 100% renewable electricity (2022), installed solar panels delivering approximately 10% energy savings, and reduced Scope 2 emissions by 62% versus 2021. Operations are run through wholly-owned subsidiaries including TG Plastic Technologies Sdn Bhd (core plastics), Newton R&D Laboratory (R&D and testing), and 888 Tea & Coffee (F&B).

Thong Guan Industries firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Thong Guan Industries
Legal name
Thong Guan Industries Berhad
Website
https://thongguan.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1942
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging films, self-described as Malaysia's largest stretch film producer since 1942. It supplies industrial packaging, food and beverage, transport and logistics, and retail customers globally using proprietary nano-layered extrusion and sustainability-certified product lines.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Thong Guan Industries industry classification

Industry
Product category
Plastic Packaging Films
NAICS
Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)
SIC
Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
akta.pro primary industry
Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Shelf-stable ready meals & retort pouches manufacturing (AFAKAHAC), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG)

Keywords

  • Stretch film
  • Plastic packaging
  • Flexible packaging
  • Food wrap
  • Biodegradable packaging

Where Thong Guan Industries is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Sungai Petani
HQ country
Malaysia
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Thong Guan Industries business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Plastic Packaging Films Manufacturing and Sales: Thong Guan manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of plastic packaging products including stretch film, stretch hood, shrink film, flexible packaging, and food cling wrap. Revenue is generated through direct sales of standardized and custom-formulated film products to industrial customers in logistics, manufacturing, food & beverage, and retail sectors. The company operates on a cost-plus pricing model typical in the plastic packaging industry.
  2. F&B Manufacturing (888 Tea & Coffee): The company produces tea and coffee products under the 888 Tea & Coffee brand, diversifying revenue beyond plastic packaging into food and beverage manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Thong Guan Industries product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging products, principally stretch film, shrink film, flexible packaging, and food wraps. It also produces bio-based and recycled-content packaging under sustainability lines and operates an F&B manufacturing arm (888 Tea & Coffee), selling primarily to industrial, logistics, and consumer-goods customers.

Product overview

Thong Guan Industries is a plastic packaging film manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of products organized into several key categories. The core offerings include stretch film products organized in series (NEXT Series with Velocity, PRIME; LITE Series with Nano Lite, FlexLite, FlexLite30; Maxstretch Series with Stealth, Regen; Bolt Series with Bolt, Bolt Extra, Duo; and EdgePro+), flexible packaging (consumer and industrial bags and film), food wrap products including TG Powerwrap, additives for film enhancement, and F&B manufacturing through the 888 Tea & Coffee brand. The company also maintains sustainability-focused product lines under the Live Green umbrella including TG BAG2EARTH (recyclable bags), TG BIO (biodegradable products), RE:DO (circular economy), and RE:USE (reusable solutions). Additional services include mobile load stability testing through their Load Stability On The Move truck and custom courier bag manufacturing for ecommerce applications. The product architecture combines high-performance industrial films with consumer-focused sustainable alternatives, serving industries including food & beverage, industrial packaging, transport & logistics, waste & energy, retail & ecommerce, and hygiene & medical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • TG BAG2EARTH: Sustainability initiative for bag recycling and circular economy.
  • TG BIO
  • RE:DO
  • RE:USE
  • TG Powerwrap
  • NEXT Series
  • PRIME
  • Velocity
  • Nano Green
  • Nano Glide
  • Nano Artic
  • Nano Zero
  • Nano Lite
  • FlexLite
  • FlexLite30
  • Maxstretch Stealth
  • Maxstretch Regen
  • Bolt
  • Bolt Extra
  • Bolt Duo
  • EdgePro+

Products and services

  • Stretch Film
  • Flexible Packaging

Quantifiable outcome

  • Solar panel installations deliver ~10% energy savings
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Thong Guan Industries

Customer profile

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Thong Guan Industries technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Thong Guan Industries partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Newton R&D LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationNewton R&D Laboratory is Thong Guan's sister company that plays a vital role in testing and certifying the efficiency of Thong Guan's stretch film products, including Velocity. This internal R&D partnership ensures quality assurance and product validation for the company's packaging solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Thong Guan Industries competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Berry Global Group: Global large-cap plastics manufacturer with extensive stretch film and flexible packaging portfolios; competes with Thong Guan for industrial B2B accounts and in international export markets.
  • Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective and food packaging company; overlap with Thong Guan in industrial stretch films and food-grade wrap categories including cold chain solutions akin to Nano Arctic.
  • Amcor plc: Global packaging giant offering flexible films and rigid plastic packaging across food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial end markets; competes broadly with Thong Guan's flexible packaging and food wrap lines.

Direct peers

  • Bolloré Films: Manufacturer of stretch and shrink films including pallet-wrap and specialty industrial films; directly comparable product mix to Thong Guan's Bolt, NEXT, and EdgePro+ series.
  • Taghleef Industries: Global producer of BOPP and stretch/shrink films for labels, packaging, and industrial applications; comparable to Thong Guan in B2B film extrusion with similar sustainability certifications.
  • Scientex Berhad: Malaysian-listed manufacturer of industrial and consumer plastic packaging films and bags; directly comparable to Thong Guan as a domestic competitor in stretch and flexible films with a similar B2B go-to-market.
  • Trioworld: European specialist in stretch film and pallet wrapping solutions; comparable to Thong Guan's stretch film/NEXT Series, including sustainable PCR film lines that overlap with Maxstretch Regen.
  • Coveris: Specialty European film converter producing flexible packaging films and industrial bags; directly comparable to Thong Guan's flexible packaging division with similar sustainability-focused SKUs.

Regional players

  • Polifilm Group: German stretch film producer focused on Europe; relevant regional analogue for Thong Guan's European export ambition and for benchmarking nano-layered and thin-gauge film technology.

Emerging players

  • Klöckner Pentaplast: Specialty film producer serving food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets; overlaps with Thong Guan's food wrap and F&B packaging focus, particularly in barrier and PCR-rich films.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Thong Guan Industries social profiles

Digital presence

Thong Guan Industries compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance7 records

Thong Guan Industries financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Thong Guan Industries leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Thong Guan Industries subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

Thong Guan Industries funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Thong Guan Industries M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Thong Guan Industries

What does Thong Guan Industries do?

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian manufacturer of plastic packaging products, principally stretch film, shrink film, flexible packaging, and food wraps. It also produces bio-based and recycled-content packaging under sustainability lines and operates an F&B manufacturing arm (888 Tea & Coffee), selling primarily to industrial, logistics, and consumer-goods customers.

Is Thong Guan Industries a public or private company?

Thong Guan Industries is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Thong Guan Industries founded?

Thong Guan Industries was founded in 1942. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Thong Guan Industries based?

Thong Guan Industries is headquartered in Sungai Petani, Malaysia, in the Asia region.

How does Thong Guan Industries make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Plastic Packaging Films Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are F&B Manufacturing (888 Tea & Coffee).

Who are Thong Guan Industries's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Berry Global Group, Sealed Air Corporation and Amcor plc. Direct peers are Bolloré Films, Taghleef Industries, Scientex Berhad, Trioworld and Coveris. Polifilm Group is listed as a regional player. Klöckner Pentaplast is listed as an emerging player.

Does Thong Guan Industries have an API?

No public API is recorded for Thong Guan Industries.

What industry is Thong Guan Industries in?

Thong Guan Industries's product category is Plastic Packaging Films. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAEAC, Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMALABAK, Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets). Its NAICS code is 326111 and its SIC code is 3081.

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MoomooPackaging Sector Set For Reprieve From Higher Resin PricesKenanga Research projects a turnaround for Malaysia's plastic packaging sector in 2026, driven by resin prices that surged over 80% in Q2 2026 due to Middle East conflict impacting crude oil supply, with the cost-plus pricing model enabling manufacturers to expand margins while passing on higher raw material costs. Several Malaysian producers are gaining market share as overseas suppliers declaring force majeure open doors to new customers, while stockpiling activity keeps order volumes elevated for the next one to two quarters. The research house maintains Outperform ratings on Thong Guan Industries Bhd and BP Plastics Holding Bhd as top picks, while downgrading Scientex Bhd following recent share price gains.Simply Wall StFour Days Left Until Thong Guan Industries Berhad (KLSE:TGUAN) Trades Ex-DividendThong Guan Industries Berhad stock will trade ex-dividend on June 29th, with shareholders needing to own shares before this date to qualify for the RM0.025 per share dividend payable on July 20th. The company currently offers a trailing dividend yield of 4.3% with a low payout ratio of 27% of profit and 26% of free cash flow, indicating the dividend is sustainably covered. However, earnings per share have declined at 3.4% annually over five years, leading analysts to view the stock as cautiously attractive but not optimistic about future dividend growth prospects.The Edge MalaysiaPlastic packaging sector back in limelight amid raw material supply crunchPlastic packaging manufacturers are experiencing a supply crunch driven by escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which has constrained crude oil and natural gas feedstocks, pushing resin prices up by approximately 80% in recent months. Kenanga Research upgraded the sector from "neutral" to "overweight" on April 21, noting that manufacturers operating on cost-plus pricing with existing cheaper inventory could enjoy higher profits for one to two quarters. Market sentiment has turned positive, with major listed plastic packaging companies including Thong Guan Industries, BP Plastics Holding, Scientex, and SLP Resources all recording significant share price gains following the upgrade.BusinessTodayDim Outlook On Plastic And Packaging SectorKenanga Research has downgraded Malaysia's plastic packaging sector from "Overweight" to "Neutral," citing persistent headwinds including global trade uncertainties, overcapacity, currency fluctuations, and weak resin prices expected to weigh on earnings through CY26. The research house trimmed FY26 earnings forecasts for Thong Guan Industries by 4% and Scientex Packaging by 8%, cutting their target prices to RM1.29 and RM0.81 respectively, while also downgrading Scientex to Market Perform. Despite some cost-saving initiatives such as solar panel installations expected to deliver ~10% energy savings, the sector faces margin compression from a strengthening ringgit (forecast to reach RM3.95/USD in 2026) and continued aggressive pricing competition from Chinese producers diverting excess supply to Southeast Asia.The Edge MalaysiaPlastic packaging counters’ outlook dim with challenges on all frontsInvestors are avoiding Malaysian plastic packaging manufacturers as the sector faces declining profits and revenues due to rising labor costs, strong ringgit, and intense competition. Companies such as Thong Guan Industries, BP Plastics, and Scientex reported significant drops in net profit for early 2025, with margin compression driven by lower selling prices and increased compliance expenses.