Central Industrial Corporation

What Central Industrial Corporation does

Central Industrial Corporation Berhad (CICB) is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of specialized industrial adhesive tapes and label stock, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The company pioneered industrial high-temperature masking tape manufacturing in Malaysia and operates as a one-stop adhesive manufacturer handling raw materials, coating, cutting, graphic design, printing, packaging, and quality control in-house. Its product portfolio spans approximately 46 adhesive tape SKUs (masking, painter, foam, tissue, polyester, cloth, OPP, PVC insulation, aluminium foil, paper gummed, cellulose, kraft paper, and stationery tapes) and 46 label SKUs (paper-based, film-based, and specialty labels including thermal, brittle security, and tyre labels), distributed under own brands and via authorized distribution arrangements for 3M Malaysia and Saint-Gobain Abrasives.

The company serves a horizontal set of end markets including automotive (OEM paint masking, collision repair, truck/bus/marine), construction and renovation, DIY and home improvement, hardware, HVAC, general manufacturing, and stationery and packaging. Distribution is omnichannel: direct B2B sales via a corporate sales office in Kuala Lumpur, export to 17 countries (Australia, New Zealand, USA, China, Thailand, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Europe), a wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary (CICS Distributors Pte Ltd) covering Singapore and Batam Island, and Lazada/Shopee e-commerce storefronts for SMB and consumer channels. Production capacity stood at 70 million sqm per year as of 2021 after a 250% expansion, financed via an RM26 million private placement.

The company operates as a subsidiary of Central Global Berhad, to which it transferred its public-listed status in July 2019. At the parent group level, Central Global has expanded beyond adhesive manufacturing into construction, evidenced by a 2021 joint venture with Multi Scopes Engineering for a RM250 million sewage treatment plant in Kwasa Damansara and a RM101 million water supply upgrade contract in Lahad Datu, Sabah. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of manufactured goods, with a smaller contribution from authorized-distribution margins and custom manufacturing services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based, B2B sales model.

Name

Central Industrial Corporation

Legal name

Central Industrial Corporation Berhad

Website

https://cicb.com.my

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Central Industrial Corporation Berhad is a Malaysian manufacturer of specialized industrial adhesive tapes and label stock, founded in 1972, serving automotive, construction, DIY, manufacturing, and packaging industries across 17 countries via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and a Singapore subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sungai Petani

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Tape Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of specialized industrial tapes including masking tapes, painter tapes, foam tapes, cloth tapes, PVC tapes, and specialty tapes for automotive, construction, and industrial applications
2. Label Stock Manufacturing: Production and sale of label stocks including paper-based labels (Mirrorkote, Art Paper, Printing Paper), film-based labels (Polyester, OPP, PVC), and specialty labels (Thermal, Aluminium Foil, Tyre)
3. 3M Products Distribution: Authorized distributor for 3M Malaysia products including anti-rust lubricants, comfort grip gloves, UV arm sleeves, and contact cleaners
4. Saint-Gobain Abrasives Distribution: Authorized distributor for Saint-Gobain Abrasives providing genuine, powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions for abrasive processes
5. Custom Product Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services including custom retail packing (printed art cards, blister packs, display cartons, duplex boxes) and industrial packing (accordion packing, jumbo roll packing, shrink wrap)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Central Industrial Corporation Berhad is a manufacturer of functional masking tapes and label stock, having pioneered industrial high-temperature masking tape manufacturing since 1972. The company operates as a one-stop solution provider for crepe paper masking covering automotive, painter, and industrial segments, producing premium adhesive tapes (masking, painter, foam, tissue, polyester, cloth, PVC, aluminium foil, paper gummed, cellulose, kraft, stationery) and labels (paper-based, film-based, specialty) for domestic and export markets. It is also an authorized distributor for 3M Malaysia and Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Malaysia.

Product overview

Central Industrial Corporation Berhad (CICB) is a manufacturer of specialized industrial tapes and label stock, having pioneered industrial hi-temp masking tapes manufacturing since 1972. The company operates as a unified product portfolio combining its core adhesive tape and label manufacturing capabilities with distributed third-party brands. The core offerings consist of Adhesive Tapes (46 products including masking tapes, painter tapes, foam tapes, tissue tapes, polyester tapes, cloth tapes, OPP tapes, PVC insulating tapes, aluminium foil tapes, paper gummed tapes, cellulose tapes, kraft paper tapes, and stationery tapes) and Labels (including paper-based labels like Mirrorkote and Art Paper, film-based labels like Polyester and OPP, and specialty labels like Thermal Paper, Tyre, and Brittle security labels). The company also distributes 3M Products (4 items including lubricants, gloves, and contact cleaners) and Saint-Gobain Abrasives (sanding products) as authorized distributors. Additionally, CIC offers comprehensive Product Customization Services for custom adhesive manufacturing from concept to completion. The company serves domestic and international markets including automotive, construction, manufacturing, HVAC, hardware, DIY, and stationery & packaging industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apollo: Brand of adhesive tapes and stationery products
• EZY Tape

Products and services

• Adhesive Tapes Premium quality adhesive tapes ranging from industrial tapes to general purpose tapes, manufactured for domestic and export markets. Product lines include masking tapes (industrial hi-temp, automotive, painter grades), foam tapes (PE foam, acrylic foam), tissue tapes, polyester tapes, cloth tapes, OPP tapes, PVC insulating tapes, aluminium foil tapes, paper gummed tapes, cellulose tapes, kraft paper tapes, and stationery tapes. Used in automotive spray painting, construction, manufacturing, HVAC, hardware, DIY, and packaging industries.
• Labels Wide variety of label stock for printing industry needs including paper-based labels (Mirrorkote, Art Paper, Printing Paper, Brown Kraft Paper, Art Card), film-based labels (Polyester in various finishes, OPP Printing, Cenic Synthetic, Static Vinyl, Soft PVC), and specialty labels (Thermal Paper, Aluminium Foil Paper, Adhesive Satin, Tyre, Brittle, Tissues Paper). Used for barcode labels, tamper-proof labels, automotive tyre labelling, promotional stickers, and product identification.
• 3M Products Distribution Authorized distribution of 3M Malaysia products including 3M Anti-Rust Lubricant AR-100, 3M Comfort Grip Glove, 3M PS2000 UV Cool Arm Sleeves, and 3M Quick Drying Contact Cleaner 16-102. Products are assured genuine with reliable origin.
• Saint-Gobain Abrasives Distribution Authorized distribution of Saint-Gobain Abrasives products, providing genuine, powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions for every step of the abrasive process. Products include St Gobain Norton Sanding Paper T483.
• Product Customization Services Full-service adhesive manufacturing handling all tape and label making needs in one location including raw materials, defining specifications, coating, cutting, graphic design and printing, packaging, and QC. Services include custom retail packing (Printed Art Card, Blister Pack, Core, Display Carton, Duplex Box, Shrink Wrap) and industrial packing (Accordion Packing, Jumbo Roll Packing, Shrink Wrap Plain Roll). One-stop customization from concept to completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increased by 250% from 20 million to 70 million sqm per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Multi Scopes Engineering Sdn BhdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Joint venture agreement signed in June 2021 to bid for a RM250 million sewage treatment plant construction project in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor. This partnership combines CICB's parent company (Central Global Berhad) construction segment capabilities with Multi Scopes Engineering's expertise.
• 3M MalaysiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIC is an Authorized Distributor for 3M Malaysia products including anti-rust lubricants, comfort grip gloves, UV cool arm sleeves, and contact cleaners. Products are assured genuine with reliable origin.
• Saint-Gobain AbrasivesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIC is a Saint-Gobain Abrasives authorized distributor providing genuine, powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions for every step of the abrasive process including Norton sanding products.
• CICS Distributors Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned Singapore subsidiary incorporated in 2002 to market and distribute CICB products in Singapore Republic and Batam Island of Indonesia. Acts as regional distribution window for neighboring countries.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scapa Group: UK-headquartered manufacturer of adhesive tapes and films serving industrial, healthcare, and electronics markets. Direct competitor in industrial masking and specialty tapes; also listed as a CICB customer, indicating competitor-customer overlap.
• Advance Tapes International: UK manufacturer of cloth, foil, masking, and specialty adhesive tapes. Comparable niche industrial tape manufacturer serving automotive, construction, and OEM customers.
• tesa SE: German global manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions for industrial, professional, and consumer markets. Direct peer in masking, packaging, and specialty adhesive tapes with overlapping end-customer segments.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of tape products including masking, packaging, and specialty adhesive tapes. Comparable product portfolio targeting industrial, construction, and DIY end markets with similar distribution-driven go-to-market.
• Nitto Denko Corporation: Japanese diversified manufacturer of industrial tapes, including high-performance masking, bonding, and surface protection tapes. Closest Asia-Pacific peer serving automotive OEM, electronics, and industrial customers with comparable hi-temp product lines.
• Shurtape Technologies: US-based manufacturer of masking, duct, packaging, and specialty adhesive tapes. Direct competitor in industrial masking tapes serving automotive refinish, construction, and industrial OEM segments.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with a major Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division covering masking, packaging, and specialty tapes. While 3M is also a CICB distribution partner, it remains the dominant incumbent peer in masking tapes globally.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational building materials and abrasives manufacturer. Abrasives distribution partner to CICB and end-customer of CICB tapes; serves as a broad incumbent in industrial surface finishing that overlaps with masking tape use cases.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer (subsidiary of Arkema) covering industrial, construction, and consumer adhesive markets. Adjacent incumbent whose pressure-sensitive adhesive products compete in overlapping tape and label applications.

Emerging players

• Achem Technology: Asia-based manufacturer of adhesive tapes including masking, double-sided, and specialty industrial tapes. Emerging regional competitor with comparable product breadth targeting similar automotive and industrial customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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