Diamond Building Products Public Company Limited ("Company") has commenced its business operation since year 1985 under the company name, Siam City Tiles and Pipes Company Limited, which was originally an affiliated company of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited. Therefore, the Company's business was restricted only as the producer of roofing tiles and pipes for Siam City Cement Public Company Limited who was responsible for the marketing and distribution of all of Company's products through its own wholesaler network.
At the time when Siam City Cement Public Co., Ltd. had a change in its shareholding structure, there was also a change in the business policy of Siam City Cement Public Co., Ltd. group of companies. As a result, on December 26, 2002, Siam City Cement Public Co., Ltd. sold all of its shares in the Company to Myriad Materials Co., Ltd., which had been established as a holding company, having a group of Mr. Chaiyut Srivikorn, a group of Mr. Prakit Pradipasen and a group of Khun Ying Sasima Srivikorn become the major shareholders, holding direct and indirect shares in Myriad Materials Co., Ltd. at 40.00 percent, 25.11 percent and 25.00 percent, respectively.
Furthermore, the Company terminated the production of asbestos cement pipe, which had originally been the Company's main product, due to the fact that the product started to lose market demand. On April 3, 2001, the Company formally changed its name to Diamond Roofing Tiles Company Limited, which currently is one of major roofing tiles producers and distributors of Thailand. The Company was incorporated as a public company limited on December 2, 2004 and January 12, 2011 resolved to approve for the change of the Company's name from "Diamond Roofing Tiles Public Company Limited" to "Diamond Building Products Public Company Limited" and resolved to approve for the change of Company's stamp, Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association of the Company in order to be in line with the change of Company's name
The Company produces and distributes roofing products, boards and ceilings, siding boards, and other roof accessories and non-roof products as well as being a service provider for roof stripping and installation under the trademark names of Diamond, Roof, Adamas, and Jearanai. The Company’s five main groups of products are as follows.
- Roofing Product Group is divided into 2 categories as follows.
- Fiber Cement Tile Group, namely Roman Tiles, Small Corrugated Tiles, Jatulon Tiles, Jearanai Tiles and Fiber Cement Ridges, etc.
- Concrete Tile Group, namely CT Diamond, CT Venice, Adamas and Concrete Ridges, etc.
- Board and Ceiling Product Group, namely Boards, Ceiling or “Diamond Board”, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete or “Diamond Block”, Lintel or “Diamond Lintel” and Kitchen Counter or “Diamond Counter”, etc.
- Siding Board Product Group, namely Siding Boards, Lathes, Eaves, Fences and Floor Plank, etc.
- Special Products Group, consisting of 2 product groups as follows:
- Roof Accessory Group, namely Heat Insulators, Foils, Bird Guards and Mortar Paint, including steel roof with volcanic rock coating “DECRA” etc.
- Non-Roof Product Group, namely Truss, Beam, Purlins and Gypsum Boards, etc.
- Roof stripping and installation services comprises of truss, roof and siding board product group by the team of
experts and installation teams who have received training and examination from the Company to build confidence
for the customers that whenever the Company’s product is purchased, there will be good and effective
installation and after-sales services, which can be summarized as follows.
- Installation service from the central part stationing at Saraburi Plant who are experts normally work on housing projects, etc.
- Installation service in the local part stationing at the distribution agents throughout the Country by local technicians whom have been trained and examined on knowledge and skills on installation of roof, truss and siding board group of products professionally, capable of transferring their knowledge to other local technicians, creating job and revenue for the people in the surrounding communities, including recommendation on the correct methods for disposal of wastes or scraps from work to help reduce air pollution.
The Company was certified with standards and awarded as distinguished enterprise as follows;
- ISO 9001 : 2008 : Quality management system for both factory and office since 2003-2015
- ISO 9001 : 2015 : Quality management system for both factory and office since January 1, 2016 from TÜV NORD Thailand Co., Ltd., being the first manufacturer in the construction material group to receive this new standard, which guarantees that “Diamond” possesses excellent management system with international standard.
- ISO 9001 : 2015 : Certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from December 6, 2018 to January 21, 2021
- OHSAS 18001 : 2007 : Occupational health and safety management system since 2005, currently under extension process to ISO 45001 : 2018 in 2019
- ISO 14001 : 2004 : Environmental management system since 2009
- ISO 14001 : 2015 : Environmental management system, certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from December 6, 2018 to January 21, 2021
On December 18, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors meeting convened to approve an investment in a project aimed at installing autoclaved aerated concrete production machinery (AAC-2) with a capacity of 163,200 tons per year at the Saraburi factory. The investment budget is approximately 648 million baht, driven by the rising demand for aerated concrete (AAC) products and the insufficient production capacity of AAC in the market.
On June 27, 2022, the Board of Directors’ meeting resolved to approve the investment in installing a concrete roof tile production machine with a capacity of 100,000 tons per year at the Saraburi plant. The investment budget is about 477 million baht because the Company currently uses more than 95 percent of its production capacity.
On July 25, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors meeting resolved to reduce the registered and paid-up capital of Diamond Materials Co., Ltd. (“Subsidiary”), which the Company holds 99.99 percent of all shares with voting rights of the subsidiary. It reduced the share value by 50 baht per share, totaling 100,000,000 baht from the original registered and paid-up capital of 200,000,000 baht. It is divided into 2,000,000 shares with a par value of 100 baht per share, which is registered and paid-up capital of 100,000,000 baht, and divided into 2,000,000 shares with a par value of 50 baht per share. The Company has completely registered the reduction of registered capital with the Ministry of Commerce on October 25, 2022.
On January 25, 2021, a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to approve the restructuring of management and appointment of new executives of the Company with effect from February 1, 2021, making the list of the Company’s executives as follows:
- Mr. Satid Sudbuntad, Chief Executive Officer and Management Committee Chairman
- Mr. Sunthorn Suwannajade, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Production and Engineering and Management Committee Member
- Ms. Peachayanant Lorvoralak, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Sales and Marketing and Management Committee Member
- Mr. Krit Kullertprasert, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Central Management (CFO) and Management Committee Member
- Mr. Kamchub Vatanatham, Division Manager (Senior) Sales and Marketing
- Mr. Somkuan Sittichoketum, Division Manager (Senior) Production and Engineering
- Mr. Seree Saengmark, Division Manager (Senior) Production and Engineering
- Mr. Songkran Suwanmak, Division Manager (Senior) Central Management
On April 23, 2021, the 36th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (Year 2021) passed a resolution approving the reduction of the Company’s registered capital in the amount of 92,928,700 baht from the original registered capital of 947,961,800 baht to a new registered capital of 855,033,100 baht, divided into 855,033,100 ordinary shares with a par value of 1 baht per share by eliminating the unissued treasury shares according to the share repurchase program for financial management as well as amended the Company’s Memorandum of Association, Clause 4 of the Company to be in line with the reduction of registered capital whereas the Company had completed the register of the reduction of registered capital and the amendment of Clause 4 of the Company’s Memorandum of Association with the Ministry of Commerce completely on May 7, 2021.
On December 13, 2021, a meeting of the Company’s Board of Directors resolved to appoint Mr. Krit Kullertprasert, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Central Management, to serve for another position as Company Secretary from January 1, 2022. It is due to Ms. Thanakarn Phanthaphirat’s resignation as Company Secretary, effective from December 31, 2021.
The Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 335 on March 23, 2020, with the resolution approval of a project to buy ordinary shares (Treasury Stock) for financial management within the amount not exceeding 517,000,000 baht and number of shares not exceeding 9.92% of the issued and paid-up shares equivalent to 94,000,000 shares. As of May 26, 2020, the Company bought back a total of 92,928,700 ordinary shares equivalent to the repurchased amount of 511,961,400.11 baht. Such repurchased shares have a period of time to sell the shares back to third parties after 6 months from the completion of the share repurchase, but not more than 3 years. The Company had set a period of sale of repurchased shares from 27 November 2020 to 31 December 2020.
On December 18, 2020, the fiber cement production line (NT11) was operated for the production of synthetic wood and diamond board for commercial sale with the total investment budget of 374.54 million baht, which is 6.37 percent lower than the estimate.
On March 18,2019, the Board of Directors resolved to approve the 400 million baht investment in the fiber cement production line (NT11) with the production capacity of 55,000 tons per year at Saraburi Plant since the current production line was utilized over 90 percent of the production capacity.
On June 24,2019, the Board of Directors resolved to appoint two new executives: Assistant Chief
Executive Officer and Management Committee Member which effective since July 1, 2019 ,
namely;
1. Mr. Sunthorn Suwannajad: Assistant Chief Executive Officer Production and
Engineering and Management Commitee Member.
2. Ms. Peachayanant Lorvoralak: Assistant Chief
Executive Officer Sales and Marketing and Management Commitee Member.
On April 24, 2018, the 33rdAnnual General Meeting of Shareholders (Year 2018) passed a resolution approving the reduction of the Company’s registered capital in the amount of 99,996,200 baht from the original registered capital of 1,047,958,000 baht to a new registered capital of 947,961,800 baht, divided into 947,961,800 ordinary shares with a par value of 1 baht per share by eliminating the unissued treasury shares according to the share repurchase program for financial management as well as amended the Company’s Memorandum of Association, Clause 4 of the Company to be in line with the reduction of registered capital whereas the Company had completed the register of the reduction of registered capital and the amendment of Clause 4 of the Company’s Memorandum of Association with the Ministry of Commerce completely on May 18, 2018.
Commencement of the truss production line for commercial selling on December 1, 2017, with the investing budget of Baht 9.53 million.
The Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 308 dated December 18, 2017 resolved to appoint Mr. Satid Sudbuntad as Chief Executive Officer (currently the Managing Director) due to the retirement of Mr. Asanee Chantong, effective from January 1, 2018 onwards. The meeting also resolved to establish the Production Technology and Innovation Committee as a sub-committee, with its main duties and responsibilities on production technology related aspect, which is a key factor to cost reduction and improved productivity. The Committee’s duty also includes the preparation of work plan related to innovation and new product development for continued competitiveness. With directions as assigned by the Board of Directors, the Production Technology and Innovation Committee shall perform its duties from January 1, 2018 onwards.
- Mr. Maitree Tawonatiwasna proposed for appointment as the Director
- Mr. Krit Phanratanamala proposed for appointment as the Director
- Mr. Woodthikrai Soatthiyanon proposed for appointment as Independent Director
- On February 15, 2011 was the date for the exercise of warrants No.5, 2,236,300 ordinary shares were exercised at Baht 1.00 per share totaling Baht 2,236,300. The Company registered the change of paid-up capital increase with the Ministry of Commerce on February 25, 2011, resulting in an increase in paid-up capital to Baht 1,016,568,000.
- The Board of Directors' Meeting No. 225 dated January 31, 2011 resolved to approve the signing of the contract for the procurement of machinery for the production of non-asbestos fiber cement board (NT-10 Project) with MFL Faserzementanlagen Ges.m.b.H. of Austria. The contract was signed on February 8, 2011. The value of the project is estimated at Baht 480 million. Production is expected to commence in second quarter of 2012.
- The Board of Directors' Meeting No. 226 dated February 26, 2011 resolved to approve the purchase of land with value estimated at Baht 117 million. The land consists of 2 land plots with total area of 145 rai, 3 ngan, 98 wah. The land is located on Mitraphap Road, Tambol Tandiew (Loub lau), Amphur Kaengkhoi, Saraburi Province.
On 19th February 2010, The Company organized the Opening Ceremony for the Production Line No. 9 with project investment of Baht 465 million.
The 128th Board of Directors' meeting dated 28th June 2010 has passed a resolution to invest in the installation of the non-asbestos fiber cement board machinery with a production capacity of 72,000 tons per year, having an estimated investment budget of Baht 480 million. The procurement and installation period is approximately 16 months. It is expected that the production of the non-asbestos fiber cement board will be commenced within the 2nd quarter of year 2012.
เมื่อวันที่ 15 ตุลาคม 2552 ซึ่งเป็นวันใช้สิทธิแปลงสภาพครั้งที่ 1 มีกรรมการและพนักงานใช้สิทธิทั้งสิ้น จำนวน 27 ราย โดยมีใบสำคัญแสดงสิทธิที่ขอใช้สิทธิ 5,174,700 หน่วย ในการเพิ่มทุนจากการใช้สิทธิซื้อหุ้นสามัญ จำนวน 5,174,700 หุ้น ราคาหุ้นละ 1 บาทคิดเป็นจำนวน 5,174,700 บาท โดยบริษัทฯ ได้ดำเนินการจดทะเบียนเปลี่ยนแปลงเพิ่มทุนชำระแล้วกับกระทรวงพาณิชย์ เมื่อวันที่ 27 ตุลาคม 2552 ส่งผลให้ทุนจดทะเบียนชำระแล้ว เพิ่มขึ้นเป็น 1,005,174,700 บาท
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- ISO 14001:2004 : ระบบการจัดการสิ่งแวดล้อม (ได้รับการรับรองเมื่อวันที่ 22 พฤศจิกายน 2552)
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The Board of Director's Meeting no. 197, dated October 6, 2008 approved to establish regional distribution center at Khon Khaen province (HUB), to service customers in the upcountry who do not have a direct access to Saraburi plant. The Company has established its first hub, which would start operation in 2009.
The Board of Directors' Meeting No. 175 dated November 27, 2006 resolved as follows:
- 1. To terminate the Board of Executive Directors as of December 31, 2006 and replace it with the Executive Committee, comprising of the Managing Director as the Chairman, and Deputy Managing Director and Assistant Managing Director as the Executive Committee Members that would take effect as of January 1, 2007.
- 2. To approve the resignation of Mr. Sakda Maneeratchatchai from Director and Managing Director positions due to his retirement, effective from December 31, 2006 and the appointment of Mr. Asanee Chantong as the Director and Managing Director to be effective from January 1, 2007.
The Company introduced new Jearanai products including shingle roof, board, laths and eaves.
During November 16-18, 2005, the Company offered 40 million newly issued shares for sales to the general public.
The Company's shares started trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on November 29, 2005.