Chung Nam Group of Companies

Chung Nam Group is a Hong Kong based watch and clock movement manufacturer. The Chung Nam Group comprises Isa Prestige Time, Roamer, and Isa. With plants based in China, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. Isa movements are used in mid line watches.

In recent years, Chung Nam Corporation has expended into a global corporation of technology, manufacturing and retailing. Chungnam Group has a long history and has grown into one of China's leading Companies. Its business now includes CN Watch, CN Innovations, CN Convergence, CN Fashion, CN Lifestyle, and CN Creations.

History

Chung Nam Group of Companies is based in Hong Kong, tracing its origin back to over 70 years ago. The late Mr. and Mrs. CHONG Ching Um founded the group in 1935, engaging in export, manufacturing, and trading in the Southeast Asian markets.

During the 1980s, China’s open door policy enabled the group to concentrate more on manufacturing and embark on the development of precision engineering.

During the 1990s, to maintain a leading position in manufacturing, the group began investing in technology and hardware for critical processes.

Towards 2000, in-house research and development resulted in a breakthrough with different patents being filed. The group gradually became diversified through acquisitions and establishing new joint ventures.

The group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 10,000 people all over the world.

The group has a focused structure operating with two platforms: (1) technology and manufacturing, and (2) distribution and retailing.

Milestones

1935-40 Watch manufacturing and distribution

1950s Retail and wholesaling for watch / OCTO watches

1960s Retailing and distribution of bedding, houseware, and shoes

1980s Precision engineering / Fashion retailing and wholesaling

1991-92 Physical vapour deposition and metal injection molding / Thin-film coating

1997 Radio frequency

2000 In-house research and development

2002 Optical coating

2003 Wireless networking environment / Mobile handheld devices, wrist instruments / Patent for hard coating stainless steel

2005 RFID development / Establish Chungnam Corporation as the holding company for the six major businesses

2006 Three private equity fund investments in CN Innovations Holdings Ltd

2007 Production of TV, film, and animation content for worldwide broadcast markets

2008 Establish an independent business unit for corporate social responsibility

External links

• Chung Nam