Vision and mission (04.01.2011 15:04)

     * Objectives: The Management Board of the Company determines the objectives of stable development, equal competition in every aspect of material supply and production consumption on the basis of:

          - Fulfilling well planning factors

          - Promoting consumption of products

          - Developing stably

         To become a leading Company nationwide in the field of food import-export by “Productivity – Quality – Saving – Effectiveness” and internationally well-know rice trademark.

         To always improve its production activities; highly invest in enhancement of product quality, provision of professional and skill training for employees to satisfy higher and higher demands of customers.

         To frequently implement, maintain and improve effectiveness of quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.

         * Mission:

To be one of the companies producing stable, high-quality products for customers, contributing to building trademarks of Vietnam products in international market.

History of Establishment and Development (04.01.2011 14:39)

PROFILE OF KIGIMEX

1.  HISTORY OF ESTABLISHMENT

 + Forerunner of Kien Giang Import & Export Joint Stock Company (Kigimex) was Nam Hai Port Import-Export Company (a State-owned company) established in 1975, which was directly under Kien Giang province.

+ In 1988, the Company name was changed into Kien Giang Import-Export Company (Kigimex), which is a 100% capital State-owned company directly under Kien Giang province

+ In 1995, Kien Giang Import-Export Company (Kigimex) transferred 100% owners’ equity to Vietnam Southern Food Corporation (a State-owned company) under the Decision no. 071/TCT/TCLĐ – QĐ dated 25 November 1995.

+ On 31/5/2005, Kien Giang Import-Export Company was changed into One-member Company Limited (Kigimex) (a State-owned company) under the Decision no. 123/2005/QĐ-TTg issued by the Prime Minister.

+ On 22 June 2011, the Company was changed into Kien Giang One-member Import-Export Co., Ltd (Kigimex) (a State-owned company) with 100% State owners’ equity directly under Vietnam Southern Food Corporation.

+ On 01 July 2016,  the Company was changed into Kien Giang Import & Export Joint Stock Company (Kigimex) with 83.31% State owners’ equity directly under Vietnam Southern Food Corporation (a State-owned company) and 16.69% private shareholders.

Kigimex is now located at 85-87 Lac Hong Street, Vinh Lac Ward, Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. Telephone: +84-297-3870116 ; +84-297-3863491  Fax: +84-297-3923406 ; +84-297-3862309

E-mail: info@kigimex.com.vn Website: www.kigimex.com.vn

2.  BUSINESS FIELD AND PROCESSING CAPACITY OF KIGIMEX

 - Business services: Main business services of the Company are exportation of Rice, anchovies, trading of petroleum in domestic.

- Organizational structure: The Company has 05 professional departments, 01 branch in Ho Chi Minh City, 05 enterprises processing foods (rice/paddy) for exporting, 01 enterprise processing anchovies (sea food), 01 enterprises specializing in petroleum trading and domestic distribution.

- For rice:

+ Purchasing, processing and exporting different types of rice, such as Vietnam long grain white rice 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 100% of broken rice; Jasmine rice; Khao Dak Mali (KDM), Glutinous rice, Japonica rice, and short / Medium grains Ham Chau.

+ Package: Rice products are mainly packed in PP and / or PP laminated bags (BOPP) packages with weights of 1kg; 2kgs; 5kgs; 10lbs;  10 kgs, 15 kgs, 25 kgs, 30 kgs, 45 kgs, 50 kgs, Jumbo,...in compliance with the requirements of customers.

+ Comprising 5 enterprises with facilities of 35 advanced rice rubbing – polishing lines. The polishing capacity of each line is 10 tons of raw materials/hour, equivalent to 350,000 – 500,000 tons/year. The current storage system with its frequent storage capacity is 150,000 tons of rice / paddy products.

+ The mainly export markets of the Company are Asian, African, European, American markets. During the last years, the largest markets were the African and Asian markets.

- For anchovies:

+ The anchovy enterprise has 3 vessels buying fish directly from the sea and fishermen

+ There are the anchovy processing systems in the vessels

+ There are frozen warehouses

+ The main export market is Singapore

- For petroleum:

+ There are petrol warehouses

+ There are 5 filling stations

+ Distribution of petrol in domestic market

Awards and Achievements (04.01.2011 14:31)

Position and awards

- Position of the Company: The Company is ranked by Vietnam Southern Food Corporation to be the 3^rd in total of 36 enterprises (2006, 2007, 2008) with:

     + Strong finance

     + High consumption output and profits

     + Internal stability

- The Company is evaluated to be the 1^st grade enterprise in accordance with criteria of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs, Ministry of Finance and is ranked in the list of top ten enterprises leading in rice export by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

- In 2007, the Company was recognized to be a prestigious export enterprise.

- In October 2008, the Company was selected by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to be a prestigious export enterprise in 5 sucessful years.

Achievements of the Company in years (from 2000 to 2009)

- Certificate of merit awarded by the Ministry of Commerce in the years 2000, 2001,

- Certificate of merit awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2000,

- Certificate of merit awarded by Vietnam Southern Food Corporation in the years 2001, 2004, 2008,

- Certificate of merit awarded by Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee in the years 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008

- Emulation Flag awarded by Vietnam Southern Food Corporation in 2005

- Emulation Flag awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in the years 2006, 2008,

- Emulation Flag awarded by the Government in 2007

- Certificate of merit awarded by the Prime Minister of Government in 2007

- 3^rd Grade Labor Medal received in 2008

- Title of Excellent Labour Team granted by Vietnam Southern Food Corporation in 2008

- Title of Excellent Labour Team granted by Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee in 2008

- Emulation Flag awarded by Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee in 2009

- Certificate of merit awarded by Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee for its excellent performance of hygiene and safety activities in 2009

- National Quality Silver Award in 2009

- Golden Cup for prestigious export enterprise in 2009

- Golden Cup for its contribution to the development of the community in 2009

General Introduction (04.01.2011 14:22)

- Business services: Main business services of the Company are exportation of Rice, anchovies, trading of petroleum in domestic and retail shops. In addition, in recent years, the Company has performed ex-import commissioning for other agencies in need.

- Organizational structure: The Company has 05 professional departments, 01 branch in Ho Chi Minh City, 05 enterprises processing foods for exporting, 01 enterprise processing anchovies (sea food), 01 enterprises specializing in petroleum trading and domestic distribution.

Total number of employees in the Company is 830, including 275 staff (in payroll) and 555 employees working seasonally at the enterprises.

Organization Chart(06.07.2010 14:15)