Robin
Pan, an undergraduate
from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and a service mechanic for DC-4 and
DC-46 aircrafts of The China Aviation Corp. During the World War Two, he
joined a group of returned engineers from Europe after the foundation of
People's Republic of China with the vision of self reliance through industrialization
to build a strong nation, and commenced to research and development the
process of METAL DIE-CASTING in Shanghai, China. In 1952 he had succeeded
building the first self-made cold chamber die-casting machine in Shanghai
engaged in manufacture of components for military and aviation applications,
highly praised by Shanghai Government.
He moved to Hongkong because of political movement in China and founded
Modern Industrial Works in partnership with metal zinc die-casting toys
manufacturers. Though Modern Industrial Works was later taken over by Universal
Die-casting Co.(The Match Box) and Universal Die-casting Co. merged with
Mattel Inc. a US toys conglomerate. Robin Pan was reputed as one of the
pioneers of die-casting realm both in Shanghai and Hongkong.
The ambitious Robin, knowing the show must go on, founded PPM in 1996 as
a small plant engaged in die-casting machine manufacture, tools fabrication
and jobbing for die-casting parts. During 1960s to 1970s, toys industry
played the leading role of industry in Hongkong Area. With his high-profile
status in the realm, PPM was exclusively appointed vendor for Mattel, Tyco
and Hasbro, etc.
With forward-looking insight, up-grade of Hongkong manufacturing industries
from toys to more technical and engineering oriented industries for small
home electrical appliances and electronics in the early 1980s. In 1979.
PPM gave up the policy of self-made die-casting machines, and began to import
advanced die-casting machines and tools for mold fabrication from Japan
and Europe.
With china' opening-up in late 1980s, PPM moved its production base to mainland
China, Humen of Dongguan. In 1995 the existing plant with 10,000 square
meters was completed. PPM benefited from opening-up policy of China, we
forged firm relationship with global customers and products are directly
distributed in USA, Europe and Japan.
We pride ourselves to be quality vendor for global
top names. Firm commitment on quality, never-ending research and dedication
of die-casting technology are portraiture of PPM spirit.
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