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Advanced 3D Virtual Design Software Luxury Louvre Doors Prefabricated Luxury Villas A passion to constantly innovate. That’s what separates Pacific Forest from the rest. In an ever-changing business landscape, Mr Jason Chang has got the right idea. By infusing innovative thinking into Pacific Forest’s operations, Mr Chang has streamlined their design and manufacturing processes. That is the reason why they are able to produce quality customised joinery, and have the ability to build luxury resorts and homes. One of the many assets of Pacific Forest is their use of sophisticated virtual design software to develop their projects – enabling architects to bring their design ideas to life in the most practical and costeffective way. In addition, the recent innovation of using state-of-the-art robotics ensures time-efficient processes and minimum wastage of materials through product line accuracy. Their Eclipse brand of Louvered Doors and Windows pays testament to Pacific Forest’s mission of combining technology and art, to create quality wood furniture. Customers are spoilt for choice with a dazzling array of customisable designs. Understanding the need to be socially responsible, Pacific Forest’s latest goal is to turn recyclable wastes into usable, durable wood through their forthcoming product line - ONEWOOD. Today, their portfolio of successful projects speaks for itself. With prestigious projects such as the Four Seasons Bora Bora, Cape Paradise in Phuket and Kudarah Maldives under their belt, they are committed to delivering the best in quality. The determined pursuit of innovation and technology serves to propel Pacific Forest towards a bright and prosperous future. Pacific Forest Products Pte Ltd 1 Sungei Kadut Crescent Singapore 728684, Phone (65) 6368 6675, Facsimile (65) 6368 7039, www.pacificforest.com.sg, Email: sales@pacificforest.com.sg
Mr Alagappan Annamalai is an avid home brewer and his beers have impressed many who have requested him to brew beers for their events or functions. He thinks that the concept of making customised beers is a refreshing and sellable idea nowadays as everyone wants to have an exclusive feature to mark the occasion. When Mr Annamalai wanted to turn his hobby of making homemade beers into a business, he was particularly stumped by the hefty annual fee for an excise factory licence. For the uninitiated, an excise factory is a designated area where dutiable goods such as liquor, tobacco, and motor vehicles are produced. To ferment or manufacture ale, beer, stout or porter, Mr Annamalai would have to fork out $43,200 per year (for an annual production volume of 1.8 million litres or more) or $8,400 (for an annual production volume of less than 1.8 million litres) for the excise factory licence. Mr Annamalai felt that the cost was too expensive for him to start home-brewing as a business. Caught in a tight spot, Mr Annamalai turned to the Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP). He suggested that the government review and reduce the excise factory licence fee to help small businesses like his which produce much smaller quantities. mA r k E t in t E l l i gE n C E OPENING DOORS FOR A “HOME” BREWING BUSINESS Reduced excise factory licence fee helps get small-scale “home” brewing business off the ground The PEP Secretariat raised this issue to the Singapore Customs and Ministry of Finance. Upon deliberation, the agencies agreed to reduce the manufacturing licence fee for his proposed venture after taking into consideration the proposed scale of operations. They will be introducing a reduced fee of $500 per annum with an annual production quantity not exceeding 3,600 litres, to cater to his small scale beer production. The next challenge for Mr Annamalai is to get approval from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) to ensure that the beer to be brewed for retail meets an acceptable standard of hygiene and to use a suitable industry/commercial space for such small scale brewing. At least with this fee reduction, Mr Annamalai is now one step closer to getting his business off the ground! Have a good suggestion to cut business red tape? Write in to the PEP at mti_pepsec@mti.gov.sg. The top 3 suggestions of the year will win a PEP Award and a cash prize of $1,000. Ju l | Au g 2012 En t r E p r E n E u r s’ Di g E s t 45
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