80th Anniversary Commemorative Book - Singapore Manufacturing ...

My heartiest congratulations to the SMF on its 80 th Anniversary.Over the years, the SMF has played a key role in the manufacturing sector, which is a key pillarof Singapore’s economy, accounting for 23 per cent of GDP and 62 per cent of employment.As the industry champion for the manufacturing sector, the SMF has brought together boththe private and public sectors to shape a vibrant and robust manufacturing sector. The SMFhas spearheaded various initiatives to help manufacturing companies upgrade capabilities,innovate, improve productivity and expand into new markets.In particular, the SMF is a key partner of SPRING Singapore in helping manufacturing SMEsthrough its Enterprise Development Centre and its Singapore Innovation & Productivity Institute.It is also a key partner in the national standardisation efforts, leading standards developmentand implementation initiatives in various manufacturing sectors.I am confident that the SMF will continue to play a pivotal role in leading the manufacturingsector in Singapore and am looking forward to continuing this partnership between the SMFand SPRING Singapore into the future.Mr Png Cheong BoonChief ExecutiveSPRING SingaporeThe SMF has been IE Singapore’s close partner all these years, workingwith us to help Singapore enterprises build capabilities and internationalisethrough missions, tradeshows, seminars and industry projects. As wehelp companies become globally competitive, we look forward to evencloser collaboration with the SMF as it champions excellence for itsindustry. On behalf of IE Singapore, I extend our heartiest wishes andcongratulations to the SMF on its 80 th Anniversary.Mr Teo Eng CheongChief Executive OfficerInternational Enterprise SingaporeCongratulations, SMF, on your 80 th Anniversary! I am heartened to note that the SMF, through its F&BIndustry Group, has been steadfast in its support for local food manufacturers. Likewise, the Agri-Food &Veterinary Authority of Singapore has collaborated with the SMF in various ways to co-create pro-businesssolutions, in areas such as food labelling, import and export matters, as well as consumer education onfood safety. We look forward to fostering even closer partnership with the SMF, to uphold high food safetystandards in Singapore and enhance the industry’s competitiveness globally.Ms Tan Poh HongChief Executive OfficerAgri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore129