100 Years of World Class Hardware Solutions: Co Ban Kiat Hardware

Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is celebrating 100 years in the country. This stands as a remarkable feat for a company that started retail concepts in the hardware market in the  Philippines. Today, they continue to provide world class hardware solutions around the country.

 

From their humble beginnings in Binondo Manila during the early 1920s, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. initially did the wholesale buy and sell hardware business. As you may know, World War II happened during those years and Manila was in shambles. Rising from the ashes of war, Co Ban Kiat slowly resumed business with a the makeshift shanty and begun helping people in rebuild their homes and establishments by providing hardware materials during reconstruction.

In 1952, CBK Hardware was formed and market expansion efforts were made.  Business flourished and prospered further due to the fourth generation of the Cobankiat family under the leadership of Johnny Cobankiat. His accomplishments include the inauguration of Hardware Workshop as the first retail hardware chain of stores, Coby's Design Center as a means to answer the increasing demand of high-end architectural hardware products and the accreditation and introduction of Ace Hardware USA in the country, with CBK Hardware Inc. as one of its suppliers. CBK Hardware now is now towards its journey to supply the country with world-class, life-improving technological and hardware solutions.

 

Its promising milestone of achieving a century of excellence was made possible with a wide-ranging portfolio of products. Over the years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware consistently expanding its products with a one common personality; the highest quality only and its vision to be the largest network of supplier of the biggest brands in the world for hardware industry. This vision was made possible by partnering with 68 trusted global brands of building materials, electrical, houseware, power equipment, outdoor, plumbing, hand and power tools, encompassing completely any product type for building and construction and home comfort. A key source champion global hardware products including Stanley, Lincoln Electric, Baldwin, Chubbsafes, Dormakaba, Facom, Fairbanks Scales, Nilfisk Professional Cleaning Equipment, Westinghouse, Yale Locks, and more. These brands are all being smoothly distributed to customers who want to get more bang for their buck when it comes to home and facility improvement, safety and security, D.I.Y projects, energy conservation, cleaning solutions, and the like. Supplied and shared out by CBK Hardware Inc., these brands are truly together in excellence.

 

The founding belief of the company to provide the Filipino access to quality products was translated by the expansion of its geographic presence, supplying to over 2000 partner wholesale and retail stores nationwide, which includes D.I.Y stores, traditional hardware stores, depots, and much more for 68 brands and over 6,000 SKUs. CBK Hardware utilizes wide array of its product portfolio to realize market leadership in every market segment. Solidifying its distribution network is the integration of well-known business sectors and boasts an expansive list of automotive, hospitality, service, and other industry clientele as well as distinguished real estate developers and construction companies nationwide considering CBK Hardware as the most trusted supplier.  Reaping the benefits of ecommerce, CBK Hardware prides itself to be the first hardware distributor to aggressively offer products online through several ecommerce platforms and to its social media accounts.

 

Business in the hardware industry is not the only way the brand is helping the world become a better place. CBK Hardware Inc. is also partaking in multiple advocacies, philanthropic endeavors, humanitarianism, and charity work, because those in the company are wholeheartedly committed to contributing towards the growth of society and the environment. Hundreds if not thousands of people from different walks of life have benefited from CBK Hardware Inc.’s initiatives, from the intensive CSR programs to the hardware donations for the improvement of living facilities. The goodwill of CBK Hardware Inc., was also gifted to the neglected children and elders by teaming up with many GOs and NGOs.  And as part of 100 years celebration, Co Ban Kiat Hardware will massively deepen its dedication to create valuable contributions to the society and environment by launching 100 Years Donation Drive, a 10-month long CSR project that aims to help 100 organizations.

 

As the company enters a new century, there will be even more local and global brands to acquire and form partnerships with, more ways to help out and give back to the community, more homes and buildings to improve using many tools and appliances the brand has in its disposal, and more individuals to help in any way.

 

Going forward, Philippines will expect Co Ban Kiat Hardware to remain true to its heritage of providing more years of world class hardware solutions.

To inquire online, visit https://www.cbkhardware.com/. Follow their social media account: www.facebook.com/CBKHardware and join CBK Viber Community: https://bit.ly/2S4N8KB.

 

Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the preferred and trusted distributor of home improvement and hardware products in the Philippines. With its wide range of products from 68 global hardware brands and more than 2000 distribution channels, CBK Hardware is committed to provide more years of world class hardware solutions to Filipino homes and several industries.

 

Restaurant Depot Opens First Store in the Philippines

It looks like we have another membership only shopping destination at the heart of Pasay City. RESTAURANT DEPOT opened shop at FB Harrison, almost a block away from EDSA. This one is special though because it is designed for people involved in the food service industry. Now you know what that means right? If you are into baking, large restaurants, catering, or something in that nature, then this is the place for you. The bigger the bulk of what you need means the BIGGER the savings. They also can cater to individuals who buy a lot for their homes, and the best thing is, you don't have to spend a lot if you need to shop here!

All you need to do is sign up for membership if you have a food service establishment at their website www.restaurantdepot.com.ph. It's free if you have a corporation but we're not sire yet for individuals as of press time. 

It was also officiated by Mr. Willy and Wilson Tieng who also owns the Solar Channel. Their entire family was there too for support. This is super good news for the food service industry and you too because the lower cost in acquiring products can mean lower prep costs and lower food costing in their restaurants too! Now imagine how cheaper your bill would be if you dine out after that!

I saw some wines selling for less than a thousand, also Cuervo Gold that sells for 800 bucks. They also have Jack Daniels for only 1,200. See what I mean?

They also have sections for Baking, for Cooking, even the equipments like Meat Grinders and Industrial sized Rice Cookers too!

Make sure you pass by the meat section because they have promos for certain cuts of meat and give you freebies of other meats too!

"This is a labor of love, this is a 2 year project that we curated carefully especially the selection of products. This will be the start of something big. Next year we will have imported selections that you can enjoy because this is where savings come in BIG sizes!" says Mr. Willy Tieng.

So the next time you are around the Taft, MOA, Manila or Pasay area, you might want to visit RESTAURANT DEPOT! 

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LPG Supply Just Got Back to Normal Says DOE

Uyyy SYOTA! joke!

The Department of Energy just release news that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) just got back to normal levels yesterday. Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes said this to President Arroyo in a cabinet meeting yesterday.

The former defense secretary Reyes said that there is now an existing supply of LPG particularly from Liquigaz which is the largest importer of LPG in the country today.The President earlier has tasked the Department of Energy to work with the Department of Trade and Industry, Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police and National Bureau of Investigation to catch LPG suppliers that are in connivance on illegal refilling, under refilling, hoarding and those who use dilapidated tanks. The President also had issued directives to file cases against these individuals together with about 100 cases that have been sleeping in the Justice Department. That's what they say but the LPG retailers say otherwise that things are back to normal. This I think is plain damage control because as far as the Mothers in this country are concerned the prices of Cooking gas tanks are still way high and very seldom seen in the stations across Manila and elsewhere in the Philippines.