The results of annual HKMA Quality Award, one of the most prestigious business awards in Hong Kong, were proudly announced by Dr John Chan, GBS, JP, Chairman of the HKMA Quality Award Organizing Committee, and Non-Executive Director of Transport International Holdings Ltd, during the press conference of the Award held on Thursday, 10 July 2008 at the InterContinental Hong Kong.

Neo Derm Group is awarded the Gold Award in recognition of its great commitment to Totally Quality Management. AIA Pension and Trustee Co Ltd and Sylva Industries Limited are awarded the Bronze Award.The Special Award for SMEs goes to Hong Kong Business Intermediary Co Ltd.

First launched in 1991 by The Hong Kong Management Association, the annual HKMA Quality Award aims to reward commitment in an age of change, and to bring public recognition to those organizations that have achieved outstanding standards of quality and made a lasting commitment to the process of quality management.A special Award for SMEs was introduced in 2006 to encourage their pursuit of Total Quality Management.

This year, the applicants coming from a broad spectrum of industries prove the reach and influence of the Award among the local business community. Commenting on the winners, the Panel of Judges and the Board of Examiners are deeply impressed with the efforts made by winners in understanding the needs of their customers.? Following are some brief but specific comments on each winner.

GOLD AWARD WINNER:

Neo Derm Group
Pursuing the mission of "Unleashing the potential of our employees and beautifying lives through superior product and service quality", Neo Derm Group has grown from a 3-person distributor and retailer of medical aesthetic equipments and products to a leading player in the local beauty industry in 10 years with more than 500 staff.In an unregulated and fast growing industry, Neo Derm Group inspires trust and loyalty with emphasis on integrity and ethical compliance in all business and operation processes.The company`s persistence in quality and customer satisfaction has pushed their standards beyond the boundary of day-to-day service commitments.

BRONZE AWARD WINNERS:
(Listed according to alphabetical order of company name.)

AIA Pension and Trustee Co. Ltd.
AIA Pension and Trustee Co Ltd was incorporated in 1992 and is an affiliate company of AIA.The company is dedicated to providing the highest quality services in a wide range of MPF products and retirement saving solutions to cater for the needs of its clients and their employees.With its strong management team and a devoted and enthusiastic workforce, the company has enjoyed increasing market share and strong business results in the past few years.

Sylva Industries Limited
As a leading manufacturer of rechargeable batteries and primary button cells, Sylva Industries Limited (Sylva) presents a strong future orientation and shows resolute commitment to innovation, quality and striving for excellence so as to power technologies that enhance people`s quality of life.Sylva has attained a noticeable growth rate in the NiMH market and ranked top among the producers.With its determination in improving plant productivity and capacity, coupled with the leading position in the NiMH market, Sylva has achieved a remarkable growth in turnover.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR SMES:

Hong Kong Business Intermediary Co. Ltd.
With a mission to promote entrepreneurship through "Buy a Business", Hong Kong Business Intermediary Co. Ltd. (HKBI) is the first broker in Hong Kong focusing on small business sales. In fact, HKBI itself is a very good demonstration of establishing an SME by introducing an innovative business model. Through a systematic strategic development process and clear customer and market focus, the company has achieved continuous growth in both market share and profit margin over the past few years.

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