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- Kang Yong Electric Public Company Limited manufactures and distributes Mitsubishi Electric-brand home electrical appliances, including refrigerators, electric fans, ventilating fans, water pumps, and jet towels (hand dryers). The company, founded in 1964 as a Thai-Japanese joint venture between the Phodhivorakhun family group and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, is headquartered in Samut Prakan, Thailand, and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the ticker KYE.BK since 1993. It holds certifications including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 50001 for energy management across its product lines, emphasizing premium safety standards with nonflammable materials and RoHS compliance.
The company serves domestic and export markets through its sole distributor, Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Wattana Co., Ltd., for Thailand, while exporting to over 20 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Its shareholder structure features Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as the largest holder at 45.72%, followed by the Phodhivorakhun family group at 25.87%, with paid-up capital of 198 million baht comprising 19.8 million ordinary shares.
In 2019, Kang Yong Electric reduced its paid-up registered capital from 220 million baht to 198 million baht. Recent board changes include notifications of director resignations and appointments in May 2025 and July 2025, alongside routine financial disclosures such as quarterly performance reports and management discussions through fiscal year 2025. The company continues to prioritize sustainable growth strategies, stable management systems, and top emphasis on safety, health, quality, and regulatory compliance amid ongoing global market expansion.