Good Health, Enjoy Living, and More Convenience—these are the three core values of Siam Cement Group (SCG). In Thailand, SCG recently launched its business strategy aimed at developing technology and creating innovative products to meet the demand of customers under the concept of “Thinking Forward for Sustainability.” The company is ready to move forward to develop innovation that will drive the business forward sustainably.
SCG’s philosophy on innovations is to use sustainable, natural resources (forest-based) with waste-management treatment. It is either biodegradable or recycled, and adds value to customers. SCG Paper’s innovative products and services address three aspects of its customers’ need, which are good health, enjoyable living and more convenience.
SCG is also determined to help promote good health. SCG’s products in this range include Paper for Contact with Food, which is highly safe according to a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and is Thailand’s first food packaging. Next is the bio paper cup and food packaging, which is self-degradable within 90 days and environment-friendly. Moreover, the product reduces garbage and is safe for customers. As for paper innovations for medical use, SCG also developed Machine Glazed Paper, which helps protect against microorganisms effectively. It can be used to wrap the medical equipment to protect it against infection. The other product is Non-Woven from Wood, a textured pad structured from non-woven process, which is good for skin contact products.
On the Enjoy Living aspect, SCG understands that a good living place and healthy, delicious food are important to people. SCG has introduced dissolving pulp from eucalyptus wood to produce rayon pulp for the textile industry, which is light, humidity-absorptive, air and heat-ventilated and easily cared for. There is also the Evaporative Cooling Pad, a bee-hive air-conditioning filter pad, made from special paper selected from cellulose pulp mixed with special synthetics to add strength to the paper and better absorb resin.
Another product is Saturating Kraft Paper, which is used in laminate products to decorate furniture surface. It is made from Grade A Kraft paper produced from high-hygiene recycled pulps composed of resin-absorptive paper structure. The paper adds strength and prevents water osmosis in laminated layers to lend furniture more strength and long-lasting life. Last on the list is the Prolong Shelf Life Packaging (Active Packaging) or food packaging which is used to prolong the life of fruits for export. Using coating technology, the box keeps fruits fresh and longer during transportation. Customers at the final destination can get the satisfaction of eating delicious and nutritious food. Furthermore, the box is biodegradable.
On the More Convenient aspect, SCG has discovered an innovation to make consumers’ lives more convenient. The innovation includes the species screening system that uses Geographic Information System, or GIS. The GIS system is used to determine whether a species of plant is born out of continuous species improvement. Test planting and a clonal test according to soil type and precipitation level is used to get accurate information. Through this cycle, experts can sort out the most appropriate species in different planting areas and have assurance that the selected species will yield maximal produce. Farmers will also benefit from trading and farm-to-factory service from SCG.
Another innovation is Trace and Manage Everything with Printed RFID. It is a printing technology used on packaging to give product information to consumers and assist shop owners to manage its product information and cargo efficiently. BIB or “Bag in Box” Green Solution or drink packaging is another innovation, which is not only environment-friendly but also designed according to eco design concept. It is easy to transport and reduces problems from garbage classification in the recycling process.
Lastly, SCG’s Design Solution provides advice on design and the development of comprehensive packaging, with experience and expertise from a designer team, modern factory facilities, marketing team, product research and development team, as well as allied agencies in and outside the company to satisfy customers’ demand.
