Press Releases

26 August 2010

Speech by Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam for MAXA 2010
"Singapore is positioned for a new phase of growth in manufacturing, as a base for local and global players to meet the opportunities of a rising Asia..." (view in html or pdf).

Yokogawa receives Singapore's highest national accolade for manufacturing excellence
Yokogawa Electric Asia Pte Ltd received top honours in the 2010 Manufacturing Excellence Award (MAXA) for its outstanding achievements in operational excellence, innovation and sustainability as a core global manufacturing site in Singapore. (view in html or pdf).

20 July 2009

Singapore Manufacturing Award welcomes new partner on board
Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa) joins MAXA as the fourth partner (view in html or pdf).

07 November 2008

Speech by Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar for MAXA 2008
“The three qualities that exemplify a MAXA winner, namely operational excellence, innovation and sustainability also represent Singapore’s factors for continued success....” (view in html or pdf).

Keppel FELS Limited wins highest national award for manufacturing excellence
“The first Singapore company to win the coveted MAXA, amidst tough competition between global players…” (view in html or pdf).

31 March 2008

Nominations 0pen for MAXA 2008
“Companies are once again invited to participate in MAXA 2008, which will recognise companies which have achieved world-class manufacturing standards in their operations in Singapore.” (view in html or pdf).

12 November 2007

Tetra Pak honoured for manufacturing excellence in Singapore with top national award
“Tetra Pak Jurong Pte Ltd stood out for its production system, which leverages the company’s unique approach to ensure operational improvement and downtime minimisation…” (view in html or pdf).

29 March 2007

Nominations open for MAXA 2007
“MAXA winners will demonstrate Singapore’s capacity to host world-scale manufacturing activities as well as Singapore’s strengths in complex manufacturing activities.” (view in html or pdf).

31 October 2006

Manufacturing leaders affirm Singapore's future in manufacturing at MAXA 2006 conference
“Eminent international speakers from the industry engaging some 600 local and foreign manufacturing practitioners and business leaders on an array of industry-related issues that address the future of manufacturing in the world today.” (view in html or pdf).

30 October 2006

Seagate Technology International accorded top national honour for manufacturing excellence
“Being the pioneer winner of the inaugural MAXA award is a demonstration of Seagate's manufacturing leadership and operations excellence as we benchmark ourselves against the best manufacturing practices from the global industry.” (view in html or pdf).

17 May 2006

MAXA briefing session @ Sinagpore Manufacturers’ Federation drew overwhelming response
(view in html or pdf).

25 April 2006

Singapore’s manufacturing sector receives boost with inaugural manufacturing excellence award
“National Award Will Honour Companies With Best Manufacturing Practices and Innovations in Singapore” (view in html or pdf).