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About Mecomb

Mecomb is a subsidiary of Sime Darby Industrial in Southeast Asia.

Established in 1953, the company was originally known as Mechanical and Combustion Engineering Company Private Limited.

Since its inception, we have strived to supply internationally recognised, state-of-the-art engineering products and services to benefit the local community. We also believe in our commitment to our customers, rendering superior local technical support and services.

Our Bonds

Our Values

“TORCH”, a ground-up initiative from our employees, emphasizing the values of: Teamwork, Openness, Respect, Commitment and Honesty.

By embodying the values of TORCH, we develop a common ground to connect to one another despite regional and cultural differences. TORCH creates an alignment between individuals and directs us to serve our customers better.

Our Vision

Mecomb aims to position ourselves as our customers’ trusted and valued partner through win-win value propositions and by providing outstanding service in every region in which we operate.

Our Mission

Mecomb is committed to achieving sustainable business growth through:

Bringing out the Best in our People.
Deliver outstanding service to our Customers by committing to the Process.
Maximizing the Profits of our Shareholders.

We aim to develop an engaged workforce focused on delivering our promise to our stakeholders, partners and loyal customers.

6 Key Business

Mecomb Group comprises of Six key business arms,

which in turn, oversees the development and growth of each respective sector.

Namely, they are

Our History

History of our company

1858

Motion Smith

Motion Smith was established.

1953

Mecomb Singapore

Mecomb Singapore was established by Wladimir Petro, a Russian civil engineer who ventured into Singapore "to start a new chapter in his life".

1957

First Government Project

Public Works Department of Malaya purchased Mecomb’s steam kualis for the kitchens of the Malay Regiment.

1964

Expansion into Malaysia

With continual trade ongoing with with our neighbouring state, plans for first regional base were put into motion. Hence, Mecomb Malaysia was established.

1967

Establishing Mecomb Thailand

A shift in vision to establish Mecomb Group as a regional leader in industrial and engineering solutions led to our third regional base - Mecomb Thailand.

1978

Acquisition by Sime Darby Berhad

The unprecedented growth of Mecomb Group caught the eye of an industrial giant. Sime Darby Berhad acquired Mecomb Group and Motion Smith.

1991

Establishing Mecomb Indonesia

Successes in the industrial and engineering industry regionally garnered the attention for new potential partnerships - and our fourth regional base Mecomb Indonesia, in Jakarta was born.

1992

Expansion within Indonesia

Just one year later, opportunity arose to replicate the success in West Java in the other end of the Indonesian peninsula and hence, a second Indonesian base was established in Surabaya.

1993

ISO 9002 Certification Achieved

Mecomb Group achieved ISO 9002 Certification from SISIR for its Sales and Services activities as well as its Manufacturing Operations.

2003

Strategic Group Integration

Motion Smith was merged with Mecomb Group, forming the fifth essential division of the five business arms of Mecomb.

With strong partnership with our principals,

a dedicated team of specialists and a well-established customer base, Mecomb is ever ready to partner with your organization to seize new opportunities and open new doors to the ever fast-changing competitive industry.