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PRAPAT is a manufacturer and distributor of kitchen cleaning liquids such as dishwashing liquids and drying agents, etc. In addition, the Company is conducting a business as an importer and a distributor of automatic container washing machines under the brand of "STEWARD", including automatic dishwashing machines, automatic glass washing machines and equipment used in conjunction with the automatic container washing machines for hotels and resorts customers.

For business customers other than hotels and resorts such as food shops and restaurants where need automatic container washing machines, the Company sells them through its subsidiary, Thai Steward Services Company Limited (TSS). In addition, TSS is the sole service provider in renting out automatic container washing machines to customers of all business groups in accordance with the management objectives to clarify customer groups and expertise in specific products of the subsidiaries. In this regard, the Company also gains more benefit in supporting the distribution of kitchen detergents such as dishwashing liquids, drying agents in parallel.

The automatic container washing machine is an innovation for modern kitchens becoming popular among various restaurants, food and beverages outlets, both hotel restaurants, food chain stores, and Stand-alone stores with advantages of automatic dishwashing machines compared to manual operation. For instance, it can save plenty of time, wash a large amount of dishes at one time and use in conjunction with disinfectants and drying agents. In addition, it washes the containers under the temperature up to 85°C and complies with hygienic standards set by the Ministry of Health, etc. While the price of automatic container washing machines is quite high, therefore the Company sees a trend of customer demand for renting the machines to customers who need the functionality of an automated machine with a limited budget. The automatic dishwashing machines rental business will be operated by TSS only.

The business model related to PRAPAT and TSS kitchen products can be classified into 3 types:

1. Distribute automatic container washing machines

Regarding the distribution of automatic container washing machines, PRAPAT imports famous and recognized brands of automatic container washing machines from many countries around the world, namely Ozti brand from Turkey, Jemi brand from Spain, etc. under OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) condition in the brand of “STEWARD”. Regarding the sale of automatic dishwashing machines, the customer segmentation is organized well between PRAPAT and TSS. That is to say, PRAPAT operates the business of distributing automatic dishwashing machines to customers in hotels and resorts only, and TSS conducts the business of distributing automatic dishwashing machines to all other groups other than hotels and resorts. In addition, TSS operates the business of renting automatic container washing machines. This is to create the customer segmentation and expertise in specific products of the subsidiaries.

PRAPAT and TSS automatic container washer products are divided into 4 types as follows:

1.1
Small-sized automatic dishwashing machines (Under Counter Dishwasher) is a front opening container washing machine suitable for under-counter installation with the ability to wash the containers from 400 to 1,440 pieces per hour, suitable for restaurants where can accommodate approximately 80 customers.
1.2
Medium-sized container washing machine (Hood Type Dishwasher) is a container washing machine that looks like a tent with a vertical lid. It can wash about 600 - 1,380 containers per hour, suitable for restaurants where can accommodate about 80 - 200 customers.
1.3
Large container washing machine (Conveyer Type Dishwasher) is a container washing machine equipped with a conveyor belt, available in both single tank and multi tank. Its washing efficiency is approximately 1,700 –2,660 pieces per hour. It is suitable for restaurants that can accommodate about 200 seats or more.
1.4
Extra large container washing machine (Fight Type Dishwasher) is a container washing machine equipped with automatic conveyors. It is large and has a very high washing efficiency that can wash approximately 2,600 – 4,000 containers per hour. It is suitable for restaurants that can accommodate about 200 seats or more.

2. Distribute chemicals for automatic container washing machines.

PRAPAT operates the business of manufacturing and distributing liquids for automatic container washing machines such as dishwashing liquid, drying agents, scale remover, etc. For the reagent products used with the automatic dishwashing machines that TSS sells or rent to customers, TSS will purchase them from PEERAPAT. However, it is stipulated that customers renting automatic container washing machines from TSS must use only PEERAPAT brand reagents. If the after-sales service team finds that the customer is not using the PEERAPAT brand of reagents, the customer will be immediately terminated and waived from all rights in the lease and/or annual service and maintenance contract. For customers who buy automatic container washing machines from the Company but do not use PEERAPAT 's washing liquids, such customer will be immediately voided the product warranty even if it is still in the warranty period and waived from the rights in the sales and/or annual service and maintenance contract as well.

There are 3 types of reagents used for automatic container washing machines as follows:

2.1
Container washing liquid is used for washing all types of containers. It has the ability to remove dirt and stains from the container. There are two types of washing liquids including hand dishwashing liquid and automatic washing machines liquid.
2.2
Drying agent is a chemical used only for automatic dishwashing machines. It has a feature to help containers dry faster and control scale in the dishwashing machines.
2.3
Scale remover is a chemical used only with automatic container washing machines. It is used for cleaning and removing stubborn stains.

3. Distribute cleaning and disinfecting products for the kitchen

PRAPAT manufactures and distributes kitchen cleaning and disinfecting solutions such as hand dishwashing liquid, Burnt stains remover and grease remover, as well as surface and kitchen equipment disinfectant, etc.

There are 3 types of kitchen cleaning and disinfectant solutions as follows:

3.1
Hand dishwashing products are cleaning solutions for getting rid of grease stains on dishes, bowls and kitchen equipment.
3.2
Disinfectants for the Kitchen is a bactericidal solution for equipment such as knives, cutting boards, sieves or general surfaces, kitchen walls, dining room or any other areas needed to carry out cleaning and disinfection operations.
3.3
Cleaning products for removing tough stains in the kitchen is a solution for removing tough stains such as burnt stains on utensils, tea and coffee stains, scales in the kitchen.