NATURE OF BUSINESS

     ADD Research Paints and Chemicals, Inc. manufactures high-quality coatings for the architectural, furniture and automotive industries. Its products are subjected to a rigid quality control system to ensure that specifications meet the most discriminating requirements of both the local and foreign markets. Proof of this globally accepted quality is the use of the firm's coatings by some of the country's top exporters and key industry players. 24-K Furniture Finishes are being used by a number of major furniture exporter manufacturers, some of which are recipients of the Golden Shell Award given out by CITEM, IMI, SBG, PhilExport and the Department of Trade and Industry. ADD architectural and decorative coatings are patronized by the largest housing developer in the Southeast Asian region, and world class hotels and resorts. Ultra Gloss auto-refinishing paints are used by major bus companies while its Super Grip marine coatings are used in the maintenance of international-route vessels. For production-line coatings, ARPCI also supplies the OEM requirements of major motorcycle manufacturers and automotive assemblers.

VISION AND MISSION

     The Vision: To be a major player in the furniture, architectural woodcare, and automotive finishing markets in the Philippines, and penetrate the woodcare market in the Asian region.

     The Mission Statement: ADD Research Paints and Chemicals, Inc. commits to provide quality paint and allied chemicals, and effective services, protect and enhance the environment for the benefit of the customers, shareholders, associates, suppliers and other stakeholders.

     To achieve this, we will:

• Adapt a highly professional organization through a participative and responsive style of management
• Sustain a market oriented approach and reach new markets
• Provide an environment that will enhance the associate's productivity, dedication and quality of life
• Promote the company's image of reliability by rendering comprehensive technical assistance and customer service programs
• Introduce and market products conforming to international standards and keep abreast of technological advances in the field of surface coatings
• Contribute to the welfare of the communities we are situated in

THE QUALITY POLICY

     We commit to satisfy our customers by giving them the products and services they need and want, with a consistent quality, reliable delivery, and with a reasonable price. We will do this by continually improving our raw materials, processes, equipment, manpower and technology.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

     ADD Research's technical facilities and processed as well as its on-going skill development initiatives ensure the integrity of its products and services.

     ADD Research maintains the technical center and laboratory where technical evaluation, product research and development activities are conducted. The capabilities of the technical center and laboratory are continuously upgraded through the acquisition of advanced laboratory equipment for product testing and development. This has put the firm's facilities at par with those of the biggest manufacturers in the local paint industry. ADD Research also takes pride in its rigorous quality control system which ensures that the products leaving the plant conform with the requirements of both the local and the international market.

Note: Visits to ARPCI's Manufacturing Plant and Technical Center may be arranged upon request.