1972

Dec.

Tuntex Synthetic Yarns Corp. was founded, with daily production of 32 tons of polyester products.

1980

Tuntex Synthetic Yarns Corp. renamed as Tuntex Distinct Corp., as the firm began to set foot in the construction industry.

1981

June

Tuntex Distinct Corp. finished the first architectural project – “The Jen-Ai World Trade Square”.

1982

Tuntex Distinct Corp. nominated by the MOEA as an outstanding energy-saving manufacturer.

1983

July

Tuntex Distinct Corp. invested in development of the Li Yuan Square saw its completion.

1984

June

The Jen-Ai World Trade Square completed.

1985

Aug.

The Empire Building on Sung Chiang Road completed to begin the delivery.

1986

Nov.

Tainan Tuntex Shopping Mall opened for business, marking Tuntex move to the retail business; also Tuntex Appliance Hyper Mart saw its eight outlets launched simultaneously.

Dec.

The Chinese Emperor’s Plaza project on Min Chuan E. Road completed that brings further prosperity to the area.

1989

Jan.

Mr. Chen Yu-Hsien moved up as the vice-chairman of Tuntex Distinct Corp.

Aug.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. offered IPO, listed under the construction shares.

Dec.

The Tuntex City Garden, developed by Tung-Yi Corp., a reinvestment of Tuntex Distinct Corp., completed and the delivery began, commanding as an upscale community of great potential value in Taipei.

Dec.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. joins Chien Tai Cement Co., Ltd. in co-developing the T&C Tower in Kaohsiung, an 85-story tall skyscraper.

1990

Jan.

The Chinese Emperor’s Plaza nominated as the Most Appealing Building and the Golden Lion Award during the sixth “Architectural Awards.”

Sept.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested Tuntex (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. formally debuted for mass production of 300 tons daily.

Sept.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested hotel property, the Regent International, now the Grant Formosa Regent completed and opened for business.

1991

Dec.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. turkey plant export unit - the Xiang Lu (Xiaman) Industries Ltd. in People’s Republic of China, started construction.

1992

April

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested Grand Formosa, Taroko, broke ground to kick off the development project.

July

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested Grand Formosa (Taichung) Hotel, broke ground to kick off the development project.

1993

Feb.

The Regent International renamed as the Grand Formosa Regent Hotel.

April

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested Tuntex Petrochemicals (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. broke ground, billed as the first PTA plant in Thailand, with production commenced in Jan., 1996.

July

Tuntex (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. launched IPO in Thailand, marking the first-ever-overseas stock offerings by a chemical fiber manufacturer.

Aug.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. accredited with the ISO-9002 certification, marking the first-ever chemical fiber manufacturer to acquire such recognition.

1994

May

Tuntex Distinct Corp. led other affiliations to jointly donate US$2 million to U.S. Yale University to help launch a permanent “Tuntex International Economic Development Forum.”

June

Tuntex Distinct Corp. led other affiliations to set up the Lee Yuan-Tzer Outstanding Human Resources Foundation.

Aug.

Tuntex’s chemical fiber operations accredited with the ISO-9001 certification.

Dec.

The Oriental Technopolises developed by Tuntex Distinct Corp construction division completed to become a landmark in Hsichih.

1995

June

King of Swaziland, his highness Swadee III, called on Taiwan and visited Tuntex petrochemical, chemical fiber and textile plants.

Sept.

Tuntex Distinct Corp.’s turkey plant export division awarded Kaohsiung central district incinerator project, marking an entry to the domain of public infrastructure development.

Dec.

The group’s head office relocated to Oriental Technopolises in Hsichih.

1996

Aug.

Tuntex Distinct Corp.’s chemical fiber division accredited with ISO-14000 quality assurance certification, marking it as the first textile plant in Taiwan to receive such recognition.

Sept.

Tuntex, the Fong Chun group and HK’s First Pacific announced collaboration pact to embark the telecommunications market.

Sept.

Expansion of Tuntex Distinct Corp’s chemical fiber plant completed, brining the previous 660-ton daily output to 1,240 tons.

1997

Jan.

Tuntex Distinct Corp’s stock listings reclassified as textile shares.

Jan.

Tuntex Distinct Corp. reinvested Tuntex Telecommunications Co., Ltd. acquired mobile communications license for the central and southern districts, marking a milestone of Tuntex’s entry to the telecommunications market.

Feb.

Tuntex Distinct Corp.’s investment Grand Formosa, Taroko opened for business.

Nov.

Tuntex group celebrated the 50th anniversary, where the northern district saw an anniversary cocktail party and employee gala event attended by distinguished guests, while the southern district saw ball games, hiking and fairs, attended by about 6,000 Tuntex employees celebrating the festivities.

Nov.

Tuntex Telecommunications Co., Ltd. held ceremony to kick off the mobile communications service.

Dec.

Grand Formosa, Taroko holiday resorts formally opened for business.

1998

July

Tuntex Distinct Corp.’s chemical fiber division nominated by the MOEA to receive an outstanding award in the 6th Industry Technological Awards.

Dec.

Tuntex group spun off Tuntex Telecommunications Co., Ltd. via shares swapping to the Ho-Hsin Group, with 30% control interests held by Tuntex Distinct Corp.

1999

Jan.

The “Golden D.C.” project developed by Tuntex Distinct Corp. completed, featuring a large-scale residential community of more than 3000 units.

April

The T&C Tower, Kaohsiung jointly developed by Tuntex Distinct Corp. and Chien Tai Cement completed.

June

Tuntex Distinct Corp. signed an NT$7.1 billion long-term syndicated loan with the bank consortium.

2005

Sept.

Production goes to Tuntex Distinct Corp.,while sales to Tuntex Synthetic Corp.