CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

(Introductory sentences for chapter 1) [ 3 quality sentences]

A. Basic Information of the Company and Its Business (Product and Services)

A1. Name of the Company: (word/s and logo of the company)

A2. Nature of the Business [ 3 quality sentences]

A3. Location of the Head Office of the Company

A4. Head Office of the Company

B. Historical Background of the Company [ 3 sentences]

C. Affiliation of the Company [ 3 quality sentences]

D. Response to Globalization [ 3 quality sentences]

E. Environmental Sustainability [ 3 quality sentences]

F. Asset, Revenue Size and Profit [ 3 quality sentences and Table 1.1]

G. Major Markets Served [ 3 quality sentences]

 CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

This chapter aims to give the necessary information regarding Hexa-Arch, Inc. in
order to have a better understanding of the said company. In this chapter, the
researchers will be discussing the historical background of the company, the nature of
its business, its affiliates, as well as its response to globalization and climate change.
This chapter will also show financial standing of the company in terms of its assets,
revenue size, and profits.

A. Basic Information of the Company and Its Business (Product and Services)

A1. Name of the Company: Hexa-Arch, Inc.

A2. Nature of the Business:

Hexa-Arch, Inc. is one of the countrys major producer and distributor of high
quality wood veneers both local and imported. They are engaged in architectural
products that specializes in decorative wood veneers which provide a better alternative
by enhancing aesthetic value of wood and making precious wood to better and
maximum use. With HExa-Archs wood veneer products, a wide variety of high quality
finishes can be achieved and will be able to provide Architects and Designers
tremendous scope in giving residential and commercial projects more designs to
choose from.
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A3. Head Office of the Company:

The main office of Hexa-Arch is located at #49 West Avenue, Quezon City. The
company has relocated thrice since the start of its operations. It was first located in
Navotas City, then Caloocan City, and today in Quezon City.

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B. Basic Historical Background of the Company

The owner of the company, Marites L. Castro, started out as an employee of

another business which dealt with interior wood finish. She learned the intricacies of the
business, established connections with their current clientele and suppliers, and
performed an overall good performance as their operations manager. Through all of her
hard work, she was able to establish her own interior wood finish business in the form of
Hexa-Arch, Inc.
C. Affiliation of the Company

The nature of Hexa-Arch, Inc. is that it is both the producer and distributor of its
product and services. This means, its clients are its affiliates as well. It has worked with
Ayala Land Corp., Sta. Lucia Realty, and DATEM Construction, just to name a few.

D. Response to Globalization

Hexa-Arch, Inc. prides itself in producing its own wood veneer products to be
used in different constructions. Its suppliers of wood are also local which means in
those two regards, Hexa-Arch, Inc. does not have any international operations.
However, the company has multiple client bases in different countries such as Australia,
Singapore, China, and Canada.

E. Environmental Sustainability

The company deals with interior wood finish which requires that they cut down
trees for the production of their goods. While the company does not minimize the trees
they cut down for production since it would adversely affect the business, they do
lessen the wastage of wood and maximize its use. They have products made out of
wood trimmings such as wall clocks, picture frames, and document holders just to name
a few.

F. Asset, Revenue Size and Profit

Table 1.1: Asset, Revenue and Profit of Hexa-Arch, Inc.

Year 2014 Year 2013 Year 2012

Asset 4,542,762 3,150,630 2,542,762
Revenue 15,285,548 14,702,669 15,285,548
Profit 531,357 1,499,409 531,357

G. Major Markets Served

 Hexa-Arch, Inc. is engaged in architectural products that specialize in decorative
wood veneers which provide a better alternative by enhancing aesthetic value of wood
and making precious wood to better and maximum use. Their main target market is the
construction and land industry, catering to houses, hotels, resorts, and buildings.