Solid Corporation Sdn Bhd is a key player in trading and distribution of automotive electrical parts and components in Malaysia. Our Company first started in 1982 as a dealer in automotive parts with a small shop lot in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Over years, our Company has steadily expanded and evolving into an After-Market Brand Owner (ABMO) and successfully distributes automotive parts and components to both Malaysia and international markets, engaging as a vehicle parts manufacturer. Solid Corporation Sdn Bhd is one of the subsidiaries of Solid Automotive Berhad. Solid Automotive Berhad was officially incorporated in Malaysia on 12th September 2012 as a public limited company and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities on 12th September 2013.
Our Company, having a history of over four decades, boasts an extensive and varied distribution network in Malaysia. As both a vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, we cater to more than 3,500 customers within the Malaysia local market, encompassing wholesalers, retailers and workshops. Apart from the Malaysia market, we also exports to over 30 countries worldwide and actively engaged in international trade activities as well. Our distribution network includes a headquarter in Johor, along with 9 sales branches and 2 central warehouses strategically located throughout Malaysia.
Further, our Company is an active member of Selangor And Federal Territory Engineering And Motor Parts Traders’ Association (EMPTA), The Johore Motor Parts Traders’ Association and Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber Of Commerce And Industry and more. We have been proactively participating in various international exhibitions such as Automechanika Dubai, Automechanika Shanghai etc.
| 1982 Solid was established for trading of automotive electrical parts and components, in Johor. |
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1990 The very first in-house brand - Hansa Parts was introduced for the electrical parts and components. |
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| 1993 The very first branch was established in Kuala Lumpur. |
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1995 Another in-house brand – Kis was introduced. |
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| 1997 A new branch was founded in Perak. |
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1998 The new branch in Sabah was established to expand into a different region. |
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| 2000 International Sales Department was established to cater the overseas market. |
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2001 Solid marked its first market entry into Indonesia. |
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| 2002 Solid entered the Thailand market. |
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2003 Solid successfully penetrated Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. |
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| 2004 Solid Penetrated to Latin America countries. |
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2004 Solid Penetrated to North Africa countries. |
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| 2008 Solid entered to the Egyptian market. |
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2009 Two new branches were founded in Pahang and Melaka respectively. |
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| 2011 A new branch was founded in Penang. |
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2013 Solid’s holding company – Solid Automotive Berhad officially listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities as a public limited company. |
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| 2013 Solid successfully became the official brand licensee of Lucas brand. |
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2015 A new in-house brand – TOMOPOWER was introduced. |
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| 2016 Solid was officially certified as an ISO 9001 Quality Management System company. |
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2016 The headquarter was relocated to Pasir Gudang, Johor and Central Warehouse at Pasir Gudang was founded. |
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| 2017 A new branch was founded in Sarawak to better serve customers in East Malaysia. |
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2019 Another Central Warehouse was founded in Kuala Lumpur to cater the market demands. |
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| 2021 Solid successfully became the official brand licensee of CWORKS brand. |
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2022 Solid celebrated its 40th anniversary and marked four decades of excellence! |
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| 2024 Successfully relocated our headquarters from Pasir Gudang to Johor Bahru, enhancing our strategic position for regional operations and growth. |
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With an extensive distribution network in Malaysia, we can efficiently reach customers across various regions in Malaysia as well as to export to our overseas customers. Our large storage capacity also enables us to maintain sufficient stock level, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
We offer a wide range of automotive parts and components of different brands to our customers. With an extensive SKU totaling over 9,000 part items, our offerings encompass a wide range of vehicle parts and alternators designed for both passenger and commercial vehicles. Other than our in-house brands – Hansa Parts, Kis Premium and Tomopower, we do have other renowned brands such as Lucas, Cworks, New Era, Epina and Osram to enhance our product portfolio.
Solid and its employees are led by an experienced management team with more than 40 years of hands-on experience in every aspect of automotive parts and components businesses. Over 60% of our employees have been with us for more than 5 years and 30% of our employees have been with us for over a decade. Under the leadership of our experienced management team, our employees are developed with greater accountability, stronger collaboration, improved efficiency, and increased effectiveness in meeting both business and company’s goals and priorities.
We have developed a strong reputation for its purchasing power and sourcing skill from suppliers, backed by over 40 years of experience in the industry. Through our extensive network of suppliers and vendor relationships, we have established considerable bargaining power and the ability to negotiate favorable terms and prices. Our procurement team has the expertise and knowledge to identify the best suppliers for our needs, manage vendor relationships and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
We have built strong and long lasting relationships with our customers over the years. We are currently serving more than 3,500 customers within the Malaysia local market, which may include wholesalers, retailers and workshops. Of the 3,500 customers, approximately 60% have been with us for more than 5 years. Apart from the Malaysia market, we also export to over 30 countries worldwide.
Our history can be traced back to 1982, when our Managing Director, Mr Ker Min Choo together with his brothers Mr Ker Mong Keng and Mr Ker Boon Kee, jointly established Solid Corporation Sdn Bhd in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Throughout the years, our founders have subsequently incorporated and acquired more automotive aftermarket parts related companies as well as investment holding company.
On 12th September 2012 and 12th September 2013, Solid Automotive Berhad was officially incorporated in Malaysia as a public limited company and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities respectively.
Today, Solid Automotive Berhad stands as a premier entity in the automotive industry, excelling as a distributor, importer, and exporter of aftermarket vehicle parts and components in Malaysia. Additionally, as a trusted manufacturer of alternators and other vehicle parts, we have solidified our position as a key player in the automotive aftermarket sector.
