(c) Colour dyeing
In the case of nylon zipper chains, the completed zipper chain itself will be sent to undergo
colour dyeing processes, whereas only the raw fabric tape will be sent for colour dyeing for
plastic and metal zipper chains. Colour dyeing is carried out in accordance with the colour
swatches and specifications provided by our customers in order to achieve the desired
effect. Such processes are outsourced to third party dyeing factories
(c) Electro-plating / Spray painting
Further processing works comprise either electro-plating or spray painting. Spray painting
provides a non-metallic coating for the zipper sliders and is usually carried out in-house as
we have the necessary spray painting facilities. Electro-plating, on the other hand, is the
process where a metallic coating is applied onto the zipper slider for purposes of providing
decorative finishes. As we do not have the necessary electro-plating machinery, we usually
outsource electro-plating works to third parties. Upon completion of electro-plating
procedures, the electro-plated zipper sliders will be sent back to our factories in Jinjiang
City.
(1) Jinjiang Fu Long is not related to our Group and is our supplier of color dyeing services
Jinjiang Fu Long is a company established in the PRC and is principally involved in the business of colour dyeing. Mr Hong Qing Liang was the legal representative of Jinjiang Fu Long from 2003 to 2005. From 2005 onwards, Mr Hong Qing Liang relinquished his position as the legal
representative of Jinjiang Fu Long and the position was transferred to an independent third party.
Fook Hing Holdings (HK) Company Limited was the 100% shareholder of Jinjiang Fu Long from
1998 till April 2006. Mr Hong Qing Ling (1), who is the brother of our Chief Executive Officer
and Director, Mr Hong Qing Liang, and nephew of our Non-Executive Chairman, Mr Hung Wo
Chiu, is the 100% shareholder of Fook Hing Holdings (HK) Company Limited. The shares which
Fook Hing Holdings (HK) Company Limited had in Jinjiang Fu Long were subsequently transferred
to Hong Kong Fook Hing Industrial Company (which was wholly owned by Mr Hung Wo Chiu) from
April 2006 to October 2006. On 8 October 2006, the shareholdings held by Hong Kong Fook Hing
Industrial Company were sold to an independent third party, which is not related to our Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and their associates. Accordingly, Jinjiang Fu Long is no longer considered an interested person in relation to our Group.