Development of advanced RFID technology reaching finishing line
(November, 12)

The development of a new and more advanced RF terminal with more features and greater flexibility is undergoing its final stages of in-house testing. The new ergonomically designed terminals and corresponding SmartTags feature a revolutionary new way of running Data Tracking Systems across the shop floor. The new solution will be built on a new platform that will allow for large to super scale factory implementation, among other features.

GPRO signs contract with Indonesian PT Caterindo for first Phase of implementation
(October, 27)

GPRO successfully closed a deal with PT Caterindo, a subsidiary of Carry Wealth Limited, a major Hong Kong-based manufacturer. The contract is signed thus far, for PT Caterindo is at 2055 terminals, with the first phase at 730 terminals being implemented immediately.

Deepa Raya at GPRO HQ
(October, 12)

Staff and families were invited for this year's GPRO Deepa Raya Celebration. Indian and Malay food was prepared and the meaning of Deepavali and Hari Raya was explained by Indian and Malay colleagues. The staff had fun interacting and participating in the games prepared.

GPRO Releases Investors and Media Update
(September, 20)

GPRO releases Investors and Media update. Click here to download the report (in .pdf file format).

GPRO chosen as finalist in Red Herring's
Top 100 companies in Asia
(September, 9)

Out of almost 500 companies who were screened for the award, GPRO Technologies (under its subsidiary New Paradigm Technologies) was chosen among the top 200 finalists for Red Herring's Top 100 companies in Asia. Among the other distinguished finalists from Malaysia include eWarna.com, ViTrox Technologies and UnrealMind Interactive. Click here to visit the Red Herring link.

CMMI Audits begin at GPRO
(September, 9)

The CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) audits for GPRO have begun, with audits being done on selected software teams. The US-originated process improvement model for software development, started implementation in April 2005 (see news report from the same month). CMMI is being implemented to improve the quality standard of internal processes and systems to international levels.  GPRO, along with 18 other SME companies will be looking to improve their processes to CMMI Level 2 by January 2006.

The CMMI model is used by major institutions and corporations all over the world including General Motors, AIG and The US Department of Defense.

GPRO Staff organize Blood Donation Drive for Kluang Hospital
(September 8)

GPRO staff came together to provide blood for the Kluang Hospital. The response was encouraging, with a final blood pack count of 32 packs.

GPRO secures contract with HK-based Golden Win Group
(August, 14)

GPRO has been securing deals with the various subsidies of Hong Kong based Golden Win Group, amongst them Trinunggal Komara and . Till date, GPRO has starting implementing in three of Golden Win's sites. The total signed terminals are 2320 terminals, and is spread between Indonesia, China and Macau.

GPRO commences RFID implementation with Bogart Lingerie
(August, 13)

GPRO has begun to install and run its latest RFID-enabled terminals in Bogart Lingerie, a fast growing international lingerie manufacturer. Some of the technologies used are our latest Digital Display Screen and Touch Screen kiosk, that assist Production Line Managers in tracking line performance.

GPRO releases its Annual Report for 2004 on the Bursa Malaysia. Click here for a copy of the report, in .pdf format.

Notice of Annual General Meeting
(June, 1)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Second Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at Anggerik Room, Hotel Equatorial, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, 22 June 2005 at 3.00 p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following businesses:-

AGENDA

1. To receive and adopt the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2004 together with the Directors' and Auditors' reports thereon.

2. To approve the payment of a First and Final Tax Exempt Dividend of 2.5% per ordinary share of RM0.10 each in respect of the year ended 31 December 2004.

3. To approve the payment of Directors' fees for Non-Executive Directors for the financial year ended 31 December 2004.

4. To re-elect the following Directors who are retiring in accordance with Article 84 of the Company's Articles of Association and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-election :-

(i)   Tang Tiong Seng
(ii)   Quek Kar Loon
(iii)  Quek Kar Piaw
(iv)  Norazharuddin Bin Abu Talib
(v)   Koh Soo Eng
(vi)  Dato' Professor Dr. Elias @ Ilias Bin Salleh
(vii) Abu Salihu Hj. Mohamed Shariff

5. To re-appoint Messrs Shamsir Jasani Grant Thornton as Auditors of the Company and to authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration.

GPRO awarded Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Malaysian Emerging Brand Award (MEBA) Bronze
(May, 31)

GPRO Technologies was awarded the Bronze award for the Export: Product Category in MICCI's new award, honoring emerging brands. The ceremony was graced by the Minister of International Trade & Industry, Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz.

GPRO releases 1st Quarter Financial results
(May, 30)

GPRO releases its 1st Quarter results. For the quarter ended 31 March 2005, the Group achieved a revenue and profit after taxation and minority interests (“PATMI? of approximately RM3.39 million and RM0.9 million respectively, as compared to the revenue and PATMI of RM3.37 million and RM0.53 million for the previous quarter ended 31 December 2004.

As part of its move to maximize resource utilization, GPRO has implemented a performance-based measurement system to provide incentives for staff in fulfilling their Critical Operating Tasks (COT). This will enable staff to be rewarded based on their performance and be given any additional recognition.

GPRO HR Division initiates Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Training
(May, 21)

The GPRO HR department has implemented a Continuing Profession Education course for staff in the company. GPRO believes in building people through education and continuous learning. The CPE course allows staff to accumulate points and obtain certification once enough points have been earned.

A contract for implementation has been signed with Garment 10, an eminent garment manufacturer based in Hanoi. The payout will be in phases.

Sri Lanka favorable to GPRO
(May, 20)

After applying for a tender for Sri Lanka's technological needs for its industry, GPRO was asked to present its solutions to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka's main body representing the Textile and Apparel interests of the island. GPRO is looking forward to further cooperation with the government body to implement its standardized solutions and technologies to help the island increase its production productivity, efficiency and quality.

New contract signed with Komara group in Zhuhai
(May, 6)

GPRO has just signed another new contract to implement the G.PRO System at one of the Komara Group's factories in Zhuhai in the Guangdong region.

GPRO signs a new contract with the Hong-based garment manufacturer, Trinunggal Komara Group which has its headquarters in Jakarta.

Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration signed between Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association and GPRO Technologies to set up a Training Institute in Hanoi, Vietnam
(April, 7)

GPRO Technologies Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) to set up a training institute in Hanoi, Vietnam.

It said on April 7 the MOU was to provide appropriate education and training to VITAS members and personnel working in the textile and apparel industry. They will later form a joint-venture company.

GPRO would provide courses including skills development, technology, management and marketing, professional diploma and degree courses and online courses.

The institute will acquire a piece of land and a new building there.

National Seminar on "How IT helps  to improve productivity gain and enhance quality for the garment industry" organized by VINATEX, NhabeCo & GPRO
(April, 5)

Vietnam's VINATEX (Vietnam Textile and Apparel Corporation), a corporation made up of state-owned companies, organized a seminar in Ho Chi Minh to highlight the importance of IT in improving performance and productivity for the Textile and Apparel industry. GPRO was acknowledged as the official technology partner of Vietnam and manufacturers were encouraged to implement its systems for greater effectiveness in their production. The event was co-organized by Nhabe Garment Company, a well-known manufacturer, and GPRO Technologies.

OSK Research has embarked upon a ground breaking exercise to document the cream of listed small cap companies in Bursa Malaysia in a single unique book that will serve as a key reference for both institutional and high net worth investors. GPRO was chosen as one of the 100 top companies because of its strong financial performance.

GPRO has successfully signed a contract to implement its systems in Suzhou-based garment  manufacturer, known as the Jiangsu Dongdu Garment Company. It is ranked among the top ten for efficient management. GPRO is positive on this company allowing it to make further inroads into the vast untapped manufacturing market of China.

GPRO goes on staff expansion
(February, 15)

GPRO goes on an aggressive recruitment drive to get in more staff to fulfill its human resource needs. Currently the staff strength stands at 170 persons, almost double that of the previous year.

GPRO holds annual dinner for staff
(February, 5)

The GPRO Activities Team recently organized the ninth GPRO Annual Dinner. There were special performances from each division, and talent shows by individual staff. Also, long-service awards were given out to staff who had served the company faithfully. There was also a lucky draw, with people walking away with TVs, DVD players and other prizes, courtesy of our business partners and suppliers.

Investors visit GPRO's operations in Vietnam
(January, 18)

A total of 22 Malaysian investors from various major institutional investing firms visited our operations in Vietnam. Executive Chairman Jordan Tang showed them around and brought them to two factories, Nhabe Garment Company and Protrade, which have been our long-time partner in this business. Various technologies were shown and updates of the business given.

R&D testing 2nd Generation hardware
(January, 10)

With the advent of RFID into the industry, GPRO has been implementing RFID chips into its existing technology to complement our highly successful flagship product- the G.PRO System. With this new system, manufacturers and producers of garment products worldwide can now tap into the speed and ease of RFID chips and maximize their production efficiency and speed to market.