Press Metal makes debut on Forbes Asia’s list

Press Metal, started by chief executive officer Tan Sri Koon Poh Keong(filepic) and his six brothers, generated US$2bil in annual revenue with a net profit of US$138mil last year.

PETALING JAYA: Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has made its debut on the Forbes Asia’s list of the 50 best publicly-traded big companies in the Asia-Pacific.

The aluminium producer, which was included in the 30-stock FBM KLCI in December last year, made it into the Fabulous 50 list with a market capitalisation of US$4.7bil, alongside Batu Kawan Bhd, which is making an appearance on the list for the fourth straight year.