Investor FAQ

Premier Quality Starch Public Company Limited, or PQS, is a producer and distributor of tapioca starch and related products. The company’s business structure covers the production of tapioca starch, the production of modified tapioca starch (Modified Starch), logistics services, as well as electricity and energy generation to support the operational efficiency of the group. In addition, the company has expanded its production capacity through a new factory in Kalasin Province and is developing a modified tapioca starch (Modified Starch) production facility in Mukdahan Province to support future business growth.

PQS’s products comprise native tapioca starch (Native Starch) and modified tapioca starch (Modified Starch), which are used as raw materials across a wide range of industries. The food industry is a key end market, including monosodium glutamate, rice noodles, glucose syrup, and pharmaceutical capsules. Other industries include paper, adhesives, textiles, and ethanol. The company’s customer base consists of manufacturing plants that use tapioca starch as a production input, as well as traders, who play an important role in distributing products to a diverse customer base in both domestic and international markets.

PQS achieves competitive advantage through the company integrated business structure, which spans key activities across the industry value chain, from raw material procurement and production to value-added product development, as well as the company’s own logistics system in which enhances operational efficiency and cost management. In addition, the company has developed the PQS Model to build collaboration with partners across the supply chain, from upstream to downstream. This includes working with farmers, adopting agricultural technologies and innovations, and developing production systems that are traceable.

PQS focuses on developing value-added products, such as Modified Starch and Low-Carbon Starch, to meet the demand of advanced food industries and premium raw material markets. At the same time, the company aims to expand collaboration with business partners in building an industry ecosystem. In addition, the full resumption of operations at the Kalasin plant will help enhance production capacity and support future market growth.

PQS has developed the PQS Model to collaborate with partners across the supply chain, from upstream to downstream. This includes working with farmers to adopt agricultural technologies and innovations that improve production efficiency, as well as developing traceable cultivation systems to support the production of low-carbon cassava starch (Low-Carbon Starch) In addition, the company has established a joint venture, Premier Logix Co., Ltd., to enhance logistics capabilities, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen logistics infrastructure for both domestic distribution and exports.

PQS places importance on building long-term partnerships with business partners and stakeholders. The company provides opportunities for both domestic and international partners to visit the company factories and production processes to gain a better understanding of the company production capabilities, quality standards, and supply chain management systems.

ESG is a core pillar of company strategy. The company focuses on developing a sustainable cassava supply chain, reducing carbon emissions in its production processes, and supporting local farmers in adopting efficient and environmentally friendly practices. These initiatives strengthen the company’s competitiveness in the global market.

PQS continues to invest in production technologies, improving factory efficiency, and developing value-added products to align with global market trends that emphasize quality, innovation, and sustainability.

PQS’s strategic ambition is to become a leader in low-carbon starch production by 2030. The company aims to develop value-added products, such as Modified Starch and Low-Carbon Starch, while collaborating with business partners to build an industry ecosystem and expand customer base in the premium raw materials market, a key driver of sustainable growth in the future.