Bel Trade Group was established by Mr. Stephen C. M. Sy in 1974 and has grown steadily over the years.

The Group is a testimonial to the entrepreneurial character and dedication of the people who work here and have made it their Group – a business group filled with a ‘can do’ spirit supported by a customer service oriented team of professional managers. Over the course of 30 years, the Group has grown to be a well-known business name, locally as well as abroad. Bel Trade’s guiding principles have always been adherence to quality in all facets of group activity and a commitment to service.

Bel Trade comprises of more than thirty companies in Hong Kong, China and overseas. The Group’s business is diversified and includes: international trade, manufacturing, representation and distribution, investment, securities trading and real estate investment and development.

Bel Trade Group has accumulated 30 years of experience in international trade.  Main items include iron ore, steel scrap, coal and metallurgical coke.  The Group also deals in the trade of photographic supplies, zippers and building materials.  To promote quality service and trade efficiency, the Group has set up representative offices in some major cities of China, the USA, Germany and the Philippines.

The Group has two wood product manufacturing outfits in China: one in Youxi in Fujian Province and the other in Panyu in Guangdong Province.  These factories produce structural lumber, furniture and decorative materials, solid wood flooring, wall panels and sports flooring.  Door jambs and other customized wood products are also produced.  The Group has forest concessions in Fujian Province ensuring an abundant supply of easily replenished pine and fir, which are indigenous to China.  The wood products are exported to Japan, the USA and other parts of the world.  In a short span of time, our wood division has become well known internationally as a reliable supplier of quality products.

The Group is the exclusive agent of China’s First Automobiles Works (FAW) and also the exclusive agent and distributor of Yutong Bus, China’s largest bus manufacturer, for the Philippines. Through its subsidiary, First CNG Inc, the Group is involved in the import; sales and distribution of CNG powered buses and other automotive products in the Philippines.

These years Bel Trade Group devotes more effort to investment, choosing energy, transportation and environmental projects, which are beneficial to mankind. First CNG Inc is operating a taxi transportation business since 2003 in the Philippines, and will also operate a CNG bus transportation business beginning 2005.  Shifting to CNG from diesel fuel for buses reduces the dependence of the Philippines on imported fuel and eases the level of pollution.  This agenda is supported and promoted by the Philippines Government and the Group will help the government by investing in the business of CNG related public transportation and the conversion of gasoline and diesel vehicles to CNG vehicles.

Bel Trade Group is an active member of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Company Ltd.  With years of excellent service, it has earned the respect from members within the securities trade and gained the trust and support of the customers.  Its annual improvement in performance strengthens its status in the securities trade.

In 1987, the Group started its property investment and development arm in Hong Kong.  Over the years, the group has completed several commercial and residential development projects in Hong Kong and gained valuable experience in project development, property marketing and management.  The Group also buys and holds properties in prime commercial and residential areas for investment purpose. 

The Group’s Chairman & CEO Mr. Stephen C. M. Sy, JP, is active on Government committees and social welfare organizations and holds / has held the following positions:

The Group looks to the future with enthusiasm, courage, and resolves to continuously improve its customer service, the quality of its products, and provide a safe and happy environment for its dedicated workforce.