Our History
1975 - 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
With the first meticulous needlework that became a standard for hundreds of thousands stitching later for the level of attention to details, the Thai lifestyle products business has gradually grown and brought the team together to work towards the same goal.
1975
Inaugurated the brand "Mc"
1980
Founded “P.K. Garment (Import-Export) Co., Ltd.” to manufacture ready-to-wear jeans under the brand "Mc"
2000
Launched the new brands, “Mc Lady” and “Bison” to offer product varieties to better serve the needs of customers.
2008
Conducted an active sales network expansion by opening its first free standing shop at Tesco Lotus Salaya.
With the first meticulous needlework that became a standard for hundreds of thousands stitching later for the level of attention to details, the Thai lifestyle products business has gradually grown and brought the team together to work towards the same goal.
2012
- Reorganized business structure to support future expansion through establishing
“Mc Group Public Company Limited” with 300 million baht registered capital to conduct apparel and lifestyle retail business. - Incorporated “Winner man Co., Ltd.” to provide services and managethe salesperson.
- Incorporated “Mc Jeans Manufacturing Co., Ltd.” to expand production base for its ready-to-wear apparel.
- Appointed the agents to distribute its products for neighboring markets in Myanmar and Laos.
Year 2013 is a year of change for MC GROUP as major developments were required to support its vision and mission to become a leader in apparel and lifestyle business in Asia by launching the new products and expansion in sales network to respond to customers' needs in all segments.
2013
- Incorporated “Mc Inter Limited”, registered in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China to support future business operation and investments in foreign countries.
- Incorporated “WoWme Limited” to support the expansion to online business.
- Founded “Look Balance Co., Ltd.” to support its new business ventures in lifestyle products.
- Transformed into public company limited under “MC GROUP PLC” and increased its registered capital to 400 million baht.
- Listed with the Stock Exchange of Thailand and commenced its trading in SET under the name “MC”
- Launched “Mc Pink” brand to reach young female target group with fashion apparels
- Premiered “Mc Mini” brand to target children segment between 6-12 years old.
- Premiered “The Blue Brothers” brand that was aimed to expand into premium segment.
- Launched “mc mc” brand to offer value-for-money products to all types of customers.
- Expanded into lifestyle business (watches) by acquiring 51% shares in Time Deco Corporation Limited through Look Balance Co., Ltd. Time Deco Corporation Limited is one of the leading importer and distributor of fashion watch brands from around the world such as Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani.
Throughout 2014, MC GROUP committed to maintain leadership in jeans wear market as well as aggressively diversify into lifestyle retail business emphasizing on continuous expansion of its business scope to cover broader groups of customers who have various needs.
2014
- Appointed sales agents to distribute MC GROUP’s products in Vietnam
- Officially opened “The Blue Brothers Denim Store”, MC GROUP’s first premium store
- Launched “Mc mini girls” line of products under “Mc mini” brand to extend its customer base from 6-12 years old boys to girls of the same age range.
- Introduced “Mc Plus” under “Mc” brand to the market to reach new target group of plus size customers.
2015
- Relocated the warehouse and distribution center from Factory 1 to a warehouse rented from WHA Corporation PLC on Romklao Road.
- Launched a new product “Mc travel bag” under “Mc” brand as a lightweight lifestyle product for travellers.
- Opened its new sales channel in PTT gas stations under new brand “mc mc” to carter to local customers and travellers. At the end of 2015, there were 10 mc mc stores in PTT gas stations.
- Set up “Mc Jeanious Co., Ltd.” as a holding company to invest in its joint ventures.
- Mc Jeanious Co., Ltd. signed a 51:49 joint venture agreement with Phet Kasem Holding Co., Ltd. (An expert in textile production) to invest in Top T 2015 Co., Ltd. The new company manages and distributes new products under “Mc T” brand aimed to extend varieties in offerings for shirt market.
- Appointed a sales agent of MC GROUP in Cambodia.
- Changed the name and look of its online channel website from www.WoWme.co.th to www.mcshop.com. The new online site is expected to be officially launched in 2016.
- Launched Mc Jeans Official LINE as another communication channel for customers.
- Ranked among ESG100 for listed companies with outstanding performance in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) underservice industry by Thaipat Institute.
- Launched Mc Jeans Official LINE as another communication channel for customers.
- Launched www.mcshop.com Official LINE to promote special offers, sales campaigns and new products of the online channel. Mc Jeans was awarded “Premium Products of Thailand – The Pride of Thais” for the year 2016 in apparel and accessory category in Thailand Industry Expo 2016 organized by Ministry of Industry to recognize local products or services with premium quality that brought a good reputation and international recognition to Thailand. This award is aimed at honoring people who create innovative products and promoting trust in quality of Thai products.
- Redesigned management structure and re-formulated business plan of Time Deco Corporation Limited.
- Premiered “U-P” brand to expand to activewear with a focus on sport functional purposes available in easy-to-wear design and pattern that customers can mix and match with other apparels, perfect for doing everyday activities in their lives under the slogan “Unlimited Performance”.
- Introduced new lifestyle products in “skin care” category under “M&C” brand.
2016
- Launched Mc Jeans Official LINE as another communication channel for customers.
- Ranked among ESG100 for listed companies with outstanding performance in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) under service industry by Thaipat Institute.
- Launched www.mcshop.com Official LINE to promote special offers, sales campaigns and new products of the online channel.
- Mc Jeans was awarded “Premium Products of Thailand – The Pride of Thais” for the year 2016 in apparel and accessory category in Thailand Industry Expo 2016 organized by Ministry of Industry to recognize local products or services with premium quality that brought a good reputation and international recognition to Thailand. This award is aimed at honoring people who create innovative products and promoting trust in quality of Thai products.
- Redesigned management structure and re-formulated business plan of Time Deco Corporation Limited.
- Premiered “UP” brand to expand to activewear with a focus on sport functional purposes available in easy-to-wear design and pattern that customers can mix and match with other apparels, perfect for doing everyday activities in their lives under the slogan “Unlimited Performance”.
- Introduced new lifestyle products in “skin care” category under “M&C” brand.
2017
- MC GROUP Public Company Limited signed a joint venture agreement with Mister Wiriya Phungsoonthorn, an expert in skincare with 55% ownership in Aromatic Active Company Limited to operate in skincare and fragrance business under M&C brand as well as act as a distributor of Nature Touch brand to further support its business expansion in lifestyle products.
- Time Deco Corporation Limited moved its office to the headquarter of MC GROUP Public Company Limited to enhance management efficiency.
- Appointed a sales agent to distribute its products in Iran
- Refurbished its website, www.mcshop.com to promote more appealing features including an enticing and well-organized blog to make customer’s online shopping experience more fun and convenient.
- Joined the Private Sector Action Coalition Against Corruption or CAC at Thailand's 5th National Conference on Collective Action against Corruption. This reflects a success as well as a commitment in undertaking business with transparency as guided by good corporate governance in order to promote sustainable growth.
- Received “Outstanding Company Performance Awards” from SET Awards 2017 event
- Announced to be among the list of securities to be included in the calculation of SET100 and SET HD for the first half of 2017.
- Piloted a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to enroll customers to “MC Club” membership program that entitles them to exclusive privileges throughout the year.
2018
- Collaborated with Warrix, the exclusive licensee and distributor of apparel for Thai national football team
- Opened new retail channel for Skincare products of “M&C” and “Nature Touch” brands through counter in Hello Beauty zone at Robinson Department Store under name “Aromatique Active”
- Collaborated with The Walt Disney Thailand to launch Sport Fashion apparel with official licensed 11-super hero Marvel collection
- Deployed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to enroll customers to “MC Club” membership program that entitles them to exclusive privileges at free standing shops throughout Thailand.
- Restructured shareholders by distribution of ordinary shares of Aromatique Active Company Limited, its subsidiary to Look Balance Company Limited, company’s subsidiary as the core business holding shares of new business group for clearer, proper and flexible management and business expansion in future.
- Added more feature as ‘Ship to Shop’ service to be linkage between online and offline channels and more capability for seamless after-sale services at ‘Mc Jeans’ free standing shops.
2019
July
- The Company appointed Mrs. Chananyarak Phetcharat, the Company’s director as the new CEO, effective 1 October 2019
August
- The Company premiered its special collection “Mc X Moo” under collaboration with Moo Polpat Asavaprapha from MOO brand with the combination of American vintage and workwear adapted by a contemporary touch that blends functionality and classic vintage together perfectly. The product is suitable for working days as well as casual days. Additionally, the Company brought in Tono Phakin Khamwilaisak as its new presenter and launched a limited edition of Mc Biker Collection that promotes coolness, activeness and flexibility altogether, addressing fashion and functional needs for not only biking purposes but also for everyday use.
September
- Look Balance Co., Ltd., a subsidiary the Company holds 99.98% shares, divested all 51% shares in Time Deco Corporation Limited (TDC). TDC engages in importing and distributing premium watch brands from around the world. A total of 1,041,002 shares were sold to Mr. Vararit Plengvanich and Mr. Panu Narongchaikul, shareholders of TDC at 28.8184 baht per share or equivalent to a total value of 30 million baht. The Company planned to use the proceeds from the sales of shares to further develop its business and/or maintain as reserve for future investments in other businesses according to the Company’s investment policy to support core business or business that the Company has expertise with a potential of stable profit.
2020
March
- The Company activated its production line for fabric masks and face shields to help mitigate the mask shortage during the virus crisis and made the products available online. Furthermore, the Company arranged COVID-19 insurance coverage for all employees of over 2,500 people and announced work from home policy during the pandemic. world-class football legends Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov to join the campaign.
2021
January
- The Company collaborated with international partners to generate a marketing campaign under the name “Legend on Legend” with the concept of “Mc Jeans, Everyday is a match day because everything is a competition”. In addition, the Mc logo was appeared in the Premier League football games of the league’s top teams. Including the addition of world-class football legends Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov to join the campaign.
March
- The Company has signed a partnership agreement with a Malaysian partner, Heed-space Sdn Bhd, who is an experienced and specialized brand building partner in Malaysia, and this partnership marks a significant step in our customer base expansion policy to global market.
- The Company collaborated with Thailand Post. to expand the market base and gaining new customer groups in secondary cities and local communities In addition, the business will continue to provide other services such as de-livery service by express mail service (EMS) in the country, comprehensive warehouse service at the post office, and delivery of goods to destination recipients across the country. as well as being sold through online channels of the Post Office as well
June
- The Company has appointed Mr. James Richard Amatawiwat as the Acting Chief Executive Officer. effectively from 1 June 2021 onwards.
- The Company launched the Earth Friendly campaign, presenting new collections that care about the environment, highlighting innovation, including the Mc Save the World collection using Dry Dye innovation, the first in Thailand to dye fabrics without water, and the collection. Mc X Toni with “Tony Rakkaen” to create hip fashion. Designed with fabric made from recycled plastic. and hemp fabric (Hemp) that is comfortable to wear, beautiful design, and cares for the environment.
August
- The Company received the Consumer Choice award at the Shopee Brand Conference 2021 in the apparel fashion category. The award ceremony for Shopee Brand Conference is held annually. To honor the excellence of the brand’s business operations in various fields. until it is accepted by shoppers on the Shopee platform
November
- The Company has appointed Mr. James Richard Amatawiwat as the Chief Executive Officer. with effect from 10 November 2021.
- Granted the certification as a member of the Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption (CAC).
- Awarded 2021 Sustainability Disclosure Acknowledgement from Thaipat Institute.
2022
March
- MC Group has launched the campaign “MY MC MY WAY, Life ...with Full MC” under the concept “Enjoy every lifestyle in an unlimited way with Mac Jeans.” Customers of any size or lifestyle preference may find a pair of jeans to suit their needs at MC, making MC Jeans the No.1 jeans brand in Thailand.
May
- The Company began the construction of the Mc Fulfillment Center Building on Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Soi 11, to support future business growth, and expand warehouse management capabilities to be more efficient.
June
- The Company signed MOU with the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University in supporting materials and equipment such as denim, thread, leather labels, buttons, rivets, zippers, etc. to promote and develop design education and create costumes, create a knowledge organization in fabrication design operations, create technical processes of costumes for faculty, staff and students of Silpakorn University so that the industry will be strengthened.
July
- Launch the campaign “FIND MY FIT” with the concept “the right jeans. the right life,” linking with the previous campaign “MY MC MY WAY, Life...with Full MC”, it is the big move to continue the concept of "Body Positivity," understand the difference of body shape, and create the best look in customer’s own way, highlighting a variety of jeans models in a wide range of shapes for everyone to choose what is right for them, consisting of the most popular models of Mc Jeans such as Mc SELVEDGE, Mc ME, Mc PLUS, Mc MOVE, Mc COOL, and WIDE LEG and TAPELINE jeans pants.
- MC Group was awarded Best Operational Performance at the Shopee Brand Conference 2022, as the Thai-branded jeans reflecting its leadership in apparel and lifestyle products retailing that wins the hearts of Thai consumers with the best online shopping experience for consumers, especially delivering fashion experiences through E-commerce market which has become the main channel for connecting brand with consumers amid today's challenging situations.
August
- The Company donated cloth masks to doctors, personnel, and staff at Sirindhorn Hospital, with Dr. Amporn Kiatpanapikul, Director of Sirindhorn Hospital, as a representative to receive the cloth masks.
November
- The Company received an outstanding award, "Sustainability Model Organization in the Thai Capital Market for Supporting Disabled Persons" of the year 2022 from the SEC in collaboration with Ministry of Labor, Thai Listed Companies Association, and Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand.
December
- The Company launched the latest "Mc Rabbit Collection" to welcome the Year of the Rabbit in 2023 with the character "Rabbit" to be a tool l to communicate with customers during the festive season and welcome the new year.
- The Company received the Sustainability Disclosure Acknowledgment Award for the year 2022 from the Thaipat Institute.
2023
January
- The Company launched the "Mc Graffiti Play Collection" to highlight the concept of "Be Your Best and Enjoy" for the freedom of dressing up through MY MC MY WAY : Life Full of Mc with Graffiti Art.
February
- The Company signed an academic MOU with Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi for jointly supporting materials and equipment in the educational support and development to instructors, staff, and students of Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi.
March
- The Company launched the "Mc Resort 2023 Collection" under the theme of "So Summer" Match Look to enjoy with colors and prints of summer with the natural inspiration.
- The Company signed an academic MOU with Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi for jointly supporting materials and equipment in the educational support and development to instructors, staff, and students.
June
- The company introduced Ananda Everingham as the brand ambassador for Mc Jeans, representing the brand’s core concept "My Mc My Way - Live Life to the Fullest." Along with this, the company also launched Mc3109 (The Original Straight), Mc Jeans' best-selling model, featuring 5 new colors.
- The company began testing the warehouse management of Mc Fulfillment Center on Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Soi 11, and officially commenced operations on July 1, 2023.
August
- The company launched a special collection, "Mc Sustainability 2023 Collection," made from recycled fibers under the concept "FROM NATURE TO FUTURE." Mc Jeans became part of the effort to reduce environmental pollution through technology that transforms unused denim fabric into yarn, which is then recycled for efficient reuse while maintaining the same quality as regular yarn.
- The company launched the "Mc Over" Collection in collaboration with "Kai Hua Ror," executing a collaboration strategy, "Mc x Kai Hua Ror." This partnership aims to deliver a fun experience through the soft power of fashion, lifestyle, and Thai cartoons.
September
- The company launched the "Mc Biker 2023" Collection under the concept "The Original Retro," capturing the charm of biker lifestyle journeys. Designed to suit modern times while maintaining a unique style, this collection is part of the "My Mc My Journey" campaign, with the slogan "Any trip... go full throttle with Mc." It features a wide range of popular items tailored for adventurous young travelers.
- The company organized the "MC GROUP BUSINESS PARTNERS CONNECT" seminar on September 21, 2023, at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, Royal Maneeya Ballroom. Over 50 business partners participated in the event, reinforcing the company's strategy that emphasizes the importance of partnerships in business operations to build strength, enhance capabilities, expand new opportunities, and foster sustainable growth together.
November
- The company launched the exclusive collection “Mc Selvedge Dragon”, featuring the iconic imperial dragon "KINGDOM OF DRAGON", symbolizing good fortune, greatness, success, and wealth. This collection celebrates the company's 49th anniversary and brings forth luck in welcoming the Year of the Dragon 2024.
- The company launched the “Mc Journey Collection”, inspired by travel, encouraging imagination through fun road trips in camper style. With natural tones that are easy to mix and match, the collection is suited for every travel lifestyle. Under the concept “My Mc My Journey”, it embodies the idea “Any trip… go full Mc”.
December
- The company launched the Mc PLAY, Year of Dragon Collection to welcome the Year of the Dragon, featuring vibrant dragon-themed designs. Inspired by the dragon dance tradition during the Chinese New Year festival, the collection symbolizes good luck, happiness, and joy.
2024
February
- The company launched a new product, “Mc UNDERWEAR”, its first line of men's underwear. Made from a blend of cotton and modal fibers, it offers a soft, lightweight feel, excellent breathability, moisture absorption, and environmental friendliness.
March
- The company launched the “Mc Resort 2024” collection, featuring resort shirts with distinctive patterns. Made from 100% rayon, the collection embodies the “Vacation Moment” concept, celebrating every moment of summer with a variety of colors and prints inspired by nature.
April
- The company, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), launched the “เที่ยวฟิน In ภาคกลาง” campaign to promote tourism in the central region. The campaign features a collection of T-shirts titled “นักท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย” (Tourist of Thailand), designed with unique patterns representing each province. The company supported the initiative by providing 17,000 T-shirts to tourists participating in the program, aiming to encourage tourism and boost travel within the central region.
May
- The company has launched the “Mc Blue and White Collection”, featuring the classic and unique style of the Mc Jeans brand. This collection includes shades of blue, indigo blue, white, and dusty blue, with rubber print designs that add dimension and make the graphics stand out. It blends vintage-style design with Mc Jeans' distinctive approach.
- The company has launched the Mc Academy project, an online Learning Management System (LMS) within the organization. This project aims to enhance and efficiently manage knowledge from various internal sources to develop employees' professional knowledge and skills.