Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Packaging, Paper & Forest Products

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Solid St. LIIP Mamplasan Biñan Laguna
    Glades International Corporation is essentially a family owned business that started in 1993 in Singapore producing co-extruded sheets (PP, PS, PE, PET and EVOH) under the name ABSCO Int’l. In 1995 thru a joint venture with Greiner Austria the company set up Greiner Asia and the plant in Shanghai. In 1996 the company started operations in Manila, supplying to regional markets both in North Asia and South East Asia.Glades International Corp. was established in 1996 at LIIP Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. We started our operation in 1997 with only about 50 employees. Today, we are one of the major supplier of thermoformed plastic cups, containers and lids in the Philippines, employing more than 500 personnel and supplying the top Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and food packaging companies. We also have expanded into injection molded products such as cutleries, cups and lids.Our groups of companies are proud to have the opportunity to work with the best customers and partners in the industry such as McDonalds, Starbucks, Nestle, KFC, San Miguel, Goldilocks, Jollibee and Unilever among others, providing them high quality, safe products and technical support at a reasonable price.Backed by highly competent staff and the Company’s commitment to the highest standard of service, Glades International Corporation continuously strive to improve its operation to be at par with our competitors and consistently meet customer requirements and expectations. It is for these reasons that the Company has aligned its overall management system to the ISO 9001 – Quality Management System.In support to the Customer’s requirement and as the Company’s modest contribution to the safety of products, the Company started to adopt its operations, processes and other related activities to meet the requirements of ISO 22000 side by side with its Quality Management System.

    Our mission statement

    We are a first mover, we bring sustainable food packaging solutions that offer significant value to our customers our people and our stake holders

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    Reviews overview

    4.33 ratings in total
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    66%
    Rate salary as high or average
    67%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Glades International Corporation?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Glades International Corporation appreciate the friendly and family-oriented culture, with a welcoming environment and down-to-earth management. There is a strong sense of camaraderie among employees, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The company offers good perks and benefits, contributing to a positive work experience, and provides great technical opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance their careers.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as occasional conflicts among departmental heads, which can create tensions within the organisation. Some employees have raised concerns about nepotism, which could potentially impact fairness and impartiality. As an older company, there may be some resistance to implementing new systems or embracing change, although employees are generally supportive. Additionally, there are potential challenges with technical management, which could impact the company's ability to stay up-to-date with technological advancements.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Electrical technician
    Jul 2015
    Management in disarray
    The good thingsEmployee camaderie, friendly approach of supervisors. However, departmental heads clash ofetn times. Intrigues each others, crab mentality.
    The challengesOwners should avoid listening to intrigues. Nepotism
    5.0
    Quality Management & Development Manager
    Jul 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Quality Management & Development Manager
    The good thingsGreat experience, great technical opportunity, good perks, good working hour,
    The challengesTechnical Management
    5.0
    PCO/Safety Supervisor
    Jun 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    The Family-oriented Company
    The good thingsGIC started as a small family business and it grew exponentially. The management is very family oriented and down-to-earth. You would feel very welcome within their ranks. The company takes care of its people that is why they have personnel employed as old as the company. The president is very easy to talk to and very supportive.
    The challengesImplementing new system might be a little challenging since its an old company but the people are supportive.
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