Pipatkorn Co., Ltd. was first established in 1978 as a mining operator in Thailand. The company supplies many kinds of mineral products ranging from Sodium Feldspar, Pottery Stone, and Pyrophyllite to both domestic and overseas markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, UAE and Bangladesh. These products are important raw materials for various industries such as ceramic, glass, mirror, porcelain, and sanitary production. The company's customers include Siam Guardian, Thai Ceramic Industries, The Sosuco Group Industries, and Bangkok Glass. Pipatkorn Co., Ltd. has invested around US$4.5 million in its business. The company has a head office in Bangkok, and operates four mines in Lampang, Tak, Nakornsrithammarat and Saraburi Provinces. There are a total of 170 employees, including two engineers and five quality assurance staff, working for Pipatkorn. The company has received promotional support from the Board of Investment of Thailand and certification in ISO9001:2000 approval by SGS. The company exports around 30 percent of its total output and total annual revenues are around US$7 million.