SCG marks its centennial anniversary as a building materials leader with the launch of the SCG Elite Card at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu City and participation at the Cebu Con 2013 in SM City Cebu, highlighting SCG's innovative offerings and fortify its local partnerships. It also marked SCG’s strong aim of strengthening its presence in the Philippines by penetrating the country’s second largest city - Cebu.
SCG Elite Card is an exclusive loyalty program designed by SCG for architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors.

The SCG Elite Card is open for membership to all interested specifiers such as architects and interior designers, contractors and companies. By simply purchasing or recommending selected SCG Products such as:

• Mariwasa
• CPAC Monier
• SCG Marketing products

Architects and interior designers, contractors will accumulate points and get exciting benefits and rewards ranging from:

• Gift Certificates (dining, entertainment and leisure establishments)
• Travel tours
• Gadgets, among others.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mariwasa Siam-Ceramics, Inc., and Brand and Marketing Director of SCG in the Philippines Mr. Jakkrit Suwansilp, said  “Over the years, the SCG Group has continuously adjusted to changes and opportunities, and has pledged to drive innovation in products, services and processes. It is a great opportunity to launch the SCG Elite Card in Cebu as the city experiences an emerging economy, a growing tourist industry and numerous infrastructure and construction opportunities”

SCG also succesfully showcase  a variety of high-quality building materials from trusted brands SCG, COTTO and Mariwasa in the Cebu Con 2013, held at SM City Cebu.
The event highlighted a number of the SCG Group’s innovative Products and solutions including:

• SCG Drywall system comprising of SCG Smartboard
• SCG water and termite-resistant fiber-cement board
• Thermal Insulation to reduce heat. (perfect for Philippine weather)
• SCG Smartwood, a wood substitute with Color-loc technology of long-lasting quality and design.
• COTTO modern wall and floor tiles (COTTO Graphic Series and COTTO Curva Series)
• COTTO Olix Series (Water-saving sanitary ware with modern, geometric designs collections)
• Mariwasa “Techno-Bliss” tiles, a second generation, latest technology scratch-free, strain-fee and safety tiles, made of modern celadon tiles, (easy to clean and maintain)

“SCG is ready to respond to the demands of Filipinos in continuously enhancing their quality of living while at the same time through the great selection of innovative, functional and eco-friendly product offerings from our various product brands,” said Mr. Suwansilp.

SCG aims to promote a lifestyle that is sustainable and environmentally friendly through its innovative products as they celebrates its 100th year anniversary. With the SCG Elite Card, the Group hopes to encourage this culture to the Filipino people whenever they use construction materials under the SCG, COTTO and Mariwasa brands.

About SCG
SCG comprises three core businesses: SCG Chemicals, SCG Paper, and SCG Cement-Building Materials. With more than 200 companies under its umbrella and approximately 40,000 employees, SCG creates and distributes innovative products and services that respond to the current and future needs of consumers. In 2013, the company marks its 100th year of successful operations.
SCG has been present in the Philippines since 1993 with more than 1,000 employees through its 7 subsidiaries: United Pulp & Paper Co., Mariwasa Siam Ceramics Inc., CPAC Monier Philippines Inc., SCG Trading Philippines Inc., Green Siam Resources Inc., Green Alternative Technology Specialist Inc., and SCG Marketing Inc.