1985: Second-Generation Leadership and Founder’s Legacy
Second generation leadership: The passing of founder Tan Ai Meng in 1985 marked the transition to second-generation leadership, which continued the company’s growth into semiconductor, facilities and energy services.
1979: Start of International Engineering Operations
International engineering operations: Cyclect began international operations in the late 1970s, establishing engineering presence in Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, Japan and China to serve regional industrial.
1974: Mechanical Services Capability Established
Mechanical services: Cyclect launched a Mechanical Services unit in 1975, extending its engineering capability into structural and mechanical work for marine and industrial clients alongside its electrical services.
1973: Instrumentation Services Capability Established
Instrumentation services: Cyclect established instrumentation services in 1974 through a JV with KK Kiuchi Keisoku, laying the foundation for what is now Cyclect’s EICA engineering capability.
1972: Electrical Projects Division and the Birth of Cyclect
Electrical projects division: In 1973 Cycle & Electric became Cyclect, moved to a 100,000 sq ft facility in Liu Fang Road, and launched an Electrical Projects Division to serve Singapore’s expanding built environment.
1958: Expansion to Kung Chong Road Workshop
Motor generator workshop: Cyclect expanded to Kung Chong Road in 1958 with a dedicated motor and generator repair workshop, establishing the MRO capability that remains central to Cyclect’s technical services today.
1943: Founding of Cycle & Electric in Wartime Singapore
Cycle and Electric founding: Cycle & Electric was founded in 1943 by Tan Ai Meng during the Japanese Occupation, providing electrical repair and maintenance services from a small shop on Bras Basah Road.