SUSS-UOB-SMF Global Leadership Symposium on Leadership and Talent Development
Cyclect participated in the inaugural SUSS-UOB-SMF Global Leadership Symposium, engaging with leadership development perspectives relevant to the engineering and manufacturing sector.
80 Years of Engineering Heritage
The Business Times marked Cyclect’s 80th anniversary with a profile tracing the group’s evolution from wartime electrical repair to a diversified engineering and infrastructure company.
SME One Asia Recognition for Engineering Enterprise Development
A Cyclect subsidiary received the SME1 Asia Award at the inaugural ceremony, recognising responsible business practices and sustainable enterprise development.
2006: Third-Generation Leadership and Business Renewal
Cyclect transitioned to third-generation leadership in 2006, with the incoming team driving diversification into renewable energy, data infrastructure and regional project development.
1985: Second-Generation Leadership and Founder’s Legacy
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.
1974: Mechanical Services Capability Established
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
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
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.
1943: Founding of Cycle & Electric in Wartime Singapore
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.