1985: China Maritime Joint Venture Expands Regional Engineering Reach
China maritime engineering: Cyclect and COSCO Shipyard formed a JV in the mid-1980s to develop electrical engineering capability at COSCO’s Chinese facilities, requiring Cyclect to deploy and train technical personnel.
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.
1965: ASEA Partnership Strengthens Motor and Generator Capability
Motor generator service: Cyclect was appointed ASEA’s first regional service agent in 1965 following specialist training in Sweden — the beginning of a technology partnership that has extended through six decades.
1952: First Major Marine Electrical Contract
Marine electrical contract: Cyclect secured its first major contract with the British Royal Navy in 1952, servicing naval vessels in Singapore and establishing a marine engineering foundation that shaped the company’s.
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.