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Company Profile:
For more than 160 years, Smith Bell & Company, Inc. has been dynamically involved in various business ventures in the Philippines. Reputed for its integrity and professional excellence, Smith Bell’s history is colored with a sense of expansion, growth and diversification.
EARLY BEGINNINGS. The origins of Smith Bell & Company, Inc. date to 1838, when a young Scotsman named James Adam Smith was sent to the Philippines to look after the interest of Jardine Matheson & Company. Six years later, after establishing good connections, Smith went into partnership with Henry Constable and Robert Philip Wood. This partnership eventually served as the foundation of what was to become Smith Bell & Company, Inc. By June of 1846, Wood opened the firm of Constable, Wood and Company.
The name Smith Bell & Company finally came into being when Robert Wood set up partnership with an American named Lawrence R. Bell. Bell managed the company for a while after Wood left for England. Eventually, Bell also left Manila for unknown reason but the name continued to stay ever since.
The company primarily engaged in trading, import and export. Hemp (abaca) was a leading item for export and was shipped mostly to the United States to meet the demand of the Atlantic and Pacific shipbuilders. This extensive trading enabled Smith Bell to serve as a bridge between the Asian countries and the West, introducing the country to foreign goods and opening its international markets.
By 1849, Smith Bell was appointed agents of Imperial Insurance Company, Ltd. marking the involvement and entry of Smith Bell into the insurance industry. Years later, it would be appointed as agents for Lloyd’s of London in 1877, as well as agents for seven other insurance companies. Smith Bell was also designated as Philippine agents for Sunlife of Canada until Sunlife set up its own office in Manila in 1928.
The year 1866 saw the expansion of Smith Bell as it opened its Cebu branch, the first of many branches to be established throughout the archipelago. In the succeeding decades to come, Smith Bell’s pioneering efforts would gradually emerge but the company would be beset with more difficulties on a national scale.
REVOLUTION AND CRISIS. In 1880, the country experienced one of its worst rice shortages because of milling inadequacies. Responding to this acute situation, Smith Bell also operated its own fleet of lighters and inter-island steamers, the company was able to distribute rice to the southern provinces. Aside from the rice shortage, the company also had to cope with the sugar shortage crisis. Smith Bell established the Luzon Sugar Company, the first sugar refinery in the islands located a few miles north of Manila.
While the company had to contend with one crisis after another, it also managed to reach peak performance. During these years, most foreign firms engaged in the import-export trade and banking operations also ventured into shipping, fire and marine insurance and became agents of international lines and companies. Towards the end of the 19th century, Smith Bell held the agencies of at least four banking institutions, seven insurance firms and at least six shipping lines and was the representative of several commercial Spanish inter-island vessels.
Aside from its regular businesses, Smith Bell’s achievements and projects also showed marked diversification and expansion. One of its most prominent accomplishments was the erection of the San Sebastian Church. Smith Bell supervised and arranged the construction of the all-steel infrastructure, which was prefabricated in Belguim and assembled piece by piece.
Moreover, during the revolution era, Smith Bell also attempted to pioneer in oil exploration. It started to drill oil in Cebu in 1896 but abandoned the project because the oil was of non-commercial quantity.
THE AMERICAN ERA. Coinciding with the extension of free trade between the United States and the Philippines, Smith Bell was incorporated into a domestic liability corporation in 1909. The War in Europe from 1914 to 1918 gave Smith Bell a chance to achieve maximum prosperity as products such as copra, hemp and sugar were in great demand and the islands imported more manufactured goods.
At around this time, Smith Bell’s pioneering spirit and risk-taking capabilities were once again boldly enchanced as it further expanded and diversified. In shipping, the company acted as general managers of Compañia Maritima and represented a number of British steamship companies. Smith Bell also became agents for the Asiatic Petroleum Company, which was to be later known as Shell. It also acquired Underwood Corporation to venture into business machines and office equipment. Another breakthrough involved the forming of Red V Coconut Products, Ltd. which entailed the manufacture and exportation of desiccated coconuts.
All these dynamism ended with onset of World War II. Smith Bell closed shop because most of its key people were imprisoned in concentration camps by the Japanese.
All these dynamism ended with onset of World War II. Smith Bell closed shop because most of its key people were imprisoned in concentration camps by the Japanese.
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE. After the War, the company went back into operations and the immediate reconstruction of its warehouses. With the support of banks, Smith Bell began to import once again building materials such as steel and other types of construction materials. The main nucleus of Smith Bell’s staff started to re-open its services along the lines of insurance, trading, import and export, and shipping. The Red V Coconut products were rehabilitated, and by 1945, the company found itself managing the Domestic Insurance Company of the Philippines.
Smith Bell also diversified into printing as it established the Philippine Business Forms, which was involved in packing, and printing of cartons and labels. It acquired the C.M. Lovsted & Co., which was involved in the trading of a wide range of industrial products and equipment.
In 1959, when a law was passed by Congress restricting domestic retail trade to Filipino citizens and corporations, Smith Bell became 60% Filipino-owned. This marked the gradual exit of the British as key executives of the company.
In the decades of the 60′s, Smith Bell diversified further as it expanded its machinery and industrial products business to take advantage of the growth of diesel engines. It also put up the first Philippine factory to manufacture machine-woven carpets from local natural fibers.
In insurance, Smith Bell took controlling interest of Henry Hunter Bayne Adjustment Co. and expanded into all types of insurance adjustment work.
In 1969, when Smith Bell Travel and Tours was incorporated, it gave the tourism industry a boost. It pioneered the first international chartered flights from Cebu direct to Hongkong, Taipei and Tokyo, and entered into a joint venture with the Thomas Cook travel group.
As the 70′s and 80′s came, the company sold some of its investments and consolidated and positioned itself in its areas of expertise. Today, the Smith Bell Group of Companies offers a wide range of services such as insurance and re-insurance brokers, crewing agency and manning, vessel husbanding, tramp/tank and liner services, chartering brokers, heavy equipment suppliers, loan facilities and financing, import and export. It also offers claims settling, cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, surveillance and superintendence, petroleum and petrochemical surveys, hydrotesting and tank calibrations.
Backed by over one hundred and fifty years of experience and the expertise in its specialized fields and manned with a staff of competent and committed individuals, Smith Bell & Company, Inc. has established a reputation of professionalism and reliability. As it faces the daily challenges of an ever-changing world, Smith Bell continues to rely entirely on it unchanging tradition of Integrity and Excellence — its changeless core amidst a changing world.
Our parent company, Smith Bell & Company, Inc. (SBCI) was founded in 1846 and is one of the oldest multifaceted business establishments in the country, reputed for its integrity, and professionalism.
SB Manpower Services, Inc. (SBMSI), was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary on 29 July 1994 to meet the ever-increasing demand for Filipino land-based manpower worldwide. The rapid industrial development in the world, the continued infrastructure boom and the demand for qualified service personnel in many sectors, highlights the need for foreign labor by host countries.
As recruitment agents, SBMSI handles all allotment requirements as provided for by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) of the Philippine�s Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It provides its Principals with comprehensive monthly statements of accounts, which are properly supported.
Therefore, Principals are assured of a worry-free service.
Jobs Opening By ABC Global Employment & Manpower Services (Smith Bell):
1. Position: Steel Polishers
Location: Australia
Vacancies: 10
Prospective Principal/Project: ABC GLOBAL SERVICES
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable.
- With good commands of oral and written English.
- Can work under pressure.
- Perform other duties required.
- Age not more than 45 years old
2. Position: Tower Rigger
Location: Australia
Vacancies: 20
Prospective Principal/Project: ABC GLOBAL SERVICES, PTY LTD.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- 25 – 40 years old
- Must be hard working
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
3. Position: MIG Welder
Location: Queensland, Australia
Vacancies: 30
Prospective Principal/Project: All Metals Solutions
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, Engineering (Metal Fabrication/Tool & Die/Welding) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants must be willing to work in Queensland.
- Age 25 – 44 years old
- Must be hardworking, honest and responsible
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
4. Position: Glazing Guru & Stainless Steel Welder
Location: Australia
Vacancies: 10
Prospective Principal/Project: ABC GLOBAL SERVICES, PTY LTD.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, Engineering (Metal Fabrication/Tool & Die/Welding) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable
- Must have good communication skills
- Age: 25 – 44 years old
5. Position: Estimator
Location: Australia
Vacancies: 5
Prospective Principal/Project: ABC GLOBAL SERVICES, PTY LTD.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable
- Must have good communication skills
- Age 25 – 44 years old
6. Position: Senior Power Station Operator
Location: Australia & United Arab Emirates
Vacancies: 10
Prospective Principal/Project: DUBAI ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable
- With good commands of oral and written English
- Can work under pressure
- Perform other duties required
- Age 25 – 40 years old
7. Position: Deli Merchandiser
Location: United Arab Emirates
Vacancies: 8
Prospective Principal/Project: ZAWYA Supermarket
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable
- With good commands of oral and written English
- Can work under pressure
- Perform other duties required
- Age 25 – 35 years old
8. Position: Receiving Clerk
Location: United Arab Emirates
Vacancies: 3
Prospective Principal/Project: ZAWYA Supermarket
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Secretarial or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Must have pleasing personality
- Must be Hardworking, Trustworthy and Reliable
- With good commands of oral and written English
- Can work under pressure
- Perform other duties required
- Age 25 – 35 years old
9. Position: Engineer – Electrical Maintenance
Position: Dubai
Vacancies: 6
Prospective Principal/Project: DUBAI ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
Qualification:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants must be willing to work in Dubai
- Age 25 – 45 years old
- Must be hard working
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
10. Position: Assistant Engineer – Electrical Maintenance
Location: Dubai
Vacancies: 4
Prospective Principal/Project: DUBAI ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Age 25 – 40 years old
- Must be hard working
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
11. Position: Senior Engineer – Electrical Maintenance
Location: Dubai
Vacancies: 4
Prospective Principal/Project: DUBAI ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent.
- At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants must be willing to work in Dubai
- Age 30 – 45 years old
- Must be hard working
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
12. Position: Senior Electrician
Location: Dubai
Vacancies: 10
Prospective Principal/Project: DUBAI ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent.
- At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants must be willing to work in Dubai
- Age 25 – 40 years old
- Must be hard working
- Can work with minimum supervision
- With good communication skills
ABC Global Employment & Manpower Services Inc. (Former Smith Bell Manpower)
POEA License#: 072-LB-032707-R
Unit-2004 One Magnificent Mile Condominium, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines
Tel.: 6367092 LOC. 112
Email Address: applications@smithbell.com.ph, ho@smithbell.com.ph
Website: www.smithbell.com.ph
Official Representative: FAUSTO R. PREYSLER, JR.
Status: Good Standing
Smith Bell Building
2294 Pasong Tamo Extension 1231 Makati City, Philippines
Tel. #: 63(2) 813-6949, 63(2) 815-0199, 63(2) 867-1904
Email: ho@smithbell.com.ph
Instrumentation Engineer
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i am mig welder diploma 1 years delhi 3 years exp larsan and turbo limited
i took up TESDA course in Welding and secured my certificate…am i qualified to that position as welder?