Dah Chong Hong
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Conglomerate (automotive sales and servicing, air cargo equipment distribution, cosmetics, airport ground support machinery maintenance, food retailing, logistics, warehousing) |
| Predecessor | Hang Chong Investment Company Limited, Dah Chong Hong Limited |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, United States (historically) |
| Products | Automotive sales and servicing, air cargo equipment, cosmetics, airport ground support machinery maintenance, food retailing, logistics, warehousing solutions |
| Owner | CITIC Pacific (since 1992) |
| Parent | CITIC Pacific |
Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited (DCH) () () is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong, engaged in sectors such as automotive sales and servicing, distribution of air cargo equipment, cosmetics, maintenance of airport ground support machinery, food retailing, logistics, and warehousing solutions.
History
- 1949: Founded under the names Hang Chong Investment Company Limited () and Dah Chong Hong Limited ().
- 1970s: Entered the United States automotive market, emphasizing expansion under the Dah Chong Hong brand.
- 1991: CITIC Pacific acquired a 34.86% stake in the then privately held public company.
- 1992: CITIC Pacific completed the takeover, making the company a fully owned subsidiary through privatization.
- 1994: The company adopted the name "Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited".
- 2007: Achieved public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
DCH Food Mart
Originally launched in 1985 and rebranded in 1992, DCH Food Mart became a prominent food retail chain within Hong Kong. It provided an extensive selection of products including frozen seafood, meats, poultry, dried seafood items, and everyday groceries sourced internationally. As of July 2018, the brand operated more than 47 outlets under its upscale specialty banner DCH Food Mart Deluxe, alongside two standard DCH Food Mart locations.
On 15 March 2024, DCH Food declared the shutdown of all its retail outlets citing external market conditions and operational difficulties.