GST Holdings Limited (HKSE code: 416) is one of the leading fire alarm system and solution providers in China. It is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of fire alarm systems, 119 fire network systems and other products such as video entry system, electronic power meter and building automation systems.

According to an industry research, GST has the largest market share by sales revenue in the fire alarm systems segment in China. With its diversified product range, extensive nationwide sales and distribution network, GST endeavors to provide one-stop, timely and comprehensive fire alarm solutions to its customers.

GST was ranked top 17th in the 100 PRC enterprises with most potentials by Forbes in 2005. Since its establishment in 1993, GST's success over the last decade has made its GST brand one of the top brands in this fire safety sector in China. In recognition of its leadership, the GST brand was the only "well-known trademark" in the fire alarm systems industry awarded by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

In addition, the Group has an export business arm. Its fire alarm system products have been exported to countries in the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia since 2001.

GST is one of the few companies in the industry that has received the ISO 9001 quality management system certification and the LPCB product certification and UL certification. We are fully dedicated to strengthening our research capability, increasing our product range, enhancing product quality and bolstering cost efficiency.

We collaborate with a number of institutions, including the Institute of Software of China's Academy of Science and Tsinghua University, to study trends in the industry and focus our innovation efforts on product attributes that are most valued by our customers. Our focus on research and development is also reflected in the awards we have won, including the Outstanding Technology Innovation Award from the State Economic Commission for one of our fire alarm panels, as well as the 29 registered patents in China that we own (including 2 invention patents) and the 15 software copyrights in China that we hold. In addition, we have applied for an additional 7 patents (including 2 pending invention patents).