Our featured Tannery Company
Name: PROEST PHILS., INC.
Owner: Thelma Esterban
How long in the tannery business: 20 years
Simplicity is spoken by the company logo and it is dovetailed by the idea of fairness represented by the red square bounding the entire concept. The red square represents not just being steadfast to the ever-changing world of global competition, but being fair and square to all the people � employees and staff, distributors, customers � working for its success. Underlying white lines are the letters PPI (PROEST Philippines, Incorporated) synonymous with purity of intention in coming up with a dependable product. The green globe � green being environment � friendly and the globe for global competition, which the company is facing squarely. The focal point of the logo is the shoe � the genuine leather shoe that is not geared towards profit orientation, but how useful and friendly it can be to the company, to clients helping those people who never cease to make our world always a better place to live in.
HISTORY STATEMENT OF THE COMPANY
PROEST PHILS., INC. started out as Kristhel Gloves and Leather Products in 1983 with a measly initial capital of three thousand pesos (PHP 3,000.00) employing a single help with two units of sewing machine and hiring two more laborers.
1988 saw the expansion of the company through gradual acquisition of 72 units of industrial sewing machines giving opportunities in distributing its product to sub-contractors in Bulacan and Pampanga.
The insistence of one of its dealers with one of its dealers with an initial order of four hundred (400) pairs of Safety Shoes gave the company its first break in shoe designing and manufacturing. Reluctance on the part of the management was evident due to the lack of expertise, yet; the prodding of its associate prompted the company to give it a try. The first venture of manufacturing industrial footwear was unsuccessful but this did not deter the general manager to get focused and meet his goals. Saved and intensified by reading books and magazines, the company managed to pound its goals in achieving its ultimate dream � SUCCESS. Sending out inquiries regarding various footwear materials, doing intensive researches, and conducting observations through the many travels, seminars and trainings contributed in equipping the company with technical knowledge and skills in footwear manufacturing. Its quench for the industry�s new technologies and latest machineries never ceased thus, on September 5, 191, PROEST PHILS., INC. was formally incorporated.
In 1994, big bulk of orders from Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc. was sealed developing in the process the dealer-supplier relationship on a higher level and more professional status. It was also in this year that the company ventured into the production of Children�s Men and Ladies� shoes. 1995 was the entrance of San Miguel Brewing Division followed by Manila Water, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company in the elite line of company clients. Now included in its list of corporate accounts are Nestle Phils., Inc., San Miguel Product Packaging Division, International Container and Terminal Services, Inc., Unilever Phils., Inc., National Power Corporation, etc.
True to its motto, PROEST Phils. Inc. was motivated by its vision in making itself globally competitive. Headed by its president, Engr. Donald B. Esterban Jr., the company decided to put up a quality system based on the requirements of ISO 9002 standards. In September of 1999, the company employed the services of Neville Clarke Phils., an affiliate of Neville Clarke U.K., as its consultant.
The company immediately formed technical and steering committees and sent personnel to different trainings and seminars to equip themselves with what ISO is all about. Insights received from this trainings were passed on to the rank-and-file employees.
After two years of rigid trainings, seminars, documentations, system implementations, consultations, and series of internal quality audits performed by its certified IQA�s, the company finally submitted for a compliance audit.
On September 6 and 7, Certification International Phils., Inc., an affiliate of Certification International U.K. conducted a two-day compliance audit. Thus, on September 17, 2001, PROEST PHILIPPINES,INC., a member of the Philppine Footwear Federation (PFFI), P Philippine Small and Medium Scale Industies (PHILSMED) and Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc. was officially notified by the certifying body, the status onf an ISO 9002 certified company in time for its 10th year anniversary.
In December 2002, PROEST Phils., Inc., signed a contract with ISA Majestics Phils., Inc., received yet, another certification from the International Organization for Standardization as certified by Certification International Phils., Inc.
Until recently, another feather on its cap was added when on January 6, 2003, PROEST Phils., Inc. received yet, another certification from the International Organization for Standardization as certified by Certification International Phils., Inc.
In simple ceremonies held at its main plant and headquarters in Caingin, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Certification Internatinal Phils., Inc. President and General Manager, Engr, Donald B. Esteban Jr., the certificate for ISO 9001: 2002, thereby, achieving the status as �the first and only ISO certified Footwear Manufacturing� company in the Philippines and ranked as truly, a globally competitive company.
Facing the challenge providing quality products and services that are required in the world market, PROEST officials strive hard to be recognized as an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
ISO 9002 is focused more on system conformity while ISO 9001 gives emphasis on the achievement of real business benefits and relates to the importance of meeting customer requirements through an effective quality management system.
The conversion of PROEST to the new system �gives the company the edge over its competitors because of clearly defined business planning that consists of achievable objectives, appropriate measures of success and actions to meet the objectives by providing relevant resources and skills�
The systems personnel development process enables to maximize the full potential of every employee. It also monitors and measures performance and ensures effective management processes that contribute to achieving quality products and services leading the customer to satisfaction.
Engr. Esterban, Jr. said that �despite prevailing uncertainties in our business climate which affects almost all businesses throughout the world, we, at PROEST, continue to strive to be truly, globally competitive, harnessing talents with their creativity.�
THE COMPANY�S VISION
PROEST Phils., Inc. is a company that
provides affordable yet quality kinds of footwear to people and other product
made of genuine leather and taps the skills of its staff and the interests of
its customers in taking pride to our products without losing the very essence
of making themselves of help in establishing a business world equipped with
the values of integrity, prudence and modesty. The company is in consonance
with the dictum: Being the first is not as important as being the ONE.
THE COMPANY�S MISSION
As the first and only ISO Certified footwear manufacturing company in the Philippines, PROEST Phils., Inc. aims at tapping the entrepreneurial skills of our independent distributors in leaving remarkable marks in our local markets kicking such spirit off to world market and proving peoples of all races that here is a product that is dependable and receptive to the strives and lines of global competition.
THE COMPANY�S COMMITMENT
In fulfilling our mission or vision, PROEST Phils., Inc. fully commits itself to:
INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS:
Provide them with utmost support and concern in improving the viability of their business with pragmatism in attaining a reasonable return of their efforts and financial investments.
CUSTOMERS:
Provides them products synonymous with QUALITY, INGENUITY (our products being made of genuine local leather).
EMPLOYEES:
Bring out the best in each of them through recognition and rewards (both intrinsic and extrinsic) thereby making themselves exemplars whom anyone can emulate on in the business world.
COMMUNITY:
Utilize the skills of people in shoe manufacturing and
make them beneficial to the community where they live in.
GOVERNMENT:
Operate in consonance with the goals of the government in alleviating the living conditions of our fellow Filipinos.
ABOUT THE OWNERS
Twenty years
is no measurement to one�s success, for new challenges and innovations have
always been present in the shoemaking industry. Engr. Donald B. Esterban
Jr.
Call it blending, harmony� they both sure have it, but the main reason for PROEST�s growing success are the hard work and the heart they put into it extending the very motivation in finding satisfaction in giving best services to others. �One must come to serve and not to be served�, they always quip when pressed with the demands and pressures of their work.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTS
The only permanent thing on earth is change. Taking this line as a take- off point, PROEST Philippines, Inc. guarantees an array of products- industrial, children�s, ladies� and men�s shoes, sandals, and even slip-ons; industrial gloves and the other related paraphernalia- all made of locally tanned genuine leather, but durable and competitive to the products we see in the world market today.
The products do not just speak of durability and affordability. They are always in style, for the company does not allow itself to be caught barefooted in the world�s shoemaking industry. Hence, the race to quality has no finish line and the PROEST leaves no stone unturned in serving everybody with QUALITY and STYLE.
POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
Qualification for Independent Distributorship
- Independent Distributorship is open to individuals and/or business entities such as corporations, partnership, single proprietorship and cooperatives.
- An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and/or a duly registered business under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Procedures for Independent Distributorship Registration
- In order to become an independent distributor, a duly registered independent distributor of PROEST Phils., Inc. must sponsor an applicant at the time of application.
- Fill-up the Distributor Registration Form prior to submission for approval to the verify correctness of the document.
Payment of Registration
Package (Donner Advantage Pack/Sales
Associate Pack)
- Payment must be made directly to PROEST Cashier or thru PROEST accredited bank.
In case of bank payments, deposit slips must be made in triplicate form and machine validated. Present the validated deposit slip to PROEST Cashier for validation/verification with PROEST accredited bank.
Credit card payments are allowed, however, prevailing bank charges shall be collected.
For check payments, required clearing period shall be considered.
- Independent PROEST Distributors and Business Centers are not authorized to receive and collect payments from any person. Payments shall be made directly to PROEST Cashier or PROEST accredited bank. PROEST will not be held liable for any unauthorized acts committed by any independent PROEST distributor or business center.
Company-Distributor Relationship
An independent distributor of PROEST is not an employee or partner of PROEST Phil., Inc. and therefore, is strictly prohibited from claiming possesses the authority to bind PROEST to any obligations.
An independent distributor is bound to comply with the policies, guidelines and procedures of PROEST.
Business Promotion and Development
An independent distributor is enjoined to actively participate in the promotion as well as in the introduction and marketing of PROEST products and business opportunities in accordance with the company�s published marketing plan.
The independent distributor is free to develop and promote the business in direct selling by establishing a strong marketing network through training, motivations, and sponsorship of new distributors.
The independent distributor is prohibited to provide claims or guarantees in the earning potential, as this is dependent on one�s effort.
Use of Trademarks, Trade Names, Brand Names and Logo
Registered trademarks, trade names, brand names logo of PROEST Phils., Inc. are not to be used without the express written consent from PROEST.
An independent distributor shall not use the trademarks, trade names, brand name, logo of PROEST Phils., Inc. in any advertising ventures or on any other products without express written permission from PROEST.
Product Presentation and Warranties
An independent distributor shall present PROEST products fairly, factually and shall refrain from making negative remarks about competitor�s products and companies.
An independent distributor shall not missed prospective distributor by implying a promise and warranty on earning potential that will lead to confusion or deceit.
Unlawful Activities
An independent distributor shall not take part in any unlawful acts or dealings prohibited by law.
Territorial Boundaries
An independent distributor shall not
claim any exclusive rights to any territories.
Policy Changes
PROEST Phils., Inc. reserves the right to amend any terms and conditions it deems appropriate without prior notice to the independent distributor.Achievements
