YCM Timeline
2007-2010
Company established
After three years of research and preparation, our headquarters was established in ChangHua in 2010
2010
Training system launched
We co-operated with famous brands in Denmark and Spain, giving their suppliers a successful mold prevention strategy
2011
YCT established
Our own microbiological laboratory was set up and we worked as a mold-prevention consultant for a famous French brand
2012
Co-operation with world-leading sports brand
Our technical went to Vietnam to carry out mold assessments at the brand’s factories
2012
Mold cleaning service launched
This is I Do Clean, which removes mold from products and makes sure they get to market on time
2012
First overseas seminar tour
We hosted sessions for clients in countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand to share knowledge of mold prevention and the way in which our stickers help factories
2013
Seminar tour in China
Several hundred people attended eight sessions where we shared information about our stickers and mold prevention
2013
First participation in EU exhibition
We took part in the GDS fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, to promote eco-friendly mold prevention and our Playmold service
2014
First training tour
Our technicians carried out on-site training for clients at factories across the world
2014
First overseas branch established
YCM set up its first premises outside ChangHua, in the UK
2014
Mold cleaning service for 200,000 feet of leather
YCM flew to several different countries to clean clients’ raw materials
2015
Relaunch as mold-prevention consultancy
After five years, YCM rolls out mold-prevention solutions, helping clients to lower their risk of mold.
2015
Introduction of MDAP
As YCM kept improving, we introduced the Mold Disappear Action Plan, a solution which can be adjusted to fit any client’s requirements
2015
Participation in ISPO
We were represented at the event in Munich, Germany, which is the leading international exhibition for the sports business
2015
Service in Serbia
We set up a mold-cleaning service point in Serbia to service more clients needing help with accessories
2015
First MDAP mission
This took place in China, where we helped a client’s factory lower its risk of mold
2015
Seminar tour of Vietnam
More than 900 delegates attended 31 sessions on the subject of eco-friendly mold-prevention solutions
2015
Mold-prevention summit in Vietnam
We were invited by a well-known brand of sportswear to train the QA teams of all its factories in the country in good mold-prevention practice
2016
USA EPA BPPD statement of FIFRA exemption
YCM was recognised for complying with the United States’ Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
2016
EU HSE statement of BPR exemption
We complied with the EU’s Biocidal Products Regulation
2016
Environmental assessment for a client’s factories
We found mold risks at the premises of a client with 18 factories in five countries and came up with a solution that improved matters
2016
Training tour of sportswear brand’s factories
We visited 20 factories around the world and gave more than 350 members of staff insight into mold-prevention techniques
2016
Co-operation with experts
We worked with an University, an authority on micro-organisms, on a series of physics experiments
2016
Launched mold scientific database
2017
Delivered lecture at university
We were invited to share our professional experience with TungHai University’s department focusing on microbiology in a hot, humid climate
2017
Co-operation with USA laboratory
We worked with the AIHA accreditation laboratory, an authority in micro-organism testing, to exchange knowledge and experience
2017
Mold assessments
Our team travelled to five countries and carried out assessments in 35 factories, while also providing training and helping clients improve their premises
2018
YCM wins AWARDS
YCM wins annual awards for “Taiwan Most Innovative Brand Award” and “Taiwan Excellent Products Golden Award” from Taiwan Best Manufacturer Committee.
2018
Taking part in MODA
Joined MODA, the exhibition of the largest fashion trade event in UK to share how YCM’s mold prevention service can help brands.
2018
YCM shares our specialty on AICLST
Alan Shih, one of the researchers in YCM Lab, completed a thesis after months of hardworking. And he was invited by CLIA to share his research result during the conference.
**China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) host “11th Asia International Conference of Leather Science and Technology (AICLST)” at SUST on the 16th -19th Oct., 2018.**
2019
Domestic media came for interview
Business Weekly, Unique Satellite TV and Apple Daily found YCM’s expertise, and make our striving a special topic to share with the public.
2019
Core Lab established
To expand the service items and upgrade the quality of YCT’s service, the original laboratory was expanded and equipped with new professional instrument.
2020
duns & bradstreet’s enterprise certificate
To reach more international brands and manufacturers, and make customers feel more reliable with us to start new cooperation, we applied for and passed duns & bradstreet’s enterprise certificate
2020
Obtained Dun & Bradstreet Corporate Certificate
To serve more international brands and manufacturers, and enhance our customers’ reliability on our cooperation, we applied for and passed the certification.
2020
Invested in antibacterial product research and development
In the early stage of the COVID-19 epidemic, with our customers care in mind, we used microorganisms to professionally develop antibacterial emulsions, sprays, and stickers for application on clothes. We provided this preventive support to our key partners to protect them from the infectious diseases.
2020
Hundreds of online webinars on Black Fungus
Conducted online webinar session for our partner brands and factories to provide education on black fungus. We provided insight and preventive recommendations to minimize the contamination inside the factory. The webinar was focused on epidemic prevention, mold prevention, antibacterial and health safety.
2020
FSC Certified new environmental protection and anti-mold product launched
We started developing anti-mold products made from FSC certified material and LDPE for convenient recycling. This provides customers with a more environmentally friendly choice to prevent mold.
2020
National Taiwan University (NTU) GMBA business course visit
After understanding the practical needs of NTU’s GMBA courses, we arranged visits for teachers and students to introduce our company’s professional values and business policies and help these future corporate talents to smoothly gain practical experience.
2020
Implemented efficient communication tool OGSM
In order to cultivate the company’s team to be agile and efficient, and to better use communication skills, all employees are arranged to undergo course training to achieve high-efficiency management with consistent goals and communication languages.
2020
Preservation of agricultural products during shipment
The Council of Agriculture had scheduled to ship a batch of bulk agricultural products from Taiwan to the United States to expand the agricultural export market. It entrusted us to plan the anti-mold preservation project, and finally the agricultural products arrived safely.
2020
Development of our first ventilation equipment and effective improvement of environmental ventilation
We conducted a ventilation project for a well-known charity organization. They were affected by poor indoor ventilation, so we proposed solutions and implemented wind field planning, combined with professional analysis of wind farms, and designed our first indoor ventilation equipment, solving the problem of sultry environment successfully.
2020
Local professional basketball team corporate internship cooperation plan
Give young players early thinking about how to survive after not playing, formulate a 30-hour corporate internship plan, and plant the thinking direction for players to enter the corporate workplace and become social people in the future, and encourage them to use “reality” to support “dreams.”
2020
CEO was invited to give a speech at Taiwan Life Insurance
Invited by Business Weekly Academy and Taiwan Life Insurance to share YCM entrepreneurial experience and encourage everyone to have their own heroic journey.
2020
Obtained ISO 17025:2017 Approval of moldy item identification technology
Congratulations to YCM Microbiology Research Center-Moldy items identification technology, obtained ISO 17025 certification.
2020
National Taiwan University EMBA corporate visit
Understand the practical needs of NTU EMBA courses, arrange visits for participants, and convey YCM’s philosophy and core values to participants through activities.
2021
OGSM Sharing Session
Conducted internal results sharing sessions for OGSM, a communication tool that had been implemented for a year. CEOs of well-known domestic companies joined us in sharing successful experiences from the use of this framework.
2021
Media interview about our new anti-mildew technology
After Sanli News learned about the company’s latest technological progress, it made a special report on the company’s achievements in the field of anti-mildew technology and shared it with the public.
2021
National Taiwan University (NTU) GMBA second business course visit
After understanding the practical needs of the NTU GMBA course, we arranged visits for participating teachers and students to share the company’s latest technology, professional progress, and the company’s future direction, and help these future corporate talents to successfully gain practical experience.
2021
LabAvo brand launched
Affected by the environmental climate and epidemic situation, consumers have more and more anti-mildew and anti-bacterial needs. The company launched the brand LabAvo this year to provide effective and convenient anti-mildew and anti-bacterial products to consumers. LabAvo provides beautiful products that meet the aesthetic requirements from clients, but also contributes to their health and safety.
2021
CEO was invited to speak at Changhua Digital Forum
Invited to participate in the “Post-epidemic Innovative Digital Transformation” online forum to share how companies can grasp business opportunities through successful digital transformation experience
2021
Practical actions support children to move toward their dreams in a healthy way
In addition to substantial charity donations, we also extended anti-mold protection education courses to five grassroots schools to help grassroots baseball teams improve indoor air quality and improve storage space, so that young players can grow in a comfortable and clean environment and increase their knowledge of mildew protection.
2021
We’re planning something big!
Mission
Do something that contributes to the environment only create value for customers, customer experience first, insist on altruism.
YCM is a global mold-prevention consultancy that offers working solutions for brands and manufacturers of footwear, clothing, accessories and textiles.
We use deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help our clients achieve great results. Our clients have seen a rise in production, improved relationships with suppliers, and savings through reduced stock losses.
Mold is a serious issue for manufacturers working in a hot, humid climate. It can cause damage to products – and to the relationships between manufacturers and their clients.
We offer expert prevention advice and practical solutions to the problem at all three stages of manufacture: i) the delivery and storage of raw materials, ii) the production process and iii) storing and shipping worldwide.
YCM now works with some of the most sophisticated, innovative and successful organisations in the world.
In recent years we have expanded our service to help clients protect toys, jewellery and general household equipment.