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Sakol Tangkosakul, chief executive officer of S.C.L. Motor Part Public Company Limited, or SCL, a leading distributor of automotive spare-part products covering Thailand's major car brands, told Than Hoon that the company's overall business this year is trending better than last year, driven by continued demand for auto parts and repair components, especially after flooding in several areas damaged vehicles and increased demand for repairs and part replacements. The company said it is ready to meet that demand through its supply-chain network and a wide range of spare-part products covering leading car brands. It also expects the growing base of older vehicles on the road to remain a key market supporting continued growth in the aftermarket, even as new-car sales or the economy may slow at times. On expansion strategy, SCL recently brought in several new brands as partners, exceeding its target and ahead of schedule, and it is still developing cooperation with additional global partners, with several projects underway.

Several listed companies have revealed their business direction for the second half of 2026 through earnings call activities. Chao Sua Foods Industry, or CHAO, reported first-half 2026 net profit of 10.4 million baht and a gross profit margin as high as 36.4%. CEO Napat Morin signaled an all-out push in the second half through four market-driving strategies, along with proactive cost management to keep GPM steady at 36%. Exotic Food, or XO, with CEO Jittiporn Chantarat, signaled a positive second half after absorbing the main impact of a chili stock write-off in the first half, with its key European market clearly returning to growth and the third quarter of 2026 expected to improve on the second quarter, while targeting 10% revenue growth for 2026. Northeast Rubber, or NER, with CEO Chuwit Chuengtanasomboon, announced its second-quarter 2026 results and said the board approved an interim cash dividend of 0.05 baht per share, with payment due on September 4. Atlas Energy, or ATLAS, with CEO Suwatchai Pitakwongsaporn, expressed confidence in achieving double-digit sales growth in the second half of 2026 as planned, and is pressing ahead with the JUMP+ project. S.C.L. Motor Part, or SCL, with Managing Director Sakon Tangkosakul, unveiled plans to expand its product portfolio and sales channels; it currently carries more than 200,000 auto spare parts items and is targeting 2026 revenue of 2.05 billion baht.

S.C.L. Motor Part Public Company Limited, or SCL, reported first-half 2026 net profit of 30.44 million baht, up 23.96% from the same period last year. Sales revenue reached 1.05 billion baht, an increase of 13.99%, supported by a 15.47% rise in sales of genuine parts under various automaker brands, while gross margin improved to 10.71% from 10.29%. Managing Director Sakon Tangkawsakul said the company has set a 2026 revenue target of 2.05 billion baht and will continue expanding its product portfolio and distribution channels while moving toward becoming an automotive part solution provider. The board approved an interim dividend of 0.046 baht per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 24 August 2026 and payment on 8 September 2026.

S.C.L. Motor Part Public Company Limited, or SCL, is expanding its engine parts portfolio by adding Garrett Turbo, an OE replacement turbocharger from Garrett, a global expert in air induction system technology, to serve the growing replacement parts market. Managing Director Sakon Tangkawsakul said the addition of Garrett Turbo marks another important step in strengthening the engine parts segment with products recognized internationally for both performance and durability. Currently, SCL offers over 200,000 items covering both genuine and replacement parts, and plans to continuously expand collaboration with leading global manufacturing partners to become a full-service automotive solution provider for vehicle parts.