History
1885 – Foundation John While & Sons Pty Ltd
John While & Sons Pty Ltd was established in Australia by Mr. John While.
1979 – Subsidiary John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd
John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd was set up as a subsidiary of the Australian company.
1990 – John While Group (S) Pte Ltd
1990 – John While Group (S) Pte Ltd buy out John While & Sons Pty Ltd.
2003 – John While Springs (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is established in Pudong
John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd first became a member of the elite SME 500 in Singapore (Elite SME 500 Certifiicate).
2004 – John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd celebrated its 25th Anniversary
John While Springs (S) Pte Ltd celebrated its 25th Anniversary in business. We were privileged to have Mr. Alan While, grandson on Mr. John While, and two of his daughters Mrs. Elizabeth Dodds and Mrs. Sue Edwards attend the evening.
2006 – John While Springs (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
John While Springs (Thailand) Co. Ltd. is established in Chonburi.
2008 – Established in Singapore
John While Solutions (S) Pte Ltd is established in Singapore, to meet the needs of the medical device industry.
2009 – Buyout
2009 – Minority shareholders, except for several in Thailand, are bought out by John While Group (S) Pte Ltd.
2010 – John While Springs (Thailand) Co. Ltd is awarded Best Supplier
John While Springs (Thailand) Co. Ltd is awarded Best Supplier by Thai Steel Cable, a contract manufacturer in the automotive industry and a Distinguished Supplier Award from Kulthorn Premier Company Ltd.
2016 – LESJÖFORS GROUP
New ownership – Lesjöfors-Group