Monaco Manufacturing Corporation is one of the leading sewing thread manufacturing companies in the Philippines today. Its humble beginnings trace back to the year 1958 when Mr. Chua Yap Chek established Monaco Thread Company engaged in the production and marketing of bag closing threads. Over the years, the company grew steadily and so did its range of products and services, which catered mainly to the textile and garment sectors. Today, the company employs more than 300 people and operates two plants in Metro Manila which house some of the most modern twisting, rewinding and dyeing machinery & equipment. A satellite office and warehouse is located in Cebu to better serve the Visayas and Mindanao markets. The company also exports embroidery and sewing threads to various parts of the world.