Chinney 50: A Golden Jubilee Celebration

Chinney Group has its origin from Chinney Construction Company, Limited which was incorporated in Hong Kong in 1975. It started its operations in the construction sector. Over the years, the group has diversified its business to cover areas such as foundation construction, property development, property investment and management, trading and aviation system engineering through development, acquisitions, and group restructuring. Chinney Group has four companies that are listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited:

  • Hon Kwok Land Investment Company, Limited (0160.HK)
  • Chinney Investments, Limited (0216.HK)
  • Chinney Alliance Group Limited (0385.HK)
  • Chinney Kin Wing Holdings Limited (1556.HK)

The group employs approximately 2,300 staff members across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

With a strong foundation in Hong Kong for over half a century, Chinney Group has expanded its investment portfolio to over HKD 26 billion across Greater China, Asia, the United States and Canada. The group aims to generate returns that outperform the market through flagship projects that have successfully ventured into international markets, particularly in North America and Asia, with strategic investments in residential properties, investment properties, office buildings, hotels, and data centres. Looking ahead, Chinney Group plans to actively seize market opportunities, seek new investment growth areas, and continue to create the next chapter of success for the coming 50 years.

Milestones

1975
Chinney Construction Co., Ltd. (Chinney Construction) was incorporated in Hong Kong.
1985
Chinney Holdings Limited acquired Hon Kwok Land Investment Company, Limited (Stock Code: 160)
1987
Acquired Chinney Investments, Limited (Stock Code: 216) (formerly known as “Nylex Realty Limited”)
Acquired Chinney Investments, Limited (Stock Code: 216) (formerly known as “Nylex Realty Limited”)
1993
Kin Wing Engineering Company Limited was established
1993
Hon Kwok Land Investment acquired the first land site in Nanhai, China
1995
Acquired Shun Cheong Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-listed company
1996
DrilTech Ground Engineering Limited was established to provide drilling, site investigation, and related ground engineering services
1998
Acquired controlling stake in Hong Kong-listed Chinney Alliance Group Limited (Chinney Alliance Group) (Stock Code: 385)
2000
Chinney Alliance Group acquired Swire Engineering Limited and renamed it Chinney Alliance Engineering Limited
2002
Hon Kwok Land completed Urban Oasis Garden in Shenzhen – the Group’s first project in mainland China
Hon Kwok Land completed Urban Oasis Garden in Shenzhen – the Group’s first project in mainland China
2003
Chinney Construction expanded into Macau and established Chinney Timwill Construction (Macau) Company Limited
2005
Kin Wing Engineering (Macau) Company Limited and DrilTech Ground Engineering (Macau) Limited were both established to specialize in foundation engineering, drilling, and site investigation in Macau
2010
Launched “The Bauhinia” brand for hotels and serviced apartments in Hong Kong and mainland China
Launched “The Bauhinia” brand for hotels and serviced apartments in Hong Kong and mainland China
2011
Chinney Alliance Engineering successfully implemented NAV CANADA’s air traffic service data management system at Hong Kong International Airport. In the same year, the company facilitated Raytheon Company, the U.S. defense technology giant, in becoming a service provider to Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department
2016
Jacobson van den Berg (China) Limited launched its own disinfection brand “JcoNAT”.
Jacobson van den Berg (China) Limited launched its own disinfection brand “JcoNAT”.
2018
Opening of the 75-storey Hon Kwok City Commercial Centre in Shenzhen
Opening of the 75-storey Hon Kwok City Commercial Centre in Shenzhen
2019
Shun Cheong Engineering successfully developed a construction robot capable of drilling and component installation
Shun Cheong Engineering successfully developed a construction robot capable of drilling and component installation
2020
Shun Cheong Engineering launched Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP) services
2020
The Airport Authority Hong Kong procured Chinney Alliance Engineering’s drone detection system, Asia’s first integrated solution combining phased array radar, RF detection, and optoelectronic technologies
2021
Chinney Alliance Engineering partnered with Searidge Technologies Inc. to implement the Digital Apron and Tower Management System (DATMS)
Chinney Alliance Engineering partnered with Searidge Technologies Inc. to implement the Digital Apron and Tower Management System (DATMS)
2022
HKG11 Data Center opened, with project management, design, and construction all contracted to the Group’s companies, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion of its property investment portfolio
HKG11 Data Center opened, with project management, design, and construction all contracted to the Group’s companies, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion of its property investment portfolio
2023
Chinney Construction completed the transitional housing project – Yan Chai Residence using Modular Integrated Construction (MiC).
Chinney Construction completed the transitional housing project – Yan Chai Residence using Modular Integrated Construction (MiC).
2024
Hon Kwok Land achieved completion certification for its landmark project, The Riverside, on Beijing Road in Guangzhou
Hon Kwok Land achieved completion certification for its landmark project, The Riverside, on Beijing Road in Guangzhou
2025
Bauhinia Hotel (Central) reopens after renovation, pioneering as Hong Kong’s first hotel integrating Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) technology
… And Still Going Strong

Message from the Chairman

Our Hong Kong story began 50 years ago with the registration of the Chinney Construction Group in 1975. Our roots gofurther back into the history of modern China. The Chinney Group believes that continuous transformation and innovation is the key to adapting to our ever-evolving business environment. From my grandfather’s time starting in construction 100 years ago in Nanjing, to my father’s time founding the garment and real estate businesses in the 1970s, our company has transformed through time. We have had to stay nimble and responsive to challenges in every generation. Today, we are poised to enter our next era – Technology.

I am honored to take up the mantle of our family legacy. I see our mission extending beyond building physical spaces. We have already set in motion my vision to create sustainable development businesses that reach from the ground to the skies.

The Chinney Group is integrating advanced technologies into the construction business by promoting automation, digitization, AI, and green technology to boost efficiency and returns to our stakeholders, as well as to reduce the impact of climate change on our planet. Every lesson learnt over the past 50 years enriches our collective experience and better equips us to overcome unpredictable downturns.

We profoundly appreciate the unreserved sharing of knowledge and best practices by our predecessors, as well as the unwavering trust and dedication of all the business units and our colleagues. Echoing the theme of our 50th anniversary, “Building for the Future”, we will continue to stay true to our group’s core values of “Truth, Fairness and Freedom”. We will build upon these cultural foundations as we grow beyond. We are committed to the long term, and look forward to bringing the Chinney Group to greater heights in the next 50 years.

James WongChairman, Chinney GroupJanuary 2025

50 Years of Accomplishment

Features


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