Our story is not short. It is a novel bound by hard work where every page is written with extreme passion and the pursuit of excellence.
The FIRST 36 Years and the next
1988: EACH STORY HAS AN ORIGIN.
The Fabtech story began in 1988. Losing his job in his uncle's factory, Founder Wilson Go started his own business with his wife Jacqueline "Jackie" Go. His background in the kitchen industry was complemented by Jackie’s experience and passion for food. Together, they started our company WKG Food Tech International Inc., a commercial foodservice equipment supplier in a small shop in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
1989: First Big Break
It was not long before we got their first big break. In 1989, Wilson and Jackie caught the attention of an affluent family in Cebu who wanted a bakery inside their shopping malls. We were able to sell 6 sets of bakery equipment within a single visit to Cebu. The following year, the equipment for the bakeries were installed, which then launched a very famous Cebuano bakery.
1990: VALENZUELA STAINLESS FACTORY
From our humble shop in Sta. Mesa, we supplied kitchen equipment to clients all over the Philippines. Thanks to that, we were able to then set up our first large scale stainless steel fabrication plant in Valenzuela.
2003: Fabtech Kitchens Unlimited Inc.
Soon after, our homegrown story began to spread not only locally but internationally. In 2003, WKG Food Tech International Inc., became Fabtech Kitchens Unlimited, Inc. who until now promises to provide clients with only top quality food commercial equipment. This mindset continues to attract the best suppliers from all around the world, providing us a strong, wide-ranging portfolio of equipment. Fabtech then moved from Sta. Mesa to a new office and showroom in Quezon Ave.
2007: Fabtech Export Industries
In the years that followed, our company grew rapidly and started hiring more engineers and technicians. We created PEZA accredited Fabtech Export Industries, a separate entity for manufacturing foodservice equipment using only food grade stainless steel. We then moved our stainless steel fabrication plant to Filinvest Technology Park at Calamba, Laguna.
2008: JACKIE SY-GO & ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.
In 2008, Jackie Sy-Go & Associates Management Consultants, Inc. was established to focus on commercial kitchen and laundry design and management consultancy. Our design philosophy of merging engineering with passion for cooking attracted clients with the same mindset. Right off the bat, we were accredited by Marriot International. To this day, it continues to grow its portfolio as a staple consultancy brand in the food and laundry industry.
2009: Gruppo Dolci
The couple's passion was then passed on to their son who continued Fabtech's already expansive line of food services. At a young age of 15, David Go started Gruppo Dolci and Bar Dolci with the mission of providing Honest Food. Gruppo Dolci started as a local food company that produced and distributed premium ingredients and finished food products such as gelato, pastries, breads, pasta, and desserts. Bar Dolci was the retail brand that helped promote those products. Bar Dolci's first branch in BGC opened its door to the public in December 2010, which garnered the number one spot for gelato in multiple media outlets.
2010: Magallanes Commercial Office
Fabtech moved their head commercial office to Magallanes Commercial Center in Makati. Alongside the factory, these strategic locations continue to provide the company optimal reach as the centers of industry within the country.
2015: Fabtech Masterbuilders
To combat the increase in corruption for construction projects, Fabtech grew to become a true one-stop shop concept by adding Fabtech Masterbuilders Corporation. This company is engaged in general construction and project management that incorporates Revit, CostOS and Virtual Reality in its projects. We believe in making construction projects highly transparent to create a clear line of accountability using industry tested technology. Fabtech Master Builders was the first in the Philippines to use Revit to complete 3D drawings of a commercial kitchen including MEPF.
2015: Fabtech INTERNATIONAL
Fabtech International Corporation is a rebrand of Fabtech Kitchens Unlimited, which creates lasting partnerships with globally-recognized brands of commercial kitchen equipment such as Alto-Shaam, Cattabriga, Granuldisk, Halton, Ifi, Sagi, and much more.
2016: Gelateneo Philippines
The Go family’s fascination over gelato and other desserts was followed by the formation of an educational institution and learning center dedicated to the famous Italian dessert. They called it Gelateneo, named after the original training facility of Iceteam 1927. Together with Cattabriga, Gelateneo Philippines aims to bring gelato in our country to the next level by equipping both newcomers and long-time professional alike.
2016: AURO CHOCOLATE
Filipinas Oro de Cacao, Inc. is yet another addition to our roster of companies. Our cacao journey began in 2010 when the Go family started searching for cacao in the Philippines. They met a lot of eager farmers along the way who were instrumental in helping them find what they’re looking for. After further exploration, they ended up in the heart of Davao where they stumbled upon Criollo Porcelana, the rarest cacao variety in the world. In 2016, Filipinas Oro de Cacao was established as a PEZA certified cocoa and chocolate manufacturing company with a state-of-the-art facility that specializes in producing premium single-origin products.
2017: Fabtech Laundry
Our reputation continued to attract top suppliers and in 2017, we became the exclusive dealer of Milnor and Chicago Dryer. Fabtech Laundry was then added to the company’s list of services. We now design and supply commercial laundry systems.
2018: TRUMPF MACHINE INVESTMENT
With Fabtech's mindset of continuous growth and improvement, we invested in a set of Trumpf machines from Germany for our fabrication plant. Fabtech is the first to have the laser and punch combination machine for the kitchen equipment industry in the Philippines.
2018: Internally Developed System
As we continually improve our internal operations, we set up an internal kaizen team to develop our own Enterprise Resource Planning system. As part of that system, we also developed what we call FABservice which tracks all of our customer's equipment and service orders. This enables us to provide data driven service.
2019: Greenpoint refrigeration services philippines
With our dedication to provide the best service to our clients, we partnered with Bitzer Germany, to set up the first andd only licensed Bitzer compressor service station in the Philippines. Green Point Philiippines provides maintenance and repair of compressors and ensures reliable services thanks to our well-trained staff.
2022: Fabtech steel
A PEZA registered fabricating company located at Filinvest Technology Park, Calamba, Laguna. It is engaged in the business of fabricating flat steel parts and equipment using the most advanced technology and machines. As our milestone project, Fabtech acquired the 72km steel walkway for the North-Soutch Commuter Railway. We have invested in a Trumpf laser tube cutting machine, which is another first in the Philippines.
2024: 2299 pasong tamo office
To continually serve our growing portfolio of clients and population of team members, we transferred our main office to 2299 Pasong Tamo with over 6,000 sqm of space. This new office has a fully functioning state-of-the-art commissary, kitchen theater, showroom, canteen, and service workshop. This new facility will encourage opportunities for continuous growth and expansion.
OUR STORY CONTINUES…
Fabtech is continued by the founder’s three children: Kelly, Nicholai David, and Paul Gerald Go. The next generation assures us of Fabtech’s growth in the coming years. Together, they plan to bring Fabtech’s growing services to the next level and fulfill the potential of all our stakeholders.