1999 is a big year for Thai Toshiba Electric Industries (TTEI) as it celebrates 30 years of operations. Producing a wide range of essential electric products, from fans and refrigerators to induction motors and water pumps, TTEI is on its way to becoming a global manufacturing base for home appliances. Throughout the years, TTEI has always remembered that the key to success is contented employees. That's made clear in the relaxed "family" atmosphere that characterizes the plant and the awards for Labour Relations and Staff Welfare accorded by the Thai Labour Ministry.