b'THE SINGAPORE CONNECTION Thats how it all started, says Denis. ThaiChay started doing the shipping, using bulk In 1964, Max visited Singapore with Johnvessels in the days before containerisation,Burridge, an export broker who was shippingand we organised the delivery to the port. Johnsons chaff and oats to SingaporeanWhen containerisation started, Johnsons wholesaler Thai Chay. It was in Singapore thatorganised the container freight that was Max met one of the most important contactsdelivered to Singapore.in the companys historyThai Chays owner, Tan Choo Keng (Mr Tan). He and Max soonMr Tans son Steven runs Thai Chay today.became firm friends, and in time, both The business relationship that started sixty started wondering why they were using ayears ago has grown into a strong family middleman at all.friendship that will continue for years to come, he says. Thai Chay is honoured to be associated with Johnsonsits been 34 JOHNSONS100 YEARS IN THE MAKING'