Rakmaow has launched the 'Rakmaow STATION' model in collaboration with Homepaint Outlet, opening the first five comprehensive construction material service points in Bangkok and its suburbs. This initiative addresses the needs of small contractors, allowing for easy product ordering, quick delivery to job sites, and a complete range of materials in one location. "Rakmaow" is a digital platform for construction materials in Thailand, developed by SCG Distribution, entering its fifth year with the vision of "building a digital infrastructure to elevate modern construction trade in Thailand". The New Business Solution service point, Rakmaow STATION, has partnered with Homepaint Co., Ltd., the number one wholesale paint center in Thailand, leading in retail and wholesale of house and industrial paints with over 18 branches covering Bangkok and its suburbs.

Recently, a new construction material service point called "Rakmaow Station x Homepaint" was launched to enhance the ordering experience for small contractors and builders. The first five branches to officially open include Minburi-Misteen Junction, Ram Inthra-Minburi, Bang Bon-Kanchanaphisek, Tiwanon-Pakkret, and Samut Prakan-Srinakarin. The focus is on becoming a construction material ordering point that simplifies the ordering process for contractors, reduces complicated steps, saves time in sourcing, and guarantees delivery to the job site within 1-2 days (Next Day Delivery).

The Rakmaow Station x Homepaint service point acts as a "construction material purchasing assistant" for customers, providing product recommendations, assessing material quantities suitable for the job site, sourcing products from various brands such as SCG Structural Cement, Tiger Cement, Q-Con Lightweight Block, CPAC, and DURA One, as well as managing deliveries to the job site at the customer's desired time.

The concept of this project arose from understanding the challenges faced by small contractors who often spend time calling multiple stores, driving to find material sources, and frequently encounter issues with incomplete products or delayed deliveries. The Rakmaow Station x Homepaint model aims to assist homeowners, contractors, and professional tradespeople in ordering a complete range of construction materials, from upstream products like structural work to downstream products like paints and chemicals, all in one service point.

Mr. Nat Jiraniranakul, Co-Founder & Product Owner of the Rakmaow platform, discussed this collaboration: "Over the past four years, Rakmaow has focused on helping Thai contractors work 'easier, cheaper, and faster' through digital solutions. Today, we take another step by making that concept more accessible to the community through the Rakmaow Station x Homepaint model, allowing small contractors to have a 'purchasing assistant' closer to the job site, enabling them to order everything in one place and ensuring timely delivery. The partnership with Homepaint is crucial to our vision of building a digital infrastructure to elevate modern construction trade in Thailand. We aim not just to open new service points but to create a strong network of partner stores that grow together under the concept of 'Build Forward. Grow Together.' This allows local stores to leverage corporate supply chain power and technology to expand sales opportunities and long-term growth."

Mr. Somchai Kamolapvorakool, Channel Marketing Director, commented on this collaboration: "Elevating construction material stores to be stronger in a rapidly changing competitive landscape is the first step in creating a new network of partner stores that can sell more comprehensively and conveniently, supported by a professional backend system. From the contractor's perspective, this service point will make purchasing construction materials hassle-free. Just visit the nearest Homepaint branch to consult about product information for construction, assess material quantities for ordering from various brands, and schedule delivery to the job site within 1-2 days. Meanwhile, from the retailer's perspective, partners like Homepaint can expand their service offerings from paint to essential construction materials, enhancing their product portfolio and providing convenience to customers. This is the essence of the Modernized Construction Store Network model that we envision growing together in the long term."

Regarding Mr. Anurak Lertratnachaikij, CEO and Co-Founder of Homepaint Co., Ltd., shared Homepaint's perspective: “Over the years, Homepaint has grown from being an expert in building and industrial paints. We have clearly seen changes in customer behavior; modern contractors demand convenience, speed, and assurance that products will arrive on time. The collaboration with Rakmaow Station allows us to leverage our existing strengths to become a central purchasing hub for construction materials for contractors in the area.

Homepaint believes that the future of the construction materials business will advance alongside both 'specialized expertise' and 'convenience of service access.' Therefore, this collaboration with Rakmaow Station is not just about adding service points but laying the foundation for a new model that enables customers to choose paints and construction materials comprehensively in one place, from cement, bricks, steel, roofing tiles, to other construction materials, along with a team to help assess quantities and plan deliveries suitable for the actual job site." "Initially, services will start in five branches in Bangkok and its suburbs, with plans to continuously develop this model to position Homepaint as a comprehensive construction material purchasing partner for contractors in the area." Interested individuals can experience the comprehensive selection of house paints and construction materials under the "Rakmaow Station x Homepaint" service today at any of the five Homepaint branches near you.