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AMERICAN BANTAM® LEADERSHIP
Charlie Paglee opened up the China division of Brannan Auto in 2007 and became the Chairman of the USA headquarters, Brannan Auto Parts, Inc., in 2010. In 2019 Mr. Paglee became the Chairman of American Bantam Car Corporation after merging with the Brannan Auto USA and Brannan Auto China corporate entities.
Mr. Paglee is recognized as an automotive industry expert by the China State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs. He also serves as the Chair of the Shanghai International Auto Group and the co-chair of the China Autonomous Vehicle Experts Group.
Mr. Paglee Born and raised in Maryland, USA, Mr. Paglee earned an Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in 1992. Mr. Paglee studied in the Juris Doctor/MBA program at University of Maryland graduating in 1998.
Mr. Paglee relocated to China in 1993 and was one of the first foreigners involved in the off-roading community in China. He speaks fluent Chinese Mandarin and after living in China for more than two decades he has developed skills which give him a special advantage when doing business in China.
Charlie Paglee, Chairman, American Bantam
After completing his graduate studies Mr. Paglee worked as a senior executive in the telecom industry while continuing to pursue his passion for automotive manufacturing and off-road adventure in China. In 2007, after selling the telecom company which he founded, Mr. Paglee returned to the automobile industry full time.
Mr. Paglee is active in a number of charities and in the expatriate community in Shanghai. When Mr. Paglee is not working he is usually spending time with his family, offroading or playing sports with friends.
Our Mission
We bring value for society, customers, and all stakeholders, through innovative, efficient, neutral, and quality management for the provision of shared Fire Protection systems, Material Supplying Services, and infrastructure through the drive and development of our staff team.
Our vision
Abantum is the premier leader in Fire Protection System infrastructure provider in the eyes of our employees, customers, and communities, enabling the deployment of advanced services that make Fire Protection System & Material supplying services everywhere.
Our Values
We as an organization should apply a set of sustainable values in dealing with business matters, including ensuring the quality of professional and competitive work controls in any project completion, sales, and support assurances, as well as preventive maintenance and repair services.
PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION
The specific public benefit purpose of the Corporation is to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and to create a material positive impact on society and the environment from the operations of the Corporation, including to:
American Bantam Public Benefit Corporate Statement
Our core values are an unwavering guide, governing our behaviors. They support our vision, shape our culture, and reflect what we value. These core values are the essence of who we are and what drives us to deliver superior service to our clients, day in and day out.
Core Values
Protect the outdoors by designing, developing, engineering and manufacturing off-road electric vehicles with significantly reduced noise pollution
Protect the environment by building off-road vehicles that emit a small fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions presently allowed by off-road Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs)
Manufacture products using environmentally friendly manufacturing processes with components manufactured from sustainable and recyclable materials
Manufacture products in the USA using American employees and American part suppliers in an effort to bring factories and manufacturing jobs back to the United States and support startup manufacturing enterprises in the United States
Limit the number of robots in our factories and use the jobs we bring to the USA as selling point when marketing our products
Work with educational institutions to train skilled team members who can earn higher incomes and raise living standards in communities where we establish operations
Promote general education by sponsoring, acquiring, printing or distributing educational materials including books, open-source textbooks or online educational resources
Implement Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems to improve quality, improve factory resource efficiency, reduce waste, reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce costs
