GROHE is Founding Sponsor of the World Architecture Festival, 2021

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The digital edition of the 2021 World Architecture Festival (WAF) took place with the theme “Resetting the city” from 30 November till 3 December 2021

Supporting architects and designers around the world to create healthier urban landscapes during and beyond the pandemic, GROHE is proud to be the main sponsor of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, a role taken on by the brand upon the inception of the festival in 2008. As a founding partner, GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, represents the unique role water plays in the design discipline and helps shape innovative architectural visions and solutions around the element of water. During the challenging times of the past years, GROHE has continued to support the architect community by sponsoring this year’s WAF and the Water Research Prize 2021.

Greener, cleaner cities

The festival’s theme was“Resetting the City”. Ecological concerns regarding city planning, biodiversity and sustainability now meet the overall need to create healthier, safer surroundings more than ever. As concepts for sourcing clean energy, reducing pollution, and clean water supplies are now directly linked to the control of pandemics, they are becoming the centre of urban planning strategies across the globe, and have also become the focus of this year’s festival. A total of 320 hours of inspiring keynotes, sessions, and panel discussions were presented to the WAF community. As a highlight of this year’s festival, architects from all over the world came together to compete with one another to win “The World Building of the Year”, an award which was unveiled by GROHE on 3 December 2021 as the grand finale.

Inspired by nature – a win to fight global water scarcity

In this context, GROHE awarded the annual Water Research Prize again to projects aiming to find creative solutions for water in the built environment. Out of 53 winners awarded this year, 22 were from Asia. China led the way with 11 wins, the most amount of winners, followed by 7 from Australia and 1 each from India, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam.

The Water Research Prize has been part of the World Architecture Festival since 2017 when the WAF X Manifesto was first published. The manifesto identified the most important challenges for architects within the next ten years, including water in relation to the built environment. With this year’s festival focusing on improving the quality of life in urban areas through greener, healthier infrastructures, the close connection to water is particularly striking. By sponsoring the award, GROHE has been supporting research in the field of unique architectural challenges around water for the past four years and is proud to continue doing so at this year’s festival.

Click here to discover more about GROHE’s sponsorship and the WAF.

LIXIL showcases its four power brands at the 26th Kitchen & Bath China 2021, Shanghai

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~ This year also marks the momentous occasion of LIXIL’s 10th anniversary~

LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, with its four major brands; American Standard, GROHE, INAX, and LIXIL Kitchens, showcased a comprehensive display of the latest technology and innovative products at Kitchen & Bath China 2021. Presenting the latest concepts and designs, the four brands unanimously conveyed LIXIL’s commitment to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.

The first day of the exhibition witnessed the unveiling of the four booths of the brands followed by a press conference where leaders from LIXIL International (LI) including Bijoy Mohan (Leader, LI); Shinji Ito (Leader Fixtures, LI), Thomas Fuhr (Leader Fittings, LI) and Paul Flowers (Leader Global Design, LI), along with LIXIL leaders from Asia including Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader for LIXIL Global design team- LIXIL Asia, connected virtually with the media and partners. Adele Tao, Leader of LIXIL Water Technology- Greater China along with her team spearheaded the conference revisiting LIXIL’s success in the past decade. 

2021 is an important milestone for LIXIL as it marks its 10-year anniversary. Formed in 2011, LIXIL was created through a merger of five of Japan’s most successful building materials and housing companies – TOSTEM, INAX, Shin Nikkei, Sunwave, and TOEX. These global brands are now a part of LIXIL’s brand offerings alongside American Standard and GROHE. Sharing a similar heritage and providing an enriched product mix, these brands enable LIXIL to cater to different consumers’ lifestyles and aesthetic pursuits.

Bijoy Mohan, Leader, LIXIL International said; “While each of our brands has its own unique personality and strengths, together they provide us with an unmatched offering and ability to meet the full scope of consumer preferences and needs. We are proud to bring more innovations to our consumers while celebrating the 10th anniversary of the founding of the LIXIL Group, during KBC 2021, one of Asia’s leading kitchen & bathroom trade shows.” 

Over the years, LIXIL has adopted a multi-brand and multi-category strategy in Asia equipping it to cater to the needs of different products for different consumer groups. It is through this reliability provided by a complete portfolio of leading products and quality services, that LIXIL’s combined strengths are widely recognized by our customers and end users.

“We have learnt a lot from dealing with this unprecedented pandemic and it’s great to see that markets are now slowly getting back on track. The ongoing pandemic has led to a growing demand for better hygiene products and solutions, and with consumers spending more time at home, the demand for home spa experiences have also gradually increased. As a purpose-driven company, we will lead the way in introducing innovative and novel products to meet consumer demand. With China hosting the KBC this year, reaffirms our belief that the industry globally is making steady progress on its way to recovery,” said Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology- Asia Pacific.

Innovation and consumer centricity are at the core of every offering at LIXIL. The organization continuously observes and gathers consumer insights to understand the deep-seated and even unarticulated needs of consumers. With the new normal, consumers are now paying even more attention to hygiene and wellbeing which has increased the overall demand for products and technologies like touchless faucets and IoT enabled solutions.

“Our strength lies in being ahead of the curve in innovation. Being a global organization also gives us an edge over others, as we can utilize the best of talent and technology in R&D, design and marketing from across the world. LIXIL has responded to this major macro trend of health, wellbeing, and multi-purpose living spaces by focusing on retail and accelerating development for touchless faucets and flushing, antibacterial finishes, water filtration, bidets, and shower toilets,” highlighted Satoshi. 

“During the pandemic, we continued to build a platform-based, global product pipeline worth US$1 billion in sales across all our brands. This was key for us given the increased renovation demand with people now spending more time at home,” he added.

Recently, LIXIL opened a new state-of-the-art design facility in Singapore (relocated from Thailand). This is one of the 6 LIXIL design centers across the world and the only one in Asia outside of Japan. LIXIL continues to invest in the Asia Pacific region to enable the overall development of the industry through innovation.

Key highlights from LIXIL’s brands at KBC include:

American Standard

American Standard’s booth at KBC 2021

 

At KBC 2021, American Standard will showcase “Purposeful Designs for a Comfortable Living”, with shower toilet solutions such as E-Lite Shower Toilet and Smart-Air E-Bidet, which feature purposeful functions for a comfortable and hygienic bathroom experience. Medical care and aging care solutions are also on display to showcase the full suite of innovative bathroom solutions that bring comfort to both residential and commercial users.

 

GROHE

GROHE’s booth at KBC 2021

This year, GROHE will communicate the message on how the brand is “Shaping the Future of Water” in the industry. GROHE SPA will be launched as an independent luxury brand, showing its first two collections that deliver “Health Through Water” to luxury homes and hotels.

 

INAX

INAX’s booth at KBC 2021

This year, INAX will present “Light and Shadow, Caring for You Day and Night”, featuring the S600 LINE inspired by Japanese architectural practices to create spaces of unparalleled beauty through the masterful use of light and shadows.

LIXIL Kitchen

LIXIL Kitchen’s booth at KBC 2021

LIXIL Kitchen this year, with the concept of Human Fit Technology and Living Fit Design, will create the most suitable for Oriental elegant kitchen, bringing Japanese aesthetics into the Chinese kitchen life. With a full set of high-end series of products LIXIL Kitchens is ready to create a unique culinary art space with in your homes.

Geo Connect Asia 2021 Attracts Close to 1,200 Attendees

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Geo Connect Asia (GCA) 2021, Southeast Asia’s inaugural geospatial and location intelligence technology conference, welcomed some 1,200 exhibitors, speakers, delegates, and visitors to participate in the event on 24 and 25 March 2021. In-person attendees were treated to two eventful days of keynote speeches, plenary sessions, roundtables, and more, while about 700 professionals and media from across the global geospatial community tuned in virtually to enjoy a highly curated, immersive and interactive virtual trade event experience. Both physical and virtual attendees hailed from 55 countries.

The event was graced by Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, as Guest-of-Honour. Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Culture, Community & Youth also attended GCA 2021, and was brought on a tour of the event where he met with exhibitors and trade delegates, culminating in a visit to the Singapore Pavilion – an exhibition hall featuring myriad Singaporean firms that are part of a fast-growing local geospatial and location intelligence industry.

GCA 2021 was supported by a host of Singapore government agencies, namely the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Land Authority (SLA),  Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

GCA 2021 also featured Digital Construction Asia 2021 (DCA21) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Asia 2021 (UAV21), which showcased the full range of geospatial and location intelligence applications for key government agencies and enterprises.

Supported by the Emerging Stronger Taskforce (EST)Alliance for Action (AfA) on Enabling Safe and Innovative Visitor Experiences, such pilot events facilitate progressive scaling up to larger events, and provide a crucial springboard to recovery and growth for both the ASEAN geospatial community and the wider MICE industry, overturning the assumption that larger international MICE events cannot be held safely. They are also a testbed for event organisers to refine the implementation of safe management measures and best practices for MICE events progressively.

With a multitude of innovations to ensure the safety and well-being of in-person attendees in light of the pandemic, GCA 2021 saw the use of a Bluetooth-enabled dongle which tracked attendees’ location and duration of interaction with other attendees at the event. The device, which was part of the Safe Event platform trialled onsite, aided GCA 2021 in ensuring the necessary Safe Management Measures (SMMs) were met. The pilot event also featured Geo Suites – ballrooms converted into “exhibition booths” that assumed the role of a typical trade show floor as the main mode of interaction and helped to minimise intermingling between cohorts of attendees – and Meeting Pods that allowed 2-to-2 meetings to take place with the safety of a plexiglass divider as well as hand sanitisers and cleaning supplies.

At GCA 2021, Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) were administered onsite both days of the event. The expansion of daily testing beyond foreign attendees allowed risk to be managed during interactions throughout the conference. The testing provided valuable findings and data that will allow for the progressive refinement of SMMs and best practices for future MICE events in Singapore.

Rupert Owen, Co-founder of Geo Connect Asia, organised by Montgomery Asia, said, “Two years in the making, Geo Connect Asia 2021 has navigated significant disruption and uncertainty before making our much-anticipated debut in Singapore this year. This was possible due in no small part to the strong support from our many like-minded partners from both the public and private spheres, with Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) and Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) support, in particular, proving instrumental in guiding the development of a world-leading hybrid platform for the geospatial and location intelligence markets in Asia. Equally important were our sponsors and other partners from across an array of industries, led by Platinum Sponsor Trimble, Gold Sponsor Bentley Systems, Silver Sponsor UP42, and Conference Sponsors Planet Labs, Synspective, and Dassault Systèmes.”

“Geo Connect Asia 2021 has been a success, and will hopefully be the catalyst not only for the geospatial industry evolution across Southeast Asia, but also for the inevitable recovery of the resilient MICE industry. We really appreciate the support we have received from all parties in enabling the launch of Geo Connect Asia. We are looking forward to engaging with the industry over the next few weeks, both in terms of themes and content, as well as exploring the best format to enable face to face engagement.”

Geo Connect Asia will return next year on 23 and 24 March 2022 as an even bigger affair, with more exhibitors and conference line-ups featuring some of the most prominent experts and professionals from across the global geospatial space. For the latest updates and announcements, visit www.GeoConnectAsia.com.

R+T Asia 2021

R+T Asia 2021 Opens With More Than 700 Exhibitors and Innovations in its First Post-Pandemic Show

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The much-anticipated R+T Asia trade fair is set to take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 24 to 26 March 2021. The first physical show after the global pandemic outbreak, the 16th edition of R+T Asia will include new innovations that mark a significant turning point for the future of this trade fair.

A Turning Point for the Exhibition Industry

While other countries still struggle with trade fair postponements, exhibitions in China have returned to almost normal, thanks to efficient pandemic management and significant market growth since 2020. Industry companies are eager for a physical place to reveal their latest products, exchange knowledge, learn industry trends, and expand their network. The presence of over 700 exhibitors at R+T Asia 2021 in 68,000 square metres (the space of five halls) is a strong confirmation that the industry is determined and ready to get back on track.

The show will be co-located with HD+ Home Decoration Asia, DOMOTEX Asia CHINAfloor exhibition,BIC-International (Building Industrialization of Construction) Exhibition Asia, IPD, Cadex, and Workspace, which are all related to the building and construction industry. At R+T Asia 2021, visitors will meet the industry’s leading brands such as Yuma, Raex, Wistar, Xiangde, YFA, Baolong, Hande, Lucheng, Fastlink, Greenawn, A-OK, Deshelong, Wintom, and many more. Furthermore, R+T Asia will include hybrid formats that allow virtual visitors from anywhere in the world to experience the physical exhibition and to connect after the show.

Exhibition Innovations

Launched shortly before the show, the new R+T Asia website supports professionals in the sun shading and door/gate industries, offering more business opportunities and networking, free of issues related to travel. This is Asia’s first online meeting place for this industry, and it provides a year-long interactive showcase where R+T Asia exhibitors highlight their newest products and contact directly with professional buyers.

The first and second days of the exhibitions will see a new hybrid Matchmaking Event that allows selected exhibitors to meet internationally hosted buyers in over 100 pre-arranged video meetings. The virtual meetings will be held in a specially designed Matchmaking Area, attended by exhibitors in Shanghai and hosted buyers connected from anywhere in the world.

In addition, visitors unable to travel to Shanghai can try the new Virtual Booth Tours, which will offer a unique chance for a remote on-site experience, an overview of the industry and the latest product innovations. Virtual Booth Tours are recorded at the exhibitor booths in Shanghai and then streamed on R+T Asia’s official Twitter account on 24 and 25 March 2021, revealing the most interesting booths, companies, and products on display.

More than 20 lectures and conferences on-site will involve leading industry experts, industry associations, architects, and designers. Among the variety of topics, R+T Asia will cover the promotion of stable energy-efficient buildings by the shading industry. The show also features one of last year’s hottest topics: China Smart Home.

These topics will be discussed by Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association; their presentation is themed as “2021 Intelligent Lighting & System Integration Development Forum.” The CSHIA (China Smart Home Industry Alliance) will discuss “Embrace Smart Change, Integrate Innovation — 2021 Smart Home Industry New Trend Summit.” The well-known ENOcean Alliance will promote the “2021 Smart Buildings and Home Application Tendency.” In addition, the show will also host numerous events for architects and designers.

Post-Show Innovations

For the first time, the most insightful presentations at the show will be shared online after the show. The post-show educational programming will continue also in the form of webinars with industry experts, providing valuable information for companies that want to enter the Chinese market and understand Chinese industry trends.

To address current travel concerns, in the weeks following the exhibition, R+T Asia will also offer Virtual Factory Tours, which are live videos streamed directly from exhibitors’ production plants. In these videos, hosting exhibitors will lead tours through their production plants, showing their actual production equipment and their production processes.The latest show developments and presentations are available at R+T Asia’s social media on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Lead image from R+T Asia

Futurebuild SEA Announces New Dates in 2021

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Informa Markets, the Organiser of Futurebuild SEA and Heavy Mach under the umbrella of ASEAN Super 8 remains committed to offering a wide range of exhibition opportunities for both local and international clients to connect and to do business together.

Futurebuild SEA and Heavy Mach has decided to announce its new dates from 15 – 17 June 2021. The events will be held stimultaneously at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

In the meantime, Futurebuild SEA will be launching its first and unique digital platform – Futurebuild SEA Traders Connect. Via the Futurebuild SEA Traders Connect, the companies can have their very-own listing and showcase their latest product offerings to a global audience. This means that the companies could stay open for business 24/7 and connect with prospective clients, even before the event starts.

Postponement of MBAM OneBuild 2020

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Due to the ongoing global public health concerns related to COVID-19, MBAM OneBuild 2020 that is original scheduled 21 – 23 October 2020 will now be postponed to 20 – 22 October 2021. The venue will remain unchanged at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The decision was made with regret after careful consideration and extensive consultations with the key stakeholders and industry partners considering the uncertainties arising from the COVID-19 situation. The Organiser put the health and safety of the exhibitors, speakers, delegates, and visitors of paramount importance. They believe the postponement will allow more time for normality to return to the marketplace and provide all-ground better conditions for exhibitors and visitors to engage.

Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology and Shanghai Smart Home Technology to focus on five trending sectors

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The 2020 editions of Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) and Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) are set to return from 2 – 4 September in halls W3 – W5 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The two fairs will once again be held concurrently with the Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT) zone and Parking China. Together, they are expected to attract 25,000 industry visitors and over 250 exhibitors, covering an exhibition space of 25,000 sqm. This year, the fairs will focus on five in-demand sectors, including audio-visual, complete smart home ecosystems, smart sunshade, smart office and smart parking technology.

Commenting on the current status of the industry, Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “This is a challenging year for all of us in the industry, but as the pandemic eases, I believe there will be a strong and growing consumer demand for home, building, office, parking, engineering and smart technologies. During these trying times, smart technology can support remote office practices while offering improved and more connected indoor and outdoor environments”.

“Moreover, it is important to recognise some positive aspects in the industry such as the continuous development of AI and IoT, increasing consumer demand and the application of 5G technology. The Chinese government has also implemented policies to promote the use of technology on a national scale, such as the ‘new infrastructure’ scheme. This year, the concurrent fairs will highlight key areas covering home, building and city aspects, allowing the industry to explore the entire smart technology ecosystem in one place,” she added.

2020 fair features
This year, SSHT and SIBT, together with the concurrent fairs, will present new technologies and products in the smart home, intelligent building, smart parking and smart office sectors. By showcasing innovative ideas, the fairs build a bridge of communication between industry stakeholders and offer a head start in identifying future trends.

SSHT highlights
 

Audio-visual and home entertainment systems

Benefitting from new applied technologies, audio-visual products with centralised systems have positively changed the user experience. Home cinema and audio equipment are now the key elements of the smart home audio-visual system with a growing emphasis on user-centric design and integrated control. At SSHT, exhibitors will demonstrate in-demand products featuring a human-computer interaction (HCI) experience, smart control and playback systems as well as seamless connection systems in home settings. Exhibiting home audio-visual brands include HiMedia, Denho, E-High, AV Design, CAV, Sissi & Jason, Lingjie, United Audio, Beichang, Wise, Hope and AISpeaker.

Complete smart home ecosystem

As 5G, AI and IoT technologies mature, the smart home industry has entered a new chapter, allowing complete smart home ecosystem solutions to become further established in the market. By engaging both upstream and downstream businesses, this promotes cooperation across different industries. Complete smart home ecosystem brands at SSHT include Legrand, Leelen, Vensi, Ezviz, Citron, Kuaizhu, Zhixuan, Konke, Dnake, Morelinks, Lifesmart, Wayclouds, DALITEK and Zigbee.

SIBT highlights
 

Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT) zone

Combined with the sharp increase in remote office demand this year, the fast development of IoT, AI, big data, cloud computing and 5G technologies have led to a call for flexible working environments, and smart and user-centric office spaces. While this poses a new challenge for some office-based companies, it also offers valuable opportunities for office design and management companies, solution providers and system integrators.

SSOT will be hosting the ‘OffiSmart – 2nd Shanghai International Smart Office Space Management Summit’ to present smart conference, commercial and office space management, and elevator and parking equipment solutions. The forum will gather an audience from different backgrounds, such as system integration, property management, corporate, human resources and commercial development to discuss the future of smart offices and the business potential. SSOT will continue to work with business partners to deliver an industry platform for smart solution applications in office and commercial spaces.

Smart sunshade systems

According to a market research report published by Technavio this year, the smart sunshade market could potentially grow by USD 300 million between 2020 and 2024. The report indicated that the increasing demand for efficient energy solutions plays a key role in the growing smart sunshade market and this technology has become an integral part of intelligent buildings. SIBT will explore the leading market trends and support the industry’s development by focusing on retail, smart technology and design. Exhibiting smart sunshade brands include A-OK, Wistar, Bofu and WakeTop.

Concurrent fair – Parking China

Coined to describe digital, integrated and innovative infrastructures, China’s ‘new infrastructure’ concept demonstrates the region’s objective to stimulate the economy through technology. The 2020 edition of Parking China will examine the parking industry’s role in the implementation of this scheme. Jointly organised with China Urban Parking Industry Association, the ‘China Parking Industry Convergence Development Forum’ will discuss three major topics:
 

  • Industry integration: analyse the latest trends in parking, construction and urban planning from a government policy perspective.
  • Technology integration: discuss the integration and application of new parking IoT technologies.
  • Application and development: share the latest solutions and applications of major smart parking product categories.


The SSHT and SIBT exhibitor search engine is now online and will be regularly updated. Visitors can also view the 2020 exhibitor list to prepare before the fair in order to maximise their experience onsite.

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October 2020

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Originally planned to be held in June, Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) has been rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October. The concurrent Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition will also take place on these new dates, with both fairs held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. GEBT will continue to support the industry with the goal to inject a fresh momentum by showcasing new products and technologies.

Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “We would like to thank the industry associations, exhibitors and the fair’s supporters who have cooperated with us as we face this uncertain time together. The pandemic has created challenges for the industry, but it is our hope that together with the support of these groups, GEBT can create new business opportunities in 2020. With the rapid advancements in IoT technologies, and the convergence of more information technology into the daily lives of consumers, there are exciting times ahead for the industry, and it is our aim for GEBT to once again be the ideal platform to discover and take advantage of these opportunities.”

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology serves the electrical engineering, intelligent building and smart home markets. The fair presents a series of applications, technologies and solutions for green buildings, hotel engineering, IoT, system integrators, protocols, AIoT and more. GEBT is a strong proponent of the government’s 13th Five Year Plan for the Development of Building Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings which, as an important part of China’s sustainability goals, leads to increased demand for green building technologies and solutions at the fair.

Renowned companies to display innovative products at GEBT 2020

To date, the following companies have confirmed their participation in the fair: KNX, HDL, Tuya, Lewin, GVS, Konke, Xiezhu, Citron, Shizhen, Hope, ARW, T.Line, Rishun, Bo Si Kang, Lammin, Leaguer, LinpTech, Ezhome, Turning-right, Baijian, Binthen, Genius, Intretech and more. They will be amongst the exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products to system integrators, engineering and planning companies, energy providers, design houses, the hotel industry and end-users. The fair will feature a wide range of new innovations within its two main product groups, namely Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Buildings and Smart Home.

A series of forums cover emerging industry trends

GEBT will feature a number of experts who will discuss the industry’s future development and trends through a series of forums. Topics include Electrical Engineering, Smart Home, Intelligent Buildings, Integrators’ Conference, Green Buildings & Hotel Engineering and Smart Office Interior Design. The forums will analyse the needs of the industry and forecast future trends in order to provide the audience with first-hand insights into this ever-changing industry.

R+T Asia 2020 has been postponed

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After comprehensive market analyses, constructive discussions with exhibitors, as well as recommendations from the China’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council, VNU Exhibitions Asia and Landesmesse Stuttgart, the organizers of the R+T Asia and HD+ Asia, have announced their decision to postpone both shows to March 16-18, 2021.


“We believe that postponing our shows until March 2021 is best for the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors, as well as for the vitality of commerce and trade,” said Jessica Zhu, Vice President of VNU Exhibitions
Asia.

At the beginning of the year, in the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak, the organizers postponed the show from February to June 2020. They were convinced that it was the best solution, and they invested massive manpower and resources toward that end. However, the unforeseen global development of the pandemic have necessitated the further postponement of the trade shows.

“For 16 consecutive years, we have worked hard together to grow the entire industry, and we will put all our efforts to make sure that R+T Asia 2021 and co-located HD+ Asia 2021 will be exceptional, bringing together networking opportunities, the newest products, educational events and co-exhibitions,” said Zhu.

“This is the moment to stand together, support each other and our industry. This is why we are working now on new concepts, including digital marketing solutions, which will be announced soon,” she continued.

Organizers of R+T Asia and HD+ Asia thank their exhibitors and visitors for their understanding, trust and their long-term support, and remain committed to working together with all their supporters to find the best solutions for the future.


More information on R+T Asia can be found at en.rtasia.net.

Manitou Asia Presents Smart Aerial Work Platform Suite

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Manitou Asia, part of the Manitou Group held an inaugural showcase for its innovative range of Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) in December 2019 at the Manitou Center Singapore. This marked a milestone in Manitou’s expansion into the AWP market to better serve the construction and industrial sectors in Asia.

Manitou displayed a total of nine AWPs at the event. Each machine is built to realise enhanced safety, ease of use, reduced maintenance, operator comfort, increased productivity and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for its users.

In addition, Manitou’s fleet of smart AWPs have been developed as Connected Machines to allow users to fully harness the benefits offered by Internet of Things (IoT). They can provide real-time access to machine data, remote monitoring for better service levels and maintenance data on mobile apps. This means that users can track and trace their machines, enjoy anticipative maintenance to reduce downtime and achieve higher return on investment.

At the event, Manitou also announced the introduction of its first electric all-terrain aerial platform to Asia – the “Oxygen 200ATJ E”. Designed as a 100% electric mobile all-terrain elevating work platform, “Oxygen” will address the growing demand in Asia for flexible low- carbon solutions and accelerate users towards their goals of sustainability and efficiency.

The Oxygen 200 ATJ E is a highly versatile machine for indoor, outdoor and urban use due to its zero emission and noise cancellation capability. It also offers improved TCO with its zero-fuel consumption, improved onboard diagnostic and reduced preventive maintenance.

“Oxygen” a suitable tool for many types of work such as cladding, framework, painting, cleaning, pruning, events, airport maintenance, port maintenance, industrial maintenance and urban worksites.

“Our AWP showcase in Asia symbolises Manitou’s commitment to bringing the most state- of-the-art solutions to users in this region. Tapping upon our well-established strengths in telehandlers, our AWP innovations will offer a competitive advantage to meet evolving needs and enhance working conditions, safety and efficiency for customers in Asia,” said Bernd Freudenmann, Vice President of Manitou APAC.

In September 2019, Manitou Group started the construction of a new factory dedicated to AWPs in Candé (Maine-et-Loire), France, as part of its global investment plan. To be completed by the first quarter of 2021, this new industrial facility will enable the Group to respond to AWP market growth in markets including Asia.