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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
To date, the COVID-19
vaccines of Moderna
and the partnership
between BioNTech and
Pfizer have already received
authorizations for emergency
use not only in the US and
Canada but also in the
European Union, the United
Kingdom, and several other
countries. With this, many
frontline workers and priority
citizens have received their
first doses.
Apart from this, vaccines
produced by AstraZeneca,
Johnson & Johnson, and a
handful of other manufacturers
across the globe are expected
to arrive soon and will be
distributed and administrated.
This massive global effort
has shattered the record
for vaccine development
since the previous vaccine
project that held the fastest
development was Merck’s
mumps vaccine, which took
four and a half years (1963–
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Certain places around the
world have hit some bumps
along the way as they continue
with their respective COVID-19
programs. These include the
accumulation of stockpiles
and the slow deployment
to vulnerable countries and
at-risk groups. Nonetheless,
experts are confident that
safe and highly efficacious
vaccines are reaching the
market, and many hope that
this will finally be the end of
The Challenges of Global
Vaccine Distribution
the pandemic. The epidemiological end to the COVID-19 health
crisis seemed to be a dream just several months ago, but,
thanks to the fast development, approval, and rollout of some
vaccines, it is now basically feasible and realizable in parts of
the world.
However, although the COVID-19 vaccination program is
already underway, there are still several hurdles we must
overcome: raw-materials constraints in production scaling,
quality-assurance challenges in manufacturing, cold-chain
logistics and storage-management challenges, increased
labor requirements, wastage at administration facilities, and IT
challenges.
All of these pose a threat to the acceleration of the COVID-19
immunization programs worldwide. But to mitigate such risks,
manufacturers, distributers, and governments should undertake
certain steps to facilitate its widespread adoption as COVID-19-
vaccine rollouts commence, thereby minimizing the challenges
associated with the massive global vaccine deployment.
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Managing Business Operations
with New Strains of
COVID19 Prevention
Despite the massive vaccination programs held across the globe, the new strain of COVID-19 still
has a significant implication on the country’s economy to date. You see, if more employees get
infected, there is a higher chance of the business closing temporarily for sanitation purposes. This
can easily result to loss of income.
That said, it is but important for businesses to build sustainability that will make them stronger and more
resilient in the face of the new wave of the virus. Among the ways to achieve business sustainability is
through the development of a safer workplace that features optimal protection of all employees while
remaining in the operation. Co Ban Kiat products provide you just that.
Dyson Airblade
Placing Dyson Airblade technology
in public washrooms is a great way of
ensuring proper hand hygiene. With its
touch-free feature and standard-fitted
HEPA filters, your hands are dried
quickly and hygienically, ultimately
helping prevent the spread of bacteria
and viruses.
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Now that the COVID-19 virus is a global
issue, clean and reliable hand washing
equipment in the washrooms are a musthave.
Thankfully, Dyson microbiologists
have drawn on expertise from a range
of sectors, including the food industry,
the public health sector, academia, and
chemical microbiology, for over 15 years
in order to ensure its Dyson Airblade
technology is hygienic and suitable for
real-world use.

Nilfisk Cleaning Equipment
Sanitizing work and public spaces in
establishments and institutions is necessary to
keep essential businesses in operation amid the
threat of COVID-19. Thus, it is only logical to
keep hospitals, store aisles, and warehouses,
among others, cleaned and disinfected at all
times for the health, hygiene, and safety of all
of us.
Nilfisk is proud to present the full line of
cleaning equipment and solutions that deliver
a higher, safer standard of clean. Offering a
diverse portfolio of cleaning solutions that
includes vacuum cleaners, pressure washers,
scrubbers, and ride-on machines, the company
supports every business’ goal of securing
value retention, providing optimal safety for
a functional work environment, and keeping
their employees away from the virus.
Delta Faucet
Good hygiene has become of high
importance now more than ever.
Since the threat of the virus is
becoming higher by the second, it is
highly necessary to keep everyone
in the workplace clean by washing
away dirt at all times. Delta faucets
provide just that. With its durable,
efficient, affordable, and convenient
design, Delta offers businesses a
varied range of innovative products
to keep your facility safe and
functional, all while staying stylish.
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Where to Buy?
For 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Inc. is the most trusted distributor of
home improvement and hardware items
in the Philippines.
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Yale Digital Door Lock
Scientists and health officials have told the public
numerous times to avoid touching common surfaces
like doorknobs as it is one of the easiest way that the
COVID-19 virus spreads. However, opening and closing
doors is an unavoidable daily activity.
That is where Yale Digital door lock comes into play.
Nowadays, it is highly recommended to use touchless
doors like the Yale Digital door lock to prevent virus
transmission. Yale electronic digital door locks use
RFID technology to deliver convenience and added
security. Through the non-contact nature of the keyless
entry, you can now have a touch-free entrance in a
building with just one tap of card to give you access.
Many businesses still experience some of the toughest
challenges brought about by the pandemic. With the
uncertainties of the present due to continuous mutation
of the virus, planning for the future now includes
making your business facility safer and better than ever.
Co Ban Kiat Hardware highly recognize the reality of
the COVID-19 situation, and this 100-year company
is here to alleviate the facility management and help
business owners create a secure and clean working
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About CBK
Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a
family’s surname has become
synonymous to the country’s
biggest hardware supply
company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Incorporated, of the Cobankiat
family has a regular client
network of more than 1,500
industrial organizations; 1,600
traditional community hardware
stores, and 584 home building
specialty chain of stores across
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
This ever-growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to
Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in
1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back
to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK
Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once
unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the
first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created
Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop
Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented
its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design
Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to
discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader,
set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of
Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware
as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering
quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas
workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to
be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the
hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products
to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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FEATURE STORY
HVAC tips to help new
Homeowners maintain
Indoor air Quality
LG Air Solutions Provides a Smarter Way to Keep the Home Energy Efficient
When purchasing a home, new homeowners
might feel overwhelmed with how to deal
with the onslaught of responsibilities that
come with maintaining a home. One of the things
owners will need to get familiar with and understand
in a new home is the HVAC system. Understanding
the necessary maintenance required for a new HVAC
system will help keep the home’s indoor air quality
clean and heating or cooling units working properly.
The first step is choosing which residential HVAC
system if none is already installed. LG Air Conditioning
Technologies is a leading player in the global air
conditioning market, offering innovative residential air
conditioners.
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The LG Excellence Contractor Program includes a
series of rigorous instructor-led training courses in
LG’s great training facilities including the Advanced
Training Academy in Jebal Ali, for hands on training
to Contractors regarding products, installation,
commissioning & controls. This allows contractors with
an LG Excellence Contractor designation to learn all the
best techniques and practices to install and service LG
HVAC systems successfully. LG also gives homeowners
the flexibility to get perfectly suited solutions for their
home with a quality lineup of ducted and duct-free
products combined with leading-edge controls.
Using an LG trusted professional contractor for home
comfort solutions, is a guarantee that a professional
installation and service support will be provided to
ensure that the LG system is suitably installed.
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FEATURE STORY
Once homeowners have the right HVAC system in place,
follow these easy tips to maximize equipment life and
increase power-savings:
1. Cleaning the area around the cooling or heating unit:
Dust or debris around the unit can lead to filter clogging
and other damages. Keeping the area around the HVAC
units clean ensures that it works efficiently and has a
longer lifetime.
2. Pay attention to ductwork: With time, unclean and
not maintained ductwork can cause many unwanted
inconveniences for homeowners. These include
fluctuating temperatures, humidity, high bills and musty
odors. Additionally, any leaks in the unit’s ductwork will
take a toll on the HVAC unit’s performance. If these
issues arise, get them checked and cleaned by a
specialist as soon as possible.
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3. Get professional annual HVAC
maintenance services: The best tip to
prevent any severe damage in the unit is
to commit to annual and perhaps even
semi-annual maintenance checks.
4. Changing air filters regularly: A very
effective way to keep the HVAC unit in the
best condition and indoor air quality high,
is changing the air filters when needed as
per manufacturer recommendations.
These are some of the main tips that will
help new homeowners ensure the optimal
performance of their HVAC unit. While
owning a new house can present several
challenges, choosing the right unit and
following these simple tips will help
homeowners get off on the right foot and
prevent many future inconveniences.
For more information on HVAC units
visit: https://www.lg.com/ae/business/
residence
LG Electronics’ Air Solution
Business Unit is a global
leader in HVAC and
energy solutions with a
comprehensive portfolio
of proven expertise and
performance. Launching
Korea’s first residential air
conditioner in 1968, LG has
paved the way for total HVAC
solutions over the last five
decades through strategic
utilization of advanced
technologies. With a wellestablished
production base
and industry-leading capacity,
the company provides
effective HVAC solutions for
both the commercial and
residential sectors. Its wide
range of cutting-edge systems
for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning truly represent
LG’s initiative in of-fering the
most optimized solutions for
a variety of uses. Pursuant to
its mission of “Innova-tion for
a Better Life,” the company
offers solutions boasting high
energy efficiency and reliability
based on its state-of-theart
knowhow and technologies
to ensure the most optimal
envi-ronment for users. For
more information, please visit
www.LG.com.
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LG focuses on retrofitting
HVAC Systems to empower
business accross Mena
As Decisionmakers Navigate Changing Environments,
Upgrading Existing Technology to Meet Demands for Greater Efficiency and
Peace-of-Mind Remains a Key Focus
As a global leader in air solutions, this week, LG Electronics (LG)
showcased its advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems at the 6th annual Retrofit Tech MENA Summit.
The summit united key decisionmakers and industry leaders to explore
avenues for greater energy efficiency and sustainability, made possible
largely through retrofitting.
Retrofitting is proving to be a popular choice for decisionmakers, owing
to the method’s ability to utilize aspects of existing infrastructure and
build upon it. LG’s Life Cycle Cost Analysis Retrofit solution and inverter
technology make it possible to anticipate how much a user can save and
estimated payback over a given time period.
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For those seeking to have reduced impact on the environment and greater
affordability, retrofitting enables parts to be recycled and reused within existing
frameworks, saving not only initial costs, but also long term operating expenditure.
At the Retrofit Tech MENA Summit, LG showcased its Retrofit Products which
provide installation flexibility, and Indoor Air Quality and Control feasibility, each of
which are designed to cater to specific business environments. Product experts
were on hand to talk about LG’s inverter compressor technology, which works to
ensure not only consistent temperature and air flow but has also been proven to
offer up to 50% electricity consumption savings when compared with conventional
air conditioner compressors.
Over the past year, investing in comprehensive HVAC solutions has proved to be a
necessity in ensuring continuity and promoting peace-of-mind. Policymakers across
the region and around the world have focused in particular on the importance of
air quality and inherently, the need for greater ventilation. To make this possible,
building owners and facility managers have looked towards both natural and
mechanical ventilation methods, such as using fans and ducts to promote access
to improve indoor air quality and comfort.
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While businesses have
shown their resilience and
been fast to invest in the right
technological infrastructure
to keep afloat, budget
reductions are impacting
particular aspects of each
organization’s focus. With the
advent of remote working,
e-learning and virtual
interactions, investments in
HVAC solutions were naturally
moved down the change of
priority. Yet, as organizations
across the Gulf region now
experience phased reopening,
restoring public confidence
to return to physical spaces
and remaining compliant
with regulations requires
greater focus on improving air
conditioning units in particular.
At the summit, LG also
displayed its air purification
kits, which can be applied to
existing air or new conditioner
models. For duct type ACs,
the company’s purification kits
provide filtration of circulating
air, offering a MERV (Minimum
Efficiency Reporting Values)
rating of 13 and deploying
UV-LED technology to sterilize
up to 99.9% of particles and
bacteria.
Visitors also learned more
about LG’s air purification
technology for non-duct type
ACs, such as the Dual Vane
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model, which uses a powerful
5-step air system to remove
odor, germs, and PM 1.0 fine
dust.
For greater visibility and
convenience, LG air
conditioners are compatible
with the LG ThinQ mobile
application, empowering users
to control their cooling systems
at any time, from anywhere. The
application enables real-time
and trend monitoring, providing
an indication of energy
consumption and indoor fine
dust level.
“LG has a longstanding track
record of helping businesses
adopt more thorough and
efficient air solution technology
in the region. We have taken
onboard valuable insights
from the HVAC community and
are committed to providing
solutions which solve real
business challenges, such as
reducing operating expenditure
and promoting safer physical
environments. We look forward
to further collaborating with
decisionmakers and exploring
how we can help elevate
individual business success,”
said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical
Manager – Air Solutions, LG
Electronics Gulf.
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Scientists, healthcare workers, clinical-trial participants,
and regulators have been working closely and intensely to
develop, distribute, and administer the COVID-19 vaccines in
hopes of ending this pandemic. However, as vaccine production is
ramped up and programs are planned and executed, there is still
an array of complex challenges needed to be overcome.
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Raw-materials constraints in
production scaling
Scaling access to material inputs and
amplifying production levels can easily
cause contractual, logistical, and diplomatic
challenges that require new forms of
collaboration. Fortunately, early indications
suggest that there is enough global
manufacturing capacity for both fill-finish
materials and syringes. For instance, the top
two manufacturers in the US can supply 280
million vials per year, holding as much as 2.8
billion doses.
However, the suppliers of many niche
biological and chemical vaccine components
are scattered, and countries are likely to
compete for limited resources. At the same
time, since vaccine manufacturers must load
mRNA into lipid nanoparticles and purify the
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result on a massive scale all while following
strict policies and regulations, a handful of
vaccine manufacturers have partnered with
highly specialized contract-manufacturing
firms. These sort of partnerships will highly
become necessary in order to meet the global
demand for the vaccine and will play a major
role in the immunization campaign’s overall
success.
Quality-assurance challenges in
manufacturing
Producing vaccines while ensuring the efficacy
and safety of each dose understandably poses
challenges in quality assurance. After all, in
order to create a new class of vaccines like
those based on mRNA or viral vectors at an
extraordinary scale of at least 1.8 billion to 2.3
billion doses by the middle of 2021, vaccine
manufacturers need not only massive volumes

of inputs but also a larger technical workforce
and an expanded ecosystem of production
facilities. At the same time, as the mass-scale
production is ongoing, government regulators
like the US Food and Drug Administration must
continue to come up with standards for these
new therapeutics. With this, quality assurance
will remain an essential factor.
Cold-chain logistics and storagemanagement
challenges
Manufacturers and distributors in North
America are planning to keep the cold-chain
requirements for distribution and long-term
storage of the available mRNA-based vaccines.
This means that massive amounts of dry ice
may be needed at different locations before
vaccine administration. Although the combined
US–Canadian dry-ice manufacturing capacity
of roughly 30,000 to 35,000 tons per year will
potentially meet the estimated demand, supply
chains may need to be reinforced to make sure
that all locations are well served, particularly in
developing countries with less access to dry
ice and cold storage systems. At immunization
points, the current vaccine doses demand
are high, mitigating initial storage concerns.
However, the projected mass distribution later
this year could temporarily surpass vaccine
consumption, emphasizing the need for
storage management.
Increased labor requirements
The complex protocols for the preparation
and handling of COVID-19 vaccines, along
with the additional precautionary observation
period of patients post-injection, can potentially
strain labor capacities or sidetrack workers
from other critical roles. It is expected that at
a relatively streamlined vaccination point, one
worker and two support staff could administer
shots to seven to ten patients per hour, a
rate considerably slower and 3.5 times more
labor intensive than that of the flu vaccination
every year. As revealed by the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), retail
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“Vaccine manufacturers need not
only massive volumes of inputs but
also a larger technical workforce
and an expanded ecosystem of
production facilities.”

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“Along with the additional
precautionary observation
period of patients post-injection,
can potentially strain labor
capacities or sidetrack workers
from other critical roles.”
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pharmacies that are tasked with
the public administration of the
vaccine alone will need to allocate
15 to 20 percent of their qualified
workforce to this full-time task.
Wastage at points of care
There will be significant
consequences for errors in
the storage, preparation, and
scheduling of doses at vaccination
sites. For instance, failure to
ensure that recipients do indeed
go to their appointments will
prevent individual immunity and
consequently lead to product
wastage, mainly because all doses
in multi-dose vials should be
administered almost immediately
after the opening of the vial.
Proper storage and refrigeration
conditions on-site are also of
critical importance.
IT challenges
IT systems, such as vaccine
tracking systems (VTrckS
from CDC) and immunization
information (IIS), will be especially
essential for the allocation,
distribution, recording, and
monitoring of the vaccine
deployment. In the United
States alone, over 50 uniquely
designed IIS need to connect
with VTrckS. It is challenging to
ensure that these software can
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Cost-Effective Solar Installation
from NuPON Technologies
NuPon Technology is providing the most durable and reliable UPS for various
industries in the Philippines.
It has been almost a full year since
the lockdown has happened in
the country due to the pandemic.
To say that we have seen the
world adapt and change to adjust
to this abrupt happening is an
understatement. Weekly social
gatherings have since become
a rare treat for people instead
of a weekly occurrence, travel
abroad has become a thing of
the past, and working from home
has become the global norm.
Unfortunately, not everyone can
work comfortably in their home
thanks to faulty and unreliable
power sources. Thankfully, NuPon
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problem of the new normal.
NuPon boasts multiple products to help each individual and organization struggling with
severable, low-quality utility power. Industries that revolve around computers, network servers,
data centers, telecommunication, high-tech semiconductor manufacturing, petrochemical
equipment, etc. will surely benefit from these products. They cater to the smallest voltage (650
VA) to give power back up to PC or CCTV, to 1000 kVA for big machines and equipment.
One example of their UPS is the line-interactive UPS (800 VA - 5 kVA). These matte black
power boxes are commonly used for desktop PCs, workstations, network servers, and small
machines. They come in a tower type or rack mount design for easy storing and space-saving
concerns.
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For CCTV systems, laboratory
equipment, or even 3 phase
system machines, the online/
double-conversion high-frequency
UPS (1 kVA - 20 kVA) or the (10
kVA - 40 kVA) variants will prove to
be satisfactory, especially with its 0
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Industrial equipment and bigger
machines will need NuPon’s online/
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industrial environments. These
UPS devices are more than
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Lastly, their modular UPS (60 kVA -
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machine with parallel redundancy, high
efficiency and power density, and an
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There are many more machines that will
help whoever avails of the UPS, such as
NuPon’s STAR T1V, T2V, T3I, T4I, T5100,
T6I, R3I series, and much, much more.
NuPon is also leading multiple projects
in the country.
For instance, they are present in the
environmental health and safety sector
in Batangas with the first Philippine
industrial park. By supplying and
installing 7 units of 100 kVA 3 phase,
low-frequency UPS, providing basic
training for the operation and simple
troubleshooting of the units, and
conducting quarterly monitoring and
checking of these UPS units as a form
of after-sales service, NuPon is taking
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They have also provided several units of 10 kVA
single-phase UPS and power cables for WD/Hitachi,
a multinational company, for the Laguna Technopark
Inc.
Over on the northern area of Baguio, NuPon has
graciously blessed Manor Hotel Baguio with 3
and 6 kVA UPS for their servers and lobby display
projectors. Company representatives visited Baguio
while carrying 10 batteries despite a typhoon.
They pulled out the unit from the hotel, replaced
the batteries in the branch office, and tested and
delivered them back to the hotel in working condition.
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Going to Bataan, they supplied 100 units
of customized 650 VA units to Mitsumi, a
Japanese company. Unlike most areas in
the Philippines, the industrial zone in which
this company is situated still utilizes 110 VAC
power instead of 220 VAC. They were able to
provide their need for 110 VAC UPS which is
not readily available in the Philippine market
today.
NuPon is also concurrently present in
Cebu, Cavite, and many other places as
they unfailingly supply multiple industries,
companies, and location their helpful
machinery and UPS units and other services
to ensure smooth operations for their clients.
Needless to say, NuPon’s presence in the
country and the efficiency of their units
speak for themselves. As they continue to
breach boundaries and operate in a postpandemic
world, their UPS units will continue
to supply uninterrupted power for all.
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This Electric Boat Flies
Above the Waves
Skimming half a meter above the sea’s
surface, the Swedish-made Candela
Seven electric boat looks like something
out of a movie. But the craft is very real
- and in serial production.
–Until now, fast boats have been very draggy.
By lifting the hull above the water, we reduce
friction by 80 percent. This is the key to a long
electric range on one charge, explains Candela
founder and CEO, Swedish engineer Gustav
Hasselskog.
He started Candela in 2015 out of frustration
over the bad the energy efficiency of planing
motorboats.
–I had a 6 meter aluminium Electric Boat that
consumed 15 times more fuel than my car.
Obviously, something had to change, says
Hasselskog.
After starting out his company in a small shed
in a suburb of Stockholm, Hasselskog soon got
his first angel investor and scaled the company
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quickly. Since then a growing, international
team of 35 engineers and technicians have
developed the advanced foil technology and
computerized foil control system that has
resulted in Candela Seven, a 7,7 meter long
speed boat for the leisure market.
A wing under the hull provides enough lift to
take off from the surface in 17 knots. The wingshaped
foil reduces energy consumption by
80 percent compared to fossil fuel, planing
boats, says Hasselskog. The range in 22 knots
is 50 nautical miles (92 km, or 57 miles). When
cruising along in 22 knots, the Seven uses only
20 kW, or 28 horsepower.
–A planing, combustion engine Electric Boat of
the same size needs at least 100 kw, so this is
a big step forward, explains Hasselskog.
But the novel hydrofoil technology offers other
benefits, too. Instead of using a classic V-hull
that smashes its way through rough seas,
Candela uses software to avoid the waves
altogether. Ultrasonic sensors in the boat’s

front detect waves and feed a computer, which
automatically changes the foil’s angle of attack
100 times per second.
–The software is a mix of code from drones and
what you would have in a jet-fighter, explains
Gustav Hasselskog.
The result is a smooth ride in almost any
conditions. Candela’s team even claims they
have eradicated sea sickness, since the control
system prevents the Seven from rolling or
pitching. The company has tested their flying
craft in just about every condition on the Baltic
sea, including storms and big swells.
–Actually, the faster you go, the smoother the
ride. To fly over these really big swells without
slamming or noise, it feels unreal! says Gustav
Hasselskog.
Serial production has started in the company’s
factory outside Stockholm, and the goal is to
deliver 30 boats this year. Fifteen have already
been sold and ten of the flying boasts were
delivered to customers last year.
While Candela Seven is the Swedish start-ups
first product, the company eventually aims to
make a big impact worldwide by using their
foiling technology on up to 60 meters long
ferries and ships.
–Shipping is responsible for 4 percent of the
world’s carbon dioxide emissions and 30
percent of the air pollutants. Going electric is the
only way forward, says Gustav Hasselskog.
Facts sheet
• Candela Seven
• Length 7,7 meter
• Beam 2,4 meter
• Weight 1300 kg
• Battery 40 kWh lithium-ion, from BMWi3
• Motor 70 kW for take-off, 20 kW in cruise
speed 22 knots
• Top Speed 30 knots
• Take off speed 17 knots
• Cruise speed 20-25 knots
• Range 50 nautical miles (92 km, 57 km) in 23
knots
• Draft 0,4 meter when foiling
• 0,5 at low speeds with foils retracted (foils
can be hoisted up when running slow in
shallow waters or if you take the boat on a
trailer)
• 1,2 meters with foils down
Environmental facts
• In 25 knots, the Candela Seven uses 80
percent less energy than a traditional boat of
the same size.
• Emissions are 99,5 percent lower (based on
EU energy mix)
• 95 percent cheaper to run (based on
standard EU gasoline price)
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Septentrio
Septentrio, a world leader
in high-precision GNSS
positioning solutions,
has announced today
a new GNSS*/INS receiver,
AsteRx-i D UAS. This multifrequency
receiver combines
reliable centimeter-level
positioning with 3D orientation,
enabling automated navigation
of aerial drones and robots.
With a high-performance IMU
(Inertial Measurement Unit)
from Analog Devices integrated
directly into the receiver board,
AsteRx-i D UAS is compact and
lightweight. Aboard the drone,
its small form-factor combined
with exceptionally low power
consumption results in extended
battery life and longer flight times.
“With this product we introduce
into our inertial-GNSS portfolio
an IMU which allows us to
reduce the weight and power
consumption of our UAS boards
while making them easier to
integrate. These are all key
elements for a successful UAV
platform.”
AsteRx-i D UAS is the first
commercial product resulting
from Septentrio’s collaboration
with Analog Devices, delivering
robust positioning and
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roll) in demanding industrial
environments. Both single
antenna and dual antenna
versions are available. The single
antenna version provides a
lightweight solution optimizing the
system SWaP (size, weight and
power). The dual antenna version
is ideal for machines that need
reliable heading directly from the
start.
AsteRx-i D UAS comes with
industry leading Advanced
Interference Mitigation (AIM+)
technology. In aerial drones,
where many electronics are
crammed into a small space,
neighboring devices can emit
electromagnetic radiation,
interfering with GNSS signals.
AIM+ offers protection against
such interference resulting in
faster set-up times and robust
continuous operation. The onboard
IMU from Analog Devices
is exceptionally robust against
mechanical vibrations. This
IMU combined with Septentrio’s
anti-shock LOCK + technology
makes AsteRx-i D UAS resilient
against impact during takeoff and
landing.
Septentrio’s online shop offers
direct access to the company’s
latest GNSS technology.
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Mobile Apps Have
Changed These
Industries Forever
Mobile apps are incredibly powerful
bits of software to have at our
fingertips. It’s astounding how many
things we are able to accomplish
with the use of just a smartphone. These mobile
apps have essentially replaced thousands of
other tools and services we used to rely on.
As a result, there are many industries that
have been shaken up forever. Here are some
industries that have been disrupted by the rise
of mobile apps.
Education and Training
Education is an area that is ready to be taken
into the 21st century. Everything about the
traditional schooling system has been proven
to be ineffective, and modern technology
is helping to make a huge difference. This
extends to both tutoring and specialized
training.
Instead of paying for tutoring or classes, you
now have access to intuitive training mobile
apps at anytime, that can teach you anything.
Regardless of what your hobby may be, from
chess to fantasy sports or even poker, there
are guaranteed to be powerful applications
available. These apps are incredible as you
can now carry around the fundamentals in
your pocket and have a great resource to refer
to whenever you need. The ways that mobile
apps can be used to teach subjects and train
your brain are astounding and we are barely
scratching the surface of what is possible.
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Telecommunications
The telecommunications industry is another
that is receiving a major overhaul. There are so
many different apps and platforms that have
essentially replaced the need for traditional
calling and texting. Social media platforms
keep us informed constantly of where our
friends and business clients are and what they
are doing. Messaging through these social
media platforms, like Facebook or Instagram, is
much more intuitive in most cases than sending
a text message. It’s become second nature.
Other apps like Whatsapp are dedicated to
calling and messaging. If you always have
internet access, you essentially have no need
for a traditional mobile carrier calling plan if
you can connect with everyone via an app. The

future is geared towards 5G technology and
the capabilities it provides. We are getting more
comfortable doing video calls and streaming
then we are just talking on the phone.
Everywhere you look, journalists are declaring
the telecommunications industry “dead.”
Though it might be too early to call this
outcome, it’s clear that these companies need
to evolve with the times or they risk becoming
obsolete.
Banking
With the addition of functional mobile apps, the
banking industry has never been better. There
are so many things we can now do directly
from our smart devices that replace time and
effort spent going to ATMs and bank branches.
If you want to check your credit card balance,
deposit a check, send money between
accounts, or numerous other services, you can
likely do it from your mobile app even faster
than logging into your bank’s website.
With all of this innovation also comes some
competition. Many people are beginning to
look past traditional banks for their money
management needs. With so many services
like PayPal and Venmo available, the need for
a bank account is starting to wilt. If you want to
shop online, or send money to a friend, there
is often a quicker way to do it with one of these
other businesses. Banks also need to evolve to
compete with this growing number of services
that are based around quick and powerful
mobile apps.
Transportation and Food Delivery
Of course, by now everyone is aware of the
success of Uber and other alternatives. The
taxi industry was incredibly inefficient and
otherwise unpleasant. Services like Uber
and Lyft have come along and given a much
needed alternative. Now we no longer have to
rely on hailing a cab and hoping for the best.
Food delivery is another service industry
that has been transformed with mobile apps.
Previously, we would call one particular
restaurant and wonder when they would show
up. Now you can browse hundreds of different
menus from one app, place your order, and
watch the delivery occur in real time so you
always know when the driver is on the way.
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Ensuring Safety in Physical
Learning Environments
Thorough Indoor Air Management Remains a Crucial Concern for Parents and
Teachers as School Environments Re-Open
As schools across the Gulf region experience phased
reopening and a transition towards hybrid learning
models, educational institutions are tasked with
creating environments in which employees and pupils alike
are comfortable with the prospect of entering physical
learning environments.
While mask wearing and social distancing remain enforced
by all, academic buildings in particular are also placing
particular importance on maintaining healthy indoor air
quality and ventilation. Diagnosing the schools’ current
air circulation system is not only necessary but should
be regarded as one of the top items in the priority list.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) highlighted that
“changes to building operations, including the operation
of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, can
reduce airborne exposures.”
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As a guide for operating schools,
the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) specifically
stated to increase air filtration as
much as possible. The ASHRAE
recommends using a filter with
a Minimum Efficiency Reporting
Value (MERV) of 13 or a filter with
an ePM1 rating under ISO 16890.
If the rating for the current system
is lower or unidentified, now is the
critical time to find and replace with
an appropriate one.
LG Electronics (LG) has introduced
a range of HVAC solutions which
seek to ensure comprehensive air
filtration and ventilation capabilities
– enhancing peace-of-mind for
institutions, as well as teachers,
parents and students.
The LG DUAL Vane Cassette,
a 4-way ceiling-type indoor airconditioning
unit, which may serve
as a potential replacement when
equipped with LG’s Air Purification
Kit. It provides robust air filtration to
remove 99.9% of harmful bacteria
and PM 1.0 particles.
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Research indicates that educational
institutions are often unaware of the
importance of replacing filters to ensure
effectiveness. If not replaced or cleaned on
a regular basis, they can actually harbor
dust and bacteria which is recirculated
into the environment. LG’s air purification
kit is detachable and washable for easy
cleaning, while the AC Cassette itself has
been designed for easy maintenance. Its
grill can be lifted up and down with fourmeter
elevating lines attached to make it
convenient for filter replacement.
Another key area for improvements is
ventilation. The CDC calls for ventilation
system upgrades that can increase the
delivery of clean air and dilute potential
contaminants in the school. Since opening
windows has risks of letting in allergens
which can cause other health problems,
installing energy recovery ventilator (ERV)
that draws fresh outdoor air into inside
and exchanges it with stale indoor air is a
superior option.
It is important to incorporate into a
classroom an ERV that effectively purifies
the air entering from outside. Particularly
for LG ERV, its antivirus coating blocks the
breeding of harmful viruses and when it is
equipped with an optional high efficiency
filter, it can block approximately 90% of dust
sized 0.4μm.
As the schools reopen their doors,
confidence and trust of the faculty, students,
and parents in the school’s safety measures
will be a key factor in creating a comfortable
learning environment. One of the first and
most important steps in securing this would
be to inspect, diagnose, and properly
prepare the building’s HVAC system in
compliance with local health authority
requirements and recommendations.
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the company provides
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LG’s initiative in of-fering the
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73% of Americans
Flunked a Covid-19 Quiz
Most of the misconceptions of the vaccine
are around eligibility, effectiveness, and safety.
As states continue their COVID-19 vaccine
rollouts, misinformation regarding vaccinations
continue to circulate. ValuePenguin decided to
test Americans’ general knowledge about the
COVID-19 vaccine to get a better understanding
of what’s really confusing them.
We quizzed more than 1,500 Americans on
their know-how on the vaccine’s distribution,
effectiveness, and cost. Nearly three-quarters of
respondents flunked the test, with an average
grade of 50%.
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Key findings:
Respondents scored an
average of 50% on our vaccine
quiz, earning six out of 12
points. Baby boomers scored
the highest (58% average),
while members of Generation
Z scored the lowest (42%
average). Women (58%
average) scored slightly better
than men (50% average).
The biggest misconceptions
about the vaccine surround
eligibility. Seventy percent
didn’t know those who are
breastfeeding or pregnant are
able to make their own decision
about whether to get vaccinated
when they’re eligible, and 66%
didn’t know children younger
than 16 aren’t able to get
vaccinated.
Consumers are also confused about
what it takes for full effectiveness.
Nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents
think the vaccine is nearly 95%
effective after the first shot has been
given, which isn’t true. And 53% of
respondents didn’t know that one must
receive two shots of the same vaccine
for it to be fully effective.
Many are concerned that the vaccine
isn’t safe. Twelve percent believe
that it’s extremely likely they will have
an allergic reaction after getting
vaccinated, while just 28% believe that
they won’t have any allergic reaction.
Education level and income are
among the biggest drivers in whether
respondents planned to get the
vaccine. Those with college degrees
and high earners were more likely to
definitely plan on getting vaccinated
than those without a college degree
and with a lower income.
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Althea launches affordable
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
Althea UK and Ireland – the leading medical
technology services provider– has announced
that they are now offering high quality and costeffective
SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Tests.
The antibody test – manufactured by Roche – can help
detect SARS-CoV-2 infection in those suspected to carry
the virus with results available in 15 minutes. The test
can be used for both symptomatic and asymptomatic
individuals.
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Althea hope that the new service, which is available for
pharmacies, dentists, hospitals and clinics, as well as
hospital support companies whose staff access clinical
settings, will provide a valuable initial screening test
for staff who might be exposed to COVID-19 or work in
high-risk environments.

Healthcare workers remain a key high-risk
group and regular testing was introduced
for patient-facing staff at the end of
last year to help protect primary care
workers and curb the potential spread of
COVID-19.
David Rolfe, CEO Althea said: “As
COVID-19 continues to spread, and while
vaccinations are being rolled out, testing
remains crucial to contain the spread of
COVID-19. We are pleased to be able
to offer the Roche rapid antigen tests to
support those providing vital services
across the country with a reliable, highquality
testing option at an affordable
price. At a time where budgets are
stretched and health services are under
pressure, as a trusted partner to many
hospitals in the UK, we want to do our
part in supporting those working on the
frontline.”
Althea has been a trusted partner for the
acute healthcare sector for the last 20 years.
The company manages and maintains
medical technology in hospitals and is entirely
vendor-independent, meaning they can
combine the best technology from across all
manufacturers. At a time when healthcare
providers are facing unprecedented demand,
the company aims to support hospitals with
increased capacity and new technology
delivered in the most cost effective and
clinically effective way.
During COVID-19, Althea played a key role
in setting up equipment at the London NHS
Nightingale Hospital which was set up to
administer emergency care to COVID-19
patients. Today the company are providing
rapid COVID-19 tests to help further support
the national response to COVID-19.
Roche’s SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is
a rapid chromatographic immunoassay and
is performed using a nasopharyngeal swab.
The test has a sensitivity of 96.52% and a
specificity of 99.68%.
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EmitBio Announces Positive
Clinical Results Supporting A Novel
Therapeutic For COVID-19
EmitBio achieves 99.9% average viral load
reduction with faster symptom resolution in adults
with COVID-19; submits for Emergency Use
Authorization
EmitBio Inc., a life science company using the precise
delivery of light to stimulate, protect and heal the body,
today announced clinical results from its investigational
treatment for adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
In a placebo-controlled, randomized double-blind
clinical trial, 4 days of treatment with the EmitBio
device* achieved a 99.9% reduction in average viral
load of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,
and accelerated time to symptom resolution in patients
by more than 48 hours compared to the control group.
This transformational treatment uses a small handheld
device that directs precise wavelengths of safe, visible,
targeted light to the back of the throat and surrounding
tissues. No treatment-related adverse events were
reported in the trial.
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The device has been designed as an at-home treatment for
mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who have tested positive
for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These clinical study results followed
thousands of in-vitro experiments and a Phase I safety study in
healthy subjects which have all now been submitted as part of
a comprehensive package to the FDA requesting Emergency
Use Authorization.
“More than half the people who test positive for SARS-CoV-2
will either be asymptomatic or have a mild-to-moderate case of
COVID-19. As a country, we have to do better than ‘go home,
quarantine, and hope for the best,’” said Neal Hunter, Executive
Chairman, EmitBio Inc. “It’s a public health imperative that
every person diagnosed with COVID-19 has a safe treatment
option.”
“We saw 99.9% mean reduction of SARS-CoV-2, which
represents three orders of magnitude – or a 1,000 times
reduction – in viral load,” added Nate Stasko, Chief Scientific
Officer, EmitBio Inc. “Even more notable, we saw viral
load continue to drop even after the light treatments were
completed. The longer infected individuals go untreated, the
greater the probability of disease progression with increased
likelihood for viral transmission to others. We believe that the
massive decrease in viral load we observed will also have a
significant impact on secondary community transmission.”
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“Vaccines are a front-line necessity, and even though they
have an incredibly high level of protection at over 90%, people
aren’t going to just return to normal daily living without regard
for this virus,” said Mike Knowles MD, Professor, UNC School of
Medicine, Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care
Medicine. “To have an at-home treatment available to use at the
first signs of symptoms can help us all return to pre-COVID life.”
EmitBio uses directed energy in the form of precise
wavelengths of safe, visible light to eliminate pathogens and
stimulate the body’s natural defenses. In investigating light
and power across the spectrum, the company discovered that
safe, visible light effectively created an antiviral environment
by inactivating viral particles before they infect the cell and
inhibiting growth after.1 The EmitBio device directs treatment
that is immediately available at the specific area of need. This
avoids unwanted possible side effects of systemic treatments.
A key contributor to the antiviral activity of light is the EmitBio
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“We have created a transformational technology and
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About EmitBio Inc.
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N E W S
S T O R I E S
Seegene develops world first COVID-19
variant test capable of identifying
origins of virus variants
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South Korea’s biotechnology firm
Seegene (KQ096530) said Monday it
developed the world’s first COVID-19
diagnostic variant test, capable of screening
COVID-19 and identifying multiple
mutant variations in a single reaction.
Seegene’s new variant test, the ‘Allplex
SARS-CoV-2 Variants I Assay,’ can detect
and differentiate virus variations, including
those found to be more contagious and
fatal.
The new variant test not only detects COV-
ID-19, but can also identify major genetic
variations that seem to have originated
from the UK, South Africa as well as other
regions including Japan and Brazil.
Furthermore, it can pre-screen a suspicious
new variant, providing insight on additional
variations, also a key feature of Seegene
technology.
Seegene’s new product integrates at least
ten of its proprietary technologies, including
multiplex real-time PCR method of
mTOCE, which is the cutting-edge technology
that only Seegene can leverage.
This innovative technology allows the test
to detect a target specific spot where mutation
occurs, enabling precise detection and
differentiation of the coronavirus as well as
its mutated versions with a single tube of
reagent.
Another key feature using Seegene’s
unique technology is its endogenous internal
control that can verify entire testing process
including proper sample collection.
By utilizing Seegene’s big data auto-surveillance
in silico system, the company is
closely monitoring and analyzing worldwide
database on COVID-19 and its variants,
allowing it to quickly respond with product
development.

Currently governments and health authorities
around the world are forced to rely
on individual sample sequencing, which
is unsuitable to massive testing, to filter
out virus variants from COVID-19 positive
cases. An official from Seegene said its
“new COVID-19 diagnostic variant test will
significantly boost massive testing ability in
its fight against the global-spread of mutant
viruses when the time is key to controlling
the pandemic.”
The current diagnostics relies on PCR test
or rapid antigen/antibody test to diagnose
COVID-19 infection or the existence of antibodies.
But the current diagnostic methods
have limitations in screening virus variants,
putting the brakes on effective epidemic
prevention. Only PCR method can screen
and identify the variants, but doing that in a
single tube of reagent had not been possible
until Seegene’s new variant test.
According to the company official, Seegene
plans “to supply its COVID-19 variant
tests to global organizations and governments
as its priority.”
The official added that the company will
continue its work to “fulfill the duty as a
leading global molecular diagnostics company
by closely working with health authorities
around the world.”
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S T O R I E S
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Will stricter internet
censorship be implemented
There’s worries in Hong Kong after
the government dealt its first ruling
censoring the internet, after a court
order was issued issuing an interim
injunction against platforms including
LIHKG (a forum similar to Reddit) and
messaging app Telegram.
It’s one of the ways that Beijing’s influence
has begun to impact politics, freedom of
the press and education — and a result of
the protests that started this year.
It was in June 2019 that millions took to the
streets calling for greater democracy —
including universal suffrage. There’s also a
call for independent inquiry to investigate
instances of police violence against the
protestors.
Similar to many political movements
around the world, the internet has become
a critical tool for protestors who use online
forums and messaging to mobilise and
spread the word. Unlike mainland China,
which already experiences restrictions
on internet access, Hong Kong has
maintained very little online censorship.
The start of censorship
On 31 October, Hong Kong’s High Court
granted an induction order, banning
people from “disseminating, circulating,
publishing or re-publishing” online “any
material or information that promotes,
encourages or incites the use or threat of
violence”.
in Hong Kong?

Pro-democracy lawmaker Charles Mok
criticised the move, stating: “The temporary
injunction sets an extremely dangerous
precedent for introducing internet censorship
of online speech… it is a serious breach of
citizens’ freedom of expression and Hong
Kong’s supposed free flow of information.”
Should further laws be made, it will have a
massive impact on the protests. Apps and
various platforms online have been the most
effective way for protestors to communicate;
censorship policies would limit their ability
to keep the movement alive. There’s also the
effect censorship will have on the economy
— especially when it comes to the innovation
and technology industries. The oppressive
measures could also damage Hong Kong’s
international reputation; blocking freedom of
speech would be seen as an attack against
democracy and a human right.
The Hong Kong Internet Service Providers
Association have already opposed the
blocking of internet services, warning that
“given the complexity of the modern internet
including technologies like VPN, cloud
and cryptographies, it is impossible to
effectively… block any services” adding that
the only option would be to “put the whole
internet of Hong Kong behind large scale
surveillance firewall.”
More bans already in place
Fears around potential internet censorship
have only heightened since the the
Emergency Regulations Ordinance was
invoked to ban face masks — used by
the protestors during mass peaceful
demonstrations. In October 2019, a male
university student and woman were charged
with illegally wearing face masks — the first
charge of its kind since the law was invoked.
Demonstrators saw the charge as an
indication of more censorship to come.
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N E W S
S T O R I E S
Pan-United Signs Agreement with
South Korea’s Largest Concrete
Company Eugene Corporation
• PanU has signed an MoU with South Korea’s
Eugene Corporation to explore opportunities to
adopt PanU’s artificial intelligence technology
platform called AiR
• AiR is a scalable digital system that can
optimise operations along the entire vertical
supply chain of cement and ready-mix
concrete companies
• AiR has yielded results including streamlined
day-to-day operations, higher productivity, and
substantial cost savings
Pan-United Corporation Ltd, today announced
that its technology subsidiary, AiR Digital
Solutions Pte. Ltd. (“AiR Digital”), has entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”)
with South Korea’s largest ready-mix concrete
company, Eugene Corporation (“Eugene
Corporation”), to explore opportunities for the
adoption of PanU’s revolutionary intelligent
optimisation platform called AiR, the acronym
for Artificial Intelligence for Ready-Mix Concrete
(“AiR”).
The MoU was signed in Singapore by Mr
Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of
Eugene Corporation, and Mr Ken Loh (“ 羅 嘉 遜 ”),
Chief Operating Officer of PanU and Director
of AiR Digital. The strategic agreement will
facilitate information-sharing between the
two companies, allowing the KOSDAQ-listed
Eugene Corporation to assess and evaluate
the utility of tapping on the AiR platform to
accelerate its digital transformation in the
construction and logistics space.
The unique AiR platform employs artificial
intelligence, data analytics, algorithms and
sensor technologies to optimise vertical
operations along the entire value chain. AiR
can be plugged into existing operations to
optimise every stage of a user company’s
operational supply chain – from replenishing
raw materials, managing customer orders
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and deploying capacity at batching plants
right up to facilitating quality control checks
and e-billing. Benefits include streamlining
day-to-day operations, improving productivity,
reducing manpower wastage and producing
substantial cost savings.
Offered in the form of a software as a service
(“SaaS”), the AiR platform is modular and
customisable depending on each user
company’s operations, logistics requirements
and existing supply chain structure. Parameters
can be set based on factors such as cost
versus time, truck assignments or priority
customer projects. Algorithms and machine
learning are built into AiR to seamlessly
overcome operational ‘pain points’.
Mr Ken Loh, PanU’s Chief Operating Officer,
said: “By bridging technology with strong
domain knowledge from our two decades in
the cement and ready-mix concrete industry,
PanU has developed a new technology offering
that can be commercialised and offered to
other regional and global players. The launch
of the AiR platform bears testament to PanU’s
ability to not only remain agile and futureproof
our business in a sustainable manner,
but also accelerate our entire industry’s digital
transformation.”
“The AiR optimisation system has resulted in a
greater competitive advantage and improved
operational efficiency for PanU. The AiR
platform has elevated PanU’s service standards
and yielded 45% in costs savings since the
implementation of the first basic prototype in
2014, and we are excited to work with Eugene
Corporation to achieve similar performance
uplifts,” added Mr Loh.
Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer
of Eugene Corporation, said: “In this age of
smart disruption, we see a growing need for
increased efficiency and data operability to
better serve customer demands and drive
cost savings at the same time. Through this
partnership with PanU, we seek to digitalise our
entire end-to-end operations”.
PanU is an award-winning industry leader in
the concrete innovation space. The Group
recently designed and produced a 3D-printed
concrete bench using NEWSand, a material
created from repurposed municipal solid waste
slag, in a project collaboration with Singapore’s
National Environment Agency (“NEA”). The
concrete bench was unveiled at NEA’s Year
Towards Zero Waste event in November 2019.
PanU is the first and only concrete firm to win
the 2019 ‘Sustainability Leadership Award’,
jointly conferred by the Singapore Green
Building Council (“SGBC”) and the Building
Construction Authority. It was also the first
concrete firm to attain the SGBC’s highest
green ‘Leader’ certification in 2017.
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