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Find out who won at this year’s SBR Made in Singapore and Designed in Singapore
As the health crisis continues, many companies are still trying to overcome several challenges that were accelerated by the pandemic. In this age of transformative change, providing engaging platforms and products that match the consumers’ expectations are important, especially in the manufacturing industry. Companies who are successful in identifying the right solutions and address existing challenges are able to create exceptional products that would provide superior customer experience and ensure business growth.
Singapore Business Review aims to honour these innovative products with the 5th installation of the Made in Singapore Awards and Designed in Singapore Awards. The Made in Singapore Awards is an initiative hailing innovative products across industries that are manufactured in Singapore, whilst the Designed in Singapore Awards lauds products that are conceptualised by a Singapore-based office but manufactured outside the country.
The trophies were presented to the winners via digital and studio presentations the first to the second week of December 2021. The winning companies also had the opportunity to share their thoughts on winning in the prestigious awards programme through interviews.
Winners were judged by a panel of industry leaders consisting of Richard Loi, Private Leader, Southeast Asia at Deloitte; Jonathan Ho, Partner, Head of Governance & Risk, Advisory, Head of Private Enterprise at KPMG Singapore; and Joshua Ong, Managing Partner & Practice Leader, Capital Markets & IPO FCA (Singapore) at Baker Tilly.
Made in Singapore Awards
Appliances- PerkinElmer, Inc. Automotive- ALIFE AIR PRIVATE LIMITED Beverage- SACHA INCHI PTE LTD Food- Vitasoy International Singapore Pte Ltd Healthcare- TSMART SYSTEMS Pte Ltd Packaging- Sealed Air Singapore Pte Ltd Robotics- Akribis Systems Pte Ltd
Designed in Singapore Awards
Fitness Technology Apparel- AlphaBody Tec Pte Ltd Fixtures & Fittings- Photizo Global Pte Ltd Food- Kino Biotech Pte Ltd Healthcare- Daviscomms (S) Pte Ltd Medical- Systmz Pte Ltd Packaging- Sealed Air Singapore Pte Ltd
ALIFE AIR PRIVATE LIMITED
Daviscomms (S) Pte Ltd
PerkinElmer, Inc. Kino Biotech Pte Ltd
Photizo Global Pte Ltd
The Accolades Continue for PerkinElmer and the Market-Leading Avio ICP-OES
The company was recognised with the SBR Made in Singapore award in the Appliances category.
PerkinElmer enables scientists, researchers, and clinicians to address their most critical challenges across science and healthcare, offering a unique portfolio of innovative testing solutions for a healthier world. Within this portfolio is a comprehensive suite of atomic spectroscopy solutions, which are used in a variety of application areas and industries. These diverse applicatioans include detecting and quantifying concentrations of heavy metals and toxic elements in our soils and waters; supporting the safety and quality of our global food supply chain and pharmaceutical products; as well as ensuring the quality of materials and products for solar energy and electric cars, semiconductors, biofuels, lubricants and petrochemicals.
PerkinElmer has a rich history as a pioneer in atomic spectroscopy technology and has continued innovating in response to our customers’ evolving elemental analysis needs. Our Avio® family of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) instruments, manufactured in Singapore, is a prime example of such commitment. The Avio ICP-OES platform was first launched in 2016 (Avio 200) and 2017 (Avio 500).
“Since their introduction, PerkinElmer has sold thousands of instruments, outperforming the market growth rate of 6% YoY and increasing PerkinElmer’s market share whilst also helping the company exceed performance expectations,” says Dr. Erica Cahoon, ICP-OES Portfolio Director at PerkinElmer. “Customer satisfaction is inherent to PerkinElmer’s ICP-OES portfolio thanks to its flexibility and robustness.”
The Avio Max Series ICP-OES The current Avio Max ICP-OES platform, first launched in December 2020, includes three distinct models – Avio 220 Max, Avio 550 Max, and Avio 560 Max – addressing the diverse needs of the market, from low-medium throughput to high throughput labs. Labs with varying sample loads may choose the Avio 220 Max hybrid simultaneous system due to its unique plug-and-play capability and low cost of operation. Its unique capabilities allow the instrument to go from cold start to sample analysis in 10 minutes, making it possible to turn off the instrument as needed throughout the day to save argon –since there’s virtually no startup time.
The Avio 550 Max is a fully simultaneous instrument for testing labs that depend on fast turnaround at the lowest possible cost, whilst still needing to meet regulatory requirements with uncompromised accuracy.
Lastly, the Avio 560 Max, also a fully simultaneous instrument, steps up performance, going from fast to fastest, with a built-in High Throughput System (HTS) sample introduction module, bringing 1.5-minute sample analysis times down to about 30 seconds.
Dr. Erica Cahoon, ICP-OES Portfolio Director at PerkinElmer
A Heritage of Innovation In our continued commitment to innovate in response to customers’ multi-elemental analysis needs, the three Avio Max models share first-to-market proprietary technologies. Flat Plate™ plasma technology provides several advantages over traditional induction coil systems – it’s maintenance-free, does not require cooling, and generates a robust plasma at a low argon flow (only 8 L/min for most applications), delivering substantial cost savings over traditional systems that consume twice the amount.
Another unique feature is PlasmaShear™ technology, which uses compressed air as a shear gas to provide a maintenance-free solution for removing the cool end of the plasma, where other systems will use a cone or orifice that requires regular maintenance.
In addition, the PerkinElmer Avio ICP-OES series incorporates a vertically oriented plasma with dual-viewing optics under computer and software control. Any wavelength can be used in the radial, axial, or mixed viewing modes in a single method.
Plus, Syngistix™ software offers a host of smart features designed to optimise the performance of the Avio Max ICP-OES instruments and improve efficiencies in the lab, mirroring the progression of the user’s workflow and guiding through each step for greater control, confidence, and accuracy. Flexible and easy to use, its smart features offer immediate benefits, whether running the instrument(s), the laboratory, or the business.
At PerkinElmer, we pioneer scientific technologies for better detection, imaging, and informatics to help our customers make a profound impact on the world. In our continued commitment to innovate for a healthier world, PerkinElmer and the Avio Max ICP-OES platform were recently recognised by Singapore Business Review at the 2021 Made in Singapore awards for manufacturing excellence in the Appliances category.
Get to know the winners of the 4th Asian Export Awards
With the supply chain disruptions and logistical problems due to the current crisis, companies who were able to keep trade flowing and make sure that their products would reach their consumers regardless of distance are the ones who thrive amidst the crisis. These companies that have provided excellent products or services were hailed at the recently concluded Asian Export Awards 2021. Now in its fourth year, the awards programme honoured products and services that have significantly enhanced business in the regional export scene.
The event is divided into two categories, Large Corporate for companies with a group turnover of over US$300m and Local Champion for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a turnover of less than US$300m.
The awards were handed to the winners via digital presentations during the first and second week of December. Winning companies were also interviewed virtually to share their thoughts on winning in the prestigious event.
This year’s nominations were judged by an elite panel of judges consisting of Asta Nie, Worldtrade Management Services Leader, China at PwC Asia Pacific Customs and Trade; Jeremy Huang, Director, Corporate Finance at Deloitte; Chong Cheng Yuan, Partner at RSM Singapore; Josephine Hong, Executive Director, Corporate Advisory at BDO Singapore; and Toh Kim Teck, Partner at Foo Kon Tan.
THE ASIAN EXPORT AWARDS
Large Corporate Division C.P. Merchandising Co., Ltd
• Export Initiative of the Year - Food • Product Exporter of the Year - Food CP Merchandising introduced a new packaging solution for its C.P. brand black bag range that reduces the use of paper and also has the same strength to hold the product. The new packaging is a good solution for its wholesale customers that need to be able to use the shelf display package. Its Meat Zero product line was also recognised in the awards programme for its quality, catering to those who love the taste of meat but want to minimise the environmental impact of the meat they consume. Meat Zero looks, cooks, and tastes like meat but is made from plants, and it is also claimed to be good for the health.
Local Champion SOLEX INTERNATIONAL (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
• Product Exporter of the Year - Security & Safety Solex International won the Product Exporter of the Year - Security & Safety award under the Local Champion division in the recently concluded Asian Export Awards 2021 for two of its latest offerings: the Key Alike and Master Key System, and its innovative Padlock Bar for Roller Shutters.
The Key Alike and Master Key System introduce a mechanism that requires only one code to enable one key to open all locks. Each lock has a different code key that cannot open others, but the master key of the group can open all locks. Its second offering was created to minimise weak points they have identified in roller shutters. The weak point of the roller shutter is the thin padlock bar which can be easily cut by thieves.
Jiangsu Konsung Bio-Medical Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
• Product Exporter of the Year - Healthcare • Product Exporter of the Year - Medical Jiangsu Konsung Medical Information Technology Co., Ltd recently launched products, such as COVID-19 test kits, to help alleviate testing concerns during the pandemic. The company integrates R&D, manufacturing, sales and provides dozens of products that are also exported to various countries and regions such as Asia, America, Africa, and others. Konsung also takes pride in its In Vitro Diagnostic equipment and has also launched a wide range of Point-of-care Testing diagnostic products, a medical diagnostic test performed using a small amount of specimen which takes place at or near the site of patients. C.P. Merchandising Co., Ltd
SOLEX INTERNATIONAL (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
C.P. Merchandising recognised with two wins at The Asian Export Awards
Its Meat Zero product line was highlighted.
Leading the way to sustainability is a key part of C.P. Merchandising Co., Ltd.’s business philosophy over the decade not only in the business operation, raw material, and ingredients but also in packaging aspects. The company received two major awards in the recently concluded Asian Export Awards, an annual awards programme that recognises top exporters in the region.
The awards are Export Initiative of the Year – Food under the Large Corporate division and the Product Exporter of the Year – Food under the Large Corporate division for its Meat Zero product line.
Mr Anat Jurintron, Managing Director of C.P.Merchandising said these recognitions are reflective of the company’s strong professional management as a responsible food producer focusing on food safety and environmentally friendly products that adhere to global standards.
The first award that C.P. Merchandising received is the Export Initiative of the Year – Food under the Large Corporate division for its efforts in the C.P. Packing Innovation project. The company introduced a new packaging solution for its C.P. brand black bag range that reduces the use of paper44% and also has the better strength to hold the product.
The new packaging is not only reducing paper waste but also a good solution for our wholesale customers and consumers. The new displayed carton design was found more convenient to tear off for the staff compared to the old style that is comprised of 2 pieces of paper which lead to efficiency at operation whereas the new design on side of the design is also attractive for consumers and distinctive on the shelf.
The company started sustainable packaging in 2020 with the product Flamin’ chicken tenders as a trial. After the successful result, they roll out the new packaging across the range of four SKUs in 2021. The company expects to export more than 200,000 cartons this year and with this new innovative packaging, C.P. Merchandising proudly expects to save over 170 trees.
Meanwhile, the second award received by the company is Product Exporter of the Year – Food under the Large Corporate division for its Meat Zero product line.
“Meat Zero is a new plant-based product catered to those who love the taste of meat but want to minimise the environmental impact of the meat they consume. Meat Zero plants and manufactured to feel, taste, and appear like real meat thanks to our ‘PLANT-TEC’ innovation, making it a healthy option with high protein and 0% cholesterol. The product ranges from chicken nuggets, patties, and various ready meal menus,” said Mr Anat.
After around two years of developing the product, C.P. Merchandising successfully launched Meat Zero in Thailand in May 2021. The brand enjoys success in its home country. Over 4 million packs were sold in Thailand since its launch in May and is now rolling out its expansion plan, exporting to Asia, the USA, the UK, and the EU.
The company is currently listing its Meat Zero products in key retailers, online channels and foodservice channels starting with Hong Kong and Singapore in November 2021. The company plans to export to Korea, Japan, China and other Asian countries this year.
The brand aims to become the no.1 plant-based brand in Asia within 3 years.
The C.P. brand aims to bring the most genuine regional Asian cuisines possible, with the convenience of frozen prepared meals.
Mr Anat Jurintron, Managing Director of C.P. Merchandising
