Business Briefs

Grand opening of Jungheinrich NXT Warehouse

Jungheinrich, a global leader in the manufacturing and development of advanced materials handling technology – from forklifts to fullyautomated warehouses – launched its NXT Warehouse in the Samut Prakan facility, Thailand, on 30 August 2024.

The grand opening featured a series of key activities, including keynote speeches from Jungheinrich's top executives, and a technological showcase featuring products such as Jungheinrich’s Automated Guided Vehicle, the EKS 215a. The event also included a cultural celebration with a traditional Thai dance performance, followed by a networking session and a tour of the newly renovated office and the NXT Warehouse.

The NXT Warehouse aims to provide visitors with insights into Jungheinrich's latest innovations and technology offerings and capabilities, ranging from electric trucks, to racking, to software systems – providing a one-stop solution for end-to-end needs. Currently on display is Jungheinrich's integration of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) which showcases their range of automation, racking solutions, safety, and refurbished trucks, demonstrating sustainable solutions, safety, and the effectiveness of their products first-hand. Jungheinrich is devoted to innovation and sustainability, and understands the growing relevance of energy efficiency in today’s industrial world.

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet’s Corporate Practice receives recognition from The Legal 500

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (BRS)’s Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions practice, under the leadership of Senior Partner Andreas Richter, has been acknowledged for the 11th consecutive year by The Legal 500.

The Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions team, which has a strong focus on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) advisory work, is led by Andreas Richter, a lawyer trained in Germany who has over 30 years of expertise in guiding multinational companies conducting business in Thailand. Together with his team, Andreas positions clients for success in the Thai market by efficiently navigating Thailand’s foreign investment and corporate law framework, assisting clients of various sizes and industries. Andreas is supported by Partner Stefan Riedl, the team’s veteran in contract drafting and negotiations, who celebrated 10 years with Blumenthal Richter & Sumet in 2023.

Andreas recently established BRS’s Japan Desk and China Desk, which provides specialised legal assistance to corporate clients from Japan and China in connection with their inbound activities in Thailand.

Skywave Technologies celebrates 10th Anniversary

Skywave Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd, a German-owned IT company founded in Bangkok in 2014, recently celebrated a decade of successful operations with clients, partners and friends in a night of appreciation at the Millennium Hilton Hotel.

As proud member of the GTCC since 2014, Skywave Technologies (Thailand) said “We were very happy to welcome GTCC President Alexander Donau, Executive Director Dr. Roland Wein, Deputy Executive Director Marius Mehner, Jantarath Korbuakesorn, Head of Membership, Events & Communications Department as well as GTCC Board members at this special milestone celebration. We deeply value the strong connections we have built within the German business community and the friendships that have grown along the way. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and shared success!”

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok appoints Jee Hoong Tan as Hotel Manager

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok recently announced the appointment of Jee Hoong Tan as the new Hotel Manager. With a remarkable 30-year journey in the luxury hospitality industry, he brings to his new role a wealth of expertise, leadership, and a proven track record of success.

Tan has held key leadership positions with some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, including Renaissance, Mandarin Oriental, Sheraton, and Le Meridien. His pivotal role within the pre-opening teams of these prestigious hotels, and his contribution to their successful launches and ongoing successes, underscores his leadership skills and instils confidence in his abilities.

Originally from Malaysia, Tan has been a prominent figure in Thailand’s hotel industry for the past 19 years. His tenure, marked by roles as Director of Sales and Marketing at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing in Southeast Asia, has been characterised by his ability to foster growth and elevate brand standing through dynamic leadership and innovative strategies.