https://www.scmp.com/rss/275220/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A silent champion behind the semiconductor, light-emitting diode (LED) and solar processing industries, Xycarb Ceramics provides advanced technical consumable parts, complementary products and services that are crucial in developing state-of-the-art devices. Its products are found in most consumer electronics - more specifically, in one out of three microprocessors and seven out of 10 LED liquid crystal display televisions sold worldwide. The company specialises in graphite, quartz and ceramics... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054473/xycarb-ceramics-upbeat-asias-semiconductor-and-led-sectors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054473/xycarb-ceramics-upbeat-asias-semiconductor-and-led-sectors?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:32:20 +0000 As fuel oil trading increasingly shifts towards Asia, the industry looks to WRT for efficient and reliable delivery of fuel oil additives. WRT is able to meet the most stringent client demands and has followed this expansion trend to establish itself firmly in the Far East. Under the HFA Oil Additives trade name, WRT has been manufacturing chemicals that remove undesirable qualities in fuel oils and enhance their capabilities. WRT helps fuel operators meet the specifications of the countries... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054458/wrt-fuels-oil-trading-growth-throughout-region?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054458/wrt-fuels-oil-trading-growth-throughout-region?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:02:15 +0000 Testing solutions in virtual reality can help guarantee the best outcomes. INCONTROL Simulation Solutions enables this with simulation software designed to optimise business processes. "We make it possible to simulate a system daily," says Louis Schijve, founder and CEO of INCONTROL Simulation Solutions. "With our strong capabilities in visualising a process, anyone can use our software to turn up the best possibilities. This injects a whole new level of reliability to operational processes,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054457/visualisation-takes-guesswork-out-business-systems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054457/visualisation-takes-guesswork-out-business-systems?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:58:40 +0000 Trelleborg Infrastructure summoned its most prolific expertise for the engineering challenge of laying the world's longest immersed tunnel in a seismically active area. As the only company in the world with capabilities for immersed and bored tunnel sealing, Trelleborg had been invited by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to take part in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau (HKZM) link project. After almost two years on the drawing board with CCCC's project engineers, Trelleborg... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054453/trelleborg-infrastructure-seals-chinas-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054453/trelleborg-infrastructure-seals-chinas-future?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:55:13 +0000 Along with the robust growth of the communications, consumer electronics and computer (3C) industries worldwide comes the complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in handling aftermarket services for their products. Teleplan's end-to-end lifecycle care solutions address this concern, allowing 3C companies to focus on innovation, production and customer satisfaction. Trusted and certified by major OEMs, Teleplan functions as an extended arm for its customers - providing return... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054451/teleplan-eyes-premier-place-electronics-aftermarket-services?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054451/teleplan-eyes-premier-place-electronics-aftermarket-services?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:50:44 +0000 With 25 years of experience under his belt, Wilan van den Berg is poised to bring his expertise and network into his new endeavour. As the newly appointed CEO, he is bringing fresh ideas and strategies to Princess Household Appliances. Started in 1994, Princess is one of the world's largest manufacturers of small domestic products such as kitchen, household and personal care appliances. Thanks to its great innovation, creative marketing strategies and close relationships with clients, Princess... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054450/princess-aims-reign-homes-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054450/princess-aims-reign-homes-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:47:56 +0000 Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, inventor, manufacturer and distributor of novelty candy and toy products BIP Holland is strengthening its position as a leading player in the retail market. With products selling in more than 60 countries, BIP is setting its sights on the Asian market and is seeking retailers that aim to grow with the company. "There is no better alternative to Asia when it comes to production, sales, distribution and the consumer market," says managing director Rogier... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054446/novelty-candy-pioneer-seeks-new-opportunities-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054446/novelty-candy-pioneer-seeks-new-opportunities-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:44:12 +0000 Success in seaborne trade depends highly on having reliable network connections worldwide. Understanding the importance of an international footprint in this industry, NMT International Shipping has built 15 offices in key regions to support global operations. NMT's new offices in Australia and Shanghai have cemented its position as one of the leading global players in the roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) logistics sector. "We have evolved from being a European operator to a global operator," says NMT... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054445/nmts-global-network-boosts-roro-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054445/nmts-global-network-boosts-roro-business?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:41:13 +0000 Distressed vessels unable to discharge their liquid cargo to shore can commission the MariFlex Group to handle the whole problem from start to finish. "We offer the whole package," says sales manager Edwin van Noord. "We supply mooring masters to bring the vessels together, fenders to lie between the ships and hoses to transfer the liquid cargo. We have specialists on board to monitor the entire process." The company helped in the rescue operations of vessels in New Zealand and Jakarta. It sent... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054443/mariflex-assists-vessels-distress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054443/mariflex-assists-vessels-distress?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:37:51 +0000 Hoping to gain a foothold in the Asian market, Lindor aims to collaborate with Asian partners and agents to bring high-quality mixing equipment and patented mixing technology to the mainland and Southeast Asia. Lindor is one of the most sought-after manufacturers and developers of specialised mixers, operating from the Netherlands since 1963. The company's state-of-the-art mixers are used in the delicate processing of dry food and beverages such as flavoured tea, instant drinks, baby food and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054438/lindor-delivers-mixing-equipment-gentle-touch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054438/lindor-delivers-mixing-equipment-gentle-touch?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:35:08 +0000 After 40 years of being the "extension on the road" of the world's leading airlines, Jan de Rijk Logistics is raring to reinforce the Chinese link in its international supply chain solutions network. Jan de Rijk started in air cargo road feeding services, where it maintains market leadership in Europe. As an independent logistics company, its heavy asset base has allowed it to grow in terms of distribution, warehousing, air freight and trucking. The company is also extending its supply chain... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054437/jan-de-rijk-reinforce-chinese-link-network?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054437/jan-de-rijk-reinforce-chinese-link-network?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:32:27 +0000 It is no small feat for any company to carve a niche in the highly competitive logistics industry, particularly in Europe's busiest airfreight hub. This is why the success of International Airfreight Associates (IAA), a medium-sized private company, serves as a testament to what can be achieved through commitment - especially when combined with a genuine regard for "people's business". Becoming the No 1 Dutch-owned airfreight forwarding company in the seven years since its establishment in 2004,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054435/iaa-rises-top-dutch-airfreight-forwarder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054435/iaa-rises-top-dutch-airfreight-forwarder?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:29:06 +0000 Instrumental in providing passage for 265,000 vessels and 533,000 aircraft each month, HITT Traffic is the trusted technological partner of some of the world's busiest terminals. Singapore Changi Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the ports of Hong Kong, Ningbo and Rotterdam all rely on HITT's innovative traffic management and surveillance systems to address new challenges in the maritime and aviation industries. HITT showcases its expert use of technology through three business... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054434/hitt-aims-take-lead-vessel-traffic-management?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054434/hitt-aims-take-lead-vessel-traffic-management?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:26:10 +0000 Amid rapid industry developments worldwide, EAS strives to make just-in-time production a reality. Specialising in parts industry automation, the company provides customers the right solutions that allow them to quickly change the moulds in their moulding machines, thus reducing downtime. Company president Vincent Nijzink says two things primarily drive the success of EAS - maintaining a global mindset and building strong networks. With its international thrust rooted from the beginning, EAS has... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054428/global-mindset-and-strong-relationships-encourage-eas-scale-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054428/global-mindset-and-strong-relationships-encourage-eas-scale-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:22:02 +0000 Eurodrug Laboratories is an international pharmaceutical company that develops, produces and markets a comprehensive portfolio of prescription medicines for a wide range of illnesses. It delivers high-quality products, focused on liver metabolism, the respiratory tract, obesity and anti-inflammatory medicines that treat acute and chronic pain. Eurodrug is well-established in Asia, Eastern Europe, Mexico and Colombia, and has opened a regional office to cover South America. It collaborates with... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054427/eurodrug-develops-strategic-alliances-and-expands-geographically?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054427/eurodrug-develops-strategic-alliances-and-expands-geographically?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:19:19 +0000 As telecommunications technologies and applications evolve rapidly, operators are pushed to maximise their services and improve customer satisfaction. Global companies have come to rely on communications and multimedia content distributor ElephantTalk Communications. ElephantTalk combines fixed line and wireless access technologies, proprietary intelligent network and billing and customer relations management systems. It provides a variety of companies with a comprehensive suite of products and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054424/elephanttalk-helps-telecom-operators-maximise-networks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054424/elephanttalk-helps-telecom-operators-maximise-networks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:15:53 +0000 Eimskip has always regarded the mainland as a market that holds great potential for the company's growth. In just eight years of operating in Qingdao, the company has founded four other offices to serve inter-Asia markets and establish itself as the cool choice in logistics. "Our cold storage in Qingdao is important to us because it enables us to bring in certain European standards that our clients have come to expect from Eimskip. We are already the market leader in Qingdao, so we established... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054423/eimskip-cool-choice-logistics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054423/eimskip-cool-choice-logistics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:10:11 +0000 Cutting-edge European technology is fast gaining ground in Asia, where huge capital is required to industrialise. With advanced soil investigation equipment for onshore, near-shore and offshore applications, A.P. van den Berg helps rein in the costs of infrastructure development, residential and non-residential buildings, oil and gas exploration and wind turbine installations. A.P. van den Berg is a global leader in cone penetration testing (CPT) technology, a Dutch geotechnical innovation.... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054420/dutch-cpt-technology-reins-infrastructure-development-costs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054420/dutch-cpt-technology-reins-infrastructure-development-costs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:07:04 +0000 Manufacturing giants such as PepsiCo, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Philip Morris, 3M, Kellogg's and Mars rely on one name to automate their product handling and palletising processes. Known for its highly customised range of solutions encapsulating both quality and innovation, CSi Industries is the world leader in the intelligent handling of products and materials. "While our competitors offer only one solution for case conveying, palletising and robotics, we offer a complete... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054419/csi-empowers-manufacturers-intelligent-processes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054419/csi-empowers-manufacturers-intelligent-processes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:03:04 +0000 With only his imagination and years of professional experience to rely on, Dirk Jan van Mourik started his ship-repair and consultancy business in 1998. Determined to build on the new business, he shifted to ship owning and later to tug boat building and operations in 2007. Avra Towage is a significant player in the business of coastal and deep sea towage, offshore construction, anchor handling, dredging support, buoy maintenance and sea vessel salvage. It manages a fleet of seven tug boats that... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054418/avra-bolsters-marine-towing-business-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054418/avra-bolsters-marine-towing-business-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:55:32 +0000 Applikon Biotechnology, an established leader in the bioreactor industry, expects further growth by tapping into more Asian markets. The company is building relationships with universities and research institutes on the mainland, and is looking for Japanese and Taiwanese business partners to increase its presence in the region. Asia has been a major driver in its 30 per cent growth, even during the financial crisis. Applikon's bioreactor systems are used by pharmaceutical companies for... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054417/applikon-biotechnology-steps-asia-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054417/applikon-biotechnology-steps-asia-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:52:58 +0000 Alphatron Marine brings Western ship-bridge philosophy to Asia by placing a premium on human welfare and innovation. "We offer ship owners total bridge solutions, taking into account European rules on ergonomics and human welfare. This is typically something Asian shipbuilders are not always aware of," says executive director Luuk Vroombout. "We call it the human touch in technology." The company designed and developed the Alphabridge modular bridge console concept, which is a state-of-the-art... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054415/alphatron-brings-philosophy-human-touch-technology-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054415/alphatron-brings-philosophy-human-touch-technology-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:49:59 +0000 As Asia becomes increasingly important in coming years, Holland-based project freight forwarder AFS Transport is focusing more than ever on the trade lane between Europe and Southeast Asia. "Our shipping know-how translates to cost efficiencies especially in the oil, gas, mining and dredging industries," says Marcel Heezen, AFS Transport managing director. "We would like to grow in Asia with niche players like us who share our hands-on mentality." With offices in Rotterdam and at Amsterdam's... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054412/afs-transport-delivers-promised?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054412/afs-transport-delivers-promised?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:46:34 +0000 "Flexible with energy" is both motto and mission for mobile power solutions provider AKAPP-STEMMANN, an ISO-certified company. "We are able to solve problems in bringing flexible power supply to an installation," says Eugène Burgers, managing director of AKAPP-STEMMANN. Founded in 1953, the Netherlands-based company is one of the three biggest conductor bar manufacturers in the world. AKAPP-STEMMANN exports its technology certified by the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) and Canadian... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054411/akapp-stemmanns-conductor-bar-systems-bear-ccc-mark?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054411/akapp-stemmanns-conductor-bar-systems-bear-ccc-mark?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:43:57 +0000 As green consciousness continues to develop across the globe, bicycling has become more than a sport or a hobby but a viable alternative form of transport. With renowned bicycle brands such as Hercules, Batavus, Ghost, Lapierre and Tunturi under its belt, the Accell Group is well-positioned to help promote bicycles as a means to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Accell appeals to customers with varying preferences through its range of products. Aside from bicycles, Accell carries... https://www.scmp.com/article/1054409/accell-group-promotes-cycling-way-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1054409/accell-group-promotes-cycling-way-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:40:27 +0000