Long Hours, Changing Postures: Sihoo to Showcase Next-Generation Ergonomic Office Chairs at ORGATEC 2026

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sihoo will exhibit at ORGATEC 2026 from October 27–30 at Koelnmesse, showcasing the Sihoo H300 Pro and Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 at Hall 8.1, Booths A-060 and B-061. Both models highlight the brand's latest approach to adaptive support across changing work postures. 

Addressing the Changing Needs of Modern Work

According to the 2025 DKV Report, a survey of over 2,800 adults in Germany found that people spend an average of 613 minutes, or more than 10 hours, sitting on weekdays.

In hybrid workplaces, employees shift between focused typing, device use, and short breaks. However, traditional chairs often rely on static support that struggles to accommodate these movements. As users change positions, they may lose consistent lumbar support, potentially contributing to lower back discomfort and muscle tension.

Against this backdrop, Sihoo is bringing its adaptive seating solutions to ORGATEC 2026. As a major platform for workplace innovation, the exhibition enables Sihoo to connect with global partners, exchange ideas on healthier workplaces, and explore new business opportunities.

A Preview of Sihoo's Latest Ergonomic Innovations

At ORGATEC 2026, Sihoo will spotlight two new office chairs:

The Sihoo H300 Pro addresses the loss of lumbar contact during forward-leaning tasks. Its 2D four-way adjustable lumbar support works with DynaCore full-body adaptive support to maintain a fit across postures. Its 7D coordinated armrests and integrated footrest provide comfort from focused work to relaxation.

The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2, the brand's first full-body adaptive ergonomic chair, minimizes gaps in head, back, and lumbar support during posture shifts. Powered by the DynaCore System with Four-Zone Linkage, it coordinates these areas and arms in real time. Its SyncroFlex System allows for smooth backrest gliding, while Self-Adaptive Dynamic Lumbar Support 2.0 maintains lumbar contact and 8D bionic armrests provide flexible arm positioning.

Built on Ergonomic Expertise

With 15 years of ergonomic furniture experience, Sihoo combines research and development with a 1,000-square-meter testing laboratory. Its products reach over 122 countries and regions and more than 10 million households worldwide.

Experience Sihoo at ORGATEC 2026

Sihoo invites media, designers, distributors, corporate buyers, and partners to explore its ergonomic solutions and discuss partnerships.

Date: October 27–30, 2026

Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany

Hall: 8.1

Booth: A-060, B-061

Media Contact

Shenzhen Sihoo Intelligent Home Co., Ltd

Email: marketing@sihoo.com

Website: https://de.sihoo.com/

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SOURCE: Sihoo

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MIDOCEAN SECURES OVER US$4 BLN IN 2026 CAPITAL RAISE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has concluded its 2026 equity capital raise, securing more than US$4 billion of closed and pending commitments over the last 12 months. (US$1 = RM4.08)

In a statement, the company said the raise included commitments from new strategic and institutional investors, as well as significant re-ups from existing investors, with the capital committed significantly exceeding MidOcean’s original target of US$2 billion.

MidOcean Chairman and EIG Chief Executive Officer (CEO), R. Blair Thomas said the progress achieved in this capital raise represents a major milestone for MidOcean and supports its strategy of building a scaled, diversified and resilient global LNG platform.

“We believe LNG will continue to play an essential role in supporting energy security and global economic growth, and that MidOcean is well positioned to benefit from these long-term market fundamentals,” said Thomas, who also welcomed the new investors and thanked existing shareholders for their continued support and confidence.

Meanwhile, MidOcean CEO, De la Rey Venter said the company has built a high-quality LNG portfolio with strong cash flow characteristics and meaningful growth optionality, positioning it to advance its pipeline of opportunities.

The raise includes commitments from strategic investors, sovereign-linked institutions and financial investors, including the Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, NYK Line (through Diamond Gas MidOcean), The Arab Energy Fund, Shizuoka Gas and several Korean institutional investors.

The proceeds are expected to enhance MidOcean’s balance sheet flexibility and position the company to pursue a pipeline of LNG growth opportunities encompassing both cash-generating and development assets.

MidOcean has assembled an LNG portfolio spanning Canada, Australia, the United States and Latin America, while continuing to evaluate accretive opportunities consistent with its disciplined investment approach.

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Cargill Invests Over US$130 Mln To Expand Asia Poultry Operations

 

Cargill Philippine’s Plant Groundbreaking

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced an investment of more than US$130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry operations across Asia, driven by growing global protein demand and consumer appetite for high-quality cooked poultry products. (US$1 = RM4.08)

The investment encompasses capacity and efficiency enhancements across Cargill’s poultry network in Thailand and the Philippines to strengthen supply chain resilience and enhance food safety, quality and innovation for its foodservice and retail customers globally.

Cargill Vice President and Managing Director, Poultry APAC, Watcharapon Prasopkiatpoka said the investment would strengthen the company’s ability to deliver poultry products with the quality and consistency required by customers.

“By investing in infrastructure, technology and people, we are serving the growing demand from customers for high-quality protein while creating long-term economic value for farmers, businesses, suppliers and local communities,” he said in a statement.

A key component of the investment is the deployment of advanced technologies to optimise production processes and costs, alongside expanded production capacity in Thailand. The initiative includes a new automated cooked chicken production line at Cargill’s poultry processing plant in Saraburi, expected to be completed in 2028.

Over the next two years, the company will also make significant technological upgrades, incorporating state-of-the-art machinery and artificial intelligence (AI) into data processing to enable faster and more accurate decision-making.

Cargill currently exports cooked poultry products from Thailand to Japan, Europe, Asia and North America. With the expansion, its total cooked volume is expected to increase to approximately 160,000 metric tonnes, while creating more than 300 jobs for local communities.

The company is also constructing a new 30,000 metric tonnes grain silo in Thailand to enhance raw material storage and provide greater flexibility in grain procurement throughout the year, while creating additional income opportunities for local farmers beyond the traditional harvest season.

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, Cargill is constructing a new feed mill with an annual production capacity of 190,000 metric tonnes, expected to be completed by late 2027. The facility will generate more than 100 jobs and help strengthen the poultry supply chain while improving feed availability, efficiency and reliability across its Philippines operations.

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UMIOS, WAH KONG COMPLETE MALAYSIA PET FOOD JV

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Umios Corporation and Wah Kong Corporation have completed the establishment of a strategic joint venture (JV) centred on Pet World International Sdn Bhd (PWI), a major Malaysian pet food company.

Under the transaction, Umios invested approximately 11.4 billion Japanese yen to acquire a 51 per cent stake in PWI through a newly established holding company, strengthening its presence in Malaysia’s growing pet food market. (100 Japanese yen = RM2.58)

“We have built PWI over many years into one of Malaysia’s leading pet food businesses, and our priority was to find a partner that could help take the company into its next stage of growth while sharing our long-term vision for the business,” said PWI chief executive officer and shareholder, Choy Peng Yew.

Choy said Umios’s capabilities in pet food, product development and international markets complement PWI’s strengths and will support the company’s expansion beyond Malaysia into Asia and other markets.

According to a statement, the partnership combines Umios’s expertise in wet pet food with PWI’s dry-food capabilities, providing coverage across both wet and dry products for dogs and cats.

The partners plan to integrate their sales networks, product portfolios, manufacturing capabilities and research and development (R&D) expertise to accelerate growth across Asia. Umios is targeting pet food operating profit of approximately 10 billion Japanese yen and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of approximately 18 per cent for the year ending March 2028.

PWI holds the No. 2 position in Malaysia’s pet food market and ranks No. 1 among local companies, according to NielsenIQ. It operates the country’s only BRC-certified pet food plant and employs about 350 people, with products sold through more than 10,000 physical stores and its own e-commerce channels.

The company recorded consolidated sales of approximately 12.4 billion Japanese yen for the year ended September 2025.

Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Ltd (JCAI), a Tokyo-headquartered cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm focused on Japan, Southeast Asia and India, acted as financial advisor, advising on transaction strategy, valuation, negotiations and documentation through closing.

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Meet Merqeen and Syafiq Kyle, win prizes worth up to RM85,000 at CIMB OCTOFest

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Get active with Merqeen and Syafiq Kyle through Zumba, Fun Run and HIIT, enjoy live music and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM85,000 at CIMB OCTOFest, a community festival taking place across four weekends in four cities this OCTOber.

This marks the first time CIMB OCTOFest will be held nationwide. Kicking off at Andaman Island, Penang, OCTOFest will travel to KotaSAS, Kuantan and Kota Jail, Johor Bahru, before making its final stop at LaLaport Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can look forward to performances by local artistes including ALPHA, Scha Nuril, Sai, Vikram and Danny Khoo.

CIMB OCTOFest

Venue Date
Andaman Island, Penang 9-11 October 2026
KotaSAS, Kuantan, Pahang 16-18 October 2026
Kota Jail, Johor Bahru, Johor 23-25 October 2026
LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 30 October-1 November 2026

Admission is FREE!

A key attraction at OCTOFest is the giant OCTO phone, the largest OCTO phone ever built. Visitors can take part in Mission Happiness by completing a series of interactive, fun missions around the festival for a chance to unlock surprise rewards.

The Mission Happiness online campaign is also underway, giving CIMB OCTO App users more opportunities to win exclusive rewards through eligible QR Pay transactions, including OCTO Happiness Kits, OCTOFest exclusives and limited-edition OCTO blind boxes.

Visitors can also discover and support local businesses while enjoying a variety of local food and lifestyle products including clothing, fragrance and accessories.

For more information about OCTOFest, please visit https://www.cimb.com.my/cimboctofest and @CIMBMalaysia on Instagram.

SOURCE: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Name: Raza Syazani Muhammad
Group Corporate Communications
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
Tel: +601111315689

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ERS ELECTRONIC UNVEILS AUTOMATED PANEL-LEVEL PACKAGING SYSTEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- ERS electronic, a provider of thermal management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has introduced a fully automated panel-level packaging (PLP) system for 310×310 mm substrates, integrating temporary carrier bonding, debonding and detaping on a single platform.

“Our new machine reflects our commitment to solving real manufacturing challenges,” said ERS electronic chief executive officer, Laurent Giai-Miniet in a statement.

He added that integrating three traditionally separate process steps into one automated platform enables customers to streamline production, improve process consistency and achieve higher yield and throughput.

The system operates at 13 panels per hour and eliminates inter-tool transfers across three thermally critical process steps. The first unit has been delivered to a leading semiconductor manufacturer for integration into its panel production line.

Developed and manufactured at ERS electronic’s Advanced Packaging facility in Barbing, Germany, the machine combines the company’s 55 years of thermal management expertise with more than 30 years of in-house machine-building capability, following ERS's 2024 integration of a semiconductor specialist equipment engineering team.

ERS has been an early adopter of panel-level packaging, having shipped its first commercial panel-level tool to Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin in 2018. The 310×310 mm panel format is gaining traction because it offers significantly greater substrate area utilisation compared with 300 mm circular wafers.

According to Yole Group, the panel-level packaging market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 40 per cent over the next five years. Dual-carrier bonding and debonding workflows are also becoming increasingly important for backside processing in 3D IC, high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and 2.5D IC packaging.

In dual-carrier processes, bonding and debonding typically require separate machines positioned at different points on the fab floor. Moving panels between tools adds handling steps and transit time while increasing the risk of substrate damage.

ERS said its integrated platform consolidates all three process steps within one system, allowing panels to move between process modules rather than between machines, reducing handling time and risk without requiring changes to the surrounding fab layout.

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MINTRED and MIDA Launch Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 to Connect Local Businesses with Regional and Global Value Chains

YBhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA

KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Government has launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 at the Pullman Hotel, Kuching, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening industrial linkages, developing local enterprises, and enhancing Sarawak’s participation in regional and global supply chains.

The inaugural programme, aimed at building a more resilient supply chain ecosystem in Sarawak, was officiated by The Honourable Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Sarawak.

Led by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), InvestSarawak, the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the programme brings together multinational corporations (MNCs), anchor companies, investors, government agencies, and local enterprises to explore sourcing, procurement, and partnership opportunities.

In his keynote address, the Deputy Premier emphasised that Sarawak has entered a new phase of industrial development, where the focus extends beyond attracting investments to ensuring that these investments generate meaningful economic value through stronger local participation, technology transfer, skills development, and integration into global supply chains.

Sarawak’s investment momentum remains strong, having secured RM116 billion in approved investments across the primary, manufacturing, and services sectors between 2021 and 2025, with domestic investments accounting for 61 per cent of the total. The State also recorded RM10.8 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued investor confidence in Sarawak’s economic direction, infrastructure, and green energy capabilities. MIDA continues to work closely with the Sarawak Government and relevant agencies to facilitate high-quality investments, strengthen local sourcing, and create greater opportunities for Sarawak-based companies to participate more meaningfully in regional and global supply chains.

The Honourable Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan highlighted the importance of developing a comprehensive industrial ecosystem around major investments, particularly in strategic sectors such as advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, green energy, downstream oil and gas and petrochemicals, green metals, hydrogen and clean technologies, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, aerospace and precision engineering, as well as agriculture and food manufacturing.

He encouraged Sarawakian enterprises to seize the opportunities presented by the programme by enhancing competitiveness, embracing digital transformation, investing in technology, adopting international standards, and strengthening workforce capabilities to meet global market demands.

The programme also serves as a platform for multinational corporations and anchor companies to strengthen engagement with local suppliers and service providers, fostering long-term commercial partnerships and developing a more resilient and diversified supply chain ecosystem in Sarawak.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, said, “Our focus is not only attracting anchor investments, but also on ensuring that these investments open up more opportunities for local companies. Through this programme, we are bringing anchor companies and Sarawak-based businesses together to better understand procurement requirements, identify capability gaps, and build stronger business linkages. We want to see more Sarawak companies become suppliers and partners to these investors, strengthen their capabilities, and ultimately position themselves to participate in regional and global supply chains. MIDA will continue to work closely with the Sarawak Government and our strategic partners to help make this happen.”

“This reflects the spirit of #InvestLokal – ensuring that investments translate into stronger local capabilities, deeper industry linkages and greater opportunities for Malaysian businesses,” he added.

According to the Deputy Premier, collaboration among industry players, government agencies, financial institutions, academia, and technology providers is essential to building a competitive industrial environment that supports sustainable economic growth.

The two-day programme features networking sessions, knowledge-sharing forums, business matching engagements, and business clinics designed to facilitate collaboration between local enterprises and global industry players. With attendance of more than 300 participants, the programme aims to turn business connections into tangible commercial outcomes, including supplier development, investment opportunities, technology transfer, and job creation.

In concluding his address, The Honourable Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan called on all stakeholders to work to strengthen Sarawak’s industrial ecosystem and enhance the State’s position as a strategic and reliable hub within regional and global supply chains. He then officially launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026.

About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit http://www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channels.

About MINTRED
The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak (MINTRED) is the Sarawak Government ministry responsible for driving industrial development, facilitating investment, promoting international trade and supporting the growth of SMEs and entrepreneurs. The Ministry plays a key role in positioning Sarawak as a preferred investment destination and trading partner by facilitating business and investment opportunities, strengthening industry capabilities and supporting the State’ s overall economic development.

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ​
MIDA
Puan Rozita Ibrahim
Director, Domestic Investment Division
Tel: (603) 2267 3498
Email: rozita@mida.gov.my

MINTRED
Ms. Lo Sheau Sia
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Tel: 082-495748
Email: loss@sarawak.gov.my

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