KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BOH is honoured to have been invited to participate in Khazanah Nasional’s Dana Warisan initiative at the iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, one of Malaysia’s most significant, historic and architecturally rich landmarks, renowned for its Moorish-inspired design.

The Dana Warisan initiative is part of the larger Warisan KL project which seeks to conserve and rejuvenate national heritage assets by reimagining them for adaptive reuse as inclusive, dynamic and living spaces. Launched by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim,  Warisan KL unites government agencies, GLCs, GLICs, private partners, and communities to transform heritage buildings into platforms that connect the past with the present, foster civic pride, engage communities – including visitors and tourists – and inspire future generations.

BOH’s presence at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reflects a shared history that dates back to the formative years of Kuala Lumpur. The Russell family, founders of BOH, have been part of Malaya’s development since 1890, when John Russell, fondly known as ‘Jack’, arrived in the Straits Settlements as the Selangor Government Printer. Serving under the British Resident in Selangor, Jack played a key role in documenting Malaya’s early governance, infrastructure and social life, at a time when the Government Offices, today known as the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, stood at the heart of the nation’s administrative life.

From the early years, the family actively participated in Malaya’s progress, across printing, engineering, construction, mining, agriculture and commerce. This legacy continued on when J.A. Russell, one of Jack’s sons, founded BOH Plantations in 1929, pioneering Malaya’s first highland tea garden in the Cameron Highlands and laying the foundation for what would become Malaysia’s most beloved tea brand.

“Being part of the Warisan KL initiative at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad is deeply meaningful for BOH,” said Caroline Russell, Chairman of BOH.  “It allows us to celebrate not only our own legacy but also the broader narrative of Malaysia’s growth, one shaped by people, places and shared histories.”

“Our journey in Malaya began in 1890, at a time when this very building symbolised administration, progress and the shaping of a nation,” she added. “To share BOH’s story within a landmark that has witnessed Malaysia’s transformation is a powerful reminder that heritage is not static. It is an invaluable treasure we carry forward, nurture and pass on with purpose. We hope visitors will see how heritage lives on, not only in historic walls, but in ideas, values and everyday rituals, such as sharing a cup of tea,” she reminisced.

Rooted in nearly a century of Malaysian heritage, BOH’s history is one of enterprise, resilience and long-term stewardship – values that resonate strongly with Warisan KL’s commitment to sustainable nation-building.

As part of this initiative, BOH is presenting curated exhibits recounting its legacy from 1890 to the present, offering visitors an immersive journey through its heritage and participation in Malaysia’s development. Visitors can also take home a tangible part of this living legacy through BOH iconic teas, available for purchase at its onsite retail outlet.

“It is our hope that BOH’s story can inspire Malaysians to reconnect with the past while looking confidently toward the future,” added Caroline.

As BOH approaches a century of tea-making excellence, its participation in this rejuvenation project reaffirms a long-standing commitment to heritage, sustainability and community – brewing a legacy that continues to evolve with the nation. BOH…. Brewing for Tomorrow.

Visitor Information

• Venue: Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur
• Access: BOH Gallery open to the public free of charge
• Opening Hours: Daily, 9.00am – 6.00pm 

HANGZHOU, China, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The third edition of Trend Feast and the 2026 Spring Trendsetting Products Global Launch Event, hosted by Hongcan Co. and co-organized by AGIBOT Co. and Huading Cold Chain Technology, was held in Hangzhou on March 24.

As one of the flagship events of the 2026 China Catering Industry Festival and the 35th HCC Global Catering Industry Expo, the launch brought together founders of leading catering brands, supply chain executives, and mainstream media to witness the debut of the season’s most anticipated innovative products.

The upgraded event format featured 11 products representing key industry trends. Through themed videos, runway presentations, and interactive displays, the event highlighted product excellence and innovation, creating an immersive experience that combined visual impact with forward-looking insight.

The event also introduced the “2026 Spring Trendsetting Product Trend Award” and the “2026 Spring Trendsetting Product Innovation Award.” Winners were selected through multiple rounds of evaluation based on criteria including innovation, market potential, and quality consistency, with the multi-dimensional judging system providing strong third-party validation.

The “Flavor Innovation” segment highlighted groundbreaking products: Moutai Cave-Aged Wine, Xiangshangxiang Italian Meat Sauce, Shicuifang’s Signature Tomato Soup Base, and Cornel Beef. These items showcased bold flavor experiments, reimagined textures, and advanced production techniques, pushing the boundaries of culinary experience.

Focusing on “Quality Innovation,”, products such as Wanfu Food’s Rattan Pepper Oil, Snow Valley Agricultural Group’s Original Cut Crisps, and Weifengde’s Huadiao Wine Drunken Crab emphasized superior raw materials and refined production processes, setting new standards for product excellence.

The “Classic Reimagined” segment featured products that reinvent traditions: Ranjin Food’s 10 Sticks Garlic Ribs, Jiuzhou Flavor’s Yikouxiao Mini Imperial Velvet Chicken, Gengshengtang’s Plain Bamboo Shoots, and Haday Less Sodium Soy Sauce. These offerings preserve classic flavors while adapting them with new formats and applications, revitalizing traditions for the modern market.

By using products as the medium, trends as the lens, and technology as the enabler, the 2026 Spring Trendsetting Products Global Launch Event successfully created a high-level platform that brought together ideas, resources, and innovation to foster meaningful industry exchange and collaboration.

The event brought together hundreds of catering industry founders, supply chain executives, industry experts, and association leaders, with major domestic media outlets invited to witness the occasion. It also drew strong interest from overseas media across Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia, further expanding the brand’s international visibility.

HONG KONG, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Asia’s premier offshore event, the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race, a 565nm Cat 1 race to the Philippines, concluded successfully after starting from Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on 4 March. A prizegiving ceremony was held on 18 March to present awards to the top three boats in the PHS and IRC divisions, and to announce the two major prizes: Line Honours went to the R/P 66 Team Alive–Rampage, owned by Philip Turner and Noel Chan, while IRC Overall was claimed by William Liu’s Ker 42 Custom, Seawolf.

The Australian entry Team Alive–Rampage claimed Line Honours with an elapsed time of 49h 55m 8s. Rampage’s owner, Noel Chan, accepted the award on behalf of the team. He said the victory was expected, and his only regret was that he could not sail in the race: “I happened to have business on race day, but my mind was with the race the whole time and I followed the situation closely.”

When asked whether the team had targeted any particular challenge for the race, Chan said the wind arrived later than expected, so they were unable to beat the single‑hull record of 47h 31m 8s set in 2016: “There was no wind approaching the finish — the wind arrived about five hours later than expected — otherwise it might have been possible to break the old record. Sailing is a combination of skill and luck.” He also praised the crew for their excellent performance and correct strategy, which helped them avoid many no‑wind areas.

Chan said the team is already considering a return in two years’ time. “There is a very good chance we will race with Alive again, and we might add a TP52 to compete as well, but it is too early to say for sure.” Chan, whose wife attended the prize‑giving ceremony in support of him, noted that his family has been highly supportive of his racing. “My wife is very supportive, and the family supports the sport. If time permits, I will definitely race in the next edition.” he added.  Chan also expressed confidence that the current record will one day be broken.

Chinese Mainland entry Seawolf won the IRC Overall on corrected time, finishing in 71h 43m 35s. This marks the first time a Chinese Mainland yacht has won the IRC Overall title in the race’s history. Seawolf‘s owner, William Liu, said perseverance was key to the victory: “Our team has a 20‑year history in racing and has competed in the Rolex China Sea Race for 12 years. We’ve finished second two or three times; in the previous edition we missed the win by only six minutes. This time we finally won. There are no shortcuts in yacht racing — persistence is the most important thing.”

Seawolf‘s skipper, Yan Yuye, said the crew encountered strong winds and equipment damage during the race, but the team’s accumulated experience helped minimise the impact of mistakes: “Over the years, we’ve reflected on failures again and again to reduce errors.”

Asked whether they would race again now that they had fulfilled their ambition by winning the IRC Overall title, Liu said: “Winning won’t stop us from racing, and losing won’t either. We will keep competing — that is the greatest meaning of the sport of sailing.”

Photos credit: RHKYC / Takumi Photography

ABOUT ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB (RHKYC)

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest sports clubs in Hong Kong, with a rich, colourful history that spans over 170 years of community and competitive sailing and rowing. RHKYC provides training programmes for practitioners of all abilities and ages – both members and non-members – to nurture their development, produce elite athletes capable of competing at the highest levels, and contribute to the growth and popularity of these great pastimes. The Club also organises a full calendar of high-profile local and international race events, helping place Hong Kong firmly on the global sporting map.

ROLEX AND YACHTING

Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. Since the late 1950s, Rolex has championed perseverance and resilience in yachting across all its forms – from prestigious yacht clubs to pioneering feats of exploration, legendary offshore races, and its most successful sailors. Today, the Swiss watchmaker supports the innovative future of sailing through its Title Partnership of the Rolex SailGP Championship, the world’s leading sailing league where the best athletes compete on identical supercharged foiling F50 catamarans on some of the world’s most famous stretches of water. Furthermore, the brand is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events, from the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular gatherings at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup. Rolex also partners institutions that share its enduring commitment to sailing, including the New York Yacht Club, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and Royal Malta Yacht Club. Integral to this relationship are the towering figures in the sport and Rolex honours their unrelenting determination in the pursuit of excellence. From groundbreaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester to modern-day sailors, Rolex celebrates the individuals who embody adaptability, teamwork and precision. The Rolex family of Testimonees includes legends Paul Cayard and Robert Scheidt, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie, and the heroes at the heart of the Rolex SailGP Championship, Hannah Mills, Tom Slingsby and Martine Grael.

ABOUT ROLEX

AN UNRIVALLED REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND EXPERTISE

Rolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacture. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products – symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. The movements of its Oyster Perpetual and Perpetual watches are certified by COSC, then tested in-house for their precision, performance and reliability. The Superlative Chronometer certification, symbolized by the green seal, confirms that each watch has successfully undergone tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These are periodically validated by an independent external organization. The word ‘Perpetual’ is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster watch. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled a notion of perpetual excellence that would drive the company forward. This led Rolex to pioneer the development of the wristwatch and numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism, invented in 1931. In the course of its history, Rolex has registered over 600 patents. At its four sites in Switzerland, the brand designs, develops and produces the majority of its watch components. A fifth site, also in Switzerland, is under construction and is expected to open in 2029. Rolex carries out its own manufacturing operations, from casting the gold alloys to machining, crafting, assembling and finishing the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, the brand is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture, sport, and exploration, as well as those who are devising solutions to preserve the planet.

• 1,156 exhibitors, attracting 67,184 professional visitors.
• Exhibition area of nearly 100,000 square meters
• Ten high-level forums addressing key industry trends

SHANGHAI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 27, 2026, the three-day productronica Shanghai 2026 successfully concluded, attracting a total of 67,184 visitors. productronica Shanghai 2026 brought together 1,156 exhibitors across nearly 100,000 square meters, presenting the latest technologies in electronic intelligent manufacturing. Spanning the entire industry value chain—from SMT production and industrial automation to wiring harness processing and quality inspection—the exhibition provided a comprehensive platform for technology exchange, business development, and insights into emerging industry trends in Asia. The BrandNEW product launch event further highlighted key innovations, offering companies opportunities to present new technologies and respond to evolving market demands.

Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, CEO of Messe München, emphasized: “productronica Shanghai 2026 once again highlights China’s central role in the global electronics manufacturing value chain. The event serves as a key platform for technological exchange and regional collaboration in Asia.”

Jan Rohde, CFO and Deputy General Manager of Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd., added: “The electronics manufacturing industry is rapidly advancing toward intelligent production. With technologies such as AI and embodied intelligence gaining momentum, we are committed to delivering a platform that meets evolving industry needs and supports high-quality growth.”

SMT industry advances toward AI-driven and autonomous production

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies is accelerating the transformation of SMT production lines from automated processes to more autonomous and adaptive systems. Capabilities such as real-time quality control, predictive maintenance, and process self-optimization are becoming essential components of modern smart factories.

At productronica Shanghai 2026, companies including FUJI, Europlacer, Mycronic, KURTZ ERSA, and Rehm presented advanced solutions for intelligent SMT production. In addition, live demonstrations in Hall E3 provided visitors with practical insights into fully integrated production lines and real-time manufacturing processes.

Wiring harness processing evolves with high-voltage and intelligent applications

Driven by the adoption of high-voltage platforms in new energy vehicles and the growing demand for intelligent mobility solutions, wiring harness systems are evolving beyond traditional connectivity functions. They are increasingly becoming critical components for efficient power distribution and data transmission.

Exhibitors such as Komax, Schleuniger, and Schunk Sonosystems showcased technologies for automated processing, integrated quality monitoring, and flexible production. These solutions support manufacturers in improving efficiency while adapting to more complex and customized application requirements.

Industrial automation gains momentum through embodied intelligence

Advances in embodied intelligence and robotics are accelerating the development of more flexible and adaptive manufacturing environments. Collaborative robots and humanoid systems are increasingly being integrated into production processes, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.

productronica Shanghai 2026 featured companies such as ABB, Techman Robot, ROKAE, and Beckhoff, presenting solutions that combine robotics, control systems, and digital technologies. These innovations contribute to more flexible production models and support the ongoing digital transformation of the electronics manufacturing industry.

AI enhances quality inspection and testing technologies

AI-based visual inspection is driving the evolution of test and measurement technologies from conventional manual and 2D inspection methods toward automated and data-driven 3D analysis. This development enables more precise quality control and supports the implementation of closed-loop manufacturing processes.

Companies including KOH YOUNG, Omron, Viscom, and TRI presented inspection and measurement solutions designed to enhance product quality, increase efficiency, and enable more flexible production environments.

Miniaturization and reliability drive innovation in dispensing and materials

As electronic devices become increasingly compact and performance requirements continue to rise, dispensing technologies and advanced materials are playing a critical role in manufacturing. Precision, process stability, and material performance are key factors in meeting the demands of industries such as automotive, electronics, and medical technology.

At the exhibition, companies such as Nordson EFD, Musashi Engineering, and Henkel showcased solutions for high-precision dispensing and advanced material applications, supporting reliable and efficient production processes.

Industry forums address key trends and future developments

Such as embodied intelligence, power semiconductors, medical electronics, and new energy applications. These forums brought together experts, industry leaders, and technology specialists to discuss current challenges, share practical insights, and explore future development paths.

productronica Shanghai 2026 concluded after three successful days, underlining its role as an important platform for innovation and collaboration in the electronics manufacturing industry. The event highlighted key technological developments and provided valuable momentum for the continued advancement of intelligent manufacturing in Asia.

The next productronica Shanghai will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from March 24 to 26, 2027.

Please click: https://www.productronicachina.com.cn/en/ to get more information about productronica Shanghai 2027.

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