The Rise of Mobile Apps in the Energy Industry, Oil & Gas Leaders magazine, Aug2019

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4 big corporates
co-invests in ‘Baania’
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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
With the constant
rise of smartphone
ownership comes
the continuous
surge of various apps to go
with it. Apps have found a way
to integrate themselves in
every aspect of our lives, may
it be for paying your bills,
shopping online, or
entertaining yourself. In fact,
there is a dedicated app for
almost everything nowadays.
While most of these are usually
used for fun and
entertainment, we can
never deny that there are also
a plethora of mobile apps
that serve their purpose in the
fieldwork of various industries.
The foodservice industry has
delivery apps to make online
food ordering more convenient
and accessible. The finance
industry has specially-made
banking apps to create online
banking opportunities for their
investors and account holders.
The education sector boasts of
its multitude of mobile
applications that help the
students learn outside of their
classrooms.
These examples only show
how much mobile apps
impact the way we live and
work today. Same goes for the
oil and gas industry. Investing
in mobile technologies means
investing in better services
and products that will soon
become profitable in the long
run.
Mobile Apps in the
Oil & Gas Industry
Not only are these mobile
apps increasing the business
income, but they have also
helped shape the future of
the oil and gas industry. The
benefits of mobile apps are not
limited to the financial aspect
of the business.
They have also proven to be of
significant use in the field and
the back offices. With mobile
apps, processes are more
streamlined, and paper works
are now converted to digital
and electronic works.
As we all know, the constant
evolution of technology is
unstoppable. The only way to
survive in this industry is to
adopt the changes and
prepare for a better and
powerful organization.
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Mobile Apps in the
Oil & Gas Industry
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ADNOC Holds Talks in Tokyo
as it Seeks to Deepen and
Expand Relationships with
Japan’s Energy Sector
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4 big corporates co-invests
in ‘Baania’, Thailand’s first
big data proptech company
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of well engineering
contracts
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The majority of the world is
now constantly depending on
their smartphones and the
mobile apps that come with
them. In fact, a whopping 25
billion applications have been
downloaded from the Apple
Store in 2015 alone. Most of
these apps are categorized
under fun and entertainment,
but the functionality of mobile
apps are not only limited to
this.
Plenty of applications are now
supporting various industries
to aid in the proper organization
and management of these
businesses. The oil and gas
industry is no exception to
these sectors. As a matter
of fact, this industry’s
investment in mobile apps
and some other mobile
technologies will spike to
approximately $18.7 billion by
2020 as reported by an
American energy research
company.
Here are a few reasons why
investing in mobile technology
is a wise move for the industry.
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Reasons for Using Mobile Apps in the
Oil and Gas Industry
Collecting Data
The world has
transitioned into
paperless transactions,
but working in the oil
and gas industry meant
needing to write down every
piece of information gathered
in the field. Although this is
usually done by geologists,
field managers, derrick hands,
and other personnel, human
errors are always inevitable.
This is where mobile apps
come into play. The
accuracy of the data is
essential in streamlining the
business. With mobile
applications to aid in the
collection of data,
productivity increases as
personnel can spend more
time in other important tasks
rather than consuming the day
taking down notes.
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Gathering
Real-time
Information
Real-time information is one
of the most critical data that
keeps the oil and gas industry
flowing. This includes mud
viscosity and pump rate, to
name a few. Having real-time
information readily available
for supervisors to review helps
streamline processes, which
then produces high-quality
results.
Providing
Location
With mobile apps and
smartphones to pinpoint the
exact location of people and
resources, it will be easier for
the upper management to
assign tasks and organize the
workforce with the best
possible efficiency. Knowing
the location of high-risk areas
will also improve safety for
their personnel
Mobile applications can
gather large amounts of
real-time data that can make
or break the entire production
process.
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Easing
Collaboration
The oil and gas industry does
not only revolve around a
single person and decision. It
is a collaboration of ideas from
various points of the globe,
especially for companies with
different operations in other
countries. Mobile apps bridge
the gap between the
executives on the other side
of the state to the personnel
working in the fields. It is
imperative that the right
information reaches the right
person at the right time.
Improving
Decision-
Making
Aside from better collaboration
between superiors and
fieldworkers, mobile apps
also deliver timely information,
thus leading to better decisions
and fewer confusions.
The tasks are organized and
prioritized accordingly, reducing
employee mistakes and
providing a higher return of
investments.
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Mobile apps
bridge the gap
between the
executives on
the other side of
the state to the
personnel
working in
the fields.
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Top Nine Must-Download
Oil and Gas Apps
To aid in streamlining
processes within the
organization, these are among
the best apps to download for
the oil and gas personnel.
Oil & Gas News
Being a product of the
Louisiana Oil & Gas
Association, this app
specifically provides residents
at the state of Louisiana with
local and associational news
about the local Haynesville
Shale. However, it also covers
national news for non-
Louisiana individuals.
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Oyly
Oyly, developed by Roger
Baker at Odd Mob Software,
provides information about
wells such as the amount of
produced oil and other
technical data regarding
reservoir and wellbore.
Oil & Gas
Created by Arrow Engine
Company, Oil & Gas contains
the latest must-know
regarding natural gas and
crude oil prices. It has
updated information and is
easy to access and use.
The Oil & Gas Journal
To reach more people, the
Oil & Gas Journal magazine
developed this app. It has
statistics, global articles, and
note-worthy analysis on the
latest news in the oil and gas
industry.
Riggertalk
Providing users with geographical
locations of companies
and services, Riggertalk
is a definite must-have. Aside
from this, the app also contains
job search sections for
those thinking of venturing into
the oil and gas industry.
Convert Units
Math is vital in the field,
especially in oil and gas.
Covert Units provides an easy
access to the most used
metrics such as speed,
temperature, and volume.
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ADNOC Holds Talks in Tokyo as it Seeks to Deepen and
Expand Relationships with Japan’s Energy Sector
His Excellency Dr
Sultan Ahmed Al
Jaber, UAE Minister
of State and Group
CEO of the Abu Dhabi National
Oil Company (ADNOC), met,
today, with His Excellency
Hiroshige Seko, Minister of
Economy, Trade and Industry, as
part of a series of meetings, with
government officials, business
partners and customers, aimed
at building on ADNOC’s
long-standing energy relationship
with Japan’s energy sector.
During the meeting, partnership
and investment opportunities,
created by ADNOC’s Upstream
and Downstream growth plans
were explored, as well as the
potential for the long-term
supply of hydrocarbon products
to Japan.
“For more than four decades, the
UAE and Japan have enjoyed a
deep rooted and successful
strategic relationship,
underpinned by long standing
energy partnerships,” H.E. Dr Al
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Jaber said. “ADNOC is keen to
further strengthen the
relationship, deepen partnerships
and seize growth opportunities
along the full oil and gas value
chain.
“As we accelerate our focus on
the increasing energy needs of
Asian economies, such as
Japan, ADNOC is introducing
new partnership and investment
opportunities across our
integrated Upstream and
Downstream operations. At
the same time, as a trusted and
reliable supplier of energy, we
wish to explore opportunities to
increase market access and offer
a larger share of ADNOC’s
portfolio of products to existing
and new customers in Japan.”
Later in his visit to Tokyo, H.E.
Dr Al Jaber is scheduled to meet
with the Chairman of Softbank
Masayoshi Son; Toshiaki
Kitamura, Chairman of
INPEX/JODCO; Tatsuo
Yasunaga, President and CEO,
Mitsui and Hendrik Gordenker,
Chairman of JERA.
The UAE is the second largest
exporter of crude oil to Japan
after Saudi Arabia. In 2017, Japan
imported AED 57.3 billion ($15.6
billion) worth of oil from the
UAE, according to the Japan
External Trade Organisation
(Jetro). Nearly one third of
ADNOC’s crude oil goes to
Japan, accounting for 25% of its
total crude oil imports. Other
exports include LNG, LPG,
Naphtha and Sulphur. In
addition, ADNOC has 6.29
million barrels of crude oil stored
in the Kiire Oil Terminal
Strategic Reserve, in southern
Japan.
In February, Japan’s INPEX
Corporation (INPEX) was
awarded a 10 percent interest
in Abu Dhabi’s offshore Lower
Zakum concession. At the same
time the company’s 40 percent
stakes in Abu Dhabi’s Satah and
Umm Al Dalkh concession were
extended for 25 years. JODCO
Lower Zakum Limited, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of
INPEX, has been appointed the
asset lead for the Lower Zakum
concession.
INPEX is one of six Japanese
companies working to develop
Abu Dhabi’s hydrocarbon
resources. Mitsui, has a 15
percent stake in ADNOC LNG
and Cosmo Oil has a 64.2
percent stake in the Abu
Dhabi Oil Company, along with
JX Nippon (32.1 percent), Kansai
Electric (1.9 percent) and Chubu
Electric (1.9 percent).
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N E W S
4 big corporates co-invests in ‘Baania’, Thailand’s first
big data proptech company
Krungsri Finnovate, a
corporate venture capital
(CVC) arm of Krungsri, joined
hands with PTT Public
Company Limited,
AddVentures by SCG, and 500
TukTuks to co-invest in Baania
(Thailand) Co., Ltd. Under this
collaboration, Baania’s
expertise in big data-based
property technology will be
leveraged for further
enhancement of products and
services including Krungsri’s
mortgage loan business, and
the retail business of PTT and
SCG.
Ms. Anchana Vallipakorn,
Co-founder and Chief
Executive Officer, Baania
(Thailand) which is a
technology company which
develops the big data-driven
marketplace and data
analytics platform, said “the
company has been entrusted
as the investment destination
by four corporates -- Krungsri
Finnovate, PTT, AddVentures
by SCG and an existing
co-investor 500 TukTuks, a
venture capital under the 500
Startups group from Silicon
Valley which continues to
participate in this investment
round to strengthen future
business expansion.”
After the company’s first
fundraising in 2017, Baania
has developed a real-estate
database to serve consumer
demand on house buying as
well as business operators who
need investment insights. The
database covers property
projects in 15 provinces
including Bangkok and its
vicinity, as well as provinces
in the northern, northeastern
and eastern regions. Equipped
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with information of over 13,622
projects, 2,265,214 houses,
27,291 house designs, and
over 4 million users, Baania’s
system is abundant with 700
million data points available for
consumer behavior analysis.
“In 2018, Baania aims at
expanding our real-estate
database to cover 26
provinces across the
country by enlarging the
storage space for southern
and western regions,
increasing user base to 7
million, and creating
innovations such as Search by
Lifestyle, a search engine for
residences based on lifestyles;
Bestimate, a house appraisal
system; and Baania Pulse:
Deep Social Listening,
developed for those in the
property industry.”
“Integrating the technology
into the real-estate database
will facilitate interested
consumers with a
comprehensive range of
information covering all areas
in Thailand, and minimize
purchasing mistakes.
Consumers can access to
insightful information in ways
never before possible. At the
same time, real estate
operators can make use of
information provided via Baania.com
for investment decision
making, and understanding
customer demand and their
personality, as well as tastes,
so that goods and services
can be enhanced in
accordance with their needs.
Baania will eventually be their
efficient communication
channel”, Ms. Anchana
added.
Mr. Sam Tanskul, Managing
Director of Krungsri Finnovate
Co., Ltd, said “This
collaboration marks one of the
largest co-investments of
leading corporates in Thailand,
led by Krungsri Finnovate.
Baania is solid with its strong
competency, competitive
advantages and unique
expertise in the property
industry. Krungsri was first
impressed by Baania’s
business potential upon
mutual cooperation in the
Krungsri RISE project.
Krungsri has placed
considerable emphasis on
big data and data analytics
technologies which are
currently crucial and beneficial
to business operations.
Baania’s expertise on such
technologies will enable
Krungsri to get the most out
of the information and
innovations in order to develop
loan products and services to
match the needs of customers
and land developers in the
future.”
Mr. Dusit Chairat,
Corporate Venture Capital
Fund Manager of
AddVentures by SCG, said
“Our direct investment in
Baania this time lies in the
three reasons: (i) Baania has
a business model that can
completely and perfectly serve

any searches for residences
by using big data, AI, and
machine learning
technologies; (ii) Baania’s
co-founders are
knowledgeable and have
in-depth experiences in the
real estate industry, as well
as a good understanding of
Thai consumer behaviors, their
pain points and journey; and
(iii) Baania has a business
model similar to that of some
successful startups in other
regions such as Zillow in the
United States.”
“The direct investment in
Baania can also extend SCG’s
businesses, especially cement
– building materials. The
information gathered and
stored by Baania will help SCG
gain greater understanding on
consumers then serve them
better. Likewise, Baania has
the growth opportunity
accordant with our vision –
You innovate, We scale”, Mr.
Dusit said.
Mr. Wittawat Svasti-Xuto,
Senior Executive Vice
President, Innovation and
Digital, PTT Public Company
Limited, said “We have em-
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phasized on seeking
investment opportunities in
companies specialized in
innovations and technologies
for PTT Group’s service
enhancement and new
business initiation toward
sustainable growth. PTT
believes that Baania’s
in-depth database regarding
Thailand’s property market and
its strength in leveraging big
data and machine learning for
data analysis would be great
advantages for PTT’s strategic
decision-making and business
expansion in the energy and
related industries, while driving
the country toward a smart
city. This investment, we hope,
will bring about interenterprise
knowledge sharing which
promotes business initiatives
that better serve consumers.”
Mr. Ruangroj “Krating”
Poonpol, Managing Partner of
500 TukTuks, said “500
TukTuks has been interested in
proptech startups, especially
the big data-driven business
that helps create a variety of
business extensions with its
special unfair advantage.
Baania is the first proptech
firm we invested as early as
in the seed round last year. Its
highly experienced founders
and outstanding business
potential will lead to a solid
growth. With the new funding
round from strategic investors
and business partners, we
believe that Baania will leap
forward and become the
market leader soon.”
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N E W S
Petrofac secures series of well
engineering contracts
Petrofac has strengthened
its global Well
Engineering contracts
portfolio following a
series of award wins worth a
combined value of around US$20
million.
Petrofac secured an exclusive
five-year Well Operator
Services contract from
independent Exploration &
Production company, Tailwind
Energy Ltd (Tailwind), following
Tailwind’s recent purchase of the
Triton Cluster. Under the terms
of this arrangement, Petrofac will
act as Well Operator for the
Gannet E, Belinda and Evelyn
licence areas in the Central North
Sea.
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The company has also been
awarded discreet Well
Engineering scopes by two major
International Oil Companies
(IOCs) and three National Oil
Companies (NOCs) for projects
in Iraq, Turkey and New Zealand.
These additional scopes reflect
the continued global growth of
Petrofac’s Well Engineering
capabilities.
Alex Macdonald, Managing
Director of Well Engineering,
Petrofac Engineering and
Production Services, said: “We’re
delighted to be expanding our
global service delivery as we
continue to support IOCs, NOCs
and new entrant Operators with
outsourced Well Engineering
services. As evidenced by the
number of awards we’ve secured
so far this year, we’ve
consistently proven our delivery
and execution capabilities to new
and existing clients.
“Going forwards, our teams will
continue to focus on safe,
effective deployment of our Well
Engineering activities to enable
our clients to unlock maximum
value from their oil and gas
assets.”

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LG Electronics targets tropical regions such as Middle East & Africa (MEA) with its unique smart energy
solutions that offer high efficiency
June 30, 2019 (Dubai, UAE) – As
a leader in the HVAC industry,
LG Electronics is strengthening
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in the Middle East & African
(MEA) market.
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energy access is restricted,
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of daily thoughts followed by
daily routine of activities?
The intentions for all of the
Manlift team are the same:
1) Creating a harmonious and
genuine circle of trust with our
customers
2) Keeping one’s words in
delivering the most suitable
solution and the best service to
our customers
3) Responding promptly and
providing fast resolution times
when the customer reaches out
for support.
These are some of the important
requisites required to build the
foundation for a solid and
positive customer experience.
The catalyst that brings the
positive memorable experience
for our customers happens when
we blend, both the above
mentioned requisites together
with the ingredients of each value
chain in the rental cycle process
flow (see below graphic).
This is where and when the
“Manlift Way” comes to shine
and takes over. And when the
actual journey is embarked on
by our customers as soon as they
rent their desired access platform
from us. It requires a culture of
openness, willingness to receive
and act upon feedback and most
of all embracing change for the
better. The Manlift Way is also
known as the operating model
of the company. It is something
that cannot be copied or become
a me-too product it is unique
like a gene embedded in each of
our employee’s mindset. It makes
us who we are, what we stand
for and how we deliver the best
customer experience at Manlift.
Find out for yourself: https://
www.manliftgroup.com/en/rental
#customerexperience #manlift
#accessplatform #rentalcycle
#valuechain
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Top 4 Safety Products to Protect Your
Home from Burglary
Whether you’re
always at home,
burning the
midnight oil as
a member of the workforce, or
a night owl who likes to come
home just as the sun comes up,
keeping the house safe from
potential thieves and threats
should be your top priority as
a homeowner. There’s no better
feeling than opening a locked
door and seeing everything as it
was when you left it. Inversely,
there are few things scarier than
coming home to an open door
and trying to figure out what
was stolen, broken, or tampered
with. But keeping a house, or any
property you may have, is always
easier said than done because of
how crafty people can be. This
requires the best type of locks,
safes, and home security
technology that can trump the
shiftiest of looters.
So, just how can you put “safe”
in your safe haven and “smart”
in smart home? Here are 4
integral home improvement
tools that will give your home a
much-needed security upgrade!
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1. Yale Digital Door Locks
2. Dormakaba Door Closers
The makers of the World’s
Favorite Locks have been moving
up and moving forward,
innovating locks of different
designs to fulfil one main
objective: to secure and give
safety to your home and
business. Their latest inventions
up the ante by utilizing
ingenious, forward-thinking
mechanisms in their digital door
locks. These progressive locks
utilize fingerprint verification,
vocal registration, and a smart
touchpad on which you can
input a 6 to 12-digit password.
These security measures greatly
decrease the chances of anyone
breaking in which, when done,
will cause an automatic alarm to
sound. Other models may also
have proximity card
identification and a remote
control, for added protection.
One of the leading companies in
the market for access and security
solutions worldwide, Dormakaba
produces door technology
systems and allied products.
Their latest product, the TS 93
cam-action door closer system, is
able to provide a high-quality
architectural solution for all
project application requirements.
This mechanism features the
Dormakaba heart-shaped cam to
ensure exceptional ease of
opening and secure measures.
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3. Baldwin Door Locks
4. Chubbsafes Safes
The ultimate in style and
technology, Baldwin has achieved
the balance between form and
function. Utilizing electronic
touch-to-open solutions,
beautiful aesthetics, solid brass,
iconic styles, and smart lock
technology designed to exceed
the luxurious, uncompromising
architectural standards of
multitudes of people, Baldwin’s
products have evolved boldly
and luxuriously. Their locks also
utilize touch-to-open technology,
mobile phone control, and digital
e-keys that can keep track of who
enters and exits to certify thief
and threat-prevention. Needless
to say, data collection is always a
plus when securing your home or
business.
and accidental flames;
Chubbasafes’ Mini Bankers are
low to medium security safe
designed ideally for small
businesses and homes to protect
valuables and documents; their
Senator units are compact, small,
certified safes providing dual
protection against burglary and
fire in the house of office; and
their Binder Fire Files can help
you improve organization while
fire protection for up to two
hours.
This UK-based brand of safes
and vaults specialises in products
which offer certified burglary
protection and fire protection.
The brand’s wide array of
products is promising, and the
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varied strengths and uses of its
safes and files all promise
customer satisfaction. Their
Viper is an ideal safe for
protecting cash and other
valuables from potential burglars
If you have any of these 4 safety
products installed anywhere,
possible burglars may find it
difficult to break in and take
whatever is there. If you have all
4 of these brands in the
household, then your home will
be like a nearly impenetrable
fortress. Truly, the “safe” is in safe
haven and “smart” is in smart
home with Yale Door Locks,
Dormakaba Door Closers,
Baldwin Door Locks, and
Chubbasafes Safes.

World Class Safety
Brands
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc., is the
authorized distributor of various
safety and security products in
the Philippines. In its pursuit of
distributing world-class safety
materials, it has partnered with
renowned brands such as Yale,
Dormakaba, Baldwin,
Chubbsafes, Stanley, Ridgid,
Lincoln, Pelican, etc. In its quest
to improve the safety standards
of the Philippine market, CBK
Hardware is continuously
bringing more high-quality yet
affordable brands and safety
products for residential,
commercial and industrial
applications.
How to Order
To order Yale Digital Door Locks,
Baldwin Evolve, Dormakaba
Door Closer and Chubbsafes
Safety Vaults, visit https://www.
cbkhardware.com/
Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor Cobankiat
Building II 231 Juan Luna St.
Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 2476557
Phone +632 2432734
Coby’s Designer Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 6364895
Phone +632 6364896
About CBK
Hardware
For almost a hundred years, a
family’s surname has become
synonymous to the country’s
biggest hardware supply
company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware
Incorporated, of the
Cobankiat family has a
regular client network of more
than 1,500 industrial
organizations; 1,600
traditional community hardware
stores, and 584 home building
specialty chain of stores across
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
This ever growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to Manila
Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920.
Despite the ruins of World War
II, the business goes back to its
feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
This ever growing conglomerate
traces its humble roots to Manila
Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s
patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920.
Despite the ruins of World War
II, the business goes back to its
feet in 1948, rebuilding a
storefront from the very same
spot where it was known for
three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to
rebuild their lives post war, CBK
Hardware sees the opportunity to
introduce the retail concept once
unheard for in hardware
industry. The Hardware
Workshop Store is the fruit if this
endeavor. CBK Hardware further
cemented its legendary
distribution channel with the
creation of Coby’ Design Center
in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty
store that caters to
discriminating taste of modern
Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat,
the 4th generation Cobankiat
leader, set another milestone for
the company when he brings a
franchise of Ace Hardware USA
to the Philippines, and signs
up CBK Hardware as one of its
major suppliers. This further
expanded into delivering
quality world class products
nearer to families of Filipino
overseas workers in the
countryside.
A century’s excellence can
quickly pass, and guided by the
vision to be the largest network
supplier of the biggest global
brands in the hardware industry,
CBK Hardware resolve to source
the best products to supply its
customers anytime and every
time.
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ASIA PACIFIC NEWS
#LeadersTalk with Lincoln Electric
CBK Hardware to market Lincoln Electric products
During the official
brand launching
of Lincoln Electric
Welding Equipment
in the Philippines, GineersNow
TV interviewed Nahanni
Nagle, Managing Director of The
Lincoln Electric Company (Asia
Pacific) Pte Ltd.
Click here to watch the video
Nahanni briefly discussed the
history, product innovations and
distribution channels of Lincoln
Electric welding machines,
particularly in South East Asia.
Johnny Cobankiat, the President
of Co Ban Kiat Hardware and
ACE Hardware Philippines was
also present at the event held at
Shangri-La Hotel, Manila.
Lincoln Electric is the global
leader in the design, development
and manufacture of arc welding
products, robotic arc-welding
systems, plasma and oxyfuel
cutting equipment and have a
leading global position in the
brazing and soldering alloys
market.
CBK Hardware is the sole
distributor of Lincoln Electric
welding machines in the
Philippines.
To order Lincoln Electric welding
equipment in the Philippines,
visit https://www.cbkhardware.
com/
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Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor Cobankiat
Building II 231 Juan Luna St.
Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 2476557
Phone +632 2432734
Coby’s Designer Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 6364895 Phone +632
6364896

About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world
leader in the design, development
and manufacture of arc welding
products, robotic arc welding
systems, plasma and oxyfuel
cutting equipment and has a
leading global position in the
brazing and soldering alloys
market. Headquartered in
Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 60
manufacturing locations,
including operations and joint
ventures in 19 countries and a
worldwide network of
distributors and sales offices
covering more than 160
countries. For more information
about Lincoln Electric and its
products and services, visit the
Company’s website at
www.lincolnelectric.com
About Lincoln Foundation,
Lincoln Institute of Land
Policy, and Lincoln Welding
School
The J.F.Lincoln Foundation is a
non-profit, welding education
organization founded in 1936
to promote welding as a better
method of joining metals and
to promote welding as a career
choice. It is the only
organization in the United States
solely dedicated to educating the
public about the art and science
of arc welding. Formed when the
arc welding industry was in its
infancy, the Foundation is now in
its seventh decade of publishing
educational texts and granting
cash awards to recognize
technical achievements.
The Lincoln Institute of Land
Policy was established by
Lincoln Electric’s founder, John
C. Lincoln, in 1946, based on
his admiration for the work of
Henry George. Today, the think
tank still focuses on promoting
“creative approaches to land as a
solution to economic, social, and
environmental challenges.”
The Lincoln Electric Welding
School was set up in 1917, and
has since then instructed over
150,000 men and women [6] in
the various methods and
techniques of safety and arc
welding processes. The school is
listed by the Ohio State Board of
School and College Registration.
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ASIA PACIFIC NEWS
Why Rain or Shine is the best
Paint Product in PH
Tagged as one of Philippines best
paints, Rain or Shine (ROS) Elastomeric
Waterproofing Paint has
proved to be an innovative leader
in the field. From manufacturing
top quality house paints way back
in 1992 to venturing into the production
of excellent elastomeric
waterproofing paint twelve years
after, the company strives on
providing only the best products
in town.
Rain or Shine paint continues to
develop their products to suit the
changing demand of the public
and providing its customers with
only the best and superior elastomeric
paints in the county. And
among the latest trends in their
coatings is the broad array of
environmental innovations they
incorporated into their paints,
some of which are featured here.
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Protective Features of Paint & Seal Products
ROS Hydro Lock
As what its name suggests, ROS
Hydro Lock is uniquely designed
to withstand wind-driven rains
and extreme water pressure up
to 15 psi which amounts to a
33-feet-high wall of water. Its superior
formulation is also specially
blended with agents to resist
mildew growth.
This super-premium waterproof
coating is the ideal paint both for
your interior and exterior concrete
walls, along with basement
walks, landscape walls, above or
below grade concrete walls, and
even concrete blocks. With its
low sheen finish, the ROS Hydro
Lock will not only protect
your home from both negative
and positive pressure but will
also provide a sleek look to your
dream house.
ROS Wall Mastic
Especially formulated to solve the
majority of your waterproofing
problems, the ROS Wall Mastic
is designed to create a surface
membrane that can withstand
water penetration. This coating
stops leaks, fills pores, and seals
hairline cracks of both your interior
and exterior walls. It is highly
durable and lasts longer than
most of the paints in the market.
On top of that, ROS Wall Mastic
prevents any type of flaking,
peeling, and chipping, leaving
your home looking as sleek as its
low sheen finish. It is also highly
resistant to chalking and mildew.
The paint is applicable for both
new construction painting and
repainting purposes.
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ROS Roof
Mastic
The ROS Roof Mastic is Rain or
Shine’s solution to leaking roof
problems. With its premium
quality formulation, this Paint
and Seal technology protects
your roof not only from minor
and major leaks but also from
the harsh Ultra-violet rays of the
sun. ROS Roof Mastic creates a
virtually impenetrable, protective
membrane that keeps your roofs
free of problems. This saves you
both time and money, makes
your roofs last longer, and creates
a fine-looking finish.
ROS Deck Seal
Mostly used for exterior concrete
decks, ROS Deck Seal features
brilliantly formulated elastomeric
and crack building properties
that are specially designed to
keep your floors free from rainwater
leakage. This ready to use
roof deck sealer offers you with
high tensile strength, hairline
crack covering capabilities, and
efflorescence prevention. Combine
all of this with its low sheen
finish and weatherproof features,
ROS Deck Seal will prolong and
protect your buildings and home
while simultaneously providing
better-looking roof decks.

ASIA PACIFIC NEWS
Why Elite Families in the
Philippines Choose TOSOT
U-Crown Split Type Aircon
These elite families deserve nothing but the best, and this TOSOT
split-type aircon is nothing short of perfect.
décors fit perfectly in the traditional
pre-Colonial mansions
and have been well-thought-of
even for the smallest trinkets
that are made of either silver or
gold. Some elite men even house
cars as many as a hundred in
their well-maintained garages.
And not to mention how grand
parties are in these posh “little”
mansions. Anyone who’s anyone
is definitely on the guest list!
Crazy Rich Asians, a
2018 film showcasing
the luxe life (and love
life) of crazy rich Asian
people, particularly some Chinese
families. Apparently, there is
quite a handful of real-life “crazy
rich” families in the Philippines
as well. Despite its being a thirdworld
country, one can never
doubt the fact that it is home to
dozens of known names in the
society that are living the high
life. Prominent names such as the
Marcoses, Ayalas, Lopezes, Roxases,
Tecsons, Tuasons, Yuchengcos,
and Tans among others have
graced the streets of Manila since
the 1800s. They were definitely
the ‘it’ crowd and the epitome of
elegance and luxury spending.
From traveling abroad monthly
to spending an easy 10 million
for a child’s birthday party, these
Filipino elites sure know how to
celebrate their financial success.
They need not boast of their
hefty wealth since it is always
evident in their myriad of extravagant
properties, especially their
homes, which are in fact taken
care of by at least a dozen pack of
househelps. Many of these homes
were adorned with exquisite
wood furniture (made exclusively
by famous craftsmen) and a few
fabulous classic paintings by the
likes of Amorsolo and Hidalgo.
Of course, these luxurious home
TOSOT U-Crown Split Type
Aircon Premium Features
As expected, a very chic home
deserves an equally premium
air-conditioning unit materialized
by TOSOT in their
U-Crown Split Type Aircon. This
wall mounted aircon is a combination
of elegance with a hint of
modern and innovative technology,
perfect for luxurious ancestral
houses and modern homes.
Here are a few other reasons why
Philippine elite families choose
TOSOT U-Crown Split Type
Aircon.
Unique Style and Design
While many other split type
aircon in the Philippines have
the average-looking designs,
TOSOT U-Crown wall mounted
aircon is a definite stand out. Its
slim U-shape integrated IDU
design complements an equally
elegant building interior and
acts more of an aesthetic than a
cooling unit. Another plus in its
design is the 18dBA low noise
which is practically negligible in
a mansion as big the elite families
have. Thanks to this neat feature,
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this aircon can be installed in
noise-sensitive areas such as the
bedroom or library. Besides those
mentioned features, TOSOT
U-Crown Premium Series is also
built with a wide air outlet with
waterfall cooling, suitable for
enjoying a relaxing lazy day
during the summer.
R410A Eco-Friendly
Refrigerant
Modern air-conditioning units
have already adopted the use
of eco-friendly refrigerants in
their models, and TOSOT is
among those who have taken the
earth-friendly route in
aircon manufacturing. TOSOT
U-Crown Premium Series is not
an exception in this route as it
features a very eco-friendly
refrigerant called R410A.
Homeowners can now cool
themselves all day long all while
preserving the beloved environment
with this low-impact wall
mount aircon.
Powerful Performance
Fabricated with a full DC inverter
that lengthens the life of the
unit and lessens the total energy
cost, TOSOT U-Crown Premium
Series aircon is packed with powerful
performance. Its two-stage
compressor that operates from
-30 to 54 degrees provides a more
flexible option to the users. They
can easily switch from freezing
cold to burning hot in a matter of
seconds, all with a push of a remote
button. Its capacity outputs
up to 18,000 BTU per hour and
can cool large function rooms
up to about 1000 square feet. It
also features four different kinds
of sleeping modes, adding to the
user’s degree of freedom.
Maximum Efficiency
Although elite families can
obviously spend thousands of
pesos for their electricity bills, a
couple hundred pesos in savings
can still do them good. With the
aircon’s 1Hz Inverter technology
that adds to the unit’s energy
efficiency, even elite families can
enjoy paying less for more. Its
minimum input power is 15W
to 0.2W standby power that will
greatly save on energy consumption
for the whole house. Pairing
this with a full DC inverter and
an eco-friendly refrigerant,
higher machine efficiency is a
definite guarantee.
To find out the best split type
air conditioner for your condos,
mansions or yachts, visit TOSOT
showroom located at 2162 FB
Harrison St., San Jose, Pasay City,
Philippines or call +632-8330000
to book an appointment. You
may also visit their website (click
here) to get more information
about the best split type premium
aircon in the Philippines.
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ASIA PACIFIC NEWS
Construction’s Most Expensive Cities
These are cities where construction costs a fortune... bloody expensive.
According to a research by Arcadis, New York, Hong Kong, and London are the three most expensive
cities for construction projects. The experts of Arcadis researched and compared the costs of construction
projects across a total of 44 cities. The full report of the research can be obtained from the International
Construction Costs Report 2016.
According to the report, last year saw cost inflation that has been restricted due to falls in the prices of
commodities. The index numbered the following cities among the 10 most expensive ones when it comes
to construction:
1. New York 2. London
3. Hong Kong 4. Geneva
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5. Macau 6. Copenhagen
6. Copenhagen
7. Stockholm
8. Frankfurt
9. Paris
10. Singapore
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FEATURE STORY
Exercise Bike Generate Electricity To
Power Small Gadgets
Tron-like stationary bike generate “Healthy Electricity” to power small gadgets.
How do you like to
achieve a sexy body,
look cool and save
some bucks at the
same time? Such a tall order,
yeah? But, did you know that it is
now possible with the new
generation stationary bicycle that
not only kicks ass, but also
creates electricity while you sweat
it out.
Though there’s nothing
Earth-shattering about the idea of
power-generating exercise
machines, what sets this new
stationary bike (aptly called
“Healthy Electricity”) is its
eye-popping design that will
amaze even the most discerning
of technophiles. Say goodbye
to bulky exercise equipment:
“Healthy Electricity” has a
compact and boxy shape that
makes it suitable even in the
most cramped flats, say in New
York, Tokyo or Hong Kong. An
impressive blue-on-black lighting
illuminates its handles and pedals
as its user embarks on a journey
to fitness and savings. It is like
riding a lightcycle but for real!
Though “Healthy Electricity”
cannot power an entire home, it
is particularly useful in juicing up
small gadgets, like mobile phones
and laptops, and small lamps.
“Healthy Electricity”, designed
by Cao Yuan, Wu Hao, Xu Wen,
Xiong Luyao, Cao Wenqi & Zho
Una, participated in the Lite-On
Awards, dubbed as the “Chinese
Design Oscars”.
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FEATURE STORY
Asphalt Maintenance Tips From a
Colorado Springs Company
Tips on how to care for and
maintain asphalt surfaces to
ensure their longevity
Asphalt has the durability to
take on years of vehicle and foot
traffic without any visible signs
of damage. However, all asphalt
surfaces must be repaved when
its materials break down or suffer
wear and tear. There’s no need to
worry, however, as this article will
give you tips on how to care for
and maintain asphalt surfaces to
ensure their longevity.
Seal Your Asphalt
Sealing your asphalt driveways in
the dry summer season will help
increase its longevity. It is best
to apply asphalt sealant at least
once every two years to renew
its protective layer and have it
looking fresh again. According
to an asphalt Colorado Springs
company, sealants help maintain
the durability and strength of the
asphalt’s foundation, making it
last longer for years to come.
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FEATURE STORY
Repair Cracks
Regular preemptive inspections
are vital in keeping your asphalt
driveway in tip-top shape. Make
sure to repair cracks ahead of
time, before any extreme weather
conditions begin. Although
small cracks in your pavement
may seem harmless, it can rapidly
expand and cause serious issues
when exposed to harsh elements
and regular use.
Water percolation can cause
cracks to erode and weaken the
substrate below its surface, which
can also lead to crocodile cracking.
Spotting cracks and repairing
them at first sight can help you
avoid expensive repair jobs in the
future. It can also be in your best
interest to hire a reliable concrete
repair Colorado Springs company
to inspect and repair damages
on your asphalt driveway.
Shovel The Snow
Removing snow from your
driveway is an essential part of
maintenance. As the snow builds
up, it can lead to hazardous
conditions when driving in or
out of your property. For example,
a snow-covered driveway or
parking lot can be slippery for
pedestrians and vehicles alike.
Regularly removing snow can
help the asphalt retain its integrity
and help reduce the likelihood
of incidents from happening on
your property.
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FEATURE STORY
Clean It Up
A simple step such as cleaning
and removing debris on your
driveway can go a long way
when it comes to asphalt damage
prevention. You should regularly
remove dirt, leaves, debris, and
standing water from your driveway
and parking lot. Although it’s
best to keep your driveway clean
at all times, this can be particularly
important before winter
begins, as snow can freeze and
stick debris to the asphalt surface.
Frozen debris on your driveway
can be potentially harmful for
you, your family, and to the
asphalt surface.
Use Potassium Chloride
Rock salt can be effective in
neutralizing slippery conditions
on asphalt surfaces; however, it
can also harm the asphalt
pavement. Rock salts are highly
corrosive and can cause
premature external damages on
your asphalt driveway and
parking lot. Avoid using rock
salt as a deicing agent and use
less-damaging alternatives, such
as potassium chloride.
Closing Thoughts
Proper maintenance can go a
long way in ensuring the
longevity of your asphalt
pavement. Although these tips
can be easy enough to do
yourself, it can still be a daunting
task. Save yourself from
unnecessary trouble and look for
a reliable and professional asphalt
company.
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