BMAM Expo Asia 2018 (“BMAM Expo”) presents a comprehensive platform for facilities management in response to the digital era; opens today and runs until, 14 September 2018 at Hall 5-6, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand. BMAM Expo features a wide range of products and services, including FM products and services; innovation and IoT; security products and services; green building technology; cleaning products and services, from over 150 exhibiting companies and brands. Running alongside BMAM Expo is a series of conferences and seminars to enhance and develop modern facilities management for smart building and smart factory.

The opening ceremony of BMAM Expo was graced by Mr. Banjoon Suntathat, Deputy Director General, Department of Industrial Works.

 Industry 4.0 readiness

Mr. Banjoon Suntathat, Deputy Director General, Department of Industrial Works, said “The government has a policy to push Thailand into “Industry 4.0”, The Department of Industrial Works has also set the vision and mission to focus on industrial revolution with advanced technology and innovation to develop Thailand’s industrial management systems. The environmentally friendly and workplace safety is also a key area to enhance the production efficiency in the manufacturing sector leading up to the smart factory.”

Technology innovation set to transform facilities management

Ms. Pornphan Bulner, Assistant Director, Exhibition Project Department, IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., said, “BMAM Expo under the concept, “Integrated solutions for FM of the future”, showcases FM innovation and technology from more than 150 companies and brands from across the world including United State, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China. Highlight features for FM professionals include:

• AI security showcase – facial recognition system using statistical analysis to detect faces with over 95% accuracy;
• BSA Building Safety Award 2018 Ceremony – Mr. Chatchai Promlert, Permanent Secretary, Interior Ministry, will grace the award ceremony, organized by The Building Inspectors Association;
• Smart boiler showcase – technology that significantly increases the performance levels of hot water and steam; and the
• VR office solutions – decorate your office and experience a 360° virtual tour around the project using VR devices.

FM Learning Hub

A wide range of FM industry experts, from various government sectors and associations including the Department of Industrial Works, Thai Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Association, Thailand Facility Management Association, Thai Building Manager Association, RFID Thailand Association, and Thai Appraisal Foundation will share their expertise and insights on current trending topics.

Thailand, a hub of MICE for ASEAN market

Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (“TCEB”), said “TCEB is proud to welcome and support BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the comprehensive platform for the facility management, services and security. TCEB believes BMAM Expo Asia 2018 will be instrumental in growing the FM business and technology development in Thailand and is a driver in Thailand’s trade fair. TCEB has provided various support, including the Connect Businesses campaign aimed at attracting trade visitors from ASEAN+6 countries; and Exhibiz in Market campaign, which is targeted at attracting more national pavilions.”

BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the international trade exhibition and conference on building maintenance and facilities management, is held from today until 14 September 2018, 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, at Hall 5-6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.  For more information, please visit www.bmamexpoasia.com.