SYDNEY, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SDS Australia has confirmed it will release its new Canadian Cedar Ice Baths in January 2026, following months of development prompted by sustained customer demand and the growing popularity of cold-water immersion as part of at-home wellness routines.
The leading wellness company says enquiries for a more accessible ice bath – one that balances premium materials with everyday usability – have become increasingly common across its showrooms and digital channels. Many customers, SDS Australia noted, were looking for a product that delivered genuine recovery performance without the scale or cost typically associated with commercial or ultra-luxury cold-plunge systems.
After an extended period of design and testing, SDS Australia is now preparing to bring the range to market. The new 'Eira' Canadian Cedar Ice Baths feature solid Canadian Red Cedar cladding and are built around a hand-welded 316 marine-grade stainless steel tub, a construction method more often seen in higher-end recovery installations.
On release, the range will be offered in two finishes: a Natural Cedar edition, designed to highlight the character of the timber, and a Black Cedar edition, intended for more contemporary architectural settings. Both models are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
According to SDS Australia CEO Michael Doubinski, the range was shaped directly by customer feedback.
"This is something customers have been asking for over a long period of time," Doubinski said. "The brief was clear – maintain premium material quality and performance, but deliver a more approachable entry point than our most premium systems."
Each unit will incorporate an integrated 1HP cooling system capable of delivering water temperatures between 3–42°C, allowing users to move between cold immersion and warmer recovery sessions without the use of ice. Wi-Fi control, alongside ozone sanitisation and multi-stage filtration, will support straightforward operation and consistent water quality.
Doubinski added that the engineering approach was deliberately elevated beyond what is typically seen in the category.
"We've engineered the internal cooling and water-management systems to a much higher standard than what's typically found in the ice bath market," he said.
"Rather than relying on lightweight, self-contained units commonly used in entry-level ice baths, we've taken a more robust, swimming-pool-grade approach to cooling, filtration and sanitation. The result is a system designed for longevity, stability and consistent performance over time."
Cold-water immersion continues to gain momentum among athletes, wellness practitioners and the broader public, driven by growing interest in recovery, resilience and preventative health. With the launch of the 'Eira' range, SDS Australia is responding directly to this shift in the market.
The 'Eira' Canadian Cedar Ice Bath – available in Natural and Black editions – is now available for pre-order from SDS Australia, with deliveries expected to commence in January 2026.
CONTACT: Ben Pollett, benpollett@sdsaustralia.com
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SDS Australia to Launch Canadian Cedar Ice Baths in January 2026 Following Sustained Demand
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Third consecutive year in the global Top 5
TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh has been recognised as one of the world's leading audiovisual (AV) integrators by US publication, Systems Contractor News (SCN), ranking fourth in the SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2025 list. This marks the third consecutive year that Ricoh has been listed among the Top 5, reaffirming its sustained growth and leadership in the global AV integrator market.
The list provides an annual snapshot of the AV industry, highlighting top companies that deliver solutions across diverse vertical markets worldwide. The ranking is based on the previous year's sales and expected revenue from enterprise AV systems installations in the current year. Ricoh's continued presence in the Top 5 reflects its strategic investments and partnerships aimed at meeting the growing demand for advanced AV and collaboration solutions.
With the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) market projected to grow significantly in the coming years, Ricoh has invested in strengthening its capabilities through the acquisition of leading AV integration firms, including Cenero (US), DataVision, Pure AV, AVC (EMEA), Videocorp, and Go2neXt (Latin America). In addition to these acquisitions, Ricoh has expanded its ecosystem through strategic partnerships with global technology providers, including LG and Logitech. Most recently, Ricoh announced a strategic partnership with Neat, a global innovator in video collaboration devices, to deliver enhanced meeting experiences and hybrid work solutions for organisations worldwide. This strategic alliance further reinforces Ricoh's expertise in AV managed services (AVMS), a core component of its Workplace Experience business.
As a global workplace services provider, Ricoh delivers consistent services that support the new ways people work. Within the Workplace Experience domain—which includes communications and collaboration services—Ricoh offers solutions that enable seamless collaboration across offices and hybrid environments, helping people work more creatively. Through an integrated portfolio of hardware, software, and managed services, Ricoh allows customers to reduce operational complexity, focus on value-creating work, and drive organisational growth.
"Across Asia Pacific, organisations are accelerating investment in audiovisual and collaboration technologies to support hybrid work at scale," said Kei Uesugi, Managing Director, Ricoh Asia Pacific. "Our teams are delivering managed AV environments that provide consistency across markets while remaining responsive to local needs. This recognition reflects the strength of our regional execution, and the trust customers place in Ricoh as a long-term workplace services partner."
"Achieving a Top 5 ranking in the SCN Top 50 for the third consecutive year reflects Ricoh's continued leadership in the global AV integration market," said Masaya Takahashi, General Manager, Workplace Experience Business Centre, RICOH Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. "As workstyles continue to diversify, organisations need partners that deliver consistent, intuitive, and scalable workplace experiences. By strengthening AV managed services and expanding our ecosystem of strategic partners, we are creating environments where collaboration is effortless and decisions move faster. As a workplace services provider, Ricoh will continue to deliver integrated digital solutions that optimise office space and facility management, elevate the workplace experience, and enable people to achieve fulfillment through work."
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About Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2025, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,527 billion yen (approx. 16.8 billion USD).
It is Ricoh's mission and vision to empower individuals to find 'Fulfilment through Work' by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.
For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com
© 2025 RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
Third consecutive year in the global Top 5
TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh has been recognised as one of the world's leading audiovisual (AV) integrators by US publication, Systems Contractor News (SCN), ranking fourth in the SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2025 list. This marks the third consecutive year that Ricoh has been listed among the Top 5, reaffirming its sustained growth and leadership in the global AV integrator market.
The list provides an annual snapshot of the AV industry, highlighting top companies that deliver solutions across diverse vertical markets worldwide. The ranking is based on the previous year's sales and expected revenue from enterprise AV systems installations in the current year. Ricoh's continued presence in the Top 5 reflects its strategic investments and partnerships aimed at meeting the growing demand for advanced AV and collaboration solutions.
With the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) market projected to grow significantly in the coming years, Ricoh has invested in strengthening its capabilities through the acquisition of leading AV integration firms, including Cenero (US), DataVision, Pure AV, AVC (EMEA), Videocorp, and Go2neXt (Latin America). In addition to these acquisitions, Ricoh has expanded its ecosystem through strategic partnerships with global technology providers, including LG and Logitech. Most recently, Ricoh announced a strategic partnership with Neat, a global innovator in video collaboration devices, to deliver enhanced meeting experiences and hybrid work solutions for organisations worldwide. This strategic alliance further reinforces Ricoh's expertise in AV managed services (AVMS), a core component of its Workplace Experience business.
As a global workplace services provider, Ricoh delivers consistent services that support the new ways people work. Within the Workplace Experience domain—which includes communications and collaboration services—Ricoh offers solutions that enable seamless collaboration across offices and hybrid environments, helping people work more creatively. Through an integrated portfolio of hardware, software, and managed services, Ricoh allows customers to reduce operational complexity, focus on value-creating work, and drive organisational growth.
"Across Asia Pacific, organisations are accelerating investment in audiovisual and collaboration technologies to support hybrid work at scale," said Kei Uesugi, Managing Director, Ricoh Asia Pacific. "Our teams are delivering managed AV environments that provide consistency across markets while remaining responsive to local needs. This recognition reflects the strength of our regional execution, and the trust customers place in Ricoh as a long-term workplace services partner."
"Achieving a Top 5 ranking in the SCN Top 50 for the third consecutive year reflects Ricoh's continued leadership in the global AV integration market," said Masaya Takahashi, General Manager, Workplace Experience Business Centre, RICOH Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. "As workstyles continue to diversify, organisations need partners that deliver consistent, intuitive, and scalable workplace experiences. By strengthening AV managed services and expanding our ecosystem of strategic partners, we are creating environments where collaboration is effortless and decisions move faster. As a workplace services provider, Ricoh will continue to deliver integrated digital solutions that optimise office space and facility management, elevate the workplace experience, and enable people to achieve fulfillment through work."
Related Links
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2025, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,527 billion yen (approx. 16.8 billion USD).
It is Ricoh's mission and vision to empower individuals to find 'Fulfilment through Work' by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.
For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com
© 2025 RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Ricoh recognised as a Top 5 global AV Integrator in SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2025
