BANGKOK, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, today announced the Southeast Asia launch of two breakthrough innovations — Ecolab DishIQ™ and the Ecolab AquaIQ™ Program at THAIFEX HOREC Asia, the region's defining event for the hospitality and foodservice sector. This year, THAIFEX HORECA Asia brings together hotels, restaurants, cafés and catering (HORECA) decision‑makers.
DishIQ™ wins Innovation Award, Kitchen Category at THAIFEX – HOREC Xperiential Zone
Ecolab's DishIQ™, an intelligent dishmachine program powered by advanced sensors, smart software, and real‑time remote monitoring, has been awarded the Innovation Award at the show's immersive Xperiential Zone. The recipients of the Innovation award are evaluated based on effectiveness and efficiency, together with its technology and measurable benefits for the end users.
Some of Ecolab customers using Ecolab Dish IQ™ in Thailand are:
- Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa - A premium island resort known for its serene beachfront setting and commitment to delivering elevated guest experiences through modern, efficient operations.
- Six Senses Samui - A leading luxury wellness resort recognized for its sustainability‑driven hospitality and high operational standards across every touchpoint.
- Gyu‑Kaku, King Square Mall - A popular Japanese BBQ dining destination celebrated for its high‑volume service model and focus on consistency, guest‑ready dining experiences.
DishIQ™ uses built‑in sensors to capture real-time performance data — including wash temperature, rinse levels and chemical dosing — enabling consistent results, reduced downtime and proactive issue prevention. This elevates operations' food safety, cost saving, and brand standard. With 24/7 oversight from Ecolab's Global Intelligence Centre and an intuitive mobile dashboard, operators gain unmatched visibility into fleet performance and compliance across multiple locations.
Ecolab AquaIQ™: Intelligent, automated pool and spa water management
Ecolab also unveiled the AquaIQ™ Program, its newest integrated solution for pools and spas. Built on advanced automation and continuous monitoring technology. With AquaIQ™, hotel operators gain real-time visibility into pool performance and actionable insights — supported by Ecolab's extensive expertise in water management across globally and in Southeast Asia.
Gregory Lukasik, Senior Vice President & Market Head, Ecolab Southeast Asia, said: "Southeast Asia's hospitality and foodservice sector continues to evolve at remarkable speed. By combining data science, automation and intelligent service, DishIQ™ and AquaIQ™ empower operators to run safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations — while freeing teams to focus on what matters most: exceptional guest experiences."
To learn more: https://www.ecolab.com/offerings/dishiq-program; https://www.ecolab.com/offerings/aquaiq-program
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab's innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high-tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
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Ecolab Southeast Asia launches intelligent solutions, wins innovation award at THAIFEX - HOREC Asia 2026
HONG KONG, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LiberNovo proudly announces that the LiberNovo Omni has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 in the Product Design – Beauty/Wellness category. The chair represents LiberNovo's breakthrough approach to Dynamic Ergonomics. The iF DESIGN AWARD is widely regarded as one of the most respected awards in international design and recognizes innovative, functional, and user-centric designs.
Revolutionizing Ergonomics
The LiberNovo Omni was designed to revolutionize how people sit during long work hours. Unlike other office chairs that force people into unnatural positions and postures, the LiberNovo Omni introduces a new category of seating, the Dynamic Ergonomic Chair.
The chair supports your body as you naturally move throughout the day, so you can always adjust your position freely and still receive continuous support.
The LiberNovo Omni solves one of the biggest problems facing today's work environment. As work has become more and more desk-based, people are spending more time than ever before sitting. Traditional office chairs are designed for stationary use and often don't accommodate body movement, leading to lower back discomfort and strain.
Technologies Behind the Award-Winning Design
At the core of the LiberNovo Omni's design is Dynamic Support, LiberNovo's adaptive support system that automatically adjusts to posture changes in real time. Instead of requiring users to manually readjust their chairs throughout the day, Dynamic Support continuously responds to body movement, helping maintain balance and ergonomic alignment without interruption.
The chair also features LiberNovo's Bionic FlexFit Backrest, an advanced ergonomic structure that contours to the natural curvature of the spine. Using multiple pivot points and adaptive panels, the backrest distributes pressure evenly across the back while allowing natural motion. This approach provides consistent support from the hips through the shoulders, creating a seating experience that adapts to the individual rather than forcing the individual to adapt to the chair.
The LiberNovo Omni also incorporates multiple recline modes, allowing users to shift naturally between focused work and more relaxed postures while maintaining continuous ergonomic support. For deeper recovery, the chair includes OmniStretch, a guided decompression feature that gently stretches the lower spine and helps relieve pressure accumulated during prolonged sitting.
Together, these technologies define a new approach to ergonomic seating built around movement, adaptability, and long-term physical support.
Design Philosophy
The development of the LiberNovo Omni focused on solving a longstanding challenge in chair design: balancing softness, structural support, and freedom of movement. Traditionally, improving one of these qualities has meant compromising another. The LiberNovo Omni was engineered to bring these elements together in a single system, combining comfort, stability, and natural mobility.
This approach reflects LiberNovo's broader philosophy: the tools we use every day should work with the human body rather than against it. In modern work environments, productivity should not come at the expense of long-term health.
Design Collaboration
The chair was developed by the LiberNovo design team in Shenzhen, China, in collaboration with Kairos Innovation, an industrial design firm based there. Together, the teams focused on creating an ergonomic system that maintains support across the wide range of positions people naturally adopt while working throughout the day.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Established in 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is an internationally recognized standard for measuring design quality. Entries are selected using strict evaluation criteria, including innovation, functionality, ergonomics, and overall design impact.
In 2026, over 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries were submitted for consideration for the iF DESIGN AWARD. All entries were evaluated by an independent group of international design professionals, making the iF DESIGN AWARD one of the most highly respected design awards available today.
Looking Ahead
Receiving the iF DESIGN AWARD is a significant milestone for LiberNovo, demonstrating the company's continued commitment to advancing ergonomic seating design.
The iF DESIGN AWARD highlights the increasing importance of designing workplace solutions that enable workers to be productive and support their long-term physical health and wellness.
As workspaces continue to evolve, LiberNovo believes seating should move away from static support systems toward more dynamic, human-centered designs.
The LiberNovo Omni embodies this vision by shifting ergonomic design away from static seating, creating a chair that adapts to the user rather than requiring the user to adapt to the chair.
About LiberNovo
LiberNovo is a design and technology company focused on advancing ergonomic innovation for modern work environments. Through a combination of advanced engineering and human-centered design, the company develops intelligent products that respond to the evolving ways people work and interact with their surroundings.
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LiberNovo Omni Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for Breakthrough Ergonomic Design
