Bintan's Best Talent will offer outstanding local graduates a fully funded, two-year pathway into hospitality leadership, including an internationally recognised professional certification.
BINTAN ISLAND, Indonesia, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach are preparing to launch Bintan's Best Talent, a two-year management trainee programme for high-performing 2026 graduates of Politeknik Bintan Cakrawala. The initiative aims to open up meaningful career pathways for local graduates while strengthening the talent pipeline for Bintan's tourism and hospitality industry.
Through structured training at two internationally recognised hotel brands within the IHG Hotels & Resorts network, participants will gain hands-on experience in hotel operations, build commercial acumen and develop the leadership capabilities needed to progress into future management roles. The programme also enables graduates to build their careers on the island, contributing to the local community while gaining exposure to international hospitality standards and practices.
As part of their development, trainees will rotate across four key disciplines: Front Office, Food & Beverage, Human Resources or Finance, and Sales & Marketing. Working alongside experienced hospitality professionals, they will gain a broader understanding of hotel operations and how different functions work together to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive business performance.
Beyond on-the-job training, participants will have access to IHG Academy learning resources and the eCornell Hospitality Management Certificate, providing additional opportunities to deepen their industry knowledge and gain an internationally recognised qualification at no cost. The curriculum will cover key areas such as revenue management, marketing, financial analysis, leadership and guest experience management, equipping trainees with both the operational expertise and commercial understanding to thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment.
"Bintan has talented young people with enormous potential, and we want them to see a future for themselves here on the island," said Michael Beechey, Cluster General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach. "Bintan's Best Talent combines hands-on experience, structured development and internationally recognised qualifications to help prepare the next generation of hospitality leaders. By investing in local talent today, we hope to support the long-term growth of our industry and community."
Bintan's Best Talent underscores the resorts' commitment to creating sustainable career opportunities for the local community while developing a strong pipeline of hospitality professionals. By equipping young talent with the skills and experience to meet evolving operational and leadership demands, the initiative aims to support the industry's continued development and contribute to Bintan's long-term success as a leading tourism destination.
Details on the programme launch and first cohort will be announced soon.
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Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach to Launch Management Trainee Programme for the Island's Future Hospitality Leaders
Five TeraHarz materials pass final review under the EU's strengthened Medical Device Regulation. Graphy plans to expand European manufacturing and distribution partnerships, including its collaboration with Smilers, the clear aligner brand of France-based Biotech Dental, while strengthening its global materials supply business.
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphy Inc. (KOSDAQ: 318060), the first company to commercialize direct 3D-printed Shape Memory Aligners (SMA™), announced that it has completed the final conformity assessment review for five of its key dental 3D printing materials under the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR). The company is now awaiting issuance of the certificates.
The five materials comprise three products from the TeraHarz Clear series (TC-85DAC, TA-28 and TR-07) and two from the TeraHarz series (TC-80DC and BR-23). The conformity assessment and final review procedures have been completed, and the certification process will conclude once the certificates are issued.
Meeting the EU's Strengthened Medical Device Requirements
The EU Medical Device Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) sets stricter requirements than the previous Medical Devices Directive (MDD), particularly for clinical evidence, technical documentation, risk management, quality management systems and post-market surveillance.
The assessment covers not only device safety and performance but also manufacturers' quality management systems and their ability to manage safety throughout the product lifecycle. The scope and complexity of the review can vary depending on the product's characteristics and the applicable conformity assessment procedure.
Completion of the final review demonstrates that Graphy's proprietary materials technology and quality management capabilities have passed the assessment process under the EU's strengthened medical device requirements.
Completing the review for five core materials strengthens the foundation for expanding Graphy's supply of dental 3D printing materials in Europe, including materials used to produce shape memory aligners.
Graphy's Shape Memory Aligner (SMA™) combines direct 3D printing from digital design data with the properties of shape-memory materials. Unlike conventional thermoformed aligners, SMA is designed to use the material's shape-memory properties to deliver sustained orthodontic forces.
This combination of proprietary materials technology and manufacturing processes supports Graphy's efforts to differentiate its products in the global digital orthodontics market.
Expanding European Manufacturing and Distribution Partnerships
Completion of the final review is also expected to support closer cooperation with European partners. Graphy has been expanding its local distribution network and partnerships in key European markets, including Germany.
Once the certificates are issued, Graphy plans to accelerate the supply of its core materials and pursue new commercial opportunities in Europe.
Beyond direct materials exports, the company is pursuing a business model that combines local manufacturing and distribution partnerships with recurring materials supply.
A recent example is Graphy's strategic partnership with Smilers, the clear aligner brand of France-based Biotech Dental. The collaboration aims to explore product validation and commercialization opportunities using Graphy's proprietary materials and manufacturing technologies.
Under this business model, local partners would manufacture and supply dental products using Graphy's materials and manufacturing solutions, under either their own brands or the Graphy brand.
By drawing on partners' existing production capabilities and distribution networks, Graphy aims to expand its market reach while reducing the need for direct investment in local manufacturing facilities. Ongoing materials supply is intended to generate recurring revenue.
Building on Global Regulatory Progress
Graphy has strengthened its international business foundation by securing regulatory clearances and registrations in major markets, including U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and registration with Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA).
Building on its presence in North America, Asia and Latin America, Graphy plans to use this progress toward CE-MDR certification to strengthen materials supply and local business partnerships in Europe.
"Completing the final CE-MDR review is significant because five of our core dental 3D printing materials have passed the rigorous assessment process under the EU's strengthened medical device requirements," said Un seob Sim, Chairman of Graphy.
"Once the certificates are issued, we will expand our local manufacturing and distribution partnerships in Europe and translate our proprietary materials technology into tangible orders and revenue."
About Graphy Inc.
Graphy Inc. (KOSDAQ: 318060) is a Seoul-based advanced materials company specializing in 3D printing materials and digital solutions for orthodontics and restorative dentistry. The company developed the direct 3D-printed Shape Memory Aligner (SMA™) using its proprietary shape-memory photopolymer technology.
Graphy combines proprietary materials, direct 3D printing technology and global partnerships to serve dental professionals and industry partners worldwide. Following its acquisition of RAY, Graphy is expanding the group's capabilities in digital diagnostics, software, manufacturing and distribution to connect diagnosis, treatment planning, production and clinical care.
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Graphy Completes Final CE-MDR Review for Five Key Dental 3D Printing Materials and Awaits Certificate Issuance
