22 September 2017 – Force 21 signed memorandum of understanding with Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), strengthening the partnership between the two business entities. This partnership is inspired by our shared objectives in promoting and accelerating the progress of integrating and automating Vinalines’ port facilities and services across Vietnam.

The MOU was signed between our CEO, Mr Daniel Cheah and Vinalines – Director of Business Planning, Mr Le Quang Trung.

Force 21 is honoured to play an important role to introduce Vinalines the successful solutions endorsed by ports in the developed country. For a start, on 27 June this year, we collaborated with Vinalines to host a seminar to present solutions that aim to enhance Vinalines day to day operation. The event was a success. We received insightful feedback from the ports representatives, which will facilitate solution implementation in future.

Hand in hand, we are confident that we will be able to create synergy and spark off innovative ideas, sowing the seeds that one day will bring forth long-term benefits to both parties.

With over 100 years of proven expertise in protecting valuable assets, it is with great pleasure to host a seminar with Hitachi Critical Facilities Protection at Mövenpick Hotel, Hanoi on Tuesday, 24th October 2017.

The objective of this seminar is to introduce the most comprehensive and effective integrated solution to protect critical operations from potential destruction, damages, financial losses and critical down time. We are honored to have 3 high profile and accomplished lightning experts as our speakers for the day. They are Mr Andrew Mui, Chief Commercial Officer; Mr Norishige Kinoshita, General Manager and Dr. Akihiro Wakabayashi, Department Manager.

We are pleased to have a full attendance of 40 attendees, with representative from across the industries, namely, oil and gas, telecommunication, power and energy, manufacturing and facilities consultant agency, etc. In a nutshell, the seminar was a success judging on the enquiries received from the seminar.

25 October 2017 – Force 21 has set its eyes on the huge potential of the Philippines market and is pleased to have found a like-minded partner in Tactics SOG Industries Inc. to ink a memorandum of understanding with.

The MOU was signed between our Deputy General Manager, Mr Koh Yong Jin and Tactics SOG Industries Inc., CEO, Mr Billy Pascua in Manila. Besides being Force 21’s representative and reseller, we will also collaborate in designing and innovating tactical gears and bags; and other Force 21 brand of products.

The partnership also includes the setting up of a Force 21 presence in the Philippines with a provision of an active headcount for the marketing and promotion of Force 21 products and services in the Philippines market. With this commitment, we are hopeful that our partnership will soar to great heights.

We were awarded the tender in April 2017, to install and maintain CCTV at Housing Development Board (HDB) Industrial Estate. The project comprises of having CCTV surveillance coverage within 4 industrial estates with added feature of video analytics capability.

The video analytics feature enables monitoring and alarm triggering based on these 4 criteria and rules : camera tampering and obstruction, detection of vandalism on lift doors, detection of illegal parking in the estate and detection of unauthorized access to designated zones.

A centralized monitoring system was also incorporated to the total solution for the purpose of streamlining all alarms from each estate back to HQ. This project is near completion now and undergoing user test.

We were invited to design and develop the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) fire resistant combat shirt. Working together with the RSN Fleet Commander, whom provided many valuable advice and feedback, we went through 2 design iteration with the RSN dress committee. RSN ordered 40 sets for a trial and we had delivered them in April this year.

In the near future, fire resistant combat shirt will be implemented for on-board crew as the combat shirt offers increased comfort and increased fire protection.

At this juncture, we are undergoing phase 2 of optimizing the shirt design after receiving feedback from the trial. Phase 2 will take place before end of 2017 and is expected to have a larger trial group of 100.

This is one of the most stringent uniform testing done in Singapore to date. Sample uniforms are subjected to a flash fire exposure of 4 secs, the severity and percentage of burns are recorded. The outcome that SOC was aiming for is that the total burn percentage should not be more than 25% of the body. Force 21 submitted 6 sets of uniforms of 2 different types for the test and we passed.

Fire resistant, improved ergonomics and being constructed with 2 different fabrics to offer increased comfort in hot and humid operating environment are the key features of the fire resistant operational attire.

Force 21 was invited to help TransCom design and develop a Biological Agent Containment Kit which is to be stored at all the bus terminals in Singapore.

In view of the increased terrorist threats around the world, TransCom wanted to have a containment kit where any unknown aerosol cans or powder-like substances can be quickly covered to prevent the spread of unintended media exposure. This is an effort that involves Singapore Police Force, Land Transport Authority, SMRT Corporation and the various public transport operators in Singapore.

We designed 2 potential solutions and presented to TransCom, LTA and SMRT’s management. TransCom had received the approvals from the various stakeholders to proceed to order 5 prototypes of one of Force 21’s designs for trial and further development.

Asia Fitness Conference & Expo (AFC) that took place in Bangkok on 6 to 8 October 2017, is the place for fitness professionals to be inspired by the best international presenters in the field. Fitness professionals and sports enthusiasts gets to network with regional leaders, share ideas and experiences, as well as to celebrate being part of a growing, prospering health and fitness industry in Asia.

FiTSA believes in empowering their staffs with new knowledge and rewarding their staffs for good performance, thus attending the AFC had become a yearly affair. While we empower our staffs, it will also be translated to providing our customers with better services.

Here’s what Amirul Ariff, our Tactical Peformance Executive felt about the trip : “Attending AFC 2017 had been a great eye-opener and exposure for myself as I had experienced a large variety of fitness programs ranging from group classes to classroom learning about nutrition and what exercise can benefit an individual. I was also able to compare the differences between Singapore and other countries, which I believe, will enhance my journey in the fitness industry. Lastly, this trip had enabled myself to understand the foreign markets more, which, an individual need to venture out of their comfort zone to experience new concepts. I would like to thank Force 21 for giving me the opportunity to explore my passion beyond my job scope.”

With FiTSA’s good track records, we had won a tender to provide self-defence, fitness and sports instructors to Temasek Polytechnic for their Sports and Wellness program. The sports classes encompass basketball, netball, floorball and frisbee. This program is well received by the students and we are elated that the attendance is always full.

It’s the second year running that Force 21 Events had won Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s tender for design, layout and event set-up of their Internship and Career Fair. Two other fringe activities were called for and they are the professional photo-taking booth and snack stands. This 1-day event was organized as a platform for graduating students to meet prospective employers.

The turnout was overwhelming and even the first and second year students were there, eager to speak with the prospective employers on potential internship.

We were extremely honored to have received a commendation letter from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, commending on our Events Manager, Mr Leonard Goh and our Events team for our exceptional service in making the event a success. To quote off the letter, “They have worked tirelessly to complete the work required and has accommodated changes received to the best of their abilities, despite the lateness of the requests. Throughout the project, they have demonstrated their service excellence professionally and patiently. They have also delivered the results within the stipulated deadline.”

We were engaged by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Singapore to manage 2 events that they were hosting – 4th Colombo Plan Drug Focal Points Meeting (CPDFPM) and the 2nd Asia Pacific Forum against Drugs (APFAD). The scope of work includes design and production of conference kits, event passes & lanyard, backdrop, exhibition set-up, photography & videography and audio-visual system equipment.

The CPDFPM is a consultation of all governmental focal points in Colombo Plan member states who are specially mandated to address substance use and illicit trafficking. The 3 days meeting took place on 23rd to 25th October 2017 at ParkRoyal on Beach Road, with 120 participants from 27 countries.

APFAD had gathered close to 200 anti-drug advocates from NGOs, civil society groups and government agencies in the Asia Pacific region on 26 October 2017 to dialogue on how to counter the continuing global calls for drug legalisation and the lobbying of pro-drug groups.

Force 21 Singapore – Mr Telvin Goh joined us as a Senior Sales Manager (Strategic Business) in August 2017. With his vast experience in the defence industry and previous employment with HOPE Technik and TenCate Advanced Armour, he fits like a glove. Quoting off his LinkedIn profile’s recommendation by his ex-boss, “He brings to any job three unique qualities: (1) an ability to think out-of-the-box and generate novel insights and new ideas, (2) excellent camaraderie and winning sense of humour, and (3) an indefatigable spirit and can-do attitude.”

Force 21 Vietnam – Ms Hang Minh Truong joined us as a Marketing Executive in October 2017. She brought along 2 years of digital marketing experience from her previous employment. Hang has a keen interest in the technology sector which are also the products that she will be marketing. Thus, it’s a good match.

Mr Hoang The Luan joined us as a Sales Executive in November 2017. Luan’s was working as a sales engineer in a Foreign Direct Investment company previously. He is eager to start engaging new customers with our series of products and services.

Force 21 Philippines – Ms Ehiacinth Miranda joined us as an Assistant Country Manager in October 2017. She possesses a degree in Business Management, major in Marketing. She had worked with different brands from high-end audio equipment to women and men’s wear and dealt with digital marketing across various platform for 4 years. Being versatile will aid her in this new position definitely.