WHA Group Hosts 5G WHA Smart Ecosystem for Industrial Customers

15 December , 2020 – WHA Corporation PCL (WHA Group), Thailand’s leader in fully-integrated Logistics, Industrial Estates, Utilities & Power, and Digital Platform, recently hosted 5G WHA Smart Ecosystem, a showcase to provide information to industrial estate customers on its strategic priorities in relation to 5G network and digital transformation.

Spearheaded by WHA Industrial Development PLC. and WHA Infonite Co., Ltd., the event offered a one-stop shop for present customers and potential investors seeking to boost their operations through 5G. Tech giants AIS, Bosch, China Mobile, Dtac, Huawei and Schneider Electric were invited to set up showcases to present their technology, infrastructure and solutions.

“We are now at the forefront of digital transformation, as we go towards Thailand 4.0. This event, gathering the most respected names in advanced technology, will enable WHA and our customers to ride this wave of change and seize the opportunities that arise,” said Ms Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, Chairman and Group CEO, WHA Corporation PCL, during her opening remarks.

Over 150 representatives from 100 companies went from booth to booth to explore the technological innovations and services on offer, and to hold one-on-one discussions on partnering opportunities. WHA Infonite showcased the IT solutions they currently propose to WHA customers, such as FTTx Service, Rental/Leasing Equipment & Software Service and System Integration. Other exhibitors were AIS 5G (5G solutions adapted for industrial sector), Bosch (“connected life” in the industrial scene, and “invented for life”), China Mobile (iSOLUTIONS for smart manufacturing), dtac 5G (Smart MDB Care for connectivity services and business solutions) and Schneider Electric (Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation).

WHA customers found the event very informative and engaging. Mr. Somsak Norvong, Vice Managing Director, Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd. said, “The new 5G technology will help us offer better service our customers, especially those in the aeronautics and aerospace sector. New advancements are converging to make it easier to manufacture hi-precision components for the S-curve industries.”

Mr. Efren Villanueva, Plant Manager of Visy Packaging (Thailand) Limited, is also looking forward to the new 5G technology. “We are currently exploring the possibility of upgrading our tech infrastructure, such as installing 5G wifi, so we can increase productivity and efficiency while enhancing communication with our key suppliers and customers,” he explained.

WHA Industrial Development, with world-class industrial estates in and around the Eastern Economic Corridor, organized this successful event to prepare the ground for Industry 4.0, in line with the government’s Thailand 4.0 policy.

Photo Captions:

	Photo caption: Ms. Jareeporn Jarukornsakul (4th right), Chairman and Group CEO, WHA Corporation PCL, Mr. David Nardone (4th left), Group Executive – Industrial Development, WHA Industrial Development Plc., and Mr. Kraitos Ongchaisak (3rd right), CEO, WHA Infonite Co., Ltd., with WHA executives and distinguished guests.
	Photo caption: WHA customers listen as exhibitors explain their up-to-date technology in preparation for the digital era.
	Photo caption: At One on One meeting, customers discuss with a 5G expert to explore how smart technology can help increase production and reduce costs.
AIS	Photo caption: 6 exhibitors showcase their technology.
Bosch
China Mobile
Dtac
Huawei
Schneider Electric