Kudos expands its product portfolio, combining design and technology to prepare for Smart SME 4.0 and business disruption

Tuesday 24 April 2018 15:27
Thai maker of high-quality bathroom fittings collaborates with Igloohome, trailblazing Singaporean startup, to expand product portfolio Kudos business strategy will focus on Universal Design, Digital and Green Innovations

Kudos, maker of high-quality bathroom and kitchen fittings, has launched a range of innovative Smart Digital Lock products in collaboration with Igloohome, an award-winning Singapore tech startup. With this latest collaboration under its belt, Kudos aims to double its turnover within the next three years, as well as becoming one of the top five bathroom and kitchen fittings brands in Thailand.

The partnership will support Kudos' aim to improve the quality of people's lives through creative designs and useful innovations that solve everyday issues. Since it was founded in 2011, Kudos has introduced a range of hi-tech and luxurious products to the Thai market. Aligning with the brand message, "Insploration" (Inspiration + Exploration), Kudos will continue to create products that deliver on both design and innovation.

Igloohome is a Singapore-based and US-incorporated startup which has achieved considerable success since it was founded in 2005. Igloohome has rolled out one of the first smart lock solutions in the world and now partners with Airbnb as its preferred 'Keys & Access' vendor.

"The Thailand market has evolved greatly over the past few years, and customers are demanding increasingly more sophisticated and innovative products. Kudos is constantly developing products that exceed customer's expectations because we're dedicated to finding products that will ease people's daily lives. The products we develop and carry are all products with 'design thinking for innovation', and we're lucky to have a creative partner like Igloohome to help us bring the latest advancements in smart home solutions. We are very excited to launch these new products here, as they feature technology never seen before. We have focused on simple but effective design, and easy installation and maintenance," said Mr. Santi Srivicharnkul, CEO, C.I.T. Corporation Limited.

Kudos focuses on quality, function and unique product design to produce innovative products that fit the changing habits and lifestyles of consumers. The company focuses on three main core values, Universal Design, Digital and Green Innovations, to develop new products.

This year, Kudos' new products include;

Universal Design

LINE - cutter designed to shape like a computer mouse so anyone can handle the cutter no matter the limitations

CASTA – scissors that are designed to intelligently camouflage sharp edges so everyone is able to use them safely

NAIL - nail scissors that are designed to require less pressure, designed for those with weak wrists

BASUPO & MOG – various shapes of in-shower wall mounts that are easily attached and can be positioned to hold any shower necessities, from soaps to shower heads

Design

CYE – Part of KUDOS Creation Series in collaboration with SAN-EI's head designer, Makoto Tanijiri, world-renowned Japanese designer. The series was designed with millennial wanderlusters in mind and exclusively for Moxy Hotel – a boutique hotel under the Marriott Hotel Brands.

Green Innovation

MIST – Part of KUDOS' Skin Care Series and its popular predecessor, Purebliss, MIST revolutionizes face washing. The revolutionary shower head is designed to release a fine mist of water with optimal water pressure for the most delicate touch to the face. Moreover, this advanced shower head save up to 45 percent compared to normal water usage.

Digital

Igloohome Digital Locks - IGLOOHOME digital door locks are a world-class access solution for properties and smart homes. The lock works both online and offline using technology involving encryption and synchronization.

Kudos' new products will be launched at the Architect Expo'18 which takes place at Challenger Hall 1 – 3, Impact, Muang Thong Thani from May 1 - 6, 2018.

CIT is a leading $20 million building supplier in Thailand. With over 1,000 of sales points spanning across the country, the company engages in the distribution and manufacturing of sanitary wares, door locks, garden tools, and construction hard wares. Its flagship brands include KUDOS, Alpha Lock and Saboten. Together with fastest growing channels like Home Pro, Global House and Boonthavorn, CIT brings commitment to create a better value to customers in Thailand, with regional expansion into Southeast Asia.

KUDOS was launched in Bangkok in 2011 as an alternative bathroom brand from Thailand. At KUDOS, we believe that bathroom is not just a room for personal hygiene but rather a private space to inspire the dream. As we explore around the world, KUDOS uncovers and absorbs beauty and innovation that would make your bathroom capable of inspiring and awakening your senses.

KUDOS has been pursuing different values from those of conventional luxury bathroom products. We have been striving not only to create a more luxurious experience, but also to help in solving many issues that have come along the way. We think that "DESIGN THINKING" is a process in problem solving and a solution to shape a better society and future. At KUDOS, we strive to develop products and services by anticipating the needs of people and society.

For more information, please visit www.kudos.co.th or www.kudospurebliss.com

Follow us on www.facebook.com/kudosthailand