Singapore Manufacturing Federation

14/08/2026

𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗚𝟲𝟬 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗱

Do you know? The MRT stations you pass through, Suntec City, and Our Tampines Hub all share something in common — they were all waterproofed by Cementaid, a home-grown Singapore SME.

This National Day, as Singapore reflects on going beyond — Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond! — SMF is spotlighting Singapore companies that have helped shape our industrial story, starting with Cementaid.

Cementaid has recently gone beyond its core waterproofing range with the launch of its new Supershield 8537 epoxy coating system, giving customers more complete protection for concrete structures and industrial flooring. The company's products are currently being used in major national developments, including Changi Airport Terminal 5 and the Resorts World Sentosa Expansion — a reflection of the confidence major projects continue to place in Cementaid's quality and reliability.

Congratulations to Cementaid for its dedication, innovation, and contribution to Singapore's industrial development. 🎉

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: www.simea.com.sg
✨𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 [email protected]

13/08/2026

Good news for those who need a little extra time—the nomination deadline for the SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA) 2027 has been extended to 26 August 2026.

Taking place on 22 Jan 2027 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, SIMEA 2027 celebrates the trailblazers driving Singapore's manufacturing sector forward across 8 categories:
💡 Innovation Excellence
🌱 Best Sustainable Practices
🏆 Product Excellence
🌏 Best Regional Growth
🚀 Most Promising SME
🤝 Most Collaborative Ecosystem
🌟 Next-Gen Leader (Individual)
👩🏻 Women in Manufacturing (Individual)

Don't miss this second chance to gain the recognition your team deserves!

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: www.simea.com.sg
✨𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 [email protected]

13/08/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐈 𝐈𝐁𝐌

Driving reliability and sustainability in manufacturing operations

Manufacturers today are balancing multiple priorities:
• Improving operational efficiency
• Reducing downtime
• Extending asset life
• Supporting sustainability goals

Spendrups modernized its asset management strategy with intelligent asset management capabilities to improve reliability and operational visibility across its manufacturing environment.

The company was able to:
✔ Shift from reactive to predictive maintenance
✔ Improve sustainability performance
✔ Reduce downtime and improve asset reliability

As manufacturers modernize operations, smarter asset management is becoming a key foundation for resilient and sustainable manufacturing.

Read the full story:
📖 https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/spendrups?lnk=smf5ev

Explore how this could apply to your organization:
📩 https://www.ibm.com/forms/mkt-demo-sustainmaximo?lnk=smf6ev

Explore Manufacturing Site: https://www.ibm.com/campaign/manufacturing-hub

Move beyond automation with AI that anticipates issues, coordinates decisions and continuously optimizes production, assets and workforce performance.

12/08/2026

Submissions for the SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA) 2027 close today, 2359. Held on 22 Jan 2027 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, this is your final opportunity to enter your company or leaders for recognition!

𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 (𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲) 𝗣𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝘁𝗱
Behind every household brand is a story of grit and evolution. As we celebrate the inaugural SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Awards (SIMEA) 2026. We are thrilled to feature See Hai Tat Medical Hall (Singapore) Pte Ltd as a winner in the Manufacturing Excellence – Most Promising SME category. A name deeply rooted in Singapore’s heritage, they exemplify how traditional TCM expertise can be elevated through modern manufacturing standards to meet the wellness needs of a new generation.

Tan Yu Chuan (Business Development Director, See Hai Tai Medical Hall) is also recognised as a winner for Next Generation Leadership (Under 40). His leadership is a testament to the vital role the next generation plays in revitalising heritage industries, proving that tradition and technology can thrive together in Singapore’s manufacturing ecosystem.

Congratulations to Yu Chuan and his team, whose uncompromising dedication to quality assurance and supply chain integrity has successfully transformed age-old remedies into accessible, modern wellness solutions.

✨ 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: www.simea.com.sg
✨𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 [email protected]

11/08/2026

𝗧𝗥 𝟭𝟰𝟵 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

Missed our first TR 149 run? We are doing another run on 19 August!

TR 149 implementation - moving from awareness to application, meeting stakeholder expectations and a clear pathway to certification. PLUS carbon accounting for GHG inventories and data collection.

SIFMA 2 CPD points and SGBC 6 CPD points will be awarded upon completion.

Places are limited. Register here now: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/tr149-carbon-accounting-practitioner-training-course-tickets-1994523511514

11/08/2026

Cross-border expansion remains a key priority for many Singapore businesses, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) continues to present new opportunities for growth. The JS-SEZ Briefing & Networking Session at Sheraton Johor Bahru drew a full house of business leaders and decision-makers looking for operational strategies and market entry within the zone. The interactive Q&A and networking sessions also provided participants with the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and fellow businesses, exchange perspectives, and explore potential collaborations.

Participants heard from industry experts on:
📍 Investment opportunities in the JS-SEZ
📍 Corporate governance, tax compliance and business licensing
📍 Employment strategies and HR compliance
📍 Financing and advisory support for SMEs
📍 Real-world operational experiences from companies in the JS-SEZ

A big thank you to our speakers and partners: IMFC-J, THK, Career Master, PropNex, Maybank, Rulewave, and the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Johor for partnering with us and inviting their members to participate in the networking lunch.

At the SMF, we remain committed to supporting Singapore companies on their internationalisation journey by providing practical knowledge, fostering strategic partnerships, and facilitating meaningful business connections. If you have any enquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to our future JS-SEZ initiatives.

09/08/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟲𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗠𝗙! 🎉🇸🇬

This National Day, we're proud to spotlight one of our own — LTA Bhanu, Senior Business Advisor at SME Centre@SMF — who traded his desk for duty, serving his reservist commitments in support of the National Day Parade.

Over several weekends, LTA Bhanu was activated for NDP-related duties, including:
🎖️ NDP pack distribution across various sectors of the National Stadium
🎖️ Manning static positions
🎖️ Patrol duties
🎖️ Serving as part of the Quick Response Force

It's a powerful reminder that National Service doesn't stop at Operationally Ready Date — our SAF servicemen continue to answer the call, year after year, to help keep our nation's most significant celebrations safe and memorable for all Singaporeans.

To LTA Bhanu and every NSman who served behind the scenes this NDP season — thank you for your dedication both in and out of uniform. This is what it means to serve, in every sense of the word🫡

07/08/2026

𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗚𝟲𝟬 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗟𝗞𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹

This National Day, as Singapore reflects on going beyond with the theme “Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!”, SMF is spotlighting Singapore companies that have helped shape our industrial story.

Best known for its Axe Brand Universal Oil, Leung Kai F**k Medical (LKF Medical) will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028. Nearly a century before SG60, LKF Medical was already exporting Singapore-made products around the world.

Founded in 1928 by Leung Yun Chee and now led by the founder's third generation, LKF Medical has grown from a single product made in Singapore to a brand sold in more than 50 countries, with manufacturing spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.

Congratulations to LKF Medical for its dedication, innovation, and contribution to Singapore's industrial development 🎉

✨𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: www.simea.com.sg
✨𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, reach us at [email protected]

06/08/2026

𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝟯 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵

In an era where food security and sustainable innovation must go hand in hand, the visionaries at Life3 Biotech are proving that the future of protein can be grown right in the heart of a Singapore neighbourhood.

From a solar-powered microalgae facility rising from a former community centre in Geylang to an AI system that has cut production cycle times by 30%, Life3 exemplifies what it looks like when deep-tech ambition meets a genuine social mission. Their focus on upstream microalgae cultivation positions them as a flexible ingredient and technology partner to manufacturers — quietly building the infrastructure that tomorrow's food ecosystem will depend on.

We are also proud to welcome Life3 as a strategic partner under SMF's MNC-Local Enterprise Alliance, where they will support the development of sustainable and functional food ingredients and biomaterials.

We congratulate founder and CEO Ricky Lin and his team for their commitment to advancing sustainable protein production — and for showing that manufacturing innovation and community can share the same address.

Nominations for SIMEA 2027 are now open: www.simea.com.sg
To participate as a sponsor for SIMEA 2027, reach us at [email protected]

05/08/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗚𝟲𝟭 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🎉

In celebration of SG61, we're excited to introduce our SG61 Membership Promotion—a limited-time opportunity to join the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and be part of a vibrant business community.

Whether you're a new member or renewing your membership, enjoy exclusive promotional rates and unlock a wide range of benefits designed to support your business growth.

✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

✅ 30% off entrance fees at $61 only (Applicable for new sign-ups only)
✅ Up to 20% off membership renewal fees (applicable to eligible renewals)

💼 𝗔𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗙 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀:

✅ 10 Industry Groups — connect with peers and cross-industry communities in your sector
✅ Business matching, networking and knowledge-sharing platforms via MNC-LE Alliance
✅ Overseas trade missions, including JS-SEZ cross-border opportunities
✅ Government advocacy and policy representation
✅ Capability and professional developmen t through our Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA) and Centre for Corporate Learning (CCL)
✅ Sustainability support via our Chief Sustainability Officer-as-a-Service (CSOaaS) programme
✅ Grant advisory through SME Centre@SMF — including the PSG, EDG and MRA Grant
🎉 Book 2 venue sessions and enjoy a complimentary 4-hour venue session —our treat! (T&Cs apply.)

🤝 Know someone who could benefit? Invite your business partners, and industry friends to take advantage of this limited-time SG61 promotion and grow with a stronger manufacturing community.

👉Sign up via the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0H_X2m29nUmv9BeVFugKBWDHvGlmc09Bnk3kPahr3mlUNTRFNlVPRExINTYyNEQ0NlozVjhaMkkyMC4u&route=shorturl

Together, let's build a stronger manufacturing community, foster meaningful partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Join SMF today!