Wholly owned subsidiaries of Liven AS (“Liven”) have signed general contractor agreements for the construction of phase II of the Regati project and the terraced houses and apartment buildings of the next phase of the Iseära project. In the two projects combined, construction of 179 new homes has started; the homes will be completed in 2027 and 2028 and will support Liven’s revenue and results in those years.
Liven Kodu 20 OÜ, which is developing the Regati project, signed the phase II general contractor agreement with Mitt & Perlebach OÜ, which was also the general contractor of phase I. Phase II of the project comprises 102 new homes and commercial premises in three apartment buildings; the first building will be completed at the end of 2027 and the other two in the first half of 2028. The base volume of the construction works, including the works on the promenade, is EUR 28.3 million, plus VAT.
Phase I of the Regati project, comprising 112 homes and 7 commercial premises, was completed at the end of 2025. To date, 85% of the phase I homes have been sold and 24, or 24%, of the 102 phase II homes, including 27% in the building to be built first have been sold or booked. The construction of phase I was financed by LHV Pank AS. The architect of the project is Salto arhitektid and more information is available at regati.liven.ee.
Liven Kodu 16 OÜ, which is developing the Iseära project, has signed general contractor agreements with Tesron Ehitus OÜ for the construction of both the seven terraced houses and the three apartment buildings of the next phase; Tesron Ehitus OÜ has also been the general contractor for all previous terraced houses in the project. In Harkujärve village, 43 new homes in seven terraced houses will be completed in the autumn of 2027 and 34 new homes in three apartment buildings at the end of 2027. The base volume of the construction works is nearly EUR 9.0 million for the terraced houses and EUR 4.7 million for the apartment buildings, plus VAT. Of all 77 homes in the phase, 26, or 34%, have been sold and booked to date, including 42% in the terraced houses and 24% in the apartment buildings.
In the earlier phases of the Iseära project, a total of 107 homes in terraced houses and 36 homes in apartment buildings have been completed or will be completed by the end of 2026; their construction has been financed by Bigbank AS. The architect of the project is ARS Projekt OÜ and more information is available at iseara.liven.ee.
Joonas Joost CFO, Liven AS E-mail: joonas.joost@liven.ee
Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
SIKA DELIVERS STRONG NINE-MONTH RESULTS WITH 4.8% SALES GROWTH IN LOCAL CURRENCIES AND REITERATES 2026 GUIDANCE
Sika posts strong nine-month sales growth of 4.8% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 8.71 billion (+1.6% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -3.2%)
Organic growth of 3.5%; acquisition effect of 1.3%
Material margin up 40 basis points year on year to 55.4%
EBITDA increased by 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.2%
Net profit of CHF 887.8 million (2025: CHF 870.9 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 5.52 (2025: CHF 5.42)
Fast Forward on track to deliver benefits of CHF 80 million in 2026 and CHF 150 to 200 million from 2028
Bolt-on growth strategy continues: Akkim acquisition successfully completed; Azpects Group acquired in the UK; agreement reached to take over the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation in Japan
Guidance for 2026 reiterated
Thomas Hasler, CEO: “Sika’s momentum continued through the third quarter, with 6.1% local currency growth and 4.8% for the first nine months of the year. This performance reflects continued market share gains in what remains a muted market environment. We are delivering this outperformance from our leading global positions in attractive growth segments, particularly in large infrastructure projects, data centers, and energy infrastructure. It is Sika’s expertise, value-creating innovation, and strong partnerships with customers who increasingly rely on our ability to deliver best-in-class solutions that enable us to sustain our market share gains across our footprint. At the same time, our global supply chain makes Sika a trusted partner for a growing number of customers around the world.”
“One year after its launch, Sika’s Fast Forward program is delivering its expected results. Our productivity measures have been successfully implemented, and we are on track to achieve savings of CHF 80 million in 2026. Our focus from here is to strengthen our leading positions and accelerate growth initiatives to deliver further outperformance. We are implementing targeted investments in digitalization, product innovation, and digital channels enhancing customer value. Fast Forward is increasing our competitiveness and laying the foundations for further sustainable and profitable growth.”
INCREASED MATERIAL MARGIN – EBITDA MARGIN 19.2% In the first nine months of 2026, Sika continued its growth driven by industry outperformance. The company grew sales in local currencies by 4.8% and 6.2% excluding the decline of the Chinese construction business. Currency impact was at -3.2% on nine months’ revenue growth. Sika’s nine-month sales was CHF 8.71 billion (2025: CHF 8.58 billion).
Sika’s nine-month material margin increased to 55.4% (2025: 55.0%), while its EBITDA margin was 19.2% (2025: 19.2%). The benefits of Fast Forward and disciplined pricing, supported by Sika’s focus on innovative, best-in-class solutions for customers, are offsetting higher costs. Absolute operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion in the first nine months (2025: CHF 1.64 billion).
Net profit for nine months amounted to CHF 887.8 million (2025: CHF 870.9 million).
GAINS IN MARKET SHARE ACROSS ALL REGIONS In the first nine months of the year, Sika grew sales in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) by 8.3% in local currencies (2025: 2.1%). Sika accelerated its sales in Germany as sentiment improved in the wake of federal funding for large infrastructure projects. The exceptional heat waves in July and August impacted construction activity in parts of Central and Southern Europe, causing a short-term slowdown. However, it recovered in September. The Middle East delivered strong double-digit growth with a focus on investments in large infrastructure projects where Sika benefits from deep customer partnerships and provides solutions for these complex builds. Across the EMEA region, Sika’s improving leadership in strategically important growth segments and investment across products and distribution channels is leading to accelerating market share gains.
In the Americas region, nine-month sales grew by 4.1% in local currencies (2025: 2.9%), while the third quarter accelerated to 6.7%. Sika’s performance gained momentum, driven by strong performance across large infrastructure projects, both in terms of new-build and renovation. Sika’s data center growth continued at a double-digit pace, supplying more customers with more high-performance content across a growing number of solutions. Sika delivered good growth in Canada in the first nine months of the year, with a strong performance in its mining solutions business. Business in Latin America picked up momentum in the third quarter, mainly driven by large infrastructure projects.
In the Asia/Pacific region, sales in the first nine months declined -2.3% in local currencies (2025: -3.9%), with the third-quarter down 2.7%. The Chinese construction industry posted a double-digit decline due to continued weakness in residential construction. Adjusted for the Chinese construction business, the Asia/Pacific region recorded strong organic growth of 7.7%, driven by market share gains. Performance was particularly strong in India, where the infrastructure business continued to perform at a high level, and in Southeast Asia, where new commercial construction projects are driving growth.
FAST FORWARD ON TRACK Sika’s implementation of Fast Forward is on track to deliver the CHF 80 million benefits targeted for 2026. Productivity initiatives, including regional plant rationalization and operational optimization, led to a monthly savings run rate of CHF 8 million exiting the reporting period. Through Fast Forward, Sika is accelerating its growth through targeted investments in digital solutions that drive innovation, customer value, and operational excellence. Sika is progressing well with these growth strategies, which will deliver a total of CHF 150 million to CHF 200 million in benefits from 2028 with an attractive ROI.
ACQUISITIONS STRENGTHEN GROWTH PLATFORMS During the third quarter, Sika completed the acquisition of Akkim, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives and sealants based in Turkey. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the adhesives and sealants industry and creates significant growth opportunities through a complementary product range with broader distribution, greater geographic reach, and expanded production capacity. Akkim is a fast-growing company, with net sales of around CHF 220 million in 2025. Sika expects to double Akkim’s revenue within five years.
In October, Sika acquired the Azpects Group, a leading UK producer of polymeric sands for landscaping. The acquisition opens up attractive cross-selling opportunities thanks to the complementary product portfolios and distribution channels of the two companies, while also strengthening Sika’s position in this fast-growing segment. In addition, Sika has agreed to acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a Japan-based chemical company. Closing is expected in mid 2027.
OUTLOOK Sika reiterates its full-year guidance as presented at the half-year results in July: Local currency growth of 3% to 6% , an EBITDA margin of 19.0% to 19.5%, and the consensus EBITDA of CHF 2,160 million as of 28 July 2026.
Sika confirms its medium-term strategic targets for sustainable and profitable growth as part of Strategy 2028.
KEY FIGURES FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2026
in CHF million
1/1/2025–30/9/2025
1/1/2026–30/9/2026
Change in %
Net sales
8,578.1
8,711.8
1.6
Gross result
4,714.7
4,822.0
2.3
Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA)
1,644.7
1,676.2
1.9
Operating profit (EBIT)
1,237.9
1,265.8
2.3
Net profit
870.9
887.8
1.9
NET SALES BY REGION
in CHF million
1/1/2025–30/9/2025
1/1/2026–30/9/2026
Change compared to prior year (+/- in %)
In Swiss francs
In local currencies1
Currency effect
Acquisition effect2
Organic growth3
EMEA
3,834.0
4,054.6
5.8
8.3
-2.5
2.7
5.6
Americas
2,996.6
3,019.6
0.8
4.1
-3.3
0.1
4.0
Asia/Pacific
1,747.5
1,637.6
-6.3
-2.3
-4.0
0.0
-2.3
Net sales
8,578.1
8,711.8
1.6
4.8
-3.2
1.3
3.5
Products for construction industry
7,321.5
7,441.8
1.6
4.9
-3.3
1.5
3.4
Products for industrial manufacturing
1,256.6
1,270.0
1.1
3.7
-2.6
0.0
3.7
1 Growth in local currencies including acquisitions.
2 Share of sales of acquired companies.
3 Growth adjusted for acquisition and currency effects.
Webcast on 23 October 2026 at 3 p.m. (CEST)
A webcast will take place today focusing on the results for the first nine months of the year.
This link will allow you to participate in the webcast with CEO Thomas Hasler, CFO Adrian Widmer, Dominik Slappnig (Head Corporate Communications & IR), and Christine Kukan (Head Investor Relations).
A recording of the webcast will be made available on the Sika website in the “Investors” area.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Media conference/analyst presentation
on full-year results Capital Markets Day 59th Annual General Meeting Net sales first quarter 2027 Half-year report 2027 Results first nine months
Friday, 19 February 2027 Thursday, 11 March 2027 Tuesday, 23 March 2027 Tuesday, 13 April 2027 Tuesday, 27 July 2027 Friday, 22 October 2027
SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2025, Sika’s 33,700 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.
Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
SIKA DELIVERS STRONG NINE-MONTH RESULTS WITH 4.8% SALES GROWTH IN LOCAL CURRENCIES AND REITERATES 2026 GUIDANCE
Sika posts strong nine-month sales growth of 4.8% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 8.71 billion (+1.6% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -3.2%)
Organic growth of 3.5%; acquisition effect of 1.3%
Material margin up 40 basis points year on year to 55.4%
EBITDA increased by 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.2%
Net profit of CHF 887.8 million (2025: CHF 870.9 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 5.52 (2025: CHF 5.42)
Fast Forward on track to deliver benefits of CHF 80 million in 2026 and CHF 150 to 200 million from 2028
Bolt-on growth strategy continues: Akkim acquisition successfully completed; Azpects Group acquired in the UK; agreement reached to take over the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation in Japan
Guidance for 2026 reiterated
Thomas Hasler, CEO: “Sika’s momentum continued through the third quarter, with 6.1% local currency growth and 4.8% for the first nine months of the year. This performance reflects continued market share gains in what remains a muted market environment. We are delivering this outperformance from our leading global positions in attractive growth segments, particularly in large infrastructure projects, data centers, and energy infrastructure. It is Sika’s expertise, value-creating innovation, and strong partnerships with customers who increasingly rely on our ability to deliver best-in-class solutions that enable us to sustain our market share gains across our footprint. At the same time, our global supply chain makes Sika a trusted partner for a growing number of customers around the world.”
“One year after its launch, Sika’s Fast Forward program is delivering its expected results. Our productivity measures have been successfully implemented, and we are on track to achieve savings of CHF 80 million in 2026. Our focus from here is to strengthen our leading positions and accelerate growth initiatives to deliver further outperformance. We are implementing targeted investments in digitalization, product innovation, and digital channels enhancing customer value. Fast Forward is increasing our competitiveness and laying the foundations for further sustainable and profitable growth.”
INCREASED MATERIAL MARGIN – EBITDA MARGIN 19.2% In the first nine months of 2026, Sika continued its growth driven by industry outperformance. The company grew sales in local currencies by 4.8% and 6.2% excluding the decline of the Chinese construction business. Currency impact was at -3.2% on nine months’ revenue growth. Sika’s nine-month sales was CHF 8.71 billion (2025: CHF 8.58 billion).
Sika’s nine-month material margin increased to 55.4% (2025: 55.0%), while its EBITDA margin was 19.2% (2025: 19.2%). The benefits of Fast Forward and disciplined pricing, supported by Sika’s focus on innovative, best-in-class solutions for customers, are offsetting higher costs. Absolute operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 1.9% to CHF 1.68 billion in the first nine months (2025: CHF 1.64 billion).
Net profit for nine months amounted to CHF 887.8 million (2025: CHF 870.9 million).
GAINS IN MARKET SHARE ACROSS ALL REGIONS In the first nine months of the year, Sika grew sales in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) by 8.3% in local currencies (2025: 2.1%). Sika accelerated its sales in Germany as sentiment improved in the wake of federal funding for large infrastructure projects. The exceptional heat waves in July and August impacted construction activity in parts of Central and Southern Europe, causing a short-term slowdown. However, it recovered in September. The Middle East delivered strong double-digit growth with a focus on investments in large infrastructure projects where Sika benefits from deep customer partnerships and provides solutions for these complex builds. Across the EMEA region, Sika’s improving leadership in strategically important growth segments and investment across products and distribution channels is leading to accelerating market share gains.
In the Americas region, nine-month sales grew by 4.1% in local currencies (2025: 2.9%), while the third quarter accelerated to 6.7%. Sika’s performance gained momentum, driven by strong performance across large infrastructure projects, both in terms of new-build and renovation. Sika’s data center growth continued at a double-digit pace, supplying more customers with more high-performance content across a growing number of solutions. Sika delivered good growth in Canada in the first nine months of the year, with a strong performance in its mining solutions business. Business in Latin America picked up momentum in the third quarter, mainly driven by large infrastructure projects.
In the Asia/Pacific region, sales in the first nine months declined -2.3% in local currencies (2025: -3.9%), with the third-quarter down 2.7%. The Chinese construction industry posted a double-digit decline due to continued weakness in residential construction. Adjusted for the Chinese construction business, the Asia/Pacific region recorded strong organic growth of 7.7%, driven by market share gains. Performance was particularly strong in India, where the infrastructure business continued to perform at a high level, and in Southeast Asia, where new commercial construction projects are driving growth.
FAST FORWARD ON TRACK Sika’s implementation of Fast Forward is on track to deliver the CHF 80 million benefits targeted for 2026. Productivity initiatives, including regional plant rationalization and operational optimization, led to a monthly savings run rate of CHF 8 million exiting the reporting period. Through Fast Forward, Sika is accelerating its growth through targeted investments in digital solutions that drive innovation, customer value, and operational excellence. Sika is progressing well with these growth strategies, which will deliver a total of CHF 150 million to CHF 200 million in benefits from 2028 with an attractive ROI.
ACQUISITIONS STRENGTHEN GROWTH PLATFORMS During the third quarter, Sika completed the acquisition of Akkim, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives and sealants based in Turkey. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the adhesives and sealants industry and creates significant growth opportunities through a complementary product range with broader distribution, greater geographic reach, and expanded production capacity. Akkim is a fast-growing company, with net sales of around CHF 220 million in 2025. Sika expects to double Akkim’s revenue within five years.
In October, Sika acquired the Azpects Group, a leading UK producer of polymeric sands for landscaping. The acquisition opens up attractive cross-selling opportunities thanks to the complementary product portfolios and distribution channels of the two companies, while also strengthening Sika’s position in this fast-growing segment. In addition, Sika has agreed to acquire the adhesives business of Resonac Corporation, a Japan-based chemical company. Closing is expected in mid 2027.
OUTLOOK Sika reiterates its full-year guidance as presented at the half-year results in July: Local currency growth of 3% to 6% , an EBITDA margin of 19.0% to 19.5%, and the consensus EBITDA of CHF 2,160 million as of 28 July 2026.
Sika confirms its medium-term strategic targets for sustainable and profitable growth as part of Strategy 2028.
KEY FIGURES FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2026
in CHF million
1/1/2025–30/9/2025
1/1/2026–30/9/2026
Change in %
Net sales
8,578.1
8,711.8
1.6
Gross result
4,714.7
4,822.0
2.3
Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA)
1,644.7
1,676.2
1.9
Operating profit (EBIT)
1,237.9
1,265.8
2.3
Net profit
870.9
887.8
1.9
NET SALES BY REGION
in CHF million
1/1/2025–30/9/2025
1/1/2026–30/9/2026
Change compared to prior year (+/- in %)
In Swiss francs
In local currencies1
Currency effect
Acquisition effect2
Organic growth3
EMEA
3,834.0
4,054.6
5.8
8.3
-2.5
2.7
5.6
Americas
2,996.6
3,019.6
0.8
4.1
-3.3
0.1
4.0
Asia/Pacific
1,747.5
1,637.6
-6.3
-2.3
-4.0
0.0
-2.3
Net sales
8,578.1
8,711.8
1.6
4.8
-3.2
1.3
3.5
Products for construction industry
7,321.5
7,441.8
1.6
4.9
-3.3
1.5
3.4
Products for industrial manufacturing
1,256.6
1,270.0
1.1
3.7
-2.6
0.0
3.7
1 Growth in local currencies including acquisitions.
2 Share of sales of acquired companies.
3 Growth adjusted for acquisition and currency effects.
Webcast on 23 October 2026 at 3 p.m. (CEST)
A webcast will take place today focusing on the results for the first nine months of the year.
This link will allow you to participate in the webcast with CEO Thomas Hasler, CFO Adrian Widmer, Dominik Slappnig (Head Corporate Communications & IR), and Christine Kukan (Head Investor Relations).
A recording of the webcast will be made available on the Sika website in the “Investors” area.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Media conference/analyst presentation
on full-year results Capital Markets Day 59th Annual General Meeting Net sales first quarter 2027 Half-year report 2027 Results first nine months
Friday, 19 February 2027 Thursday, 11 March 2027 Tuesday, 23 March 2027 Tuesday, 13 April 2027 Tuesday, 27 July 2027 Friday, 22 October 2027
SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2025, Sika’s 33,700 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion.
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Han’s Laser was successfully recognized as the “Shenzhen Green Factory” in September 2026, following rigorous review, on-site verification, and public announcement by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. The recognition reflects comprehensive acknowledgment by the government and the broader community of the company’s long-standing commitment to green development, its continued advancement of green intelligent manufacturing, and its practice of low-carbon, compliant operations. It also marks a significant milestone in Han’s Laser’s green manufacturing, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and standardized development of its green management systems, taking the company’s green and low-carbon transformation to a new level.
List of 2026 “Shenzhen Green Factory”
For Han’s Laser, participating in the Green Factory evaluation represented a comprehensive review and upgrade of its high-end equipment manufacturing system. Laser technology, with its high precision, non-contact operation, and low material loss, is an important enabler for advanced manufacturing to evolve toward higher efficiency, cleanliness, and intensification. The company firmly believes that green manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing go hand in hand, and that this synergy is becoming a core competitive strength for Han’s Laser in the years ahead.
Energy and Carbon Management Platform
The initiative was led and coordinated by the Certification Department of Han’s Laser’s Standards and Certification Management Center. Since its launch, the company has accorded high priority to the initiative and made systematic arrangements, strictly aligning with the Shenzhen Green Factory evaluation criteria and advancing upgrades to its green production system across the board. Departments worked together efficiently and with a clear division of responsibilities, continuously improving the company’s green management framework, optimizing production processes and manufacturing workflows, strengthening refined management and control of energy and resources, and steadily advancing a range of green and low-carbon initiatives, including energy-saving technological upgrades, water resource recycling, compliant solid waste disposal, and on-site photovoltaic power generation.
In parallel, the Certification Department of the Standards and Certification Management Center proactively developed the company’s green product system, systematically carrying out foundational work such as carbon footprint accounting for core products and green certification, thereby consolidating the software and hardware foundations for Green Factory development across systems, technology, on-site operations, and products.
Throughout the Shenzhen Green Factory application process, the Certification Department of the Standards and Certification Management Center took the lead in organizing and completing document compilation, system self-assessment, corrective actions, online application, submission of paper materials, and on-site verification by the expert panel. Leveraging the company’s well-established green management system, solid and measurable energy-saving and carbon reduction results, and standardized on-site production management, Han’s Laser successfully passed all levels of review and was recognized as a “Shenzhen Green Factory.” The achievement reflects the company’s sustained investment in embedding green manufacturing requirements across the entire chain of R&D, procurement, production, and operations, as well as the practical experience it has accumulated in enhancing energy and resource efficiency through digital and refined management approaches.
The impact of the recognition extends well beyond the honor itself. Externally, it strengthens the confidence of customers, partners, and the capital market in Han’s Laser’s green manufacturing capabilities and compliant operations, helps the company respond to the increasingly stringent carbon footprint and green supply chain requirements of high-end customers, and enhances the green competitiveness of its products. Internally, it has driven green management from a dedicated initiative toward a systematic and normalized approach, and has enabled the company to develop a replicable and continuously improvable green manufacturing methodology.
As a high-end equipment manufacturer, Han’s Laser will also extend its green practices through its supply chain, encouraging upstream and downstream partners to jointly improve resource efficiency and environmental performance, thereby setting a widely visible example.
According to Han’s Laser, in the future, the company will build on the “Shenzhen Green Factory” recognition to further advance energy-saving and carbon reduction upgrades, enhance its full-chain green manufacturing management system, and integrate green and low-carbon principles into every aspect of its high-end equipment—from innovation and process design to the final product. The company added that it will continue to build a benchmark enterprise for modern high-end equipment manufacturing featuring high efficiency, low carbon, intelligent compliance, and green sustainability, enabling the “light” of lasers to deliver higher-quality and more sustainable value in green manufacturing.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Han’s Laser was successfully recognized as the “Shenzhen Green Factory” in September 2026, following rigorous review, on-site verification, and public announcement by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. The recognition reflects comprehensive acknowledgment by the government and the broader community of the company’s long-standing commitment to green development, its continued advancement of green intelligent manufacturing, and its practice of low-carbon, compliant operations. It also marks a significant milestone in Han’s Laser’s green manufacturing, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and standardized development of its green management systems, taking the company’s green and low-carbon transformation to a new level.
List of 2026 “Shenzhen Green Factory”
For Han’s Laser, participating in the Green Factory evaluation represented a comprehensive review and upgrade of its high-end equipment manufacturing system. Laser technology, with its high precision, non-contact operation, and low material loss, is an important enabler for advanced manufacturing to evolve toward higher efficiency, cleanliness, and intensification. The company firmly believes that green manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing go hand in hand, and that this synergy is becoming a core competitive strength for Han’s Laser in the years ahead.
Energy and Carbon Management Platform
The initiative was led and coordinated by the Certification Department of Han’s Laser’s Standards and Certification Management Center. Since its launch, the company has accorded high priority to the initiative and made systematic arrangements, strictly aligning with the Shenzhen Green Factory evaluation criteria and advancing upgrades to its green production system across the board. Departments worked together efficiently and with a clear division of responsibilities, continuously improving the company’s green management framework, optimizing production processes and manufacturing workflows, strengthening refined management and control of energy and resources, and steadily advancing a range of green and low-carbon initiatives, including energy-saving technological upgrades, water resource recycling, compliant solid waste disposal, and on-site photovoltaic power generation.
In parallel, the Certification Department of the Standards and Certification Management Center proactively developed the company’s green product system, systematically carrying out foundational work such as carbon footprint accounting for core products and green certification, thereby consolidating the software and hardware foundations for Green Factory development across systems, technology, on-site operations, and products.
Throughout the Shenzhen Green Factory application process, the Certification Department of the Standards and Certification Management Center took the lead in organizing and completing document compilation, system self-assessment, corrective actions, online application, submission of paper materials, and on-site verification by the expert panel. Leveraging the company’s well-established green management system, solid and measurable energy-saving and carbon reduction results, and standardized on-site production management, Han’s Laser successfully passed all levels of review and was recognized as a “Shenzhen Green Factory.” The achievement reflects the company’s sustained investment in embedding green manufacturing requirements across the entire chain of R&D, procurement, production, and operations, as well as the practical experience it has accumulated in enhancing energy and resource efficiency through digital and refined management approaches.
The impact of the recognition extends well beyond the honor itself. Externally, it strengthens the confidence of customers, partners, and the capital market in Han’s Laser’s green manufacturing capabilities and compliant operations, helps the company respond to the increasingly stringent carbon footprint and green supply chain requirements of high-end customers, and enhances the green competitiveness of its products. Internally, it has driven green management from a dedicated initiative toward a systematic and normalized approach, and has enabled the company to develop a replicable and continuously improvable green manufacturing methodology.
As a high-end equipment manufacturer, Han’s Laser will also extend its green practices through its supply chain, encouraging upstream and downstream partners to jointly improve resource efficiency and environmental performance, thereby setting a widely visible example.
According to Han’s Laser, in the future, the company will build on the “Shenzhen Green Factory” recognition to further advance energy-saving and carbon reduction upgrades, enhance its full-chain green manufacturing management system, and integrate green and low-carbon principles into every aspect of its high-end equipment—from innovation and process design to the final product. The company added that it will continue to build a benchmark enterprise for modern high-end equipment manufacturing featuring high efficiency, low carbon, intelligent compliance, and green sustainability, enabling the “light” of lasers to deliver higher-quality and more sustainable value in green manufacturing.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, was invited to showcase its “AI + Chronic Disease Services” solution at the 2026 Fortune China 500 Forum in Chengdu, highlighting its technological innovation and growing role in advancing AI-powered healthcare services.
The forum, themed “Renewing Competitiveness,” brought together executives from Fortune China 500 companies, innovative business leaders and industry experts to explore how companies can reshape their competitive advantages amid changing market conditions. Fangzhou presented its AI-powered chronic disease management solutions and practical applications to attendees from a range of industries.
Fangzhou Showcases Award-Winning AI Chronic Care Solution at Fortune China 500 Forum
The showcase follows Fangzhou’s inclusion in Fortune China’s Best Designs 2026 in September, when its “AI + Chronic Disease Services” solution was recognized for its innovative design and real-world applications. The recognition highlights the Company’s efforts to address longstanding challenges in chronic disease management through digital technology, offering a practical model for the broader healthcare industry.
Built on its proprietary “XingShi” Large Language Model (“XS LLM”), Fangzhou launched its AI-powered chronic disease management model in 2025. In 2026, the Company accelerated the deployment of AI applications at scale, streamlining patient and physician workflows while improving operational efficiency and reducing labor-intensive service costs. The approach aims to address persistent challenges in healthcare delivery, particularly the need for accessible, continuous and cost-effective chronic disease management.
Beyond developing its own healthcare platform, Fangzhou has sought to extend the benefits of its AI innovation across the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The Company is sharing its experience in AI-powered chronic disease services, digital healthcare solutions and data-driven marketing with industry partners, supporting broader adoption of intelligent healthcare technologies.
Fangzhou has also strengthened its industry ecosystem through strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, including Youcare Pharmaceutical, Tenry Pharma and Cutia Therapeutics. These collaborations aim to connect innovative medicines with digital healthcare services, accelerate patient access to new treatments and support the development of integrated, long-term health management solutions.
The inclusion of Fangzhou in Fortune China’s Best Designs 2026 reflects recognition of the practical value, industry collaboration capabilities and long-term social impact of its AI-powered chronic care model. Its participation in the Fortune China 500 Forum provides a further opportunity to demonstrate these capabilities and strengthen engagement with potential industry partners.
Looking ahead, Fangzhou will continue expanding AI applications in long-term healthcare services while deepening collaboration across the pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain. The Company aims to deliver more professional, efficient and accessible chronic disease management solutions, supporting the digital transformation and sustainable development of China’s healthcare industry.
About Fangzhou Inc.
Fangzhou Inc. (HKEX: 06086) is China’s leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 59.8 million registered users and 282,000 physicians (as of June 30, 2026). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and AI‑enabled precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit https://investors.jianke.com.
Media Contact
For further inquiries or interview requests, please contact:
Xingwei Zhao Director of Public Relations Email: pr@jianke.com
Disclaimer: This press release contains forward‑looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements.
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, was invited to showcase its “AI + Chronic Disease Services” solution at the 2026 Fortune China 500 Forum in Chengdu, highlighting its technological innovation and growing role in advancing AI-powered healthcare services.
The forum, themed “Renewing Competitiveness,” brought together executives from Fortune China 500 companies, innovative business leaders and industry experts to explore how companies can reshape their competitive advantages amid changing market conditions. Fangzhou presented its AI-powered chronic disease management solutions and practical applications to attendees from a range of industries.
Fangzhou Showcases Award-Winning AI Chronic Care Solution at Fortune China 500 Forum
The showcase follows Fangzhou’s inclusion in Fortune China’s Best Designs 2026 in September, when its “AI + Chronic Disease Services” solution was recognized for its innovative design and real-world applications. The recognition highlights the Company’s efforts to address longstanding challenges in chronic disease management through digital technology, offering a practical model for the broader healthcare industry.
Built on its proprietary “XingShi” Large Language Model (“XS LLM”), Fangzhou launched its AI-powered chronic disease management model in 2025. In 2026, the Company accelerated the deployment of AI applications at scale, streamlining patient and physician workflows while improving operational efficiency and reducing labor-intensive service costs. The approach aims to address persistent challenges in healthcare delivery, particularly the need for accessible, continuous and cost-effective chronic disease management.
Beyond developing its own healthcare platform, Fangzhou has sought to extend the benefits of its AI innovation across the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The Company is sharing its experience in AI-powered chronic disease services, digital healthcare solutions and data-driven marketing with industry partners, supporting broader adoption of intelligent healthcare technologies.
Fangzhou has also strengthened its industry ecosystem through strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, including Youcare Pharmaceutical, Tenry Pharma and Cutia Therapeutics. These collaborations aim to connect innovative medicines with digital healthcare services, accelerate patient access to new treatments and support the development of integrated, long-term health management solutions.
The inclusion of Fangzhou in Fortune China’s Best Designs 2026 reflects recognition of the practical value, industry collaboration capabilities and long-term social impact of its AI-powered chronic care model. Its participation in the Fortune China 500 Forum provides a further opportunity to demonstrate these capabilities and strengthen engagement with potential industry partners.
Looking ahead, Fangzhou will continue expanding AI applications in long-term healthcare services while deepening collaboration across the pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain. The Company aims to deliver more professional, efficient and accessible chronic disease management solutions, supporting the digital transformation and sustainable development of China’s healthcare industry.
About Fangzhou Inc.
Fangzhou Inc. (HKEX: 06086) is China’s leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 59.8 million registered users and 282,000 physicians (as of June 30, 2026). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and AI‑enabled precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit https://investors.jianke.com.
Media Contact
For further inquiries or interview requests, please contact:
Xingwei Zhao Director of Public Relations Email: pr@jianke.com
Disclaimer: This press release contains forward‑looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements.
TAIZHOU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 13, 2026, Lutian Machinery Co., Ltd. (605259.SH) hosted the 2026 Lutian Global Energy Partner Conference in Taizhou, Zhejiang. More than 200 key distributors and partners from all over the world gathered for this event. The conference arranged production base visits, in-depth thematic forums, the official launch of comprehensive solar-plus-storage solutions for multiple application scenarios, as well as on-site strategic partnership signing ceremonies.
All visiting partners toured Lutian’s Taizhou production base, including the product showroom, smart energy center and energy-storage manufacturing workshop, to gain first-hand insight into its complete industrial system covering general-power manufacturing, photovoltaic and energy-storage businesses. Lutian has built four major R&D centers in Taizhou, Shanghai, Chongqing and Suzhou. It also owns a CNAS-accredited national laboratory and a joint laboratory with TUV, holding more than 300 proprietary intellectual property rights.
Four core product categories were unveiled: energy-storage inverters, energy-storage batteries, integrated PV-storage systems, and commercial & industrial energy-storage systems. Covering 500 W-250 kW power range and 1 kWh-5 MWh energy capacity, these modular and plug-and-play products fit home storage, outdoor operations, emergency backup power and small-size commercial-industrial usage. The company holds core patents on inverters, BMS and EMS, leverages AI to optimize energy dispatch, and researches cutting-edge technologies such as AIDC intelligent computing center power supply and SST solid-state transformers.
Lutian observes strong household energy-storage demand in high-electricity-price Europe and North America. Regions with weak power infrastructure in Africa and Southeast Asia also show solid demand for off-grid and emergency backup power. In 2025, its energy-storage business revenue rose 347.93% year-on-year, marking fast development of its second growth curve.
Putting overseas markets as top priority, Lutian rolled out its upgraded global service network with digital, localized, standardized and normalized service frameworks. It signed strategic cooperation deals with key clients on-site to jointly expand markets, develop distribution channels and promote products globally.
Founded in 2002 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange main board in 2021 (stock code: 605259), Lutian focuses on general-purpose power machinery, high-pressure washers and new-energy storage products. Its goods are exported to over 100 countries and regions, and the company is building a complete “power generation-energy storage-energy consumption” energy ecosystem.
Company: Lutian Machinery Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Dillon Wang Email: zkk@chinalutian.com Website: https://www.chinalutian.com/ Telephone: +86-576-82620999 City: Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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Top bartenders from 49 countries competed in Scotland for the coveted title
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, celebrates with the judging panel as she is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, celebrates with Bannie Kang and competition host Kaitlyn Stewart Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zana Möhlmann from Singapore has been crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the world’s biggest cocktail competition, taking top place among finalists from six continents.
Möhlmann of East47 at Conrad Singapore Orchard combined technical mastery and creative flair with the warm, intuitive hospitality that defines a truly world class bartender.
Originally from the Netherlands, she found bartending on a gap year in Asia and trained in Amsterdam’s bars. She then joined the opening team of Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Super Lyan, rising to Head Bartender. She spent months refining every serve in preparation for the Global Finals, dedication that paid off last night in Edinburgh.
Alongside the title, Zana will represent Diageo and its brands in a year-long opportunity to showcase her bartending skills around the world and, for the first time, this year’s Global Bartender of the Year will partner with Diageo to create a ready-to-drink cocktail that will launch in multiple markets next year. The title also includes an all-expenses trip to the 2027 World Class Global Final.
A 16-strong international judging panel of well-known leading figures from the global bar industry, including Ago Perrone of London’s Connaught Bar, Monica Berg of Tayēr + Elementary, and Lorenzo Antinori of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone (recently named The World’s Best Bar at The 50 Best Bars 2026, for the second consecutive year) judged competitors across a series of live brand challenges (challenges listed in notes to editors, below).
Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Ago Perrone said:
“My fellow judges and I have been impressed by the dedication and the efforts that have gone into each creation this year. It’s always so inspiring to watch the next generation at work, even more so Zana. Zana won us over thanks to the imagination, commitment and real heart she put into the challenges showing the warmth of a true host. And that’s what really makes a World Class bartender.”
The World Class programme showcases Diageo’s commitment to a vibrant hospitality sector, the on-trade and its customers, while creating a space to share insights on the latest drinking trends. Since 2009, the programme has celebrated and nurtured the careers of over 500,000 bartenders.
Kevin Delaney, Global Head of World Class, said:
“World Class is the ultimate toast to the beating heart of the hospitality industry: rockstar bartenders pushing the boundaries of their creativity and skill through competition – hosting tirelessly, serving responsibly and setting the trends we’ll all experience in the future. It’s a program dedicated to the trade – because when bartenders flourish, the experience is enhanced for everyone. We are delighted to welcome Zana into the Diageo World Class Hall of Fame.”
This year, the Global Finals were marked with Scotland Served, a World Class Festival transforming more than 400 venues across the country into destinations for exploration into Scotch Whisky, showcasing a new generation of Scotch cocktails from Johnnie Walker and The Singleton.
Celebrating both the World Class win and her 29th birthday on the same night, Zana Möhlmann World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026, said:
“It’s unbelievable. I don’t think I know how to feel yet. I’d let myself imagine this moment a little, but I was almost scared to, and there were moments I didn’t think I would win. I’ve never been so happy, or so surprised.”
With the Global Finals on Scottish soil, the judging panel also included Scottish talent, including Iain McPherson of Edinburgh’s award-winning Panda & Sons; Andy Gemmell, owner of The Gate pub in Glasgow; and Kaitlin Wilkes, co-founder of The Ada Coleman Project.
The bartender challenges included:
‘Community Spirit’, Ketel One Vodka high-stakes relay of precision and speed
‘The Slow Train’, an intimate cocktail and food pairing featuring The Singleton Whisky aboard a private train to the brand’s Glen Ord Distillery
‘Under Pressure’, reimagining Don Julio Tequila as a ready-to-drink, carbonated serve with original label artwork
‘Iconology’, a head-turning Tanqueray No. TEN Gin cocktail built to command a room
‘Fast Forward’, a three-drink Johnnie Walker Black Label mixtape flight, each cocktail paired with a music track from [HIS/HER/THEIR] bartending journey.
Assets available: Images of winner, spokesperson for interviews.
WINNER’S BIO
Zana Möhlmann is the Beverage Manager of Manhattan and East47 at Conrad Singapore Orchard. At Manhattan, she builds upon the fvenue’s celebrated legacy, honouring the Golden Age of cocktails while evolving its story through innovative menu concepts such as Seasons of Manhattan. At East47, she champions a more experimental approach, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a relentless focus on flavour and guest experience.
Previously Manhattan’s Head Bartender, Zana played a key role in shaping the bar’s creative identity while fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and inclusivity. Today, she oversees the beverage vision for both venues, balancing heritage with innovation and strengthening Manhattan’s global reputation while establishing East47 as an emerging destination on the international cocktail scene.
Originally from the Netherlands, Zana discovered bartending during a gap year travelling through Asia. She refined her craft in acclaimed Amsterdam bars before joining the opening team of Super Lyan by Ryan Chetiyawardana, rising to Head Bartender.
Her achievements include being crowned in several bartending competitions. Her work has also been featured in Difford’s Guide, The Spirits Business, and Drink Magazine Asia. Through creativity, leadership, and an inclusive approach, Zana continues to shape exceptional bar experiences and inspire the global bartending community.
ABOUT WORLD CLASS
World Class is on a mission to inspire people to drink better and create unforgettable experiences in the process. Whether at home or in a bar, World Class encourages consumers to think and care about what, where and how they drink, and in doing so, discover the best of cocktail culture.
World Class has supported, trained and inspired over 500,000 bartenders across the globe over the past seventeen years, while partnering them with the world’s finest spirits. It is the authority on the global drinks industry for information on the latest drinks, trends, cocktail recipes and industry insight.
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Top bartenders from 49 countries competed in Scotland for the coveted title
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, celebrates with the judging panel as she is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of the Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, is crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
World Class Global Bartender of Year
Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan and East47, Conrad Singapore Orchard, celebrates with Bannie Kang and competition host Kaitlyn Stewart Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the Global Finals in Edinburgh.
Image Credit: Delightful Media
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zana Möhlmann from Singapore has been crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the world’s biggest cocktail competition, taking top place among finalists from six continents.
Möhlmann of East47 at Conrad Singapore Orchard combined technical mastery and creative flair with the warm, intuitive hospitality that defines a truly world class bartender.
Originally from the Netherlands, she found bartending on a gap year in Asia and trained in Amsterdam’s bars. She then joined the opening team of Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Super Lyan, rising to Head Bartender. She spent months refining every serve in preparation for the Global Finals, dedication that paid off last night in Edinburgh.
Alongside the title, Zana will represent Diageo and its brands in a year-long opportunity to showcase her bartending skills around the world and, for the first time, this year’s Global Bartender of the Year will partner with Diageo to create a ready-to-drink cocktail that will launch in multiple markets next year. The title also includes an all-expenses trip to the 2027 World Class Global Final.
A 16-strong international judging panel of well-known leading figures from the global bar industry, including Ago Perrone of London’s Connaught Bar, Monica Berg of Tayēr + Elementary, and Lorenzo Antinori of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone (recently named The World’s Best Bar at The 50 Best Bars 2026, for the second consecutive year) judged competitors across a series of live brand challenges (challenges listed in notes to editors, below).
Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Ago Perrone said:
“My fellow judges and I have been impressed by the dedication and the efforts that have gone into each creation this year. It’s always so inspiring to watch the next generation at work, even more so Zana. Zana won us over thanks to the imagination, commitment and real heart she put into the challenges showing the warmth of a true host. And that’s what really makes a World Class bartender.”
The World Class programme showcases Diageo’s commitment to a vibrant hospitality sector, the on-trade and its customers, while creating a space to share insights on the latest drinking trends. Since 2009, the programme has celebrated and nurtured the careers of over 500,000 bartenders.
Kevin Delaney, Global Head of World Class, said:
“World Class is the ultimate toast to the beating heart of the hospitality industry: rockstar bartenders pushing the boundaries of their creativity and skill through competition – hosting tirelessly, serving responsibly and setting the trends we’ll all experience in the future. It’s a program dedicated to the trade – because when bartenders flourish, the experience is enhanced for everyone. We are delighted to welcome Zana into the Diageo World Class Hall of Fame.”
This year, the Global Finals were marked with Scotland Served, a World Class Festival transforming more than 400 venues across the country into destinations for exploration into Scotch Whisky, showcasing a new generation of Scotch cocktails from Johnnie Walker and The Singleton.
Celebrating both the World Class win and her 29th birthday on the same night, Zana Möhlmann World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026, said:
“It’s unbelievable. I don’t think I know how to feel yet. I’d let myself imagine this moment a little, but I was almost scared to, and there were moments I didn’t think I would win. I’ve never been so happy, or so surprised.”
With the Global Finals on Scottish soil, the judging panel also included Scottish talent, including Iain McPherson of Edinburgh’s award-winning Panda & Sons; Andy Gemmell, owner of The Gate pub in Glasgow; and Kaitlin Wilkes, co-founder of The Ada Coleman Project.
The bartender challenges included:
‘Community Spirit’, Ketel One Vodka high-stakes relay of precision and speed
‘The Slow Train’, an intimate cocktail and food pairing featuring The Singleton Whisky aboard a private train to the brand’s Glen Ord Distillery
‘Under Pressure’, reimagining Don Julio Tequila as a ready-to-drink, carbonated serve with original label artwork
‘Iconology’, a head-turning Tanqueray No. TEN Gin cocktail built to command a room
‘Fast Forward’, a three-drink Johnnie Walker Black Label mixtape flight, each cocktail paired with a music track from [HIS/HER/THEIR] bartending journey.
Assets available: Images of winner, spokesperson for interviews.
WINNER’S BIO
Zana Möhlmann is the Beverage Manager of Manhattan and East47 at Conrad Singapore Orchard. At Manhattan, she builds upon the fvenue’s celebrated legacy, honouring the Golden Age of cocktails while evolving its story through innovative menu concepts such as Seasons of Manhattan. At East47, she champions a more experimental approach, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a relentless focus on flavour and guest experience.
Previously Manhattan’s Head Bartender, Zana played a key role in shaping the bar’s creative identity while fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and inclusivity. Today, she oversees the beverage vision for both venues, balancing heritage with innovation and strengthening Manhattan’s global reputation while establishing East47 as an emerging destination on the international cocktail scene.
Originally from the Netherlands, Zana discovered bartending during a gap year travelling through Asia. She refined her craft in acclaimed Amsterdam bars before joining the opening team of Super Lyan by Ryan Chetiyawardana, rising to Head Bartender.
Her achievements include being crowned in several bartending competitions. Her work has also been featured in Difford’s Guide, The Spirits Business, and Drink Magazine Asia. Through creativity, leadership, and an inclusive approach, Zana continues to shape exceptional bar experiences and inspire the global bartending community.
ABOUT WORLD CLASS
World Class is on a mission to inspire people to drink better and create unforgettable experiences in the process. Whether at home or in a bar, World Class encourages consumers to think and care about what, where and how they drink, and in doing so, discover the best of cocktail culture.
World Class has supported, trained and inspired over 500,000 bartenders across the globe over the past seventeen years, while partnering them with the world’s finest spirits. It is the authority on the global drinks industry for information on the latest drinks, trends, cocktail recipes and industry insight.
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
