Mode Technology Wins CleanNZ 2024 Innovation Award for Service & Technology with a new Robotic Range

Dallas Vincent & Jessica Haines from Mode Technology win the Innovation Award for Service & Technology at CleanNZ 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Mode Technology has been recognized at the CleanNZ 2024 Awards, taking home the prestigious Innovation Award for Service & Technology. This accolade is a testament to our ongoing commitment to revolutionizing the commercial cleaning industry through cutting-edge robotic solutions, specifically our Cenobot range of cleaning robots.

This category was especially competitive, as we were up against some of the largest corporate brands in the industry. Winning in such a tough field demonstrates the strength of our innovation, agility, and the effectiveness of our solutions in delivering real value to customers. Our Cenobots, including the Cenobot L50 Robotic Scrubber & Dryer, have proven to be game-changers, providing high-efficiency, autonomous cleaning that meets the rigorous demands of modern facilities.

The Power of the Cenobot Range

The Cenobot range has already made a significant impact in facilities around the world. Designed with advanced AI and autonomous functionality, our robots scrub, dry, sweep and sanitize floors with precision, minimizing human intervention and maximizing productivity. They are built to perform in large, high-traffic areas, ensuring consistent results every time.

Why This Award Matters

Winning the CleanNZ 2024 Innovation Award is a major milestone for Mode Technology. It acknowledges our vision, dedication, and leadership in bringing groundbreaking solutions that streamline cleaning operations and support sustainability and efficiency goals to New Zealand. Competing against larger corporate players and emerging victorious highlights that innovation and quality can come from any size organization—and at Mode Technology, we are proud to stand out in the crowd.

A Game-Changer for the Industry

The introduction of robotic cleaning solutions like the Cenobot range is reshaping the future of commercial cleaning. Our robots work alongside human teams to deliver cleaner, safer, and more productive environments. The adoption of Cenobot technology means cleaning operations can reduce human error, enhance hygiene standards, and optimize resource use, creating a smarter and more efficient

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Mode Technology Announces Distribution Partnership with SIMPPLE.

Wellington, NEW ZEALAND, Nov. 08, 2024 – Mode Technology has signed a partnership agreement with SIMPPLE Ltd (Nasdaq: SPPL) (“SIMPPLE” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in the facilities management sector, to distribute the SIMPPLE Robotics range and flagship SIMPPLE Software platform across New Zealand.

The partnership is projected to generate an additional $1.1 million in revenue by the end of 2024, with $125,000 already received.

Mode Technology, a leading provider of robotics automation and commercial cleaning equipment in New Zealand, serves multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and facilities management.

"We are thrilled to formalize this partnership,” said Norman Schroeder, Chief Executive of SIMPPLE. “We believe that Mode Technology will enable us to make significant inroads into the New Zealand cleaning robotics market, driving substantial incremental revenue. We expect this revenue to accelerate further in the coming months."

Dallas Vincent, Director of Mode Technology, added, "This partnership with SIMPPLE will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced and efficient commercial cleaning robotics solutions available. Based on our in-depth interactions with clients, we are confident that the SIMPPLE Ecosystem will meet their specific needs and drive enhanced productivity."

In addition to the recent CleanNZ Expo 2024 collaboration, SIMPPLE and Mode Technology proudly announce that SIMPPLE Robotics won the Service and Technology Award at the Expo in Christchurch, New Zealand. This prestigious award, which recognizes innovation in the cleaning and facility management sectors, underscores the value of adopting advanced, top-tier technologies to boost workforce productivity.

Mr. Schroeder added, “This agreement, along with the successful sale and award, marks significant milestones for SIMPPLE in this region. We believe this positive momentum will contribute to continued financial growth and expansion. We are confident that our partnership with Mode Technology, and other strategic alliances, will accelerate progress across both the Australian and New Zealand markets.”

Today's announcement follows SIMPPLE’s recent updates, including the signing of four contracts totaling $2.35 million (announced on October 9) and the sale of multifunctional robots and modular robot heads valued at approximately $1.0 million (announced on October 16).

About SIMPPLE Ltd.

Headquartered in Singapore, SIMPPLE Ltd. is a leading technology solutions provider in the emerging PropTech space, helping facilities owners and managers achieve autonomous operations. Founded in 2016, the Company has a strong foothold in the Singapore facilities management market, serving over 60 clients in both public and private sectors, and expanding into Australia and the Middle East. SIMPPLE has developed the proprietary SIMPPLE Ecosystem, an automated workforce management tool for building maintenance, surveillance, and cleaning, integrating software, robotics, and IoT devices.

For more information on SIMPPLE, please visit: https://www.simpple.ai

About Mode Technology

Mode Technology New Zealand is a forward-thinking company focused on customer-driven innovation, offering tailored solutions to meet New Zealand’s unique market needs. Known for its agile and customer-centric approach, Mode Technology excels in robotic automation and commercial cleaning, enhancing productivity and cost-efficiency. With clients across education, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and facilities management, Mode Technology is a trusted partner in both public and private sectors.

For more information on Mode Technology, please visit: https://www.modetechnology.co.nz

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These statements are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from predictions. SIMPPLE is not obligated to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements as new information arises.

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Mode Technology and SIMPPLE to Showcase Leading Robotic Solutions and Software at CleanNZ Expo 2024

CleanNZ 2024

Mode Technology, a New Zealand-based provider of robotic automation and commercial cleaning equipment, is partnering with SIMPPLE, a leader in integrated facility management technology, to jointly exhibit their cutting-edge robotic products and the flagship SIMPPLE Software platform at the New Zealand Cleaning (CleanNZ) Expo 2024. The event will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on November 6 and 7, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CleanNZ is New Zealand’s premier professional cleaning trade show, attracting over 1,000 industry professionals and showcasing top providers of cleaning and hygiene products and services. This year, Mode Technology and SIMPPLE will be at Booth 50, demonstrating their latest advancements in cleaning automation and integrated software solutions.

Featured products and innovations include:

1. Compact and Agile Commercial Floor Cleaning Robot: A versatile robot offering 4 different floor cleaning modes, designed for maximum usability across various cleaning environments.

2. Intelligent Spot-Cleaning Robot: Powered by Nvidia’s advanced AI chip and 32-beam 3D LiDAR technology, capable of detecting objects up to 150 meters away for precise spot cleaning.

3. AI-Powered Scrubber-Dryer Robot: Equipped with a cutting-edge 5-stage filtration system for efficient water recycling and eco-friendly operation.

4. SIMPPLE’s Gemini 3-in-1 Multifunctional Robot: A preview of additional robotic solutions designed for enhanced performance across multiple sectors.

5. SIMPPLE Software Platform: A comprehensive, end-to-end platform that integrates different robotics, sensor technologies, and automation tools to streamline task management, reduce risk, and provide advanced reporting capabilities.

Norman Schroeder, Chief Executive of SIMPPLE, commented on the collaboration:
"This partnership with Mode Technology is a pivotal moment for our Australia team. Together, we are excited to bring targeted, best-in-class cleaning solutions to New Zealand’s top facility owners, operators, and service providers. Mode Technology’s ability to tailor solutions to New Zealand’s diverse commercial market makes them the perfect partner. We look forward to a long-term collaboration that could soon formalize."

Dallas Vincent, Director of Mode Technology, added:
"Partnering with SIMPPLE enables us to introduce groundbreaking technologies into New Zealand’s facility management industry. By combining SIMPPLE’s advanced software and robotic solutions with our expertise, we’re delivering solutions that drive productivity and efficiency across multiple sectors. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to offering innovative, customer-centric solutions for New Zealand’s commercial cleaning needs."

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Case Study - New World

Products and Services  - Scrubber 50 

Key Benefits  

• Increased productivity 

• Cost Savings 

• Health & Safety 

Summary of our client 

New World Taumarunui is a supermarket located in the town of Taumarunui, which is situated on the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the New World supermarket chain, which is owned and operated by Aiyad Khan. 

Aiyad Khan started his Foodstuffs career in 1999 when he joined New World Victoria Park as a part-time check out operator. Over the space of nine years, he covered a range of roles spanning grocery, storeroom, buying and pricing. In 2008 Aiyad joined Foodstuffs wholesale business Gilmours, where he spent the next eight years before joining the team at PAK’nSAVE Sylvia Park as Fresh Foods Manager and then as Operations Manager. In 2018 Aiyad became Store Manager at PAK’nSAVE Kaitaia before stints at Island Bay New World and PAK’nSAVE Silverdale.  

New World Taumarunui has been in the community for 65 years and has recently moved into a $14million state-of-the-art purpose-built space that is 40% bigger and aims to create a shopping experience that is enjoyable, easy, and stress-free for its customers.  

New World Taumarunui is embarrassing technology in all areas of their business from cleaning robots, keyless environments with fingerprint access, Automated sensor lights, application-based time tracking for employees as well as paperless food safety systems.  

Challenges 

Resources: In a small town it’s been increasingly challenging to find a suitable cleaner that was available to work outside of core opening hours and is physically able to mop the 2000sm space 

Consistency: It’s been challenging to consistently keep all areas of the store clean. 

Budgeting: With inconsistency in human hours and productivity it was challenging to forecast and manage a cleaning budget when every week it was different. 

Benefits 

New World Supermarkets has experienced several huge benefits using cleaning robots. Here are a few benefits: 

Cost savings: We have a fixed cost each month that has reduced our overall cleaning spend. 

Improved cleaning: cleaning robots consistently provide a high standard of cleaning. They never miss an area and if for some reason it is unable to access an area it will notify us, and we can loop back to cover the area. 

Increased productivity: cleaning robots can work around the clock, and they don’t call in sick. 

Timesaving: cleaning robots take approximately 1hr to clean 2000sm. A cleaner doing the same job could take anywhere from 8-16 hours. They take approximately 10min to clean the water and reset it for the next clean. 

Safety: cleaning robots have reduced the risk of accidents and injuries that can occur when cleaning is done manually.  

Ease of Use: The robots are simple to use. We have 6 people who have been trained to use them and have not had any issues.  

Why Mode technology 

Expertise: Mode Technology is a leading robotics company with expertise in robotic solutions. They have offered us specialized knowledge and experience that can help us to develop a solution fit for our specific environment. 

Proof of Concept: Mode Technology showed a real willingness to try the cleaning robot in our space. They were set up to quickly deliver a proof of concept that allowed us to test the cleaning robot in our space before making any commitment. 

Sales & Service: Mode Technology has an innovative approach to robotics; they are the only company that offered us a sales and services solution in a fixed-cost leasing agreement. 

Customer Service: Mode Technology kept in regular communication with us throughout the whole process from initial discussions, proof of concept and then post-sales. We have been really impressed 

What was the process like working with Mode Technology to implement the robots? 

We started initial discussions with Mode Technology when we were in a temporary space and struggling to hire a cleaner.  

The new 2000sm store was then designed with robots in mind. This influenced floor finishes, shelving design and even the layout of the store. 

Right from the early design stages Dallas kept in regular contact and when the time came to move into our new space Mode Technology delivered our first cleaning robot to trial in the space for 3 weeks. This gave us the confidence that we had made the right choice to move forward with cleaning robots and that we had chosen the right robot to be part of our team and this robot stayed with us until our new robot was delivered. 

Its been an easy and seamless process withing with Mode Technology.  

Interview Contact: Aiyad Khan – Owner Operator