The Launching of BAREKA by Kian :

Your Go-To Solution for Restaurant and Café Furniture

From 3rd to 6th July 2024, Kian launched our new brand BAREKA by Kian at the annual ARCHIDEX exhibition held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) under the theme “We Are Evolving.” BAREKA by Kian focuses on providing comprehensive “in-a-box” solutions that directly address the unique challenges faced by our customers in the F&B and Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) sectors. Alongside our brand launch, we showcased our commitment to sustainability and introduced innovative solutions tailored specifically for restaurant and café furniture needs.

From left to right: Our booth at Archidex, our theme and showcasing our sustainability solutions.

Introducing BAREKA by Kian: Restaurant and Café Furniture Solutions

At BAREKA by Kian, we specialize in offering "Restaurant-in-a-Box" solutions specifically designed for the F&B and QSR segments. Our approach simplifies the setup process for new restaurants and cafés, providing a wide range of designs for high-quality furniture. With our expert team, we ensure that every detail is meticulously handled, making the process seamless for our clients in the restaurant and café industry.

A Commitment to Sustainability in Restaurant and Café Furniture

BAREKA by Kian is deeply committed to sustainability, aligning our goals with Kian's pledge to reduce carbon emissions by fifty percent by 2030 and achieve carbon net-zero by 2050. This commitment influences every aspect of our operations, including our choice of eco-friendly materials for our restaurant and café furniture. Our sustainable materials include:

• Ocean-Bound Plastic (OBP)

• Ocean Fabric

• Reclaimed Denim HPL

• Rice Husk Composite

• Coffee Grounds Composite

From left to right: our T-Chair, made from Ocean-Bound Plastics (OBP), and Harrison Planter Bench, made from Reclaimed Denim HPL, Our Vesper, Pedro, and Shell chairs made from Biomass, Rice Husk Composite, and Ocean Fabric respectively.

Strategic partnerships play a crucial role in our sustainability efforts as well. Some of our key collaborators include:

• ChopValue: This Vancouver-based company creates a circular economy by recycling used bamboo chopsticks into high-quality, carbon-negative tabletops, ideal for café and restaurant furniture.

• Reconstructed – Timber with History: An Australian company that breathes new life into timber from old houses and factories, reconstructing it into unique furniture pieces perfect for restaurants and cafés.

• Palm Loop: A technology from Panasonic that transforms waste from palm trees into furniture, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions while offering sustainable options for restaurant and café furniture.

From left to right: ChopValue display of chopstick tabletops in various finishings and colours, Reconstructed tabletop made from recycled timber, Palm Loop tabletop, made of palm oil waste.

CoffeeBot, serving BAREKA by Kian's visitors with free coffee.

Another valued partner was CoffeeBot, who provided fresh, customizable coffee to our visitors.

A Successful Showcase for Restaurant and Café Furniture

We are thrilled with the success of our presentation at ARCHIDEX 2024 and are grateful for the collaboration and support from our partners and the event organizers. BAREKA by Kian is committed to leading the way in providing innovative, sustainable furniture solutions for restaurants and cafés, ensuring that our clients receive nothing but the best.