“Water” may be the most fundamental element overlooked in design — but for SANWA, it is a critical component that connects directly to quality of life, residential wellbeing, and long-term resource management.
Mr. Napat (Ta) Chindasook, Marketing Executive of SANWA, Asahi-Thai Alloy Co., Ltd., believes that the role of water systems today extends well beyond basic function — they must deliver efficiency, sustainability, and increasingly data-driven decision-making. This vision is brought to life at Architect ’26 in a form that goes far beyond product display — it is a communication of water systems’ potential in an entirely new dimension.
From Building Awareness to Becoming a Brand for the Next Generation
Participating in Architect ’25 marked a significant turning point for SANWA — enabling the brand to communicate its identity far more clearly to a new generation of design and construction professionals. Rather than focusing solely on product presentation, the brand chose to prioritise Brand Awareness and Brand Perception — modern, accessible, and aligned with the lifestyle of younger audiences. The response reflected a meaningful increase in interest, particularly among younger architects, designers, and project developers — the very people shaping the industry’s future direction. That experience has since been built upon across product development, marketing communications, and brand strategy — positioning SANWA not merely as a manufacturer, but as a brand that is contemporary and genuinely present in users’ minds.
Innovation and Data-Driven Thinking: The Direction of Next-Generation Water Systems
Amid intense competition, SANWA holds “Innovation” as the core driver of the organisation — developing water solutions that answer both present and future needs. A key example is the DRAGO Smart Meter, continuously developed in both technology and software to enhance water resource management efficiency. It transmits data in real time, eliminates errors from traditional manual meter reading, and enables users to analyse consumption with far greater precision.
In the next phase, AI technology will deepen this system further — through water usage behaviour analysis, trend forecasting, and automatic anomaly detection — enabling truly Data-Driven water resource management.
“Water” as a Component of Wellness Architecture
Although SANWA operates within the plumbing systems sector, the brand views water as one of the most fundamental factors directly affecting user wellbeing. Product development therefore focuses on reducing water loss and promoting efficient use — aligning with Wellness Architecture in the dimensions of sustainability and long-term quality of life. SANWA also plays an active role in designing systems that help organisations monitor and control water use systematically, particularly through Smart Meter technology that can link to future sustainable building standards — in terms of measurement, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
From Distributor to Project Solution Partner
SANWA works closely with project developers, architects, engineers, and contractors at every stage — from system design through to installation and real-world operation. The brand’s role therefore extends beyond product sales to serving as a “Solution Partner” that plans and designs water systems tailored to each individual project — improving operational efficiency, reducing errors, and adding long-term value to both building use and infrastructure management.
DRAGO Stick: The Innovation Changing the Way Water Is Managed
One of SANWA’s key highlights at Architect ’26 is the launch of “DRAGO Stick (DS-01)” — an innovation that clearly transforms the traditional meter-reading process. Users no longer need to physically inspect or manually record data from meters, as water consumption data is automatically transmitted directly to a mobile phone. This improves convenience and speed while reducing data collection errors — representing a significant step forward in modern water infrastructure development. SANWA anticipates strong interest in this innovation, particularly from project developers and building managers seeking efficient, contemporary solutions.
An Opportunity to “See and Understand” Water Systems in a New Dimension
SANWA warmly invites professionals in design, construction, and real estate to come and engage with new innovations and technologies at the booth — trying products firsthand and exchanging perspectives with the team, to understand the full potential of solutions that can be meaningfully applied to real projects.
Because ultimately, a great water system is not merely a structure hidden behind walls — it is a system that makes life better, every single day.
Find SANWA at Booth S206 at Architect ’26, the largest architectural technology and construction product exhibition in ASEAN, its 38th edition, held from 28 April – 3 May 2026, 10:00–20:00, at Challenger Hall 1–3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
