Modern workspaces often overlook ergonomics, causing discomfort and hurting productivity.
Enter Evis, a company that is blending ergonomics with smart tech in its products, one of which is a cordless massage chair, which it claims is the first in the world.
Read more to find out how this Malaysian startup hopes to stand out from the crowd.
Problem
Traditional workplace setups frequently neglect true ergonomic needs, leading to discomfort and productivity issues. Workers experience physical strain due to improper designs, resulting in lost work hours.
Solution
Evis’ lineup of products are mostly smart desks or office chairs. A notable product is their cordless massage chair, which can be controlled with an app. Their smart desks are adjustable with a button press and include wireless charging for devices.
Market Size
The ergonomic furniture market is expected to grow from US$14.5 billion in 2023 to US$26.8 billion by 2032.
Traction
Evis says it has achieved a 40% year-over-year revenue growth rate and has sold over 23,000 units of its smart desks and chairs to date. Its clientele also consists of multinationals and luxury hotels, indicating demand in premium markets.
Team
- Davis Chong, director. Group CEO and executive director of solar energy systems company Solarvest Holdings. He has 20 years of experience as an engineer at Intel, Dell and more.
- Lavis Chong, director. He has more than seven years of experience in investment banking and asset management.
- Low Jay See, co-founder and general manager. He has an electronics and electrical design master’s degree with seven years in the field. He has spent more than five years overseeing the firm’s overall business operations.
Competition
The office furniture space is undoubtedly highly competitive, but one where many players can co-exist.
Evis stand out with in-house designed products give it more control over the performance and user experience of the product. It has a dedicated R&D division consisting of electronics, automation, and AI experts. The startup reinvests 18% of its revenue into R&D.
The company also closely guards its proprietary technology, such as those found in its cordless massage chair. Special components are assembled at a factory owned by common shareholders with Evis and not third-party manufacturers, keeping trade secrets within the organization.
Evis also has a distribution network in place, consisting of 50 dealers and exclusive partners.
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