AHE Group Secured Partnership With Labradorite Producer
The firm expanded its supply chain after holding high-level trade discussions in Italy.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Jewelry
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AHE Group has established a professional connection with Ukrainian labradorite producer Golovinski. The talks occurred during the Marmomac 2026 exhibition in Verona, Italy, as part of the company's regional expansion strategy.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to increase the regional availability of high-grade labradorite for developers and architects. By securing this supply, AHE Group intends to introduce new surface materials to markets across the Far East and Southeast Asia.
AHE Group representatives attended the 4-day Marmomac exhibition to solidify supply chains. The chairman, Andy Kho, has maintained a consistent presence at the event since 1999.
The players
AHE Group
This organization operates out of Sarawak and manages supply chains for architectural products.
Golovinski
This Ukrainian firm specializes in the extraction and production of high-grade labradorite.
Andy Kho
He serves as the chairman of AHE Group and has attended the Marmomac exhibition since 1999.
Justin Kho
He serves as a representative for AHE Group and participated in the trade discussions.
Granulati Zandobbio
This Italian group maintains a long-standing professional relationship with AHE Group.
The details
AHE Group representatives attended the exhibition as an invited delegation to engage with international suppliers. The company also utilized the event to re-establish professional ties with the Italian group Granulati Zandobbio.
Timeline
Andy Kho began regular attendance at the Verona showcase in 1999.
AHE Group attended the Marmomac exhibition in 2026.
Culture Shift
This move reflects a broader trend of architectural firms securing direct access to premium natural materials to differentiate their product offerings. It highlights how companies are increasingly leveraging established international trade forums to bypass traditional intermediaries.
Architects and property developers in the Far East and Southeast Asia will gain new access to high-grade labradorite for future projects. This could lead to a broader range of material options for luxury surface installations in the coming years.
The takeaway
The partnership highlights the value of long-term trade relationships in maintaining consistent supply chains for rare building materials. Industry participants can benefit from the consistency provided by direct agreements with specialized producers like Golovinski.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest trends in high-end materials at the Jewelry section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Sarawak Tribune.
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