Building Community Resilience Starting with Emergency Water: Mabu Valley and KATADYN Unveil at Secutech 2026

Seeing the Next Step for Community Resilience Through Emergency Water Supply

Mabu Valley Outdoor Co., Ltd. participated in "Secutech 2026, the 27th Taipei International Security Technology Application Expo," showcasing a range of products related to disaster prevention, emergency response, and outdoor safety. The exhibition focused on the most critical needs following a disaster—"emergency water supply, food reserves, and personal disaster preparedness"—demonstrating comprehensive solutions derived from long-term involvement in the disaster prevention market and rescue operations.

Held from April 22 to 24, 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Secutech 2026 serves as a vital exchange platform for Asia’s security, disaster prevention, and smart technology sectors. This year’s exhibition focused on smart security, AIoT, fire safety, access control, industrial applications, and critical infrastructure security, with "Critical Infrastructure Security" as the annual flagship theme, covering nine key areas including energy, water resources, telecommunications, transportation, finance, emergency rescue, healthcare, government agencies, and industrial facilities.

Mabu Valley displayed various disaster prevention and emergency response products at the expo, covering essential needs such as emergency water supply, drinking water purification, and food reserves. Exhibited items included the Spectra Aquifer 200 and Spectra Aquifer 4000 universal water purification systems, the Katadyn HFD portable water generator, as well as multiple KATADYN water purification products, including the Katadyn Rapidyn filter, Katadyn Micropur tablets, and Katadyn Steripen UV purifiers.

The event also featured the debut of the new Katadyn BeFree AC Bottle. This product combines a portable water bottle with filtration capabilities, making it ideal for outdoor activities, daily travel, and emergency disaster scenarios. It allows users to conveniently access safe drinking water while on the move, further enhancing personal and family water backup capabilities.

In addition, the NRG-5 Emergency Food Ration (made in Germany) was showcased, serving as a solution for combat rations, emergency food, and disaster reserve supplies. From "water sourcing" and "water purification" to "food backup," the display presented the critical resources required for early-stage disaster response and medium-to-long-term evacuation support, assisting government units, enterprises, and communities in building more robust disaster preparedness.

With rising risks from extreme weather, earthquakes, typhoons, power outages, water cuts, and complex disasters, emergency water supply has become an indispensable part of community resilience and disaster preparedness. Disaster response is not solely the responsibility of government and emergency systems but requires the joint participation of communities, businesses, schools, and families. Through rapidly deployable, easy-to-use, and practical water purification and food reserve equipment, it is possible to enhance self-help and mutual aid capabilities after a disaster, reducing the risks brought by water supply interruptions, lack of drinking water, and resource shortages.

During the exhibition, Johann Wille, General Manager of KATADYN Asia Pacific, was invited to give a keynote presentation titled "Building Community Resilience: Starting with Emergency Water Preparation." He explained the importance of emergency water preparation in the disaster response system and shared international experience in emergency water supply, disaster backup, and community safety. KATADYN has long focused on water purification technology for outdoor, military/police, rescue, and disaster response applications. Through this exchange, the company hopes to highlight the importance of "preparedness for immediate use during disasters" to more public sectors, enterprises, and civil organizations in Taiwan.

On April 24, 2026, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited the Nangang Exhibition Center to tour "Secutech 2026, the 27th Taipei International Security Technology Application Expo." She also visited the Disaster Resilience Alliance Pavilion to learn about the concrete achievements of private enterprises and related units in disaster response, emergency supply readiness, and the construction of social resilience.

The Disaster Resilience Alliance Pavilion focused on the necessary preparations and response capabilities before and after disasters, presenting diverse solutions ranging from prevention and backup to disaster-time support. Mabu Valley showcased emergency water supply, water purification equipment, and disaster food reserves, aligning with the national policy on "all-out defense resilience" and demonstrating the practical involvement of private enterprises in the disaster prevention system to help enhance the response capabilities of communities and families.

Following the visit, the Vice President noted that in the face of climate change and various complex challenges, the government will continue to work hand-in-hand with the private sector to strengthen overall social resilience and prepare for a safer future. This direction resonates with the core philosophy of Mabu Valley in investing in disaster prevention supplies, emergency water purification equipment, combat rations, and the rescue market.

Disaster prevention should not stop at slogans but must be concretely implemented through equipment, education, drills, and daily preparation. From outdoor adventures to disaster response, safe and reliable water, food, and basic equipment are the core of enhancing survival and response efficiency. Moving forward, Mabu Valley will continue to introduce and promote high-quality disaster prevention and outdoor safety products, combining international brand experience with local demand in Taiwan to assist government agencies, rescue units, enterprises, and households in building more comprehensive disaster preparedness.

Mabu Valley will continue to promote disaster prevention concepts through exhibitions, training, product demonstrations, and practical case studies, helping more people understand the critical value of "water, food, communication, and equipment" in disaster response, and working through concrete actions to create a more resilient Taiwanese society.