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RAK plays starring role at IKA 2012
Teams represented 54 countries at IKA 2012 , the Culinary Olympics .
At IKA 2012 , the Culinary Olympics , in Erfurt , Germany , 54 countries were represented in a setting that featured dedicated exhibition spaces and decorations designed by RAK .
RAK was the official sponsor of the 23rd edition of this event , which drew more than 30,000 visitors and allowed more than 2,000 Michelin-starred chefs from around the world to shine . Teams of juniors , soldiers , groups and restaurant chefs all took part in five days of competition before the Swedish team emerged as champions .
Behind the scenes , RAK supported the teams with expertise in the field of food presentation . Crockery designed by RAK Porcelain allowed competitors to show off all their culinary creations , and RAK also designed the official IKA 2012 plate .
RAK designed the official IKA 2012 plate .
Tempur-Pedic to acquire Sealy
Sealy Corp . and Tempur-Pedic International Inc . have signed a definitive agreement to create a US $ 2.7 billion global bedding provider .
Tempur-Pedic will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Sealy for US $ 2.20 per share and will assume or repay all of Sealy ’ s outstanding convertible and nonconvertible debt , for a total transaction value of approximately US $ 1.3 billion .
The transaction , which is subject to customary closing conditions , is expected to close during the first half of 2013 .
Groupe GM to supply Kempinski
Groupe GM has signed an agreement with Resense Spa , which manages the Kempinski The Spa brand for the Kempinski Hotel Group , to create and manufacture an exclusive collection of hotel cosmetic products . The collection includes shower gel , shampoo , conditioner , body milk , bath salts and solid soaps . The line also features skincare products such as a face cream , a hand cream , shaving cream and facial cleanser . Groupe GM used paraben-free , phthalatefree , silicone-free , GMO-free formulas , and the bottles and caps are also made of recyclable material .
Dudson unveils new factory , product range
Fine china manufacturer Dudson has acquired a factory in France with unique manufacturing capabilities . A three-year integration program is now complete , and the company has unveiled the new facility , Dudson Digoin , and a new product brand , Sarreguemines , representing Dudson ’ s value range . Highlights of the products include a vitroporcelain body that promises exceptional strength , a five-year edge-chip warranty , resistance to thermal shock and metal marking and a fully glazed foot to reduce abrasion and scratching .
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