DOMETIC ELIMINATES CHROMATE IN MINIBAR LINE In compliance with European REACH legislation that mandates the phasing out of chromate , a hazardous substance , beginning in 2020 , Dometic released chromate-free minibars with absorber technology . The minibars , which use a chromate-free inhibitor . According to the company , the minibars ’ absorber technology is known for being sustainable and noiseless . More information is available at dometic . com .
RIEGEL LINEN RESTRUCTURES FOR GROWTH The management team of the Riegel Consumer Products Division of Mount Vernon Mills ( MVM ) partnered with Lion Equity Partners to create a standalone entity , Riegel Linen . Bill Josey , president of the
Riegel Consumer Products Division partnered with Lion Equity Partners to create a standalone entity , Riegel Linen .
Riegel division , was named CEO of Riegel .
“ This partnership will enable us to take advantage of growth opportunities in the markets we serve as well as explore new markets and product offerings ,” Josey said .
Dometic developed chromate-free minibars with absorber technology .
SCHMITZ TEXTILES IN U . S . Germany-based Schmitz Textiles acquired a stake in fabric company Prismatek International of Cape Coral , Florida . An importer and wholesaler of European textiles , Prismatek has a nationwide network of sales representatives and designer showrooms .
FHA INSIDER SPECIAL REPORTS BAKING TECHNOLOGY RISE With the baked goods market growing , bakeries and pastry shops are investing in technology to automate production lines and meet rising demand , according to the FHA Insider Special report , “ Baking industry embrace technology for transformation .” The report , developed by FHA-HoReCa , a leading hospitality and foodservice supplier event in Asia , is available at fhahoreca . com / media-hub / fha-insider-special , also outlines the increasing need for automation and technology upgrades .
WMF ‘ DESIGNED TO PERFORM ’ German coffee machine manufacturer WMF is re-launching its brand with a “ designed to perform ” signature . Conceived as a way to emphasize the company ’ s dedicated customer focus , “ designed to perform ” underscores expertise that ensures customers are offered the right products , functions and services for high-quality coffee and process reliability . According to WMF , the promise also aims to optimize and ensure the future viability of the coffee business .
IN BRIEF
z z Stephan Kammel is director sales international of Blanco Professional ’ s catering business unit . z z Serta Simmons Bedding appointed Steve Tipton vice president of its hospitality division . z z The Shiro collection from Schönwald won a German Design Award in the Excellent Product Design – Tabletop 2020 category . z z Paradores de Turismo in Spain , a state-owned heritage hotel chain , chose Resuinsa as a trusted supplier for its 97 properties . z z CBRE announced that Ron Danko , executive vice president , will lead institutional investment sales for CBRE Hotels . z z Access Point Financial appointed Angelo Stambules vice president of capital markets and loan syndications , and Keith Avant chief credit officer . z z Groupe GM and Algotherm collaborated to offer a selection of more environmentally friendly products — an “ all over shampoo ” and “ liquid soap ,” which are European Union Ecolabel certified . z z SiteMinder launched the Hotel App Store , a marketplace that allows hotels to discover and connect applications to their business systems . z z Michael Suomi launched Suomi Design Works , a New York City-based hotel design studio . z z One Line Design Studio hired Jason Valentin as project designer . z z Amanda Jackson joined Hospitality Design Guild as managing director of the firm ’ s studio in Dallas , Texas . z z RMS – The Hospitality Cloud introduced Guest Rewards , which allows hotels to create bespoke rewards programs and encourage loyalty by allocating points for guest stays and activities . z z Nic Tsikis , Alto-Shaam ’ s longest-serving chef , retired after more than 30 years at the company . z z Northwood Hospitality implemented BirchStreet ’ s full suite of modules , including its new BirchStreet pay .
Stephan Kammel
Steve Tipton
Jason Valentin
Amanda Jackson
Nic Tsikis