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RAK PoRcelAin lAunches u . s . subsidiARy

RAK Porcelain , global foodservice dinnerware provider , launched RAK Porcelain USA to establish its North American presence . Led by Gene Williamson , RAK Porcelain USA will be based in metropolitan New York . The company ’ s expandable North American distribution center is online and located in Weirton , West Virginia .
“ In 10 short years , the RAK brand has become a global leader in trendsetting hospitality tabletop ,” Williamson says . “ Now , we intend to bring that leadership to the U . S . market . We are immediately expanding the inventory of RAK products here in our U . S . distribution center to include our newest product launches and additional items to our existing collections .”
Meiko introduces M-iplan online configurator
Dishwashing machine manufacturer Meiko debuted M-iPlan , an innovative service designed for commercial kitchen planners and architects . M-iPlan is an online configurator that provides Meiko ’ s customers with 3-D models that comply with building information modeling ( BIM ) requirements , helping clients visualize plans for commercial kitchen washup areas . The BIM-compliant 3-D models tailored to commercial warewashing systems are available only from Meiko , says the company . The application is available at no charge to Meiko partners starting in March 2016 .
hostelco increases offerings in 2016
Hostelco announced that this year it is increasing its offerings to include sections on ice creams , bread-making and patisserie . The new categories will be highlighted in a recreated “ city square ” at the tradeshow , which will be held October 23 to 26 , 2016 , at Fira de Barcelona ’ s Gran Via exhibition center . In the city square , Spanish and international gastronomic experts will hold workshops and demonstrations on artisan ice cream , bread and cakes while sharing how these items can be profitable to hotels and restaurants . Hostelco 2016 also will include a space devoted to fitness and an interactive area to showcase new outdoor trends and activities .
Villeroy & Boch plate selected for Bocuse d ’ or
Villeroy & Boch will provide the official competition plate for the Bocuse d ’ Or 2016 / 2017 culinary event to be held in Lyon , France , January 24 to 25 , 2017 . The plate is from Villeroy & Boch ’ s Artesano Professionale collection . According to the company , the competition plate offers competing chefs plenty of space to present their creations . Flatware from Villeroy & Boch ’ s Oscar series and glasses from its Purismo series will complete the table settings . In addition to the competition plate , Villeroy & Boch will produce a Bocuse d ’ Or limited edition collector ’ s plate featuring the design of French artist Alain Vavro .
assa aBloy hospitality celeBrates Milestone
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access , a keyless entry tool for the global hotel market , announced that its Mobile Access solution has been implemented on more than 100,000 guestroom door locks worldwide . According to the company , the milestone demonstrates the growing demand for digital key functionality . Mobile Access allows guests to use their own smartphones , tablets or wearables , such as smart watches , as their room keys . Guests may access their rooms directly without waiting in line at the front desk to check in or check out .
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