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The Pottery line from Schönwald includes a new color , Pottery Unique White , along with the existing light gray and dark gray colors , and options for more individualized combinations . Coffee pots , creamers , mugs and cups now accompany the existing plates , platters , delicate dishes and bowls for a total of around 50 pieces in the range . Items in the line have a handmade , delicately speckled look and are made of hard , dishwasher-safe porcelain . Schönwald , Schönwald , Germany . schoenwald . com , schoenwald @ schoenwald . com
The Black & White4 compact coffee machine from Thermoplan is a fully automated coffee machine that measures 9 inches ( 22.8 centimeters ) wide in a basic coffee-tea-milk configuration . When combined with the company ’ s refrigerator , the machine ’ s width is 15.7 inches ( 39.8 centimeters ). With a new ergonomic design , the coffeemaker has a straight-lined appearance like its predecessors and is made of high-quality materials that withstand frequent cleaning . It also features a 7-inch ( 18-centimeter ) capacitive touchscreen made of hardened glass . The coffee machine has a capacity of up to 180 cups of espresso or 120 cups of coffee per hour . Thermoplan , Weggis , Switzerland . thermoplan . ch , thermoplan @ thermoplan . ch
Fluffy Towel Laundry from Girbau delivers fluffy , clean towels without quality and supply issues , says the company . Girbau claims the system can achieve cost savings of 30 % or more . Girbau , Barcelona , Spain . girbau . com / market-segments / hotel-chains / 31 , sales @ girbau . es
Quality Espresso Link from Quality Espresso is a machine-to-machine system that remotely collects and provides data from its coffee machines , enabling corporations that own or manage coffee machines to improve the service provided to restaurants and hotels . The system provides operators with data such as the number of coffee cycles performed and information about when to undertake preventive maintenance . GSM technology with a SIM card installed on the electronic board of each machine transmits information to a data center , which is then made available to coffee roasters or owners through any Internet-connected device . Quality Espresso , Barcelona , Spain . qualityespresso . net , info @ qualityespresso . net
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