DON ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT , EXPANSION PLAN
Edward Don & Co ., a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies , is bringing in capital investor Vestar Capital Partners to fund future growth , with a primary focus on geographic expansion and acquisitions . Investment terms were undisclosed and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017 .
Following the investment , the Don family and members of senior management will retain a significant ownership stake in the company . Steve Don will remain CEO and his senior management team will stay in place .
BHS TABLETOP REPORTS GROWTH
BHS Tabletop AG , a global professional porcelain producer , reported profitable growth in the past financial year . The company experienced a 6 % increase in revenue , growing from € 114.2 to € 121 million ( US $ 122 to US $ 129 million ). Annual net profit rose from € 700,000 to € 3.6 million ( US $ 746,000 to US $ 3.8 million ). According to the company , the positive financial figures are based on successful export operations in more than 120 countries , continued stable domestic demand and successful product innovations . As of December 31 , 2016 , the company had 1,189 employees at its sites in Schönwald , Selb , and Weiden , Germany .
MELITTA AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES
Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions ( MPCS ), a German coffee equipment manufacturer , launched Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions Australia Pty Ltd ., headquartered in Sydney . As of January 1 , MPCS Australia began realigning its products and service offerings within the market . MPCS appointed Justin Rejske managing director to head the operational management of MPCS Australia .
“ I ’ m excited to have the opportunity to lead a team responsible for growing the Melitta brand ,” Rejske says . “ Australia has an interesting and amazing coffee culture , and I look forward to sharing Melitta ’ s rich history in coffee and coffee preparation with our customers .”
SOTHYS SPA AT LUCKY DRAGON LAUNCHES WITH SPASOFT
Springer-Miller Systems announced that Lucky Dragon , a new-build casino in Las Vegas , chose SpaSoft Management System for its Southys Spa . According to the company , SpaSoft will enable the spa to provide unobtrusive , personalized service while managing guests , appointments , providers , resources and more . Comprehensive reporting will allow the spa to access data and help managers make decisions to support business .
IN BRIEF
z Aroma360 partnered with Atlantis Paradise Island to create Skyfall , a custom scent for the resort . z Danze & Gerber hired Tony Favilla as vice president sales , branded products .
Tony Favilla z Delta Five Systems launched its Automated Insect Monitoring System for bed bugs and other insects . z Infor announced the completion of an
Delta Five Systems investment of more than US $ 2 billion in the company by an affiliate of Koch Equity Development . z Centro Hotel Group is a new customer of procurement compa-
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ny H . E . A . D . Hotel Equipment and Design GmbH . z Marilyn Monroe Spas announced a partnership with La Vida Investment Holding Pvt . Ltd . to franchise spa locations throughout India . z ReviewPro and The Rezidor Hotel Group partnered to deliver guest experience feedback and analysis across 365 properties in Europe , the Middle East and Africa . z TravelClick launched a new Guest Messenger feature that allows hoteliers to have text conversations with guests before , during and after their stays . z Pestana Hotel Group completed the rollout of SiteMinder ’ s online distribution platform across its properties in the U . S ., Europe and Africa .
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