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The Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center recently installed 190 32-in ( 81- cm ) HD LCD flat-screen TVs from Globalvue .
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Globalvue recently supplied the Clarion Hotel Phoenix Tech Center in Phoenix , Arizona , with 190 32-in ( 81-cm ) HD LCD flat-screen televisions featuring the integrated Pro : Idiom Digital Rights Management System .
General Manager Jim Evanoff and his staff installed the televisions , which were a good fit for the hotel ’ s current armoires , themselves . The hotel ’ s old televisions were donated to a local homeless veteran shelter .
“ The Globalvue line of hospitality televisions is the ideal solution for managers like Evanoff , who are looking for an easy-to-install , high-quality television at a competitive price point ,” says Tim Martin , vice president of sales and marketing at Globalvue .
Farmer Brothers commits to World Coffee Research fund
Farmer Brothers Co . will make a significant financial contribution over the next five years to the World Coffee Research ( WCR ) fund , a global nonprofit research and development program committed to protect and grow the global coffee supply chain .
Founded in 2009 , the WCR works to properly identify limitations and ensure responsible and successful productivity in the coffee industry . The program is funded and driven by the global coffee industry and managed by the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture of the Texas A & M University System .
“ We ’ re dedicated to protecting our resources and sources of origin while advancing research to improve consumers ’ perceptions of a great cup of coffee ,” says Farmer Brothers President and CEO Michael Keown .
In brief
■ Manitowoc Foodservice has promoted Bill Hallett to vice president global accounts – YUM .
■ Rational has received several international media prizes , including the Silver Victoria at International Business Film Days in Vienna , for its new product film showcasing the SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency .
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■ Friedrich Schock has taken over as CEO at Blanco CS following the retirement of Rolf Waldi . In the future , Schock will lead the company in cooperation with Chief Technical Officer Stefen Walter .
■ Walter Zebrowski Associates has become the Northern California and Northern Nevada sales agents for Spring USA .
■ Procure it Direct has appointed ex-Fairmont Raffles executive Christopher Lee managing director .
■ Precor has been named a finalist in the Washington ’ s Best Workplaces competition , sponsored by the Puget Sound
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Business Journal .
■ SiteMinder has appointed Jason Lewis director of sales and marketing for the Europe , Middle East and African markets , while Cassian Silins is now head of sales for Northern Europe .
■ TrustYou has entered an agreement with TripAdvisor as global authorized partner , giving TrustYou clients the ability to monitor their TripAdvisor reviews in 23 languages through the TrustYou reputation management tool .
■ Roomlinx has named Anthony DiPaolo chief financial officer .
Paul Mitchell teams with Marriott
John Paul Mitchell Systems has partnered with Courtyard by Marriott , Springhill Suites by Marriott , Residence Inn by Marriott and Towneplace Suites by Marriott to offer unisex Paul Mitchell salon classics at nearly 2,000 hotels throughout North America . The products featured include Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo as well as The Detangler and Awapuhi Body Bar . Hotels also have the option of providing Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Energizing Body Lotion and Wash .
“ In researching partners , we look for alignment in a variety of angles including social responsibility views ,” says Brian King , senior vice president , global brand management , Marriott International . “ Paul Mitchell was the first beauty supply company to announce that they do not conduct or endorse animal testing . Overall , this is a perfect fit for us .”
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