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Chefs from around the world will compete for the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup this November .
Villeroy & Boch supports culinary competition
For the second time , this November Villeroy & Boch will serve as the main sponsor for the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup during the Expogast trade fair in Luxembourg . In all kitchens and disciplines during the event , cooking teams will serve their creations on new professional Affinity plates .
“ We are always delighted to be involved in the Culinary World Cup ,” says Nicolas Luc Villeroy , head of the company ’ s tableware division and member of the management board . “ With its very demanding standards in relation to quality , know-how , creativity and innovation , the Culinary World Cup upholds the same values our brand has embraced from the very beginning .”
Danze , GerBer plumBinG Fixtures support solDiers
Several partners within the plumbing industry — including Danze and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures — have introduced a program for wounded American active-duty soldiers and veterans . Operation Rise & Conquer allows these soldiers to participate in a week-long , specially equipped outdoor adventure in Colorado .
“ The goal of Operation Rise & Conquer is to empower and inspire these wounded soldiers and veterans to regain confidence and trust in themselves and others ,” says Michael Werner , president and CEO of Danze , Inc . and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures . liBBey , schönwalD announce partnership
Libbey Inc . and Schönwald announced an agreement in which Libbey will become the exclusive foodservice distributor of Schönwald dinnerware products to the United States and Canada effective January 1 . Libbey will offer new premium dinnerware choices for U . S . and Canadian foodservice customers . “ Two renowned names will be working together in the important North American market ,” says Andrea Täuber , director , international sales , for Schönwald . “ Not only do we share a long tradition of more than 130 years , but also values like commitment to the highest quality and superior service .”
Fcs , ariane to streamline check-in / out
FCS Computer Systems has partnered with Ariane Systems on a FCS / Ariane solution that will enable hotel guests to check in before they arrive through a mobilefriendly online check-in module or via FCS i-Guest and then pick up their guestroom keycards from kiosks on property . Guests can also check out online or via FCS i-Guest while retaining the ability to request additional end-of-stay services .
“ The combined FCS / Ariane system creates a truly unique end-toend solution for both hotels and their guests ,” says Laurent Cardot , founder and managing director of Ariane .
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