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Nicolas Lus Villeroy ( seated ), head of Tableware Division for Villeroy & Boch , with Dr . Khater Massaad of Star Industrial Holding .
alto-shaam awarded energy star ratings
Alto-Shaam has announced that several of its ovens earned Energy Star ratings from the U . S . Environmental Protection Agency .
The company ’ s CT PROformance and CT Classic with EcoSmart technology boosts energy efficiency by 40 % over conventional cooking technologies , while using 80 % less water , according to Alto-Shaam .
Considered an alternative for a convection oven , kettle , steamer , fryer , smoker and dehydrator , Alto-Shaam says that the combi oven
Villeroy & Boch partners with ariane Fine porcelain
Villeroy & Boch has announced a new partnership with Ariane Fine Porcelain as the exclusive distributor of Ariane Fine Porcelain to foodservice markets in the U . S ., Canada and the Caribbean .
Through the agreement , Villeroy & Boch expands its portfolio of products that are geared toward the casual dining segment in the hotel and restaurant industry for the North American market .
operates up to 20 % faster than other combi ovens and up to 80 % faster than conventional technology with a new PROpower “ turbo ” mode .
The following models earned an Energy Star rating : CTP7-20E , CTP7-20G , CTP10-20G and CTC7-20G .
Zaplox integrates with salto
Salto , provider of access control systems and Zaplox , a mobile key services provider , integrated to allow guests of properties with Salto access control systems to access their rooms via smartphones .
This strategic partnership allows any property with Salto Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled locks installed to implement secure mobile access functionality for guests .
The integration also allows hoteliers to offer and promote revenue-creating smart services with full customization and hotel branding on the Zaplox Mobile Key Services app platform .
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■ ResortCom International named Dennis Hershey as its new chief financial officer .
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Assa Abloy Hospitality implemented its VingCard Signature RFID locks , Elsafe electronic safes , PolarBar minibars and Vision System Software at Hyatt Place Jermuk in Armenia .
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Two Cintas customers won Image of the Year Awards for their apparel programs . The Cromwell in Las Vegas , Nevada won in the gaming category while Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green , Florida won for single-unit hotels .
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Alto-Shaam announced that Mark Kreple , senior vice president of international sales , is moving into a consulting role within the company . Matthew Cottrell is being promoted to vice president of international sales .
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Zaplox appointed George Winker as vice president of sales and business development .
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HLC Inc . and RAK Ceramics announced a joint distribution agreement for the U . S .
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Deborah Rosenblum joined de Reus Architects as
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a partner in the company ’ s new Honolulu , Hawaii office .
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OpenKey announced an integration partnership with Kaba .
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Hoshizaki America , Inc . is the 2015 CSP Brand Perception Study winner for Best Quality Rating in the ice machine product category .
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The Manitowoc Co ., Inc . appointed Hubertus Muehlhaeuser as chief executive officer of Manitowoc Foodservice , Inc .
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Vollrath acquired Miguel Pujadas , S . A ., a European manufacturer and importer of cooking equipment .
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