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HOSTELCO EXPANDS
IN BRIEF
THIS MONTH ’ S SECTION IS ABOUT
Fira de Barcelona ' s Gran Via Exhibition Center will host the 18th Hostelco Hotel & Restaurant Trade Show October 23-26 . The show is expanding its content with new sectors and special programs aimed at the over 1,100 international and Spanish buyers who will help consolidate business and boost the Spanish domestic market .
Along with the Gastronomic Forum and the Mass Catering Congress , Hostelco will incorporate Barcelona Hosting Week , which provides a platform for the Spanish Food & Wine industry and features the sector ' s entire value chain .
CINTAS LAUNCHES PHOTO MAT
Cintas Corp . has introduced the Photo Mat , a line of mats featuring vibrant colors and 50 % higher resolution to bring logos , messages and images to life .
The Photo Mat combines full color with detailed resolution to enhance brand image in high-visibility areas . It can be customized with anything , such as a logo , message or any photograph . Cintas will also offer special local pride designs highlighting well-known places of interest .
In addition to contributing to a building ’ s brand image , the mat captures water , dirt and debris to keep facility floors looking their best .
EQUIPHOTEL FEATURES NEW PROGRAMMING
HOSHIZAKI ON FOX BUSINESS
z z Fairway GPO and Purchasing Management International ( PMI ) announced a strategic partnership . The partnership will enhance the two companies ’ service offerings and provide much-needed pricing and product consistency for the hospitality industry , PMI says .
z z Assa Abloy Hospitality Mobile Access is now being used to unlock VingCard Signature RFID and Classic RFID guestroom door locks at The Park Plaza Arena Pula on Croatia ’ s Istrian Peninsula .
z z Franke was awarded the U . S . Environmental Protection Agency ’ s 2016 Energy Star Emerging Technology Award for VariVent , Franke ’ s variable speed kitchen ventilation control system .
z z Scotsman Ice Systems hired Nick Mirkovich as vice president of sales and marketing .
z z Girbau launched its new FRB folding machine at Texcare . The machine works with one , two and four folding lanes and features a large window so operators can see the linen at all times .
EquipHotel 2016 will take place at the Paris Expo , Porte de Versailles November 6-10 . With 30 exhibition sectors and 1,600 exhibitors across five halls , the show presents a comprehensive look at the industry to an international audience .
EquipHotel 2016 will feature Studio16 , a pop-up hotel at the heart of Pavilion 7 , with three stories and floorspace in excess of 4,000sqm . From the lobby to the rooms , Studio16 shows what will make the hotel of the future a place for living and connecting .
Hoshizaki America was featured in August on the Fox Business Network ’ s Manufacturing Marvels . The segment looked at the company ' s production facilities , where it makes its ice machines , dispensers , sushi cases and other refridgeration products .
" We are honored that Marvel Productions invited us to share information about our company and technology with the Fox Business audience ," says Gary Weyhausen , vice president of sales and marketing at Hoshizaki . z z Knowcross appointed Manpreet Singh chief technology officer .
z z The pureLYFT all natural caffeine stir stick launched this year . The stick delivers 125mg of Clean Caffeine into any beverage and is now available to luxury hotels .
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