Facilities & Management
JTECH Communications Electronic Comment Card Customer Survey System (left) is an electronic survey device which can be used as a check presenter and can be customised to ask the customer a series of questions relating to their dining experience. "People love gadgets," said the judges, "It's great fun."
For more information please contact: matty.grant@rbi.co.uk
A PVC outdoor flooring system which lays on virtually any surface to form a level floor, dance floor, roadway or walkway has been produced by Portable Floormakers (left). The judges believed it would be "great for events". "An old idea evolved for today's market."
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The Derby/Dubaichair (left) is the latest addition to Band International's range of stackable bentwood banqueting chairs. With a replaceable back, the Dubai chair can be customised with individual logos and colours. "The interchangeable backs are very useful for event managers," commented the judges. "Real innovation in the fact that it can be individualised."
For more information please contact: matty.grant@rbi.co.uk
American Trading Company Parasolar Parasols incorporate IP55-rated radiant quartz outdoor heaters and lighting within parasols.
"It's user friendly - no gas bottles - and could revolutionise outdoor eating in the UK," commented the judges. Sizes range from 3.5m to 10m diameter in both square and round specifications.
For more information please contact: matty.grant@rbi.co.uk
The judging panel
The final judging for the New Product Awards will take place on Monday 22 January at the NEC and the awards will be presented at the show.
Members of the following panels will tour the stands to judge the shortlisted products in each category:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY, FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS & TABLEWARE
Kathy Bowry, editor, Catering Update (chair)
Andrea Hayes, banqueting manager, Grosvenor House
Carl Lindsay, Wood Hall Catering
Mike Mallon, chief engineer, the Dorchester
Hugh Mantle, divisional operations director, Harry Ramsden's
Keely Mitchell, assistant art editor, Caterer & Hotelkeeper
James Thomson, proprietor, the Witchery by the Castle
If you would like to attend Hospitality Week, register on the exhibition Web site www.hospitalityweek.com, or call the ticket hotline 0870 7511 558. Tickets on the day will cost £20. Students by prior arrangement: call Springboard direct on 020-749 8654.
