Hotelympia exhibitor preview
Food and drink
The American Beverage Company The American Beverage Company will be showing a range of cocktail mixers that are new to the UK market, together with more than 70 flavourings for vodkas or Martinis, including flavoured syrups from French company Monin. Look out for demonstrations using all of these on the Bar Scene stand. Stand S4747/S4510 Contact 020 8449 6699
Arla Foodservice Arla Foodservice will be exhibiting some of its 900 cheese varieties, including Swiss Gruyre, Brie and lesser-known treats such as St Chevrier Ash. The company is also sponsoring action in the Live Theatre of Le Salon Culinaire. Brands such as Lurpak, Anchor and Cravendale will also be on display, as well as beverages, soups, yogurts, butters, oils and spreads. Stand S6163 Contact 01132 440141
Aubrey Allen Butcher Aubrey Allen will be celebrating 70 years of supplying meat to the hospitality industry. On show will be a selection of the produce it offers, and details of its nationwide delivery system will be available. Stand S6133 Contact 02476 422222
Barry Callebaut Chocolate experts will be on the Callebaut stand in the Speciality Foods area to talk about new products such as ready-to-use Ganache à la Carte. Details of Callebaut chocolate courses will be available, covering everything from creating chocolate wedding cakes through to advanced chocolate and pâtisserie techniques. Stand SP9 Contact 01295 224700
Baxters Baxters will be sampling its new range of Big and Chunky frozen soups, with five varieties: lentil, vegetable and bacon, spicy chicken dhal, beef goulash, Thai chicken and Tuscan bean. All are available in 2kg pouches. There will also be details about the company's 25 flavours of frozen soup, from tomato and basil to spicy chicken dhal, all available in individual 1kg or 2kg pouches. Stand S6219 Contact 01343 822561
Boiron Freres Boiron Freres will be launching four new frozen gourmet purées - spicy mango, strawberry mint, citrus fruit cocktail with Cointreau, and Caribbean cocktail with rum. There will also be three new frozen fruit concentrations: lemon, orange and mandarin. Made with finely chopped fruit and fruit juice, these can be used as ingredients for cakes or ganaches, or as finishes on desserts. Stand S6333 Contact 00 33 145 607 335
Bottlegreen Drinks Company Bottlegreen Drinks Co will be using the show to demonstrate how its range of soft drinks (think blueberry pressé, ginger and lemon grass cordial, or elderflower cordial) can be incorporated into the barman's repertoire. Expect to see the drinks being put through their paces at the Bar Scene feature, as well as on the company's own stand. Stand S4550 Contact 01453 872882
BP&S British Pepper & Spice (BP&S) will be showing its new range of Millstone flavoured rices: Thai-style rice, Mediterranean-style rice, Mexican-style rice and Indian-style rice. The company also supplies bakery products, cake decorations and ethnic foods. Stand S6060 Contact 01604 766461
The Bread Roll Company Speciality baker the Bread Roll Company has four new products on show at Hotelympia: a Mediterranean D-shaped bloomer; a flat focaccia; mini ciabattas; and focaccia bread baskets. Stand S4831 Contact 01727 818000
Canapeum Canapé company Canapeum will be showcasing its 100-strong range of canapé creations, designed and hand-made by its team of chefs, such as medallion of lobster with asparagus, and fillet of Scotch beef teriyaki. The company is happy to undertake bespoke designs and themed selections for one-off events. It can also supply Champagnes and waiting staff. Stand SP5 Contact 020 8993 0002
The Cheese Cellar With a collection of more than 1,500 cheeses, the Cheese Cellar should be able to offer something new to even the most knowledgeable of cheese-lovers. The best British cheeses will be joined by products from specialist European creameries, and the company will be promoting the advantages to the caterer of a good cheeseboard, and the importance of cheese as an ingredient. Stand S6053 Contact 0845 241 0210
Chegworth Valley Juices Kent-based pure fruit juice supplier Chegworth Valley will be launching three new varieties: organic Cox, apple and blackcurrant, and apple and blackberry. All juices are made from fruit grown and hand-picked at the Deme family farm. The company also produces a selection of aromatic blends using raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and rhubarb. Bottles are available in 1-litre and 250ml sizes. Stand S4454 Contact 01622 859272
CMA The German Pavilion, hosted by CMA, will be housing 15 companies, including: fruit juices from Dan International; beers from Daniel Thwaites; cheeses (including frozen mozzarella) from DeLucia; a wide range of meats, poultry and charcuterie from companies such as Kramer, Pathfinder, Quint and Wiesenhof; pastries, breads and baguettes from Fricopan; and pâtisseries, gâteaux and strudels from Coppenrath and Weise. Cooking demonstrations and food consultants will complete the line-up. Stand S6130 Contact 020 8944 0484
Food From Britain First-time exhibitor Food From Britain will be championing the quality and diversity of British regional food and drink, highlighting how it works as an organisation with food and drink producers, and the range of export services it offers. It is also heavily involved in the Salon Culinaire, being the overall sponsor of La Parade des Chefs, the working restaurant concept that will see two teams compete against one another each day to cook for 100 covers. Stand S6036 Contact 020 7233 5111
Freedown Food Company If you fancy something a little different, check out the gourmet burgers made from bison, emu, kangaroo, ostrich, or wild boar and apple, launched by specialist meat supplier Freedown Food. Also on offer will be its range of meats, such as wild boar, kangaroo and crocodile. Under the O'Hagan's label, the stand will also be showcasing gourmet sausages made from kangaroo, wild boar, apple and Calvados, and ostrich. The stand will also feature Australian native herbs, fruits and oils. Stand S6051 Contact 020 7720 4520
IB Food Italian food specialist IB Food will be flying in chef Martinelli Aldo especially for the show, where he will demonstrate various Mediterranean-inspired recipes using ingredients from IB Food's 300-strong product portfolio, such as Aggazzotti balsamic vinegar (made to the same family recipe for three generations) and a new balsamic vinegar mayonnaise. Stand S4940 Contact 020 7708 8000
Kikkoman Visitors to the Kikkoman stand will be invited to take part in a "taste the difference" experiment. The company is pitching its soy sauce against competitors' brands and asking visitors to compare the appearance, smell and taste. First, you will try the soy sauces on their own, then sample food that has been marinated in Kikkoman and pan-fried. Also at the show, on Wednesday 25 February, will be a chance to see competing chefs in action, in the Kikkoman Masters Chef 2004 contest. Ten finalists will be taking part in a cook-off at the Live Theatre. Stand S6045 Contact 020 8452 8757
Major International Major International will be exhibiting three new additions to its Mari-Base marinade range - hot tomato, Thai and Oriental - while the Fajita Mari-Base has been reformulated. Each 1.25-litre pot of Major Mari-Base contains enough for more than 80 servings and comes with resealable Mari-Bags. There will also be a new line of prepared demi-glace products announced at the show. Visitors will be able to sample dishes cooked using the products at the Major exhibition kitchen. Also on the stand will be Gourmet Classics, exhibiting its range of cooking wines. Stand S6161 Contact 01933 440711
Meat New Zealand The New Zealand Meat Board will be sponsoring two classes on 24 February in the Live Theatre. On the stand, visitors will be able to pick up information about New Zealand lamb, from handling the meat through to carving. Stand S6153 Contact 020 7831 6315 MLC Foodservice As well as offering advice and information for caterers about all red-meat matters, this year's MLC stand will also feature the British Pig Executive (BPEX), which will be holding cookery demonstrations and interactive butchery sessions designed to help caterers maximise profit potential from pork. Stand S4722 Contact 01908 844114
More Than Gourmet More Than Gourmet will be exhibiting its range of classic French stocks and sauces, including: Jus de Poulet Lie Gold, a roasted chicken demi-glace for light classic sauces; Glace de Fruits de Mer Gold, a seafood stock reduced to a glace with a taste combination of lobster, shrimp, crab and fish; Glace de Canard Gold, a roast duck stock; and Veggie-Glace Gold, a vegetarian demi-glace for low-fat sauces and pasta dishes. Stand S4652 Contact 00 31 355 310 053
Nichols A trio of chilled drinks aimed at youngsters, aged seven to 15 years, will be unveiled by Cabana Soft Drinks, a subsidiary of Nichols. Brands such as Vimto Soft Drinks, Sunkist, AG Barr, as well as Tizer, Barr Lemonade, Virgin branded cola and Virgin dt will also be on display. In fruit juice terms, Cape, Outspan and a range of Vimto Fruit Slush will be on offer. The stand will be shared with sister company Balmoral Dispense. Stand S4710 Contact 01925 222222
The Original Pretzel Company The pretzel specialist will be demonstrating its range of pretzels, to be served with butter for morning coffee, as a sandwich at lunchtime, or just plain with a beer. Pretzels include the Classic pretzel with four basic toppings (plain, sesame, poppy seeds and herbs); the Sweet Pretzel in three flavours (cinnamon, raisins and almonds); and Pretzel Rolls (115g) and Baby Pretzel Rolls (65g) with two toppings - plain and sesame. Stand S4944 Contact 01702 461116
Peppercorns Natural food supplier Peppercorns will be displaying a cornucopia of breakfast provisions of bar snacks, in the shape of dried fruits, dried nuts, cereals, jams, juices and honeys. Look out for organic honey and honeycomb from New Zealand, fruit and vegetable juices in breakfast buffet-sized bottles from Rabenhorst, and Japanese miso, tofu and sea vegetables. Stand S6321 Contact 020 8961 4410
Pritchitts Chef Colin Capon will be on hand to run through recipes with Pritchitts products such as Millac Gold, Chef's Taste and Roselle Supreme. He will also be showing visitors how to produce dishes from Pritchitt's new booklet Recipes With A Twist (free copies will be available on the stand). Other products will include one-portion whiteners for hot beverages - Millac Maid, Half Fat Millac Maid, Organic Millac Maid and CafŽ Maid. Also on the stand will be Lakeland Dairy butter and new Gourmet Foods sauces, dips and dressings. Stand S6315 Contact 020 8290 7020
Stiffy's Shots Scottish company Stiffy's will be showing its new shooter range of three flavours: Kola Kubez, Strawberriz ‘n' Cream, and the blackcurrant-and-liquorice Blak Liq. All three can also be used as mixers, as a base for cocktails, or as a longer drink over ice. They can even be poured over ice-cream. The drinks are 25% abv, are available in 70cl bottles, and can be seen in action at the Bar Scene feature. Stand S4542 Contact 01592 644335
UB Foodservice UB Foodservice will be showcasing its complete biscuit, crisp and snacking range, including brands such as McV a:m, Phileas Fogg, KP, McV, Go Ahead! and McV Cake. UB Foodservice director Mark Bosomworth and sales controller Abi Gray will be delivering keynote speeches during the Grab ‘n' Go seminar programme. Other key representatives from the team will also be available at the stand. Stand S4933 Contact 020 8234 5000
Well Well Well Water company Well Well Well will be showcasing its well-known brands Ashe Park and Aqua Pura, as well as its water cooler and plumbed-in water dispenser label Thirsty Work. Expect new launches, too. Stand S4821 Contact 01256 471001 Woodward A nationwide supplier of frozen, chilled and grocery products to the catering industry, Woodward will be showcasing its new spring product range at this year's Hotelympia. The stand will offer visitors the chance to taste the products and learn more about the £100m turnover business. Stand S6110 Contact 01244 844000
Coffee, tea and hot drink equipment
Brasilia Brasilia's stand will be themed as a retro-style petrol station complete with a giant coffee cup and spanner, designed to highlight the round-the-clock nature of Brasilia's new Espresso Service. This new service will repair any make of coffee machine, covering breakdowns and maintenance. The company will also be launching three new machines: the Excelsior, with a strong Harley-Davidson, 1950s retro image; the Exclusive BO3, with an additional boiler allowing for the simultaneous production of both filter and espresso coffee; and the fully automatic Movida machine, with a modular brewing system enabling the operator to change the style of coffee service without having to buy a new machine. Stand S4640 Contact 020 8236 0039
Bravilor The Bravilor range of tabletop beverage machines is widely known, and includes percolator jugs and soluble ingredient machines. But, as with so many other companies at this year's Hotelympia, Bravilor aims to show that its range of beverage equipment is wider than many think. The Freshmore will be a new machine at the show, able to dispense not just freshly filtered coffee but milky coffee drinks and hot chocolate. The Bolero tabletop drinks machine has been improved and, showing that Bravilor is not just about hot drinks, it will exhibit its new chilled water dispenser. Stand N3850 Contact 01628 776060
Clipper Clipper is a family-owned teas specialist and will be tempting visitors with its new range of Fairtrade products, such as Fairtrade loose tea, Fairtrade green tea with ginseng, Fairtrade organic Earl Grey and Fairtrade organic lapsang souchong. Coffees and hot chocolates also available. Stand S4523 Contact 01308 863344
Costa Although more famous for its high-street coffee shops, Costa actually began as a wholesale supply business. That arm still exists, selling beans, machines and all manner of other coffee equipment. New to the UK on its stand will be the Di + piu compact coffee machine from Italy, with fully programmable functions, as well as a new and fully automated machine from manufacturer Sara. Stand S4720 Contact 020 7582 7272
The Drury Tea and Coffee Company Rancilio bean-to-cup coffee machines are imported into the UK by Drury Tea and Coffee. A feature of the Drury stand will be Rancilio's new espresso machines, the Classe 8, which combine a retro look with automated features such as milk frothing. Staff can simply position the milk under the steam wand and the Classe 8 will correctly froth and heat the milk, followed by a self-clean cycle. Also exhibiting will be sister company the Coffee Machine Company (CMC). Stand S4612 Contact 020 7237 6862
Espresso Essentials Hot drink equipment and ingredients company Espresso Essentials will be showing its new fully automatic Blentec Mega Blender, an integrated dispensing and blending system for both shelf and table beverage ingredients. Also on offer will be Zuma hot chocolate point-of-sale packs and Mont Blanc chocolate sauce promotions. Stand S4651 Contact 01179 533522
Espresso Warehouse In among the coffee equipment and accessories, the Espresso Warehouse stand will also feature Breeze, a ready-to-blend new iced smoothie drink. The drink is available in three flavours: mocha breeze (coffee, chocolate and ice), berry breeze (berries, green tea and ice) and mango breeze (mango, green tea and ice). The ready-made blend is simply mixed with crushed ice to make the drink, and is available in 12 x 1 litre packs (each carton makes about 10 finished 8oz drinks). Stand S4715 Contact 0141-420 2422
Fracino Gearing up for its 40th birthday in 2004, UK espresso machine maker Fracino is launching the Cybercino, a hybrid between fully automatic and traditional machines, plus a limited ruby-red edition of its retro-styled Romano machine, available in one, two or three coffee-making groups. Also on show is the Heavenly semi-professional one-group machine and the Roastilino countertop roaster. Stand S4530 Contact 0121-328 5757
Lavazza Espresso Global espresso coffee roaster Lavazza supplies more than 70 countries and will be showing off its full range, including coffee beans, filter coffees and the Espresso Point pod system. Stand S4520 Contact 020 8740 3820 Magrini Traditionally known for supplying bulk-brew coffee urns and grinders, Magrini now also provides a range of specialist pod espresso machines. Also on display will be the new line of Vita-Mix blenders, cold-drink dispensers, ice crushers and juicers. The rest of the company's portfolio includes panini grills, chicken and burger broilers and conveyor toasters. Stand S4410 Contact 01543 375311
Matthew Algie Check out independent coffee roaster Matthew Algie for premium coffee blends, coffee equipment, teas, hot chocolates and organic products. Since the collapse of the world coffee market in 1977, Matthew Algie has also been involved in promoting the ethical sourcing of coffee, and lists several Fairtrade lines. The company also runs a roasted-to-order service, which aims to deliver custom blends within 24 hours of roasting. Stand S4632 Contact 0800 263333
Melitta It's not often that a Hotelympia exhibitor offers something for nothing, but that is the deal Melitta has on its stand. Anyone signing up to buy or lease one of its bean-to-cup machines will get £1,000-worth of coffee beans. At £1.50 a cup, 150 cups a day for 12 weeks from the free beans, that should generate £19,000 of clear profit from a machine costing £8,475. Stand N3730 Contact 01628 829888
Miko Coffee company Miko is launching two new espresso machines from Faema, the JubilŽ and the X3 Prestige. The retro-styled Jubilé offers two groups and two steam arms, while the Prestige can produce four drinks at once and 360 cups per hour, with an autosteam device to froth milk to exactly the right temperature and density. Miko will also be displaying its roast and ground coffees and espresso beans, including Fairtrade blends. Stand S4320 Contact 0800 496 3939
Viva Espresso Viva will be showing the new Bremer Viva 24, a complete bean-to-cup brewer able to produce 120 cappuccinos per hour (plus hot water for tea) in just 240mm of counter space. Stand S4620 Contact 01707 375444
WMF Coffee equipment and accessory company WMF will be exhibiting its new CombiNation coffee machines, such as the CombiNation S, which can offer 16 options from 40 pre-programmed drink settings. The company will also be displaying its portfolio of accessories, such as the Kaffee Kultur range of cups, saucers and trays, which allows the operator to serve all kinds of speciality coffees correctly. Stand S4310 Contact 01895 816100
Equipment
Aberna Montague cooking ranges are used around the world and are noted for their no-nonsense performance and affordable prices. The performance stays the same, but Aberna will be showing that the prices of the Grizzly and the Legend series have gone down. Options include solid-top and open burner, and a novel infra-red cheese melter for gratinating dishes. Stand N3820 Contact 01252 532222
Aga Foodservice Equipment Despite a name that is associated with a classic domestic oven, Aga Foodservice also embraces some of the best-known names in professional kitchen equipment, including Williams refrigeration and Falcon prime cooking equipment. With the largest equipment floorspace at Hotelympia, the two-level Aga Foodservice stand will showcase the 12 companies which make up the group as six sector-specific zones - public sector, food to go, pizza and pasta, Oriental, grill/restaurant, and international. Aga divisions also represented on the stand include Mono, Adamatic, AFE Serviceline, AFE Online, Belshaw, Bongard, Marvel, Victory, Millers and Troldhal. Stand N3130 Contact 0121-711 6000
Aluline Drains are not often at the forefront of a caterer's mind - until there is a problem with a blockage. Aluline will be showing its range of grease traps and biological systems to keep drains fat-free and sweet-smelling. In addition to keeping drains clear, Aluline also offers pest control and washroom systems. Stand N3180 Contact 01670 544322
Apuro The range of equipment offered by Apuro continues to expand, with international commercial equipment brand names such as Samsung, Whirlpool and Liebherr. Gaining increased prominence this year will be refrigeration with back-bar cooler and bottle dumps, designed to meet the demands of very busy bar operations. Stand N3611 Contact 0121-744 0968
Burco This is a name long associated with quality water boilers and, with options covering a capacity range of two to 36 litres, power by gas or electricity, and manual or auto fill, the Burco stand will be a must-visit for anyone looking to buy a water boiler this year. However, Burco now offers much more than water boilers, and will be showing its coffee percolators, catering kettles, portable hand-washing station, and the very useful electric airpot water boiler, designed for conferences and office meetings when hot water is needed for on-demand tea-making. Stand N3670 Contact 01282 427241
C&M Refrigeration Being shown for the first time will be the Coldkit and Matrix range of walk-in cold and freezer rooms. Among the features are design elements that make for easier cleaning, including rounded corners to the panels and bevelled doors. The cold rooms are available as an off-the-shelf range or can be individually built to fit available space. Stand N1911 Contact 01256 811400
CEDA The Catering Equipment Distributors Association (CEDA) is the industry grouping for most of the major catering equipment distributors in the UK. While it will not itself be selling anything to show visitors, CEDA members will be on hand during the exhibition to offer advice on any aspect of sourcing catering equipment, from a teaspoon to a £10,000 oven. Stand N1780 Contact 01274 826056
Cemak Cucimax is not an equipment brand widely known in the UK, but new equipment distributor Cemak believes its range of bratt pans is what many busy kitchens have been looking for. While bratt pans have been around for many years, the Cucimax has one important extra feature - a built-in mixer. The benefit of this is that, when cooking wet dishes that require regular stirring to avoid burning, the Cucimax will do this automatically and thus save staff time and effort. Stand N3162 Contact 01784 477400
CogginsWelch A well-established name in the supply of commercial refrigeration equipment, Coggins Welch will be showing its full range of fridges, freezers and cold cabinets manufactured to a specification for catering businesses that make a high demand on refrigeration units. Stand N5131 Contact 01772 817100
Comark While HACCP best practices encourage food safety in the kitchen, caterers need to be able to prove they were diligent in the event of a food safety incident. Comark is one of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic temperature and data-logging systems, and its stand will be showing the new N5001 HACCP Auditor. The unit is designed for easy use and has the capability to download the information it gathers into a PC, plus a facility to issue a warning if the unit spots an HACCP problem. Stand N5001 Contact 01438 367367
Cosmetal A growing number of restaurants are willing to meet requests from customers for "tap water" rather than expensive bottles of mineral water. Filling a jug or a glass directly from the mains may be quick, but the water is not at a preferred drinking temperature and there is no option of "tap" sparkling water. Cosmetal has addressed this market need with a range of Italian-built water coolers which connect directly to the mains yet can cool and carbonate water. In addition to restaurants, they are also useful for delivering high-quality water in the workplace without the use of unsightly plastic bottles. Stand N5004 Contact 00 39 071 757 991
Cotswold Roast and BBQ Those in the professional barbecue equipment sector of catering equipment have all seen a growth in demand for spit roasters capable of taking a whole suckling pig or lamb. Cotswold will be showing its British-built spit roaster and looking for distributors at Hotelympia. Stand N5461 Contact 0800 074 4465
Denis Rawlins The stand will be showing the well-known floor-cleaning machines from Denis Rawlins, including floor scrubbers, steam machines, pressure washers and vacuum cleaners. A first-time exhibitor at Hotelympia, the firm's steam cleaners will be a key element of the stand, as Denis Rawlins believes this will increasingly become the cleaning process of choice for professional kitchens. One of the most versatile cleaning machines on show will be one that is battery-powered, allowing freedom from mains power sources. Stand N3900 Contact 0121-351 4444
Duplex Anyone involved in the cleaning of carpets in public areas or kitchens will be familiar with Duplex scrubber dryers, steam cleaners and vacuum cleaners. Through the range of tools which comes with Duplex Jet Stream and Jet Vac machines, there is the power to both clean and sanitise. The added advantage of the Jet Vac machine is an internal vacuum so, as the steam releases the dirt, all the debris is simultaneously collected, leaving surfaces dry and with the minimum of disruption. Stand N5072 Contact 01227 771276
Enodis As one of the world's biggest manufacturers of catering equipment, Enodis will have all the international equipment brands it is known for on its stand, including Viscount Catering Equipment, Cleveland steam cooking equipment, Convotherm combination ovens, Dean fryers, Frymaster fryers, Garland prime cooking equipment, Ice-O-Matic ice-makers, Merrychef microwave ovens, Ventmaster kitchen ventilation systems and Lincoln conveyor ovens. As part of the Enodis presence at Hotelympia, an adjacent stand will feature regular live cooking demonstrations. Stand N3650 Contact 020 8561 0433
Exclusive Ranges Exclusive Ranges is the sole distributor for brands such as Rorgue, Ambach, Beech, Inotech, Franke and Fri-Fri, offering all kinds of ovens from modular equipment (from Ambach) to bespoke ranges (from Rorgue, ready to be customised to look traditional or modern). There are even wood-burning ovens from Australian manufacturer Beech. R™tisserie equipment and fryers also on show. Stand N1950 Contact 01707 361770
Fagor International Such is the confidence of Fagor about how busy it will be at Hotelympia that it has booked 50% more stand space than at the last Hotelympia. It will be showing its latest range of combi-ovens and flight dishwashers, and staging live cookery demonstrations. Stand N1610 and N1611 Contact 01732 860360
Food Now Making its debut appearance, Food Now is launching the Pizza Now go-anywhere vending machine, designed to store as many as 40 12in pizzas in its refrigerated interior and to deliver each one hot (or cold, if preferred, for take-home purposes) in four minutes. (For more information, see the Inside Kitchens supplement in this issue, page 123). Stand S4951 Contact 01483 238800
Foster Refrigerator Foster has so much refrigeration equipment on show at Hotelympia that it has had to take two adjacent stands to accommodate everything. Among the equipment will be fridges, freezers, blast chillers, prep stations, walk-in coldrooms, ice-makers and water coolers. Foster will also show a specialist range of refrigeration equipment designed for the bakery industry. Stand N1930 and N1931 Contact 01553 691122
General Vending Services On the stand will be a fully automated restaurant comprising a hot beverage system, snack machine and refrigerated food vendor which, when installed, can offer full-service refreshment facilities 24/7. What makes General Vending Services different from other national vending machine operators is that it does not get involved with filling machines or revenues, and supplies from a wide range of manufacturers, not being tied to just one or two. Stand S4840 Contact 01342 843939
Gilberts Food Equipment One of the longest-standing regular visitors to Hotelympia, Gilberts will have something new and very different on its stand, in addition to its range of utensils and cookware. Spring cookware is a multi-ply material that has five layers of metal combining all the traditional materials used in pan construction. There is an outer layer of stainless steel or copper, an acid-resistant inner layer of stainless steel and, sandwiched between, three layers of high heat-conducting aluminium. Stand N5030 Contact 020 8731 3700
Grunwerg This is one of the best-known businesses in the supply of light equipment and kitchen utensils, and a feature of its stand will be regular demonstrations of whetstone sharpening of Japanese chefs' knives. The demonstrations are to show that correct sharpening of knives does not need force, but the same kind of delicate touch a chef gives to food. Stand N5008 Contact 01142 756700
Hatco With a name that is still growing in the UK for hot-holding food systems, US firm Hatco is internationally recognised as one of the names to look for when food must be held at service temperature before delivery to the customer. With a wide range of holding cabinets for every application, Hatco will be showing units suitable for a variety of cost sectors, including fine-dining. Stand N1830 Contact 01664 424323 Hobart As one of the leading global equipment manufacturers, Hobart will be showing a wide sample of its equipment and explaining how it offers a full back-up and design service. In addition to Hobart-branded equipment, its two stands will also feature high-value products from Wolf. Stand N1740 and N1730 Contact 020 8920 2800
Horwood The main feature of the Horwood stand will be Judge cookware, pans made from a robust construction of sandwiched metals to give even heat distribution with the long service that is needed in a busy kitchen. Judge cookware products have heavy-duty riveting of their handles, rather than tack welding, which can snap under constant pressure. They also have a convenient hanging loop on the handle so that pans can be hung on a rack or stored under-counter. Judge professional chefs' knives will also be on show. Stand N3908 Contact 0117 940 0000
Hoshizaki One of the world's leading manufacturer's of ice-making systems, Hoshizaki will also be showing that it can offer the same build quality and performance in fridges and freezers as it does with ice-makers. Stand N3768 Contact 01707 338585
Hubbard As the UK importer of US-made Scotsman ice-makers, Hubbard will have on its stand the new Scotsman MV range. These have been designed for front-of-house use, with designer curves, brushed stainless steel, matt black fascias and a stark white control panel. Despite having a small footprint, they are high-output ice-makers, with the MV600 capable of producing 25,000 ice cubes a day. Another new piece of equipment will be the Scotsman Crushman, an ice-crusher designed to produce large quantities of crushed ice for the growing cocktail market. Stand N3671 Contact 01473 890129
IMC One of the features on the IMC stand will be its new Mistral M135 three-door bottle cooler. This unit has a 280-bottle capacity and is on wheels, making for easy cleaning of both the machine and the floor space underneath it. Also new will be the MF range of Universal Peelers, designed to wash everything from root vegetables to salads and mussels. Capacity of the MF range is from 5kg to 15kg. Stand N3050 Contact 01923 718000
Imperial Catering Equipment Conveyor ovens using forced hot air are extremely fast at cooking menu items such as pizza, reheating pre-cooked meats, and baking off bakery items. Imperial Catering Equipment is the UK importer of Zesto cooking systems and will have the new 2416 electric conveyor oven on its stand. What makes this model stand out is that it is relatively compact in conveyor oven terms, at 1,219mm wide and 800mm deep. Despite the compact size of the oven, it still has 9kW heating elements. Stand N1830 Contact 01664 424100
ISA UK Hotelympia visitors looking for refrigerated, heated and ambient display cabinets for food, drinks and ice-cream will find Italian flair for design on the ISA UK stand. The main feature will be the new Time range, which has been designed for the style-conscious restaurant and cafŽ-bar. Individual Time units feature elegantly curved glass fronts, all slightly different but co-ordinated so that, when assembled together, they appear as one unit. Stand N3054 Contact 01707 371761
Lacor UK Although its name is new to Hotelympia, Lacor is one of the biggest manufacturers of cookware in Europe. As with many items of high-quality professional cookware, the Spanish-built Lacor pans are made with a sandwich construction to give both evenness of heat distribution and good conductivity. The sandwiching is one layer of aluminium for conductivity between two layers of stainless steel to give durability and a good cooking and cleaning surface. Lacor will be exhibiting in the Spanish Pavilion. Stand N3360 Contact 01636 822222
Lec A very well-known refrigeration brand in the domestic market, Lec is using Hotelympia to push ahead in the commercial sector. As well as fridges and freezers, there will be new backbar refrigeration and bottle coolers on the stand. Lec will also be keen to demonstrate green credentials with its environmentally friendly approach to foam insulation and neutral refrigerant gases. Stand N3911 Contact 01243 863161
Lincat Hotelympia will be the first public showing of Lincat's new Silverlink 600 modular range of gas and electric prime cooking equipment. Launched in October, the range features more than 130 products, including a 9kW single- and double-tank countertop electric fryer, a 900mm griddle, an electric chargrill and a 1/1 gastronorm-compatible bain-marie. The heavy-duty Opus range will also be on the Lincat stand, as will the light-duty Lynx range. Stand N3051 Contact 01522 875555
MKN Bratt pans are hugely important for high-volume cooking, for their versatility in cooking a lot of food - they can fry, boil, braise and steam. What takes the bratt pan a stage higher up the food production cycle is when it becomes a pressure bratt pan, allowing the same cooking functions to be performed but with much-reduced cook times. The MKN Optima range of pressure bratt pans will be on the MKN stand at Hotelympia, showing both the high production performance and ease of use they offer. Stand N3070 Contact 01709 380567
Moffat Catering Equipment Moffat is in the middle of a £1m rebranding exercise to show that, while it is universally known for its Scottish-engineered countering and food regeneration trolleys, it has evolved into a broad-based manufacturer of catering equipment for both the kitchen and front of house. Moffat will be using Hotelympia not only to showcase all its new equipment, but to explain to visitors how there is now a single umbrella brand and image for the 40-year-old company. Stand N3930 Contact 01324 812272
Nelson Dish & Glasswashing For businesses that do not have a high throughput of glassware, it is tempting to use the dishwasher for both tableware and glassware, but often the result is streaked and dirty glassware. To help small operators afford a dedicated glasswasher, Nelson will be launching the Speedclean 40 at the show, offering a low-cost entry level to a glasswasher which has build and cleaning performance, but without the advanced glassware cleaning features of bigger and more expensive machines. Look out for the buy-one-get-one-free deal, too. Stand N3869 Contact 020 8993 6198
New Classics With the growth in popularity of cocktails in style bars and night clubs, New Classics is showing the new Waring bar blenders. These are designed to both mix fruits and to crush ice but, since they are sited in public view, Waring has paid particular attention to the styling of the units. Another useful feature for a back-of-bar blender is an optional silencer to reduce noise levels during use. Stand N5310 Contact 01707 265465 Oranfresh A complete line of automatic citrus and vegetable juicers employing exclusive technology will be featured by Spain's AAT Spa/Oranfresh. Stand N3770 Contact 0039 095 540 321
Pacojet Chefs who have a Pacojet have nothing but praise for the quality of puréed foods it can produce, from intensely flavoured sorbets to signature ice-creams. The Pacojet is very simple. Ingredients are frozen in a beaker that fits the machine. When the frozen ingredients are put into the machine, they are shaved down by a chopping blade that revolves at extremely high speed, to produce a very smooth and creamy consistency in the finished product, even if the principal ingredients were things as low-calorie as yogurt. Stand N5326 Contact 0041 41 710 2522
Panasonic Busy establishments with fast single-portion throughput will be interested in the new NE2156 touch-pad and the NE2146 microwave ovens on the Panasonic stand. They are compact in size, but have a power rating of more than 2,000W, ideal for those operations where speed of regeneration is hugely important. In addition to the new models, all the existing range of medium-duty and heavy-duty microwave ovens will on show. Stand N3661 Contact 01344 853795
Parry As well as Parry's new Paragon range and the exciting new system for laser marking equipment (see the Inside Kitchens supplement in this week's issue, page 123), the company will also be showcasing its recently launched range of combi-ovens. Though these are traditionally seen only as the toy of large-scale caterers, Parry is aiming to attract smaller operations with cost-effective models available in either six- or 10-grid configurations. Stand N1630 Contact 01332 875544
Procter & Gamble P&G Professional will be exhibiting its portfolio of laundry, kitchen and housekeeping cleaning systems. This will include the new engineered kitchen cleaning system with bespoke dosing and dilution pumps, and the auto-dosed laundry system. The company is also donating space on the stand to host industry charity Hospitality Action, with members of the organisation's team on hand to discuss their work. Stand N3950 Contact 01932 896000
Rapid Climate Control The Easi-Fit range of air-conditioning systems will be on this stand, showing how it is possible to put air conditioning into hotel bedrooms without pipework or condensers. The units are installed inside the room and require just two drilled holes in a wall and a 13A power supply. Because there is no need for structural alterations, they are an option for independent hotels or budget chains. Stand S4160 Contact 08707 508608
Rational Combi-ovens are known for their steaming and tenderising features, but have never been thought of as delivering the unique meat flavour that comes from a chargrill. Rational is unveiling at Hotelympia an accessory with a coated surface that can chargrill in a combi-oven, giving the typical taste and appearance of menu items such as fresh steaks. Part of the appeal of this option for banqueting is that 100 steaks can be chargrilled in 11 minutes. Stand N1810 Contact 01582 480388
RH Hall While the basic microwave oven has an important role to play in the professional kitchen for food regeneration, combination microwave energy can perform all the functions of a conventional oven, but much more quickly. The Maestrowave Combi-Chef V has moved combination microwave technology on a stage, with features such as programmable pre-heat to prevent food going soggy, a cool-down cycle to prevent the next menu item becoming burned, and 30 pre-set programmes. Stand N3610 Contact 01442 875578
Robot Coupe One of the best-known brands of food-preparation and food-processing equipment, Robot Coupe is using Hotelympia to launch a range of stick blenders that make Robot Coupe build-quality accessible to the smaller operator. The new MMP170 and MMP220 stick blenders are compact, but offer Robot Coupe performance with a low entry price. In another move to recognise that smaller professional kitchens do not have big budgets for food-processing systems, the R400 range, which combines a food processor with a vegetable preparation machine through a combination of cutting discs, will also be launched at the show. Stand N3150 Contact 020 8232 1800
Rowlett Rutland With many hotels preferring buffet-style breakfast service, it's normal to have a conveyor toaster in a big hotel, or a conventional two-slot toaster in a small hotel. The problem for hotels not big enough to justify a conveyor toaster is that a two-slot toaster can result in irritating breakfast queues for time-pressed guests. The answer from Rowlett Rutland is a four-slot toaster designed for the breakfast bar, where two slots are operated independently - this allows two guests to use the same toaster simultaneously. Another new product is an electric grater that, in addition to grating cheese quickly, can also produce fresh breadcrumbs. Stand N3311 Contact 01372 453633
ServEquip One of the biggest names in commercial ice-cream makers for the catering industry, Carpigiani, will be on the ServEquip stand showing how high-quality Italian-style ice-cream can be produced quickly, easily and profitably. One of the machines that will attract interest from the small to medium independent market of caterers will be the new counter-top machine which, from a compact footprint, can produce five ice-creams a minute. This unit, says ServEquip, is an entry-level machine that delivers Carpigiani quality ice-cream and an attractive profit margin at an accessible price. Also on show will be ServEquip's selection of other equipment ranges, and the Vimto Fruit Slush Factory. Stand N1770/N1771 Contact 020 8686 8855
Silesia-Velox Silesia contact grills have been a regular feature of Hotelympia for many years, and the juicy steaks and barbecue smell they produce have always attracted a crowd of interested visitors - some to buy, some to nibble. Grilling of all types of protein on a Silesia is very fast, sealing in the flavour and crisping the outside. While meat is the main use of Silesia-Velox contact grills, they are versatile, with fresh paninis or traditional British toasted sandwiches taking just moments. Stand N3371 Contact 01235 770133
Taylor The new Crown series of table-top soft ice-cream machines from Taylor incorporate heat-treatment technology, reducing clean-down periods to every 14 days. The machines are designed for table-top siting, but can be fitted on to a stainless steel cabinet to become free-standing. Also new will be Flavour Burst, a syrup dispenser designed to sit alongside a thick shake machine. In addition to the regular favourite flavours, there will be the chance to sample on the stand some unusual new ones, including peach swirl, butter pecan and bubblegum. Stand S4930 Contact 01473 892336
Tomlinson Industries Designed for use on kiosks, carts, concession counters, and so on, the new Simpli-Flex 2100 moulded cabinet from Tomlinson Industries makes it possible to dispense different sizes of paper, plastic and foam cups from just one dispenser, keeping them completely dry and sanitary. Also new is a Top Condiment and Lid Organiser. Stand N3621 Contact 001 216 587 3400
Transatlantic Specialities Furi chefs' knives are known around the world for their toughness and ability to hold an edge, and demonstrating their performance on this stand will be Australian chef Bart Beek. Furi knives are made in one piece, in the style popular for Japanese professional knives. They come with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. The company's full range of tableware and cookware will also be on offer, and there will be important news on a company name change. Stand S4140 Contact 01753 526138
Trimco-Coolair While Trimco has been a distributor of fridges and freezers for many years, it is using Hotelympia to show its wider range of commercial refrigeration equipment. These will include chilled preparation units, pizza prep stations and, for front-of-house location, under-counter units with glass doors so customers can see the quality and freshness of ingredients being prepared. Also new are display units targeted at upmarket coffee shops, that can show chilled savoury and sweet goods in an attractive, but very hygienic environment. Stand N1871 Contact 0161-456 4700
Valera New on the Valera stand at Hotelympia will be additions to the Sanyo microwave ovens range, including a 1,900W oven with either 20 programmable preset buttons or digital rotary controls. Also new are Masterfrost ice-makers, which have been designed to produce the optimum amount of ice but operate very energy-efficiently. Stand N3310/N5131 Contact 01708 869593
Victor Manufacturing As one of the UK's leading manufacturers of servery and food-display equipment, Victor Manufacturing will have six new products launched on its stand. These will include two additions to the popular Banquetline cabinets and serveries, a relaunch of the colourful Showline range of serveries, and a product for the cafŽ and sandwich bar sector (that will not have finished development until a few days before Hotelympia opens its doors). Stand N3251 Contact 01274 722125
Winterhalter It's the frustration of every manufacturer of high-quality warewashing equipment that the manufacturer gets the blame for poor performance caused by the operator buying unsuitable or cheap detergents. To meet this problem head-on, Winterhalter will be using Hotelympia to launch Hygiene Express, a detergent supply service aimed not just at offering the very best of detergents for dish- and glass-washing, but for cleaning other areas of the kitchen. Appealing to the smaller operator will be the new compact Bistro machine, which has been designed to wash both glasses and dishes in the same wash cycle. Stand N1710 Contact 01908 359000
Zanussi Centre stage on the Zanussi stand will be the Active Plus range of combi-ovens, which have food safety controls strategic in the design as well as cooking performance. Other features on Active Plus combi-ovens are a soft-cook cycle for very delicate products, a cook-and-hold cycle, and the ability to cook very evenly at low temperatures. Another Zanussi innovation will be the combi-oven Cleaning Robot. Instead of having pay for a self-cleaning system for every combi-oven, the Cleaning Robot is transportable, so one Robot can service several combi-ovens. Electrolux heavy-duty prime cooking equipment will be on the same stand. Stand N3230 Contact 0870 572 7727
Tableware
ADI/Schott Jenaer The uses of borosilicate glass (light, strong and heat-resistant up to +450¼C and down to -35¼C) will be shown in a range of jugs, dishes, bowls and tea/coffee accessories by leading international exponent ADI/Schott Jenaer. Stand S2961 Contact 01629 56190
Amefa Amefa UK plans to show traditional and contemporary cutlery patterns manufactured from 18/0 and 18/10 stainless steel. Also on display will be buffet-serving utensils and low- and high-density polyethylene cutting boards in white and colour-coded versions, both 1/2in and 1in thick. Stand S4042 Contact 0114 244 9507
Celebration Paper and Plastics Celebration will be launching a range of presentation platters and lids in a variety of shapes and sizes, for buffets, parties, meetings or simply for food display. Stand S4311 Contact 01283 538259
Churchill Churchill will be displaying its full range of tableware, including new shapes, designs and colour schemes, as well as table accessories. Stand S4120 Contact 01782 577566
Dudson Dudson will be showing its Dynasty range of holloware, cups and mugs, a contemporary alternative to its Georgian and Tudor ranges. Also on the stand will be the Elements Collection, two designs called Fire and Water. Fire offers bowls and trays which have a crumpled edge design, while Water is a collection of gourmet bowls, square trays, rectangular trays, diamonds, pasta dishes, 10in and 121/2in plates and saucers, with a water ripple embossed design. The Fireworks coffee range will also be on show, consisting of two sizes of mugs, as well as three sizes of cups. Stand S2910 Contact 01782 819337
Elia Showing off its expanded tableware portfolio, Elia will be exhibiting Virtu, with a blue and lilac geometric design, edged in platinum; Orientix, a minimalist design set in a white glaze; and Cubiq, comprising gold squares combined with a platinum rim. The company will also be displaying cutlery designs such as Sirocco, featuring forged slimline pieces polished to a mirror finish; and Longbeach, from British designer Nick Holland, combining sleek lines with oval-shaped curves to the spoons. Elia will also introduce three new variations to its Vacuum Beverage Jug, which are inscribed with the legends Tea, Coffee and Hot Water. Stand S2840 Contact 020 8998 2100
Figgjo Figgjo will be celebrating the contrast between large and small on its stand, such as its large and small Asian rice spoons, called the Hval (whale), suitable either for canapŽs (the small one) or big food presentations (the larger). Also on show will be Planet 40 plate, an unconventional eating platform that allows food to be presented both in its deep centre and on its rim, while a new Big Figgjo mug has been introduced holding about 300ml of liquid - an alternative to a large-size coffee cup or tea cup. Continental Chef Supplies (CCS) will also be on the stand to offer advice. Stand S4220 Contact 00 47 5168 3500
Guy Degrenne Renowned French tableware company Guy Degrenne is seeking to promote itself more heavily in the UK market through UK managing agent Signature FSE. On show at its stand will be its range of tableware, buffetware, glassware and cutlery. Stand S4040 Contact Signature FSE 07966 464452
Primeware Colourful but practical ways of enhancing food presentation will be demonstrated by Primeware Ceramics, including ceramic gastronorm dishes and hot tiles (in as many as nine different colour combinations) for fitting into standard counter inserts. Also on display will be the company's portfolio of display and refrigerated cabinets, pots, pans and buffet equipment. Stand N3100 Contact 020 8995 1119
Robert Welch Robert Welch tableware will be launching a contemporary restyling of its 1983 cutlery design classic, Radford, available in bright or satin finish. Radford is also designed with either solid- or hollow-handled knives. Spoons, forks and the hollow handles of the knives are made from 18/10 stainless steel, while the solid-handled knife is forged from a single ingot of hardened stainless steel. Bespoke designs can be completed on request. Stand S4132 Contact 01386 840522
Steelite Steelite International will be displaying new designs such as Red, available on its Sheer, Quadro, Contour and Neo plate ranges. Also new is Solar, a contemporary interpretation of the sun's light. Steelite will also be welcoming chefs Andrew Owen and Jason Kilby, who will be creating dishes and showing how they can be enhanced by choosing the right tableware. Stand S2930/1 Contact 01782 821000
Villeroy & Boch New design-wise, the company will be launching several new additions to Stella, the classically shaped tableware series, including a single-portion coffee pot, a single-portion teapot, and a sugar bowl and milk pourer for individual servings. Also on the stand will be HotGlass, a stylish and modern 32cm glass plate with curving lines and a coloured edge, in a choice of six colours. The company will be holding a daily prize draw competition to win lunch for two at Pied à Terre, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Gidleigh Park, the Buttery or Northcote Manor. Stand S4230 Contact 020 8871 0011
Interiors and Furniture
Andy Thornton Design and contracting furniture company Andy Thornton will be launching new designs from its FurniturePlus and Feature Lighting collections, including the Belgrave leather lounge chair and an 18-arm chandelier. The company will also be exhibiting and talking through recent completed bar and restaurant projects, as well as displaying a selection of architectural antiques from its warehouse and showroom. Stand S2322 Contact 01422 375595
Apple Interiors This exhibition newcomer will be promoting its design and build solutions for interior refurbishments in the hotel sector. The company will deal with everything from concept through to completion, offering furnishings and furniture for bathrooms, bars, reception areas and bedrooms. Stand S2731 Contact 01603 427711
Astore Harrison Astore Harrison will be showcasing bespoke bars for hotel, corporate hospitality and leisure applications, including mobile bar and concession units for stadium operation. Stand S2750 Contact 01733 310555
Barlow Tyrie Furniture manufacturer Barlow Tyrie will be exhibiting for the first time at Hotelympia, with its collections of contemporary and minimalist designs. The Equinox design combines teak with a polished stainless steel frame, available on chairs and tables in three colours. The Horizon armchair is based around solid teak with slatted teak or all-weather fabric seats and backrests. And you can take time out from the show by relaxing in the Newport rocking chair. Stand S2823 Contact 01376 557600
Bridgman PJ & Co Garden and conservatory furniture manufacturer Bridgman offers a full range of teak, teak and metal, and tubular aluminium outdoor furniture, including tables, chairs and accessories such as parasols. Stand S2430 Contact 020 8804 7474
Burgess Furniture company Burgess specialises in tables and chairs, especially those for conference and banqueting events, designed for durability and compact storage. Stand S2740 Contact 020 8894 9231
Burton Safes Hotel bedroom safes are now almost obligatory in quality city-centre hotels accommodating international travellers. But despite a lock on the bedroom door and a lock on the safety deposit box, there are still ways in which guests can attempt a fraudulent claim for non-existent losses, or in which rogue housekeeping staff gain access. Burton Safes has been addressing the problem for more than two years and is now launching a range of room safes which feature a fully audited security trail. Stand S2561 Contact 01484 663388
Bylaw Four-poster bed specialist Bylaw will be exhibiting its range of pillared, posted and canopy-covered sleeping dens, suitable for upmarket hotels and cosy inns alike. The company claims that the added attraction and increased demand more than compensate for any extra cost. Stand S2751 Contact 01989 562356
Disposables UK Group Washroom dispensing systems will be central to the Disposables UK Group, including the Bay West range of toilet-roll and hand-towel dispensers. Designed to eliminate waste, run-out and overuse, the Bay West system is claimed to reduce paper costs by 40%. Soap dispensers are also available. Stand S2940 Contact 01484 854434
Enfield Polymers Anti-fungal shower curtains should be popular with hoteliers looking for crisp, clean bathrooms. The curtains from Aegis are treated to last for more than 60 washes and are effective against bacteria, yeast, mildew and fungi. They will be displayed on the Enfield Polymers stand alongside the company's range of PVC-coated tablecloths, mattress protectors and matting. Stand S2202 Contact 020 8803 4358
Furniture Fusion As well as launching new products, Furniture Fusion will be promoting its bespoke furniture service and a new contemporary upholstery range. Expect also new retro-style chairs and a new chaise design. Stand S2741 Contact 01908 586334
Go In German furniture company Go In will be introducing three new ranges: Deco Art, a collection of chairs and bar stools, finished in several different wood stain finishes, and in upholstered and non-upholstered versions; the Quorum collection of stackable beechwood chairs for conferences; and the Mar Y Sol (sun and sea) collection of weather-proof chairs with an aluminium frame and a synthetic, woven seat. Stand S2620 Contact 00 49 819 1919 4250
HJ Berry This contract furniture company will be exhibiting its new design, Sloane, a range of dining, club and lounge chairs. Also on show will be the Goose tub chair design (from Simon Pengelly and Mark Gabbertas), and Levitate, a collection of high- and low-backed dining chairs. Stand S2410 Contact 01995 61226
Ideal Standard Bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard provides bathroom suites to the hotel and leisure industry. Among its portfolio on display will be the latest design, Tonic - a simple, contemporary-looking wall-hung toilet and bidet, together with three sizes of basin. Stand S2530 Contact 0870 122 8822
Latella Since launching in the UK last year, Latella has developed its business with a new hire service. Previously, the company's collection of decorative preserves (artificial fruit presented in glassware) was only available to buy, but now event organisers can introduce the feature for single events. The artificial fruits are made from woods, silks and resins, are all hand-made and arranged individually, meaning that no two are the same. Stand S2862 Contact 01763 208033
Manor Furnishings Working specifically with the healthcare and hotel markets, Manor Furnishings has recently begun to trade nationwide. The company will be exhibiting its full range of products and services, from design and manufacture through to installation. Stand S2663 Contact 0870 242 1789
Mitre Furnishing Mitre provides restaurant, hotel, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen textiles and a complete furnishings service. New products being launched at this year's show include a waffle bathrobe with shawl collar and matching slippers; quilted bedspreads; 400 thread count sheets, including duvet covers and pillow cases with single-row cord embellishment; mattress covers; and goose-feather-filled pillows. Stand S4050 Contact 01685 353456
Porter Lancastrian If you fancy indulging your customers with real luxury, Porter Lancastrian now supplies the latest in hotel bathroom entertainment - a 17in widescreen TV that sits flush to the wall in the tiles. TileVision is completely waterproof and, with LCD and heated screen technology, allows clear viewing in even the steamiest of atmospheres. Stand S2670 Contact 0870 871 0111
Samuel Heath Bathroom accessory, taps and showers specialist Samuel Heath will be showcasing three new ranges: Xenon, Novis and System 25. The Xenon and System 25 ranges represent the more contemporary end of design, while the solid brass Novis, available in a number of different finishes, caters for more traditional interiors. Stand S2720 Contact 0121-772 2303
Sandler Sandler specialises in tables, bar stools, and tables for the commercial sector and will be using Hotelympia to launch the new Ko-Ala bar stool. The company lists designs of all finishes and sizes, classical and contemporary, as well as single-piece table and chair units for fast-food outlets. Stand S2540 and S2542 Contact 020 7749 3000
Selectaglaze According to glazing company Selectaglaze, no amount of spas, wine collections, IT facilities or smiles will sway a guest if that same guest doesn't get a good night's sleep. To counteract outside noise, the company suggests secondary glazing - the installation of a secondary window on the room side of the existing window. Suitable for listed buildings, the secondary window (not to be confused with double glazing) also improves thermal insulation and security. Stand S2240 Contact 01727 837271
Sico Sico supplies equipment for events from demountable stages to function tables and portable dance floors - all of it designed to be either portable, folding or wheeling, and able to be used by just one person. At this year's show, the company will be introducing a new wallbed concept, a fold-away bed that allows a room to serve as a meeting or conference venue on the one hand and a bedroom on the other. Stand S2831 Stand 01233 643311
Skopos A manufacturer of permanently flame-retardant and soil-resistant furnishing fabrics, Skopos will be launching two new additions to its Accents portfolio. The first, Luna Taffetas, is a collection of 30 light-catching fabrics; the second, Cool Linens, is a 28-strong collection of coloured linens. The company also supply leathers. Stand S2730 Contact 01924 436666
Snap-Drape Snap-Drape will be introducing a new range of table skirting called Econ-Skirting, available in accordion and box-pleat headings. Available in six colours, it is attached to the table's edge with Snap-Drape's Velcro clips. Also new is Berkeley Conference Cloth, a double-sided fabric with sueded finish, available as a drop cover, a throw cover or in 30m rolls. Representatives of Snap-Drape's hire division will be on hand to discuss its hire service for chair covers, tablecloths, napkins, conference cloths, and table and buffet skirting. Stand S2802 Contact 01568 616638
Ventura Lifetime furniture from Ventura uses blow-moulded technology, is stain-resistant with ultra-violet inhibitors to prevent fading, and has a hammertone powder coat finish. This, the company says, makes the table and chairs more durable and lighter in weight than laminate equivalents. They are suitable for mobile catering, conferences, functions and event catering. Stand S2231 Contact 0118 977 2032
Westward New chair designs by Jeff Banks will be among the highlights on the stand of Merseyside-based furniture supplier Westward. Banks's Pacific design is a collection of eight chairs handcrafted in rattan weave, while his Frejus collection is available in rattan and a weatherproof teak and polycore finish, for use both inside and out. A wide portfolio of bedroom furniture will also be on show. Stand S2211 Contact 0151-549 0101
Hostec
Bartech A global supplier of automated minibars, Bartech will be exhibiting its range of 12 minibar models, with capacities from 20 to 75 litres, and with 10 different dry sections. The minibars are able to record automatically what has left the unit and to make an immediate record on the customer's bill. Stand H232 Contact 020 8874 9888
Call-Systems Technology Call-Systems Technology, a supplier of on-site communication packages, will be showing its restaurant communication systems, WaiterCall, CustomerCall and the latest version of TableCall. It will also be showing its newest product, ResPAK. This is an integrated restaurant, conference and customer relations management system which includes restaurant reservations, table management, conference/functions reservations and conference management modules. Stand H310 Contact 020 8381 1338
CISA CISA, a manufacturer of electronic locking systems, and IR Security and Safety will be showing Hotel Doorset. This product combines door security with fully automated door access that meets the requirements of the Disa
