CESA's new structure will help meet industry challenges

The Catering Equipment Supplier's Association (CESA) has changed its structure in a move to better represent its membership and give it the flexibility to address the big issues, such as Brexit, training, education and connectivity.

The new structure will also allow CESA to develop programmes to work closely with the rest of the supply chain and with foodservice operators.

The new structure sees the creation of a series of committees focused on specific sectors of the catering equipment industry, from warewashing, refrigeration and cooking appliances to spare parts and ventilation. There are also new groups focused on cooperation with the supply chain, including dealers, consultants and wholesalers, and liaison with foodservice operators.

"The complexity of the challenges we face, from Brexit to connectivity to training, is unprecedented," added Roberts. "In many cases, they bring different issues for different product categories. The new structure gives us the opportunity to deal with the challenges both at the individual product level and strategically, via the plenary council and the CESA Board."

The changes were announced in advance of British business journalist and business editor for the BBC, Simon Jack, being announced as CESA's upcoming conference chair.

The Conference is run in association with Cedabond, ENSE and the FCSI with full details of the programme and speaker platform to be announced online shortly.

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