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RAK Porcelain, the fast growing division of global ceramics leader RAK Ceramics is a relative newcomer in the hospitality tabletop segment, but has quickly become a global leader in many markets. We recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Claude Peiffer, RAK Porcelain's Managing Director for Europe and we asked him a few questions about RAK Porcelain and where it might be headed after such a fast start. Here's what Mr. Peiffer had to say.... 1. How long has RAK Ceramics been in the dinnerware manufacturing business and why did RAK decide to pursue the hospitality sector? CP: RAK was evaluating the opportunity to produce dinnerware since 2003, this resulted in a factory opening during spring 2005.With sound experience in all ceramic matters, it was only a question of time when the tabletop business would be analyzed and integrated into the group’s strategic business branches. With the booming Emirati hospitality business, the customer’s demand for locally made and available hotelware was growing and the production capacity was all dedicated to the hotel and restaurant sector. 2. What differentiates the RAK Porcelain brand from the many other choices restaurateurs and hoteliers around the world have when it comes to selecting their dinnerware? CP: At RAK Porcelain it is our goal to offer solutions to our customers, in regards to design aspects, to supply chain issues, to budget constraints etc…, Thousands of operators around the globe have experienced our know how in providing a superior Fine China product within optimal conditions. I believe we are recognized to as someone who will take care of our customer’s issues, during all the time he will use our products. 3. RAK only has ceramic dinnerware, while many of its competitors offer glassware, cutlery, stone, plastic, and even wood. Is this a conscious choice to remain focused on ceramics or might we see the RAK brand name on cutlery or glassware someday? CP: The focus and strength of RAK Porcelain is in the manufacturing and marketing of great porcelain products. RAK, at least at this moment has no intention to become a merchant of multiple products and materials under the RAK brand. We do what we know to do best, and do not wish to divert from our efforts to develop our top position in the ceramic field. 4. We know that RAK Ceramics is the leading global ceramic manufacturer, but where is the dinnerware portion versus your competitors in that category? CP: In volume produced, we are among the top 3 brands when it comes to hotelware porcelain. The layout of our factory will allow to constantly increase and double our today’s capacity. 5. RAK Porcelain has chosen to work with two European designers to this point to develop certain dinnerware designs. Will we see an American, British, or perhaps, Australian designer creating RAK Porcelain anytime soon? CP: Depending on the design orientations from our product management team, which they developed together with operators and chefs, we define the designer who can achieve our intentions. The origins of the designer is of less importance in that process, we look at his(her) signature and past performance. By the way, the next product line was developed together with a lady originating from Spain.
7. RAK Porcelain has come a long way since it’s beginning 10 years ago. What should we expect in the next 10 years?
CP: RAK will grow it’s distribution network around the globe and pursue further business opportunities like supplying the in- flight equipment for airlines. 8. If RAK Porcelain and all its competitors from around the globe were performers in a circus……what performer would the RAK brand be? And, why? CP: The answer seems to be natural, in a circus we would be the artists keeping the plates rotating on the bamboo sticks. Our business turns equally fast and we give it our full dedication to keep it up there and add a maximum of sticks to our portfolio. 9. We always like to end on a personal question…..what’s the most memorable music concert you have ever attended and why? CP: It was a Rolling Stones concert in Cologne, and what made it memorable was the presence of a very dear friend who was taken away from this world a couple of months later.
- DJames
Today, mule cocktails are a group of mixed drinks made with ginger beer, citrus juice and a base liquor. And these hand-crafted, copper finish mugs from tabletop leader Libbey provide the perfect presentation for this great drink with a kick. Libbey....helping to elevate your guests' beverage experience.
To learn more about these copper finish mugs and all the other wide range of tabletop products from Libbey for the foodservice and hospitality industry, go here: http://foodservice.libbey.com/ According to local newspaper The Sentinel, hospitality tabletop leader Steelite International has won the contract to supply the catering facilities at the Olympic village in next week's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The UK-based firm has produced more than 140,000 pieces for the 1,000 catering facilities in the main complex at the Olympic Games, which are now in their 22nd year. The event is being staged in Sochi, from February 7 until 13. Steelite tableware will also be used at the 11th Paralympic Winter Games in March. To read the entire article in The Sentinel, go here:http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Steelite-wins-contract-produce-pottery-Winter/story-20482214-detail/story.html To lern more about Steelite International and its wide array of products for the hospitality tabletop, go here: http://www.steelite.com/
EveryWare Global, Inc., - parent to hospitality tabletop brands Oneida and Anchor Hocking - and a global leader in the consumer tabletop and foodservice markets, announced today that it plans to close its regional office in Oneida, N.Y., as part of its ongoing integration of the Oneida business. A smaller satellite office in Melville, New York, also will be closed.
Certain functional and administrative roles now based at the Oneida regional office will gradually be relocated to the company's headquarters in central Ohio, as will certain roles based in Melville. The changes will take place in several phases beginning in April with full completion scheduled in 2015. "This is a difficult but necessary decision as we work to complete the full integration of the Oneida business into EveryWare," said John Sheppard, EveryWare Chief Executive Officer. "This move will enable us to achieve the greater efficiencies and synergy of having all of our key business, functional and administrative positions in a single North American location." EveryWare is providing affected associates with severance and other support. The Company intends to divest the Oneida office building, located at 163 Kenwood Ave. Mr. Sheppard continued, "We are extremely proud of the rich history we have built with the town of Oneida and we want to thank the local community and all of our employees for their time and dedication in helping make Oneida into the iconic brand name that it is today. We remain dedicated to continuing the brand's legacy and are excited for the opportunities ahead." Monomoy Capital Partners acquired Oneida in 2011 and combined it and Anchor Hocking under the EveryWare name in March 2012. The company became publicly traded in May 2013.
To learn more about RAK Porcelain's HEALTHCARE line and all the other items in their wide range of hospitality tabletop collection, go here: http://www.rakporcelain.eu/
To learn more about Steelite's Nick & Nora cocktail glasses and the rest of their wide range of hospitality tabletop products go here: http://www.steelite.com/
Dudson, the UK-based hospitality tabletop company has announced several changes to its North American management structure, says Group Commercial Director Neil Boston. In Canada, effective immediately David McIlwraith is promoted to the position of Head of Sales for Canada. McIlwraith will take day-to-day responsibility for all commercial activities across Canada, including management and development of the sales team and will report directly to Boston. In the USA market, tabletop industry veteran Mike Coggins joins Dudson as Vice President of National Distribution. Coggins joins Dudson from Oneida where he was Regional VP Sales for the Eastern Region. Prior to that, Coggins was with Villeroy & Boch and Libbey in senior sales management roles. Coggins will be responsible for day-to-day commercial activities for all the Dudson distributor partners across the USA and will report to Neil Boston. Nils Hughes will focus 100% on Key Account New Business Development across the USA having worked supporting the Eastern Region in addition to his New Business responsibilities for the last 12 months. Nils will report directly to the Group Commercial Director. David Roger will return to be focusing back on developing the global Export markets for Dudson and the Global Key Accounts but will continue to be present in the USA specifically supporting the Global Key Accounts. Commercial Operations Team Dudson has also established a new Commercial Operations Team operating in North America. The team will meet every 8 weeks in Raleigh to review all business issues and agree to the Dudson strategic path going forward. That team will consist of the following people (from time-to-time also including Max Dudson, Group CEO); Neil Boston Group Commercial Director Ryan Hurley SVP Finance & Operations /;5 Gary Wilkie VP Supply Chain & Operations Mike Coggins VP National Distribution, USA Nils Hughes Head of New Business Development, USA David McIlwraith Head of Sales, Canada |
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