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A question we’re often asked at TabletopJournal is what makes Steelite so special and how do they continue to grow their business? After spending much of today in product review sessions where new product after new product was showcased, along with new uses and updates for existing products….you might well assume that the answers to be those questions would be product related.
However, from what I have witnessed in my very short visit at this sales conference, it’s far more about the people – and their passion – than it is about the individual product that leads to the success at Steelite. While their products are the most creative products of their types, in the end what is impressive is how the Steelite people use these products to provide solutions to their customer’s tabletop problems. From VP, National Accounts Tony Taneal to Denver area Sales Rep Ron Gallman to Tabletop Specialist Mary Beth Miller to Midwest Sales Manager Jack Eaton…. they all shared the passion for selling tabletop with each individual encounter we had with them, as did many others whose names I didn't get. It is this passion for providing tabletop solutions that seems to run throughout the Steelite organization. Today’s product breakout sessions were a good example. Each upbeat and fast moving session was run by a knowledgeable expert whose passion and energy was on full display. You saw it in the informal hallway gatherings - discussing this product or that...how they might work to solve a particular customer's problem. Other companies may try to compete on a product basis, but Steelite seems to be competing on a talent basis….and their inventory of talent runs deep. So, while there can be no doubt that Steelite has some truly creative products – with many more on the way - it is the people and their talent – and, yes, their passion - that are perhaps this company’s most impressive assets.
Some relationships....are just meant to be. Bauscher/Hepp and Tafelstern/WMF new catalogs are out. Restaurant tabletops everywhere have begun to smile. We're pretty sure the new Luigi Bormioli catalog can't be far behind. To learn more about Bauscher USA and the extensive portfolio of top tabletop products, go here:
http://www.bauscherusa.com/ or give them a call (888.840.4333) to get your own new catalog. International Tableware Incorporated (ITI) is a company that is rapidly becoming a household name among certain segments of the hospitality tabletop industry. With a product line that continues to expand and upgrade in terms of design and quality, ITI has opened smart buyers’ eyes.
Known for its dinnerware high-value standards such as HAMPTON with its American White body color and fluted rim and GRANADA brown speckle designs….the new International Tableware is much, much more. From its affordable cutlery and flatware to its full wineglass and barware range, this is a company that will make hospitality buyers take a second look. ITI has been building its lineup of buffet serving items, along with adding to its already full complement of healthcare tabletop products.
To see the entire collection of hospitality tabletop products from International Tableware Inc. and get a copy of their new, nearly 100 page catalog, go here:
http://www.internationaltableware.com/ Tafelstern and WMF .... the finest in German quality and style for your tabletop.....and your buffet.
Tafelstern. WMF. Few Rules.....Many Rewards.
If you are looking for the unique...yet practical....serving solution for either beverage or food, check out Service Ideas as they probably have it! Great people....with great products! To learn more about Service Ideas extensive line of serving items for the hospitality industry, go here:http://www.serviceideas.com/
With complete and wide-ranging lines of tabletop and buffet, bar supplies, ....and, yes, kitchen and pizza supplies, along with perhaps the industry's widest selection of plate covers, American Metalcraft has become a great "go-to" source for a whole range of products that can help differentiate the dining experience. From metal to melamine, from porcelain to cast iron....and from buffet to bamboo.... American Metalcraft is a complete source for creative serving ideas.
Attendees say seeing new products and developments at The NAFEM Show is their #1 reason for attending. The NAFEM Show made the foodservice tabletop innovations easy to find at the WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL!® new product gallery. This high-traffic area of the show floor is visited by nearly 80% of attendees historically and our impression was that trend was no different in 2013. Hot tabletop products at The NAFEM Show were:
The Grill Pardner seems incredibly versatile and was developed by legendary Texas caterer Don Strange. Just like the industrial-type catering units used on his ranch, the Grill Pardner is made to last, but yet travels easily, along being designed for a quick cleanup and easy storage when not in use. To find out more about Grill Pardner, go here: http://grillpardner.com/
Eastern Tabletop's new REVO collection of buffet tools seem incredibly versatile considering that they come with 3 tops: a grill, a grate top, and a board meant to make a carving table. Lightweight and small enough to travel easily, the REVO collection comes in both a 20 inch long rectangular shape and a 15 inch diameter round shape - both made from a polished, high quality 18-10 stainless steel.
Another new innovative product design from Elite Global Solutions, the Fo Bwa collection, their faux wood melamine line, is expanding to include new shapes. EGS's beautiful modular risers are now available in several sizes. Each size can be stacked and arranged with endless possibilities to create everything from simple tiers to elaborate landscapes. Two-steps, Three-steps, staggered, and quarter rounds, with Fo Bwa modular risers the creative choice is yours. These fabulous additions come in the four attractive Fo Bwa styles: Bamboo, Driftwood, Walnut, and Zebra Wood. These modular risers will give you the perfect foundation for achieving a stunning and durable display for buffet, deli, coffee, and bakery merchandising. Cool company. Cool products. Elite Global Solutions. Check them out. To see the entire line of buffet and tabletop products from EGS, go here:http://egsfoodservice.com/
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