Anish Udayawar, Regional Manager, Hupfer Metallwerke GmbH & Co., gives his insights on an otherwise underplayed sector of commercial kitchens. Anish Udayawar, Regional Manager, Hupfer Metallwerke GmbH & Co., gives his insights on an otherwise underplayed sector of commercial kitchens.

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Hupfer

Anish Udayawar, Regional Manager, Hupfer Metallwerke GmbH & Co., gives his insights on an otherwise underplayed sector of commercial kitchens.

Tel:+971 655 73865 • Web:www.hupfer-middle-east.com

When was your company established?

Julius Hupferfounded the company in 1870, with operations in the Middle East from 2008.

How Many people does your company employ?

The company currently employs more than 500 staff around the world.

What are your achievements in the region?

Hupfer enjoys a commanding market share owing to its product category in the region, with almost every major hotel operator figuring on our buyers list.

What is your company vision?

In line with our corporate strategy, Hupfer is constantly striving to increase its market share with logistic solutions. We wish to address the challenges that production kitchens face.

What are your core products and services for the Hospitality Industry?

Our strength lies in storage, transportation, preparation, organisation, distribution and holding food at desired temperatures and serving.

What new products have you launched recently?

This year we launched the revolutionary Hupfer Isobox Mobil in the Middle East. The mobile transport box is suitable for serving systems, whether keeping food hot or cold.

What other news is there from your company this year?

Hupfer has recently completed the construction of its new marketing and training centre, enabling live demonstrations and operational training on our new products set to hit the market. We have also undertaken many evolutionary changes in our headquarters, based in Germany.

What is your best seller?

In the region, Hupfer is well known for its shelving products. Whereas products such as trolleys and carts have enabled us to note a considerable growth in the sales of our hot/cold holding cabinets.

What do you offer Hotels above and beyond expectations?

Logistics usually gets underplayed in commercial kitchens, which is precisely why we work closely with kitchen planners, designers and operators to understand the challenges and tailor our solutions.

Did you know?

Hupfer enjoys a lion’s share of the market owing to its product range with almost every major hotel operator figuring on its buyer’s list.

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