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Just one year after launching the Uniforms by Ronai catalogue, A. Ronai design and production manager David Sprakes has revealed the developments that clients can expect in the next few months.
Speaking to Hotelier Middle East, Sprakes said the last 12 months has been good for the range, with “some items are becoming firm favourites with people and bestsellers for us”. One of these, he revealed, was the Harrogate chefs’ jacket.
He continued: “People are really loving the garment builder; it lets them have some control over the design, and they get a product that’s a little more unique for them without all of the time and hassle and expense of going through the whole design and bespoke process.”
Due to requiring a small minimum order, A. Ronai customers find it an easy method to buy uniforms that look bespoke. Saying that there are no immediate changes planned in the current range, Sprakes confirmed A. Ronai will expand the garment builder section to give customers a more varied choice of details, as well as new fabrics.
Moving on from uniforms to design products, Intermetal, which was FSC-certified eight months ago, debuted its sustainable range of products for the hospitality industry. Intermetal marketing manager Cathy di Savino said: “Intermetal is well renowned for our aluminium stacking chairs; we have expanded with a new joinery within our factory, and at this show we’re promoting our sustainable products.” One of these products is the fully customisable ‘Dining Pod’, which provides privacy and personal space to those who use it. She said: “The dining pod was a concept that we thought was interesting because people today with technology are sitting privately with their own little hub.”
Another product it has launched includes a range of “high and low” customisable seating, which can lend to a casual and cozy feeling between bar and dining areas in restaurants. Talking about the company’s sustainable accreditation, she added: “We’re a FSC-certified company for eight months now. People want to procure from responsible suppliers, so it was a step we had to take — and the response has been excellent.”
Overall, the sentiments expressed across all verticals at Gulfood 2016 were positive, setting expectations for a beneficial 2016 in the industry. The show is all set to make a return in 2017, with dates finalised for February 26 to March 2, 2017.
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