These systems include special contracts for pest monitoring, which are an important building block for the implementation of food safety regulations, "Smiley" certification or "Hygieneampel". These services are also available with an on-line documentation.

Another innovation is our Aero-kill method. Here we offer our customers in the hospitality industry to combat bed bugs with hot air and no chemicals used. This avoids long waiting times after the action, so hotel rooms can be rented out once again."

(F+ M Schädlingsbekämpfungs GmbH, Velbert)

Managing Director Katja Holert: “The new concept for HOGATEC convinced us to gladly follow the many wishes expressed by our hotel and restaurant customers in the region. We will be presenting our range of offerings at an industry trade fair for the first time so that we can address projects and individual requirements in personal, on-site discussions. North Rhine-Westphalia is traditionally one of the most important regions for Garpa with lots of established customer relationships.”

Alongside developments in the residential segment, the trend towards exclusive comfort in outdoor areas is also continuing in the upscale hospitality industry. Contemporary materials are being used here in lavish lounge furniture for restaurant and hotel terraces, with stacking chairs, folding tables and pull-out tables flexibly adapting to the changing conditions. Versatile lounge furniture guarantees comfort at the pool and in wellness areas, while large sun umbrellas adequately cover tables and seating areas.

Garpa products are especially suited for long-term use. The materials used – such as aluminium, stainless steel, synthetic weave and teak – retain their value and are absolutely weatherproof and easy to clean. The craftsmanship and proven technology guarantee long-term functionality and easy handling. Elaborate ergonomics ensure comfort.

Tarmac and cobblestones - no problem!

Public spaces or paths are built on a slope to ensure effective drainage. In old, historic towns and cities cobblestones often present a major challenge to catering establishments wishing to offer their customers a comfortable outdoor seating area. Guests are less happy when their tables are unstable and the Cappuccino spills over the edge of the cups. Now it is possible to avoid such irritations. Even on steeper inclines and very uneven floor surfaces, tables no longer have to wobble - the new GO IN tables compensate perfectly for any unevenness.

This leaves the staff with more time to look after their guests

The FLAT® technology is always effective - even when tables are constantly being moved by guests the members of staff do not need to adjust them anew. The tables remain stable, regardless of the unevenness of the flooring and how often they are moved from place to place. In addition, the award-winning levelling and stabilization technology has the unique ability to maintain table tops at a standard height, making it possible to put several tables together. This means that one long table with a level top can be set up out of doors in no time at all.

Above all, the qualitative demands on the catering in schools will be highlighted in lectures. Subjects will be (for example) nutrition education, hygiene concepts or the promotion of professionalism.

Netzwerkmagazin Schulverpflegung ("Network Magazine for School Catering") will be the media partner. The congress will be accompanied by a market of possibilities.

September 2. Egon Galinnis, Managing Director of Messe Essen: "We are glad that Deutscher Fachverlag will also support Essen as the new HOGATEC location and will confer this renowned prize at Messe Essen. This shows that we are convincing with our conceptional reorientation of the trade fair for hotels, gastronomy and canteen catering and that HOGATEC is the right platform for this sectoral event."