There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here GUANAJUATO - With an investment of US$20.1 million and the creation of 500 jobs EGO Componentes Electrónicos inaugurated its first plant in Guanajuato consolidating the growth of the auto parts and electronic components sector in the region The new plant will specialize in the manufacture of electronic and mechatronic controls for household appliances and auto parts including products such as gas controllers tubular resistors and induction cooking systems This investment strengthens the local supply chain and reinforces Guanajuato as a key industrial hub for advanced manufacturing highlighted the importance of this investment for the local economy The arrival of EGO Electronic Components to Guanajuato is not a coincidence It is the result of a clear and determined strategy to attract investments that generate employment boost industrial growth and strengthen our economy' EGO has more than 100 years of experience in the development and manufacture of components for household appliances and auto parts Its global presence extends to countries such as Spain consolidating its leadership in the sector The installation of this plant in Apaseo el Grande is in line with the company's growth strategy and the consolidation of Guanajuato as a world reference in the manufacture of electronic components and auto parts the region strengthens its productive capacity and its integration with leading companies in the sector We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness VA — Eager to achieve growth within the North American market BLANCO has become Plumbing Manufacturers International’s newest manufacturing member BLANCO’s kitchen experts have offered their customers high-quality German engineering Their solution-oriented approach to design offers customers the BLANCO UNIT fully customizable combination of kitchen sink the company has marketed its granite composite and stainless steel sinks faucets and other products in the United States for the past 35 years and in Canada for 33 years The company has additional presences in more than 100 countries around the world BLANCO’s main contact with PMI will be Lars Christensen strategic portfolio development & market intelligence for BLANCO North America he said he has retained his PMI engagement as he held positions among various PMI member companies over the years Christensen said being a part of PMI helps him build relationships with PMI’s allied members that are product certifiers “We are delighted to welcome BLANCO North America to PMI and look forward to having their active involvement and global perspective in the critical issues and challenges facing our industry,” said PMI CEO and Executive Director Kerry Stackpole Christensen added that he values the legislative and regulatory insights he gains through the work of Jerry Desmond PMI’s governmental affairs consultant in California PMI’s government affairs consultant in Washington “It’s very important to know about the legislation and regulatory actions being proposed and considered having all the information we need,” Christensen stated Responsible for all product development for BLANCO North America Christensen will be helping the company “spread its wings a bit over the next couple years,” he explained we want to serve as a kitchen solution for residential homes with the BLANCO UNIT We want to be involved in all components of the kitchen water hub Our goal is to develop all of these areas.” BLANCO is one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality kitchen sinks and mixer taps the company has been supplying its products to Indonesia for over 30 years through its sole distributor During a visit by its design principal to Indonesia in collaboration with Eurotheum and Indonesia Design hosted an intimate dinner with ten of Indonesia’s prominent architects and interior designers Erwin Hawawinata of Hawawinata & Associates Francine Denise of Francine Denise Interiors Also present on behalf of Eurotheum was Orlena Taking place on 30 July 2024 at Alto Restaurant & Bar the event started with a welcoming remark from Lina Gan global head of design and innovation at BLANCO delivered an introduction about the company’s products This was followed by a brief speech from Lars Myrup The evening continued with a friendly chat over a dinner and wine lasting until the restaurant's closing time Indonesia Design is grateful for the guests' presence and participation in this enjoyable event Catering Insight New CEO and new head of catering equipment sales at the German group Blanco Professional has changed up its management team with Egon Kofler taking over from Roland Spleiss as CEO and Bernd Rupprecht assuming the post of director/head of sales at the manufacturer’s catering business unit Germany-based company group together with chief operating officer Michael Huber He has more than 33 years of international professional experience in Blanc & Fischer family holding sub-groups EGO and Blanco Professional both form part of the Blanc & Fischer group Kofler implemented restructuring as CEO of the Italian Defendi Group a manufacturer of gas components for white goods CEO of the Blanc & Fischer family holding affirms: “Egon Kofler has already shown at different EGO subsidiaries that he is capable of steering companies out of difficult situations and back on course for success Having held positions in our group of companies in the past he is very familiar with the group and also has close family ties with Oberderdingen we believe that he meets all requirements to make Blanco Professional successful again.” Kofler commented: “I immediately accepted when the invitation came Together with Blanco Professional’s dynamic team I’d like to develop the company further in terms of structure on a lasting basis and create a solid foundation for a successful future.” He will be supported in this task by Rupprecht who will be responsible for overall sales in the catering business unit Rupprecht takes over from Frederikus de Leeuw Rupprecht has many years of sales experience in both structural alignment and operational implementation with a focus on clear structures and a goal-oriented organisation He was previously director/head of sales electronic surface cooking at EGO Elektro-Geräte AG in Switzerland and was responsible for the Southern Europe Middle East and South America sales regions New CEO Kofler commented: “With Bernd Rupprecht we are gaining an experienced manager with international sales experience and in-depth technological knowledge we will be able to provide a significant boost to further development in the catering business unit.” Rupprecht himself concurred: “In cooperation with the management board and a dynamic team we’ll drive Blanco Professional’s transformation forward We will work together to develop the catering business unit further successfully positioning it for the future with new technologies for new requirements to inspire the next generation of customers.” The new CEO’s paramount task will be to implement a collective restructuring agreement concluded in early October which has been in force since 8 October and will run until 31 December 2023 The company’s management board negotiated the agreement with the Works Council and IG Metall trade union with involvement from the Südwestmetall employers’ association Up to 100 jobs will be cut at the Oberderdingen site as a consequence Socially responsible solutions will be sought during this process The Blanco Professional Group believes this measure has become necessary due to its fragile financial situation only half a percent more than in the previous year The firm cited the impact of the coronavirus epidemic making such a restructuring agreement essential Kofler commented: “We find ourselves in a difficult situation in an extremely challenging year this situation also opens up opportunities we remain convinced that we are paving the way for enduring success in the mid-term The main objective is to create a competitive organisation by reducing structural and human resources costs among other things business fields and target groups will be focused on and the catering and industrial business units are to operate largely independently in future “We are making major cuts now so that we can return to normality in an assured future as quickly as possible,” confirmed Kofler qualifying the current measures and stressing that no further job cuts are planned Sink and tap specialist Blanco has unveiled a new Brand Experience Centre at its headquarters in Oberderdingen Sink and tap specialist Blanco has unveiled a new Brand Experience Centre at its headquarters in Oberderdingen the centre showcase the modular Blanco Unit portfolio but has been created to offer visitors an immersive experience and discover the brand’s 100-year heritage and expertise It has been created for use by kitchen trade partners vice president and head of global brand marketing Daniela Römgens said: “We don’t just want a product or kitchen exhibition We want to make it tangible how everyday life at the kitchen water place can be better designed with our solutions and encounter that reflects the values and identity of the Blanco brand.” the Brand Experience Centre incorporates regional typical sandstone and has been created to be functional and emotionally appealing with an environment where all senses are engaged The Brand Experience Centre features six zones where visitors can interact with working Blanco Units and discover the company’s manufacturing processes The 26 fully functioning Blanco Units allow users to explore multifunctional sinks customisable base cabinet systems and water systems Blanco CEO Frank Gfrörer said the centre strengthened the company’s brand portfolio: “The Brand Experience Centre clearly shows where we have developed in recent years “It contributes to making us tangible as a brand and impressively demonstrating our added value for the kitchen water place “This clear positioning will help us seize future growth opportunities.” Sintered stone manufacturer Neolith has launched Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset inspired by nature and classical architecture and for use in kitchens or bathrooms walls They belong to The New Classtone and Fusioncollections which interpret marble and natural stone and boast Neolith’s antibacterial NeolEAT technology Calacatta Roma (pictured top) pays homage to Italian Carrara marble with ochre and grey veins in a white 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new ownership structure which is currently facing a number of challenges through no fault of our own “While the other subgroups of Blanc & Fischer family holding are holding their own exceptionally well after a brief slump and have achieved their goals despite the difficulties of the pandemic with its focus on the catering and industrial business units suffered considerably from the consequences of corona The company suffered a double-digit decline in sales in 2020 and this trend is expected to continue in 2021 “It is therefore very important now to align the company quickly with high-growth business areas This works better with a homogeneous shareholder structure that is completely owned by a strong Coordination with a larger group of shareholders naturally takes more time Haupt emphasised that the decline in sales at Blanco Professional in the past and the current year was a logical consequence of the market situation and he believes the company reacted quickly by developing a restructuring agreement that has been in force since the beginning of October 2020 and will run until the end of 2023 gradually cutting around 100 of the 700 jobs at the division the CEO expects a certain amount of funding to be required over the next 2 years in order to partially realign the company: “The Blanc & Fischer family holding as the parent company can and will raise these funds without any problems not least thanks to the positive developments at the other subgroups And that is a worthwhile investment: we are absolutely confident that this company can also achieve the positive level of the other companies in our group.” The funds will be invested primarily in the development and expansion of high-growth business areas Blanco Professional has also been restructured in terms of corporate management: Egon Kofler took the reins as CEO in October 2020 an experienced sales professional from the group who has taken on his new role at Blanco Professional on a permanent basis Kofler said: “We are in a difficult situation in an extremely challenging year But this situation also offers opportunities we are also convinced that we are laying the foundation for achieving sustainable success again in the medium term We can and will achieve this together – at the Oberderdingen location The primary goal is to build a competitive organisation among other things by reducing structural and personnel costs business areas and target groups are to be focused and the catering and industrial business units will operate largely independently in the future The new management sees great opportunities in the areas of hygiene and digitisation for professional kitchens Kofler underlined: “Corona has increased the already great importance of hygiene in medical facilities and nursing homes Here we are developing an attractive product portfolio that we will continue to expand and refine “We also see great potential for the future in the digitisation of professional kitchens digitalisation is above all a convenience issue that can also contribute to better cooking results This also applies in professional kitchens but digitalization is also a significant productivity factor there We will see a further decline in sales this year but from 2022 we will be back on the growth path.” German-headquartered manufacturer the Blanco Professional Group has recorded a 3.5% turnover increase for the 2017 financial year compared to the previous 12 months The group achieved a consolidated turnover of €124m (£109m) This revenue was generated by its four business units: catering the catering division is said to have made an important contribution to solving individual customer requirements with its turnkey solutions for the Blanco Cook front cooking system Market recognition for these developments include winning two GGKA (Association for Gastronomy and large kitchen equipment) top ratings as the ‘BestPartner 2018/2019’ in its front cooking and logistics categories Blanco Professional feels it offers a consistent “customer first” approach modular product systems and services on an international scale The corporate brand strategy includes building brand ambassadors and creating presentation videos A further expansion of the brand profile is planned including an intensification of social media activities CEO Roland Spleiss commented: “With the profound changes we have introduced we have created a solid basis for sustainable growth in the future we are a solution provider and position ourselves with a clear corporate culture that combines traditional and modern values ​​into an ‘agile mindset’.” The company’s Oberderdingen location will continue to play a key role in the future and has been strengthened again with major investment Blanco Professional will invest €30m (£26) in its production network including €20m (£18m) at the Oberderdingen headquarters