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Training and Wellness in a proper ambiance

The leisure industry turned out to be extremely stable during the recent financial crisis. Consumers still spend a lot of money on theme parks, trips and fitness. Many hotels can no longer do without wellness and sports services, since spas and well-being provide revenues. The number of memberships in fitness studios has increased for years.

Shop fitting is also in great demand in the leisure industry

Interview with Gerhard Pennekamp, owner of deco leisure GmbH, Wesel

”Deco“ means design and “leisure” of course refers to leisure time. The two English words precisely indicate what the German company from Wesel in the Lower Rhine area does. It designs rooms for retail, the hotel and restaurant industry and the leisure industry. When Gerhard Pennekamp became Managing Partner in 2003, furniture manufacturing and interior design were the company’s key aspects.

”Ceramic tiles are an integral part of contemporary architecture“

Interview with Werner Ziegelmeier, Head of Public Relations Agrob Buchtal, Germany

Werner Ziegelmeier has worked for over 30 years in the tile industry. As Head of Public Relations at Agrob Buchtal and its parent company Deutsche Steinzeug, he battles prejudice and has more in store than just advertising slogans: ceramic tiles are made of natural raw materials and offer many design possibilities.

Company News - May 18, 2012

NCR launches customer feedback and social media referral solution for restaurant operators

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced the launch of NCR Customer Voice, a web-based customer loyalty, retention and referral tool that enables operators to monitor customer satisfaction, deal with any dissatisfaction immediately and turn happy customers into brand ambassadors using social media channels.

Company News - May 16, 2012

Bosch significantly expands Advantage Line product range

Bosch Security Systems is significantly expanding its Advantage Line range. By adding new video products, and, for the first time, fire and public address solutions, the customer can now organize complete security and audio systems for any small to mid-sized application. From May onwards, the full range of new Advantage Line products is available for the benefit of customers at Advantage Line distributors.

Company News - May 14, 2012

GEA lifted by demand from food process technology

GEA generated a 24.4 percent increase in its order intake to EUR 1,544.9 million in the first quarter of 2012. As in the previous quarters, this again represented a significant year-on-year increase. In line with this trend, consolidated revenue also rose by 21.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 1,263.7 million.

Company News - May 10, 2012

Osram illuminates 2012 European Football Championship

Osram will be installing the latest light technology in four stadiums for the European Football Championship, which is to be held in Poland and the Ukraine from June 8 to July 1, 2012. The National Stadium in Warsaw is the absolute highlight. Osram will be supplying cutting-edge lighting solutions for the stadium façade, which is to be used as a gigantic screen.

Company News - May 10, 2012

Mini-projector for smartphones

Their very small displays sometimes make smartphones diffi cult to operate. In the future, a projector will help: if the cell phone is standing on a table, for instance, it can project a large-format display onto the table surface. The user will have the option of operating the smartphone via the projection function or from the display screen itself.

Company News - May 9, 2012

Software AG Acquires my-Channels for Universal Messaging Technology

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the acquisition of London based my-Channels. my-Channels provides extremely fast (low latency) messaging software complementing and extending Software AG’s current integration technology. The acquisition of my-Channels will enable Software AG’s customers to integrate their enterprise applications, cloud based applications, and mobile devices through a unique, universal messaging layer.

Innovations

SLIT - Architectural Light Blades

SLIT is a wall recessed fitting, developed by Simes for striking vertical blades of light. The fitting is particularly suitable for architectural projects with innovative concept, requiring customized lighting solutions. SLIT is in fact equipped with covers, asymmetric or symmetric, able to create different light effects, but with a great uniform and homogeneous light distribution, over the entire length of the fitting and to the ground.

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Company News - May 10, 2012

Most Innovative Shopping Centers in Europe Honored with ACROSS Award 2012

Two for Germany, one for Portugal. That was the decision made by the top-class jury of experts for the ACROSS Award 2012, which was awarded to outstanding shopping centers in three categories yesterday. The ACROSS Awards 2012 were handed out on the 26th of April at 5 PM in a ceremony that was part of the 14th Regioplan Shopping Center Symposium at the Palais Ferstel in Vienna.

Company News - May 3, 2012

Research Brief – UK: 2012 Aldata Shopper Insights Survey

2012 Consumer ResearchThe survey examines how consumers have modified their shopping behavior in light of current market conditions. Part of an international research project commissioned by Aldata, data in this brief is broken out for the UK only and is based on data from more than 1,000 respondents.

Company News - April 30, 2012

NCR helps smaller banks increase customer service levels with expanded range of solutions

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today launched an expanded suite of digital signage, kiosk and managed services that have been tailored to the community banks and credit union market. The solutions are being made available via NCR solution partners who are part of the NCR Interact Global Partner Program in select geographies.