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The WEEE Regulations and “low cost” compliance schemes.
The various WEEE regulations introduced across Europe have generally resulted in the creation of one or two Producer Compliance Schemes within each Member State - not so the UK – here we have almost forty schemes operating within a ‘compliance’ marketplace. ...full story »
Boiling Water Heaters - feedback from DG_TREN meeting
Following a meeting with the Commission official our earlier email regarding boiling water heater, the news is positive. ...full story »
August 2010
BEAMA Position Paper. Future for the building Regulations
Some of the most fundamental changes for buildings in the future will come from the development of the UK energy infrastructure. The decarbonisation of electricity will lead to an increased application of electrical technology. The creation of a smart grid will inevitably lead to the need for more ‘smart’ technologies in buildings and a far higher focus on controls and communications. See postion paper...full story »
Welcome to our new CESA members
Since the 1st July CESA has accepted into membership the following new members. This brings the total membership to 141 companies ...full story »
European Commission Survey on Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement in Third Countries
The European Commission is conducting a new survey regarding IPR protection and enforcement in third countries, targeting EU companies established or operating in third countries. ...full story »
Lot 2 - CESA – WATER BOILING EQUIPMENT GROUP
A BEAMA delegation met Stephan Kolb, DG Energy and Transport (responsible Energy related products and Energy using Products Directives) last week. This was to discuss issues relating to Lot 2 on water boilers and the inclusion in the working documents of products used for hot drinking water. This was with the full support of CESA and EFCEM. ...full story »
CESA Export Group & UKTI support for key events
TRADESHOW ACCESS PROGRAMME: KEY EVENT PLANNING FOR 2011/12 UKT&I have started the planning process for key events. Whilst there is no indication of future budgets until after the Government Spending Review concludes in the autumn they want to start the process to identify key events for 2011-12. ...full story »
68% of ScotHot VIP’s intend to invest in catering equipment over the next year.
Following a survey of our VIP Priority Club members ScotHot has uncovered that 68% of visitors intend to invest in catering equipment over the next 12 months. This will be fantastic news for catering equipment suppliers taking part in ScotHot 2011 who will be in a prime position to display their innovative products in front of this key audience. ...full story »
CESA EXPORT GROUP : UKTI and British Business at Sports Events Expo Rio: 22 - 24 September 2010: Riocentro
Forwarded from UKTI:- ** Sports Events Expo Rio Update ** ...full story »
CESA Members: Be Part of Team 2012 and Join the Medal Quest
The FCSI Sustainable Catering Equipment Award to a CESA member
CESA/FCSI Conference 2010 – 11th & 12th November, Celtic Manor Resort
Please use the link below to book your place at this year’s CESA in association with FCSI Conference....full story »
July 2010
ScotHot VIP’s intend to invest in catering equipment over the next year
68% of ScotHot VIP’s intend to invest in catering equipment over the next year. ...full story »
Full list of scrapped school building projects
The education secretary, Michael Gove, has announced the scrapping of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF). This is the full list of the affected projects, amended to correct errors in an earlier version issued by the government....full story »
CESA/FCSI Conference 2010 – 11th & 12th November, Celtic Manor Resort
Please use the link below to book your place at this year’s CESA in association with FCSI Conference....full story »
R&D funding for SME's
SME members could get their future product development costs 100% funded ? ...full story »
June 2010
CBI Economic Update - June 2010
UK Economic Assessment: GDP growth slowed to 0.3% in Q1 2010, as activity in the services sector weakened. But, manufacturing output saw stronger growth. ILO unemployment has risen once again, following some stabilisation at the end of last year. But in contrast, claimant count numbers continue to fall. Business investment rose firmly in Q1 after six quarters of significant contraction. But that strong pace of growth is unlikely to be maintained in the coming quarters.CPI inflation edges back down in May after peaking at 3.7% in April. Download full report...full story »
Business Consultation Event: India Free Trade Agreement
The European Commission is currently negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and India. With India’s economy growing by nearly 8% each year, goods exports worth £4.1bn annually (2008), services worth a further £1.8bn and a middle class population that is multiplying every year – this is a huge market of opportunity for UK exporters says BIS ...full story »
CBI climate change summit - 17 November, 08.00:15.30hrs
The UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy will require the government, businesses and consumers to work together to reduce emissions. Decisive action must be taken to make fundamental and long-lasting changes to how we work and live....full story »
DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA: MEET THE EXPERTS
A series of eight unique UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) events, taking place around the UK in July, November, and then February 2011...full story »
A low carbon world - is it realistic?
A low carbon world – is it realistic? by Dr Anne-Marie Warris - This paper sets out the ideas and analysis that underpins my belief that: ...full story »
CESA Rebates for Hotelympia 2010
CESA has issued rebates to members totalling £35k. CESA has a sponsorship agreement with the exhibition organisers (Fresh RM) and works very closely with them in representing the views and opinions of members in order that the strategy and direction of both Hotelympia and Hospitality are aligned with our sector’s needs. ...full story »
May 2010
CESA Service Accreditation
Companies who are members of the Catering Equipment Suppliers’ Association (CESA) and who provide service and maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment can apply to be accredited. This involves an evaluation of the business against agreed criteria. This includes the skills of staff and the service being offered to end users. ...full story »
CESA Business Briefing June 2010
Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for June 2010...full story »
CUG Forum 2010 Review
Please click here to download the CUG Forum 2010 Review Flyer...full story »
How to tackle regulatory barriers when doing business abroad
How to tackle regulatory barriers when doing business abroad ...full story »
Energy Efficiency in Commercial Kitchens TM50: 2009 CIBSE Industry Guide
Synopsis & Order Form ...full story »
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR HOSPITALITY ACTION WEEK 2010
CESA supports Hospitality Action and all around the country, hospitality workers from across the industry are gearing up for a week-long fundraising festival (17-23 May), all in aid of Hospitality Action (HA), the charity that takes care of hospitality workers and their families in times of need. HA Week Fundraising Pack ...full story »
CESA GULFOOD 2011 – IT’S TIME TO BOOK YOUR STAND
We have already had significant interest in booking space for Gulfood 2011 (27 Feb 2nd Mar 2011). The organisers already have a waiting list for space and therefore we will need your booking in order to guarantee a stand....full story »
Deloitte Quarterly Review - Q2 2010
In the review, Roger Bootle, Economic Adviser to Deloitte, turns his attention to whether the UK’s exporting sector can drive a strong and sustained recovery in the economy over the next year or two.
Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme for the Catering Industry
Installers of CATERING EQUIPMENT can now become APPROVED CONTRACTORS - recognised under the Water Fittings Regulations and authorised to carry out some installation work without having to get the Water Supplier’s consent in advance....full story »
April 2010
CESA Business Briefing - May 2010
click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for May 2010...full story »
Trade Mission to Colombia (South America) supported by UKTI
The Colombian Chamber of Commerce in
New Draft Commission Regulation on Imported Food Contact Materials From China
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation relating to the importation of specific plastic kitchen ware from the Peoples Republic of China and Hong Kong into Member States....full story »
CESA in association with FCSI Conference 2010
Date for your diary -11 & 12th November 2010 at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales. In addition to what is widely acclaimed and the most relevant and informative speaker programme on the 12th November this will be preceded by an opportunity to play golf on the 2010 Ryder cup championship course followed by a very special informal dinner on the 11th November (full details to follow). ...full story »
FCSI World Wide and Americas Division - 2010 awards
Presented annually, this award recognizes Corporate Members of FCSI who have demonstrated exceptional innovation in product research, design, and development. The award salutes the company for best satisfying the foodservice industry's needs and contributing to the overall effectiveness in the areas of safety, operation and/or efficiency in customer service. ...full story »
Food Service Europe and Middle East - now online
CESA GULFOOD 2010 POST SHOW REPORT
Please find enclosed the post show report for Gulfood 2010. ...full story »
EFCEM Draft Energy standards published for comment by CESA members.
CESA PRIMARY CONTACTS AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ...full story »
EFCEM General Assembly 2010
Attached are details of this year’s EFCEM General Assembly to be held in Istanbul on the 10 -12th June 2010. (Bookings by 27th April) ...full story »
CESA Export Group:Diyafa 2010, Doha, Qatar
On behalf of the organizers, please see below and attached details of the 5th International Edition of Diyafa 2010, Food, Hotel & Restaurant Exhibition for Qatar. ...full story »
CESA Business Briefing April 2010
Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for April 2010...full story »
March 2010
ALIMENTARIA & HOREXPO LISBOA 2011, 27 - 30 March 2011, Lisbon
Download the brochure and the space application form for the Alimentaria&Horexpo exhibition here, to be held in Lisbon, 27-30 March 2011. ...full story »
Middle East report for exporters
As part of CESA's business support for exhibitors to Gulfood 2010, a UAE, Overseas Market Information Service report was commissioned from the UK Embassy in Dubai. You can download a copy here together with a UKT&I briefing pack:...full story »
MACH 2010 (7-11 June) - the latest manufacturing technologies on show
MACH is the UK’s foremost showcase of the latest in manufacturing technologies. If you are involved in engineering based manufacturing then you should be at MACH 2010 (NEC Birmingham, 7-11 June 2010). ...full story »
CESA Members : WRAS Approvals
Members will want to know that water inspectors appear to be upholding the requirement that equipment has an up to date WRAS product approval. ...full story »
Insider knowledge. £100.
Insider knowledge. £100. Be better informed by becoming a CESASTATS member. ...full story »
Tourism: upbeat prospects for 2010 season
Some 80% of Europeans continue to travel for their holidays according to a new Eurobarometer survey on ‘The attitudes of Europeans towards tourism 2010’. ...full story »
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards to be held overlooking London's new Olympic park
The winners of the second Restaurant and Bar Design Awards will be announced at a cutting edge ceremony at Westfield Stratford City, overlooking London's Olympic Park on the evening of the 22nd June 2010. ...full story »
February 2010
CFSP presentation at Hotelmpia 2010 - 1st March at 4.40pm
Malcolm Harling, Chairman of The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA), will be presenting the first graduates of the CFSP, the new specialist foodservice qualification, with their certificates and badges at 4.40pm on Monday 4th March on la Parade des Chefs at Hotelympia 2010. ...full story »
CESA Carbon Managment Programme for operators - Innovation Award
CESA is delighted to be on the shortlist for the Hotelympia Innovation Awards with its series of Carbon Management podcasts. These short podcasts have been produced in conjunction with Oxford Brookes University as part of the organisation’s Save It! campaign. ...full story »
CESA at Hotelympia 2010 visit us on Stand N1660 - there's a lot going on
CESA – the catering equipment industry’s biggest & most influential trade organisation & Hotelympia – the hospitality & foodservice industry’s largest & most important event...are working together to build success for members & the industry. ...full story »
CESA Business Briefing - March 2010
Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for March 2010...full story »
HOREX Azerbaijan 2010
HOREX 2010 - the 4th International Caucasus Hospitality Fair In Azerbaijan ...full story »
CESA and Hotelympia 2010
CESA – Delivering practical business support to help you reach your priority customers at Hotelympia...& beyond....full story »
Trade Inquiry: Have you experienced problems in Korea?
Following our recent inquiry about customs problems with Turkey, we contact you today on a possible case of unfair competition. ...full story »
Deloitte Quarterly Review - Q4 2009
In this review, Roger Bootle, Economic Adviser to Deloitte, turns his attention to how the UK will fare relative to the other major economies both during the near-term recovery and over the longer-term. ...full story »
CESA Business Briefing - February 2010
Please click here to download your copy of the CESA Business Briefing for February 2010 ...full story »
CE MArking and Market Surveillance
CESA represented the sector at a recent Market Surveillance Co-Ordination Committee stakeholder event on market surveillance last year where the UK's implementation of EC Regulation 765/2008 on Accreditation and Market Surveillance (RAMS) was discussed. The category of goods that this draft legislation will affect is a third category, i.e. products that are outside of the scope of a Directive and make no claims to be within scope. An example being, for instance, the use of CE marking on a teacup.
CESA refrigeration companies - proposal for an energy efficiency standard
At the last meeting of the EFCEM Energy Efficiency Standards committee on the 20th January 2010 a draft proposal was tabled from CECED Italia for a standard for refrigeration. This uses EN 23953 as its base with amendments relating to door opening frequency and times. ...full story »
January 2010
Caterer & Hotelkeeper/CESA 2010 Equipment Guide
The CESA Equipment Buying Guide 2010 published by 'Caterer' will be compiled to help buyers make the right decision when purchasing equipment. IN PRINT & ONLINE ...full story »
CESA Kitchen Connexion - a targeted lead generating direct mail pack for members.
A sales lead generating programme has been developed by CESA & Caterlyst, the industry’s leading database business, to jointly launch KitchenConnexion, a targeted lead generating direct mail pack for members which can only go ahead with your direct support. ...full story »
Update on activity by the Middle East Association
Please see details of events being promoted by the Middle East Association for the benefit of exporters. ...full story »
CESASTATS starts recording forward order book data - 11 companies already signed up
To date eleven members have expressed positive interest in the proposed Forward Order Book Data Collation Scheme. ...full story »
CESA Induction Guide
The CESA Induction Buying Guide has been produced to help operators better understand the role and efficiencies that can be gained from the use of this equipment and its associated cookware. ...full story »
Hotelympia Innovation Awards
It's easy - see the entry form here and email Sam Rooke to request yours today! ...full story »
Are you happy to welcome students at your stand at Hotelympia 2010?
Dear Exhibitor, ...full story »
UKTI Sports Mission to Russia
We have now finalised arrangements for the next UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Delivering Sporting Events seminar mission to Russia. ...full story »
CESA Business Briefing - January 2010
Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for January 2010...full story »
December 2009
BIS - Hot Issues Newsletter, December 2009
The December 2009 edition of the Hot Issues newsletter from the Manufacturing and Materials team, of the Department of Business Innovation & Skills (BIS), This edition of includes recent announcements regarding the launch of the Composite Strategy and the Plastic Electronics Strategy in addition to many other articles and announcements of interest to manufacturing....full story »
ASIA'S NUMBER ONE EVENT FOR FOOD AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS
The 17th International Exhibition of Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies, and Services 20 – 23 April 2010, Singapore Expo...full story »
CESA Induction Guide
The CESA Induction Buying Guide has been produced to help operators better understand the role and efficiencies that can be gained from the use of this equipment and its associated cookware. ...full story »
Food & Hotel Asia 2010
Official UK Group Confirmed! ...full story »
2009 AGM reports
The reports from the 2009 Annual General Meeting are available here for download.
Horex - Azerbaijan 28th - 30th April 2010
LOOKING FOR THE EFFECTIVE WAY TO REACH THE INDUSTRY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL PRODUCERS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN AZERBAIJAN?...full story »
CUG Forum 20th April 2010 - Woburn Safari Park
Please complete the booking form to reserve your place at next year’s CUG Forum. The day is being held at
CUG Forum 20th April 2010 - Woburn Safari Park
Tuesday 20th April 2010, Woburn Safari Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire. MK17 9QN...full story »
November 2009
BCC-CCPIT Business Meeting - 9 December 2009
BCC-CCPIT Business Meeting In association with Multi-Sector Chinese Business Delegation to the UK 10:00 a.m., 9 December 2009 The Cass Business School, City University, London...full story »
Conference 2009 Delegate Reviews
“I will be reporting to the board that I recommend we should join CESA!”...full story »
CESA in association with FCSI Annual Conference 2009
The themes for this years' CESA/FCSI Conference were '
FCSI Sustainable Catering Equipment Awards
The 2009 award winners, announced at the Conference Gala Dinner, were: ...full story »
The Caterer and Hotelkeeper/CESA Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award
This year's worthy winner is Andrew Nisbet. Leaving school at 17 to join his father's catering equipment distribution company in 1978, he went on to set up the company that bears his name in 1983, operating from a warehouse in
Carbon Management for Operators
South Africa - a key market for global trade conference on 9 December 2009
Half-day conference followed by networking drinks
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2009
Time: 14:00-17:30 followed by networking drinks
Venue: Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU
Cost: £50 + VAT (£57.50) ...full story »
OFT Consultation
The OFT has published a draft version of the their Annual Plan for 2010-11 for consultation, and invites you to give your views on the document. ...full story »
WEEE Scope - DG Environment response. Commercial equipment is not covered by the term 'Household'
Following the EFCEM letter to DG environment (EFCEM Klaus Koegler October 2009) we have received the following response from Klaus Koegler, Head of Unit, stating that the term 'Household' does not include commercial catering equipment. ...full story »
Deloitte Economic Review - latest issue, Quarter 4 2009
In the latest issue of the Deloitte Economic Review (PDF, 1390KB), our Economic Adviser, Roger Bootle turns his attention to what impact the coming fiscal squeeze is likely to have on the UK economy. His main points are as follows: ...full story »
Carbon Trust ECA Stakeholder Forum - 17th November 2009
The event will give manufacturers / suppliers and the ECA team an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from each other in order to maximise the benefits of the Energy Technology List (ETL) going forward. ...full story »
Global Sports Summit - TURF 2009
Please find attached details of a Global Sports Summit - TURF 2009 - that is taking place in Delhi between 15-16 December 2009 organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). UK is the partner country for this event with UK Trade & Investment providing financial assistance to UK companies wishing to participate in the event itself. Details of this are contained in the attached flyer along with details of the program. ...full story »
October 2009
CESA Business Briefing November 2009
Please click here to download a copy of the CESA business Briefing for November 2009...full story »
ECGD scheme announced covering 282 overseas banks in 36 export markets
ECGD, the UK export credit agency, today launched a letter of credit guarantee scheme to assist UK exporters by boosting the availability of short-term export finance....full story »
Orgalime models of DoC and DoI
Attached are the Orgalime Models for Declarations of Conformity and Declarations of Incorporation for Directive 2006/42/EC which were finalized and agreed at the last Machinery Core group meeting on 5 October 2009. ...full story »
CESA AGM - 3.30 pm, 6th November 2009. Forest of Arden Hotel, Warwickshire.
CESA Limited Annual General Meeting ...full story »
UKTI Seminar Mission to South Korea
The attached flyer which provides details of the UKTI Global Sports Projects Team seminar mission to South Korea from 30 November to 4 December 2009. ...full story »
September 2009
FCSI Sustainable Catering Equipment Award to a CESA member - application form
This prestigious award is open to all CESA members....full story »
CESA Business Briefing - October 2009
Please click here to download the CESA Business Briefing for October 2009...full story »
Hotel Arabia Exhibition, Jeddah, May 2010
CESA has received details of rates for exhibiting at for the Hotel Arabia Exhibition being held in Jeddah during May 2010. ...full story »
Enhanced Capital Allowances, CESA response to HM Treasury
CESA has submitted its proposals to the Treasury following a recent meeting with officials. ...full story »
CESA Calls On Treasury To Act On Carbon Reduction Incentives
After meeting with ministry, Association says foodservice industry needs to work together to force government to take notice. ...full story »
Seminar Mission to Brazil
Please click below to download the flyer for a UK Trade & Investment seminar mission to Brazil focussing on the 2014 Football World Cup....full story »
France Multi Sector Workshop on 13th October 2009
France: A Difficult Market?
A business, communication and culture workshop ...full story »
Changes to First aid in the workplace. Effective from 1 October 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced changes to First aid in the workplace. Effective from 1 October 2009, they are the first major amendments since 1981. The main changes are:- ...full story »
Be informed. Be involved.Be there, at the catering equipment industry’s most valuable forum
The CESA/FCSI Annual Conference. Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club. Date: 5th – 6th November 2009 ...full story »
February 2009
CESA Introduction to Carbon Management podcast
December 2005
CESA Website Enhancement
Cesa members wishing to add logos or brochures to their web entry, can download this Guide for full instructions."How to enhance your website entry" Guide ...full story »
September 2005
Unauthorised association with the London 2012 Olympic GAMES
The legal firm Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham have published a circular about unauthorised association with the London Olympics. ...full story »
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