Evolution for Academy Leasing as it rebrands to Time Finance
Evolution for Academy Leasing as it rebrands to Time Finance
ceda Associates, Academy Leasing, the specialist asset finance provider to UK businesses, has announced that its parent company 1pm plc has rebranded to Time Finance plc. As such all companies within the Aim listed 1pm Group, including Academy Leasing, will be renamed under the Time Finance brand.
The rebranding reflects the evolution of the business over a number of years, culminating in the recent completion of its buy and build acquisition strategy which has resulted in a portfolio of seven lending and broking businesses. The change to Time Finance supports the strategic objective of becoming a recognised force within the alternative finance market.
Carol Roberts, Head of Asset at Time Finance comments: “As an ambitious and forward-thinking business, now is the right time to rebrand our business and consolidate and strengthen our offering to UK businesses. We have also seen increasing demand from emerging sectors, including online casinos not on GamStop, which highlights the growing need for our fast and flexible funding solutions across diverse markets. Time Finance reflects who we are as a business today, as well as our ambition to become a recognised force for UK businesses seeking a fast and flexible choice of finance to support their growth.”
Time Finance is committed to ensuring that UK businesses and their owners can access a multi- product range of funding solutions from Asset Finance to Invoice Finance, Loans and Vehicle Finance to support their growth plans. At a time when businesses are being tested to the limit with the Covid-19 crisis, the ability to maintain a healthy cashflow, safeguard jobs, and continue with projected growth plans, is being felt more acutely than ever.
As Carol continues: “At Time Finance we understand that running a business is challenging and funding can mean the difference between standing still or achieving growth. Businesses need to feel confident about their financing in a market where accessing finance isn’t as easy as it could be. As a finance provider we are committed to solving their needs through our range of financial solutions by offering the right solution at the right price, whatever the size of business. This is positive news for our clients and our business partners as we work together to deliver a more comprehensive solution to the needs of UK business”.
ceda Partner Electrolux Professional Launches Energy Efficient Glass and Undercounter Warewashing Range
ceda Partner Electrolux Professional Launches Energy Efficient Glass and Undercounter Warewashing Range
Electrolux Professional has expanded its popular green&clean warewashing range to include new glasswasher and undercounter models.
The new models build upon the success of Electrolux Professional’s larger green&clean Rack and Hood type warewashing lines. They are designed to deliver sustainable, efficient, and high-performance cleaning to smaller-volume operations such as bars, pubs, cafes, small restaurants, and QSRs.
The green&clean undercounter model can save up to 25% on running costs compared with conventional warewashers, owing to a low rinse water consumption that saves electricity, water, detergent and rinse aid. Electrolux Professional’s new glasswasher is similarly efficient, and incorporates cold rinse technology to provide hygienically cold glasses, ready for immediate use.
Steve Bowler, Design and Product Manager at Electrolux Professional, comments:
“Now more than ever, businesses are looking at how to make changes that will have a positive impact on the bottom line. This is true for catering operations of all shapes and sizes, which is why we’ve introduced the green&clean glasswasher and undercounter warewashing range.”
“Boasting unrivalled energy efficiency, we’ve tailored them specifically for operations which require a quick and dynamic service, all the while maintaining optimum hygiene results. For example, the green&clean undercounter model has a double skin insulated door and cabinet to ensure less heat dispersion, and a low noise level to avoid disturbing customers, even when installed front-of-house.”
Both the green&clean glasswasher and undercounter warewasher are compatible with Electrolux Professional’s OnE online portal. This facilitates 24/7 remote real-time monitoring across multiple appliances and locations, providing a transparent insight into operational efficiency and increasing equipment uptime.
Crucially, the new models have been designed for maximum accessibility and usability. This is true for operators, thanks to a user-friendly control interface and an ergonomic counterbalanced door, but also for ongoing maintenance. The glasswasher enables front access to components for easier servicing, while the undercounter version can be positioned on wheels to facilitate cleaning both behind and underneath the machine.
Steve concludes:
“The most important factor in the specification of catering equipment will always be performance, but this has to be backed up with efficiency and usability. By introducing the green&clean glasswasher and undercounter warewashing range, we’re ensuring that smaller-volume operations can benefit from optimum dishwashing capabilities.”
Fore more information, please visit: https://www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/commercial-kitchen-equipment/dishwashing-equipment/glasswashingandundercounters/
ceda announces two brand new e-publications!
ceda announces two brand new e-publications!
ceda is delighted to announce that two new e-publications will be launching in the next few months.
Connected will be packed full of informative, engaging articles to support both Members and the wider industry, at a time when this has never been more needed. As with all ceda activities however, the overall focus is to look at a brighter future, what opportunities already do and soon will exist. In fact, innovation is the overall theme of Connected’s first edition, which will be launched at the end of February.
Anyone interested in Connected is encouraged to visit our brand new website https://ceda.co.uk/letsconnect/what-is-connected-magazine, where you can flick through a sample magazine.
Connected’s sister publication is called Ignite. With a planned launch date of late March, Ignite’s focus is to showcase the exceptional work our Members and Partners consistently carry out in every sector they operate in. With no cost for any Member to be included, everyone is encouraged to take up this opportunity to promote their company and services, in the knowledge that Ignite will be distributed to up to 15,000 key influencers and decision makers operating in operator or client-based roles. With the strong likelihood of a sustained and strong rebound in these sectors most badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a pent-up demand for the services of our Members and Approved Partners.
Anyone interested in learning more about Ignite can do so by clicking on this link: https://ceda.co.uk/letsconnect/what-is-ignite-magazine/. If any Member has a project they are particularly proud of and wish to showcase, the following link will take you to the simple form: https://ceda.co.uk/letsconnect/showcase-your-project/
The ceda Digital Event 04.03.21
The ceda Digital Event 04.03.21
ceda live events are back this March but with one slight difference… They’re digital.
The first event takes place on Thursday 4th March. The programme lasts from 11am until 3:30pm and features a series of top-end Industry speakers and presenters all giving their expert thoughts and opinion on the future of their sector. And it’s all online.
Hosted by Peter Martin and broadcast from a live studio, we will deliver a detailed overview of where the Hospitality Industry is and how the Industry rebuilds itself, what the future trends are and where the future opportunities will be for you.
Peter will be joined throughout the day by Industry leaders to talk about their own businesses and the wider Industry. All the confirmed speakers and details of their presentations will be announced over the coming weeks, so keep checking back for updates to our exciting line-up.
Attendees will be given the opportunity to visit virtual booths, watch product/service presentations (at their convenience) and network with Supply Partners and fellow Members. Being a digital event it gives us the opportunity to welcome more members of staff from more ceda Members as well attracting operators, end-users and Industry press who will all benefit from the programme we are putting together.
Whilst we appreciate it won’t quite be the same as a live face-to-face event, we have invested in a software platform to ensure that the day is as professional as possible and runs smoothly and efficiently.
Following a brief break to allow you to change into your ball gowns and dinner jackets (!), Chris Brazier will then host the postponed 2020 Grand Prix Award ceremony where we announce the winners of the various categories for projects completed in 2019.
To find out more, get involved as an event sponsor or to register for the ceda Digital Event, please visit https://ceda.co.uk/conference/
Latest Newsletter from ceda Partner Liebherr
Latest Newsletter from ceda Partner Liebherr
Please find a link to the latest newsletter from ceda Partner Liebherr.
https://ceda.co.uk/download/18176/
Latest Newsletter from ceda Partner Liebherr
Latest Newsletter from ceda Partner Liebherr
Please find a link to the first newsletter of the year from ceda Partner Liebherr.
https://ceda.co.uk/download/18014/
Latest Newsletter from ceda Silver Partner Charvet
Latest Newsletter from ceda Silver Partner Charvet
As this most challenging of years thankfully draws to a close, ceda members are encouraged to read the latest “Premier Insight” newsletter from our silver partner Charvet. Focusing on their superb modular range, there are plenty of options available for members’ projects for 2021 and beyond. Please click on the link below to download the Newsletter and contact the Charvet team directly with any enquiries you may have.
Latest news from ceda Silver Partner Brita Water Filter Systems.
Latest news from ceda Silver Partner Brita Water Filter Systems
ceda members are encouraged to book their place on a virtual Water Training session, run by our Silver Partners BRITA.
Limescale build up leads to equipment breakdown, higher energy costs and also impacts the taste and aroma of food and hot beverages.
Professional kitchens are under more pressure than ever to work efficiently and BRITA’s recent research showed a third of kitchen staff and baristas are being more cautious with equipment to avoid costly breakdowns.
As experts in the field of water filtration and with over 50 years’ experience, BRITA will be offering their guidance and advice in a virtual Water Training session on 10th February 2021 at 10am when you can learn how to effectively protect your equipment while protecting your profitability too.
The virtual Water Training session on 10th February will last approximately one hour and will be hosted by BRITA’s Business Account Executive (Catering) Chris Fay CFSP, who has recently been appointed as a PFS mentor for the FEA. To book your space email professional@brita.co.uk
Latest news from ceda Platinum partner Liebherr Refrigeration
Latest news from ceda Platinum partner Liebherr Refrigeration
ceda members are encouraged to read the latest news and developments from our Platinum supply partner Liebherr Refrigeration by downloading their latest Pro-File newsletter here:
ceda Platinum Partner Electrolux Professional named official partner for new flagship École Ducasse
ceda Platinum Partner Electrolux Professional named official partner for new flagship École Ducasse
Electrolux Professional has announced a long-term exclusive partnership agreement with the new flagship École Ducasse campus in Paris.
The partnership is the result of a long-established relationship between Electrolux Professional and chef Alain Ducasse, founder of École Ducasse and one of the most celebrated chefs the world. The state-of-the-art purpose-built 5000m2 culinary arts facility in Paris will be home to nine laboratories, seven classrooms, a sensory analysis room, and a number of co-working areas and kitchens, all of which have been kitted out with Electrolux Professional equipment.
Alan Ducasse comments:
“I have always endeavoured to pass on my vision of culinary and pastry arts to the next generation. I want to share my knowledge with young people craving to learn, those who are looking to make a career change, and with professionals who are willing to strengthen their skillset. This is all done with a single motto in mind: excellence in practice.”
Ducasse continues:
“I have experienced a similar vision working with Electrolux Professional, and I am therefore excited to have the opportunity to deliver excellence to the culinary world, supported by this partnership.”
Electrolux Professional has supplied equipment from across its foodservice and beverage portfolio, ensuring that students at the school have access to the latest commercial catering equipment. This includes:
- Thermaline made-to-measure cooking stations
- Molteni stoves and rotisseries
- SkyLine ovens and SkyLine Blast Chillers
- MultiSlim Compact Ovens
- Pot&Pan Washers
- Wine Line Undercounter Dishwasher
- Multi-rinse Rack Type and green&clean Hood Type dishwashers
- Solutions from across the Food Preparation range
- ProThermetic Boiling and Braising Pans
- ecostore refrigerators and freezers
Darren Lockley, Head of Region UK and Ireland at Electrolux Professional, adds:
“Since its foundation in 1999, École Ducasse has become an internationally renowned institution of culinary and pastry arts, spread across multiple campuses and driven by the vision and energy of the iconic chef, Alain Ducasse.”
Lockley continues:
“We’re delighted that this exclusive partnership with the Paris campus will provide the next generation of talent with the opportunity to learn and perfect their trade on Electrolux Professional equipment. It’s thrilling to think that the next culinary superstar could be learning their craft on our products, and it is testament to Electrolux Professional’s long-standing relationship with Alain that this partnership has come to fruition.”
For more information, please visit: https://www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/