2018 ceda Conference
2018 ceda Conference
The annual ceda Conference is fast approaching and details of the two-day industry event are coming together.
Held at the Hilton Hotel, St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent on 26th and 27th April 2018, the Conference is the premier event of the Catering Equipment Industry attracting distributors, manufacturers and representatives of other associations representing major end user groups.
Day One of this year’s Conference (Thursday) sees the ceda AGM take place in the afternoon, followed by an informal networking dinner in the evening. Friday is the Business Day featuring some top class speakers. Friday evening is the formal Gala Awards Dinner where the coveted ceda Awards are announced.
The ceda Conference is noted for top class speakers on both industry specific topics and general business issues. Amongst this year’s speakers is Nigel Barden. Nigel is a food & drink broadcaster, who works with Simon Mayo on his BBC Radio 2 shows and is the food correspondent for BBC London. He specialises in promoting British ingredients and artisan producers, particularly in his role as chairman of judges for The Great Taste Awards, Farm Shop & Deli Awards, World Cheese Awards, British Cookery School Awards & host of the National Fish & Chip Awards.
Our host for the Thursday evening and Friday Gala Dinner and Awards is Richard West, a highly acclaimed international Professional Motivational Speaker. A lifetime spent in motorsport, Formula 1 motor racing and international commerce enables him to speak firsthand about business and sporting experience on the subjects of Creating and Maintaining High Performing Business Teams, Creating and Managing Change, and The Attributes of Leadership.
ceda Director General Adam Mason is looking forward to this year’s Conference, and believes it’s going to be the best yet, “As the leading industry trade body we see firsthand the growth in the catering equipment sector, and this is replicated each year in the number of delegates that attend Conference. As the Conference gets bigger, the standard gets higher, and so does expectation. We’re quietly confident this year’s programme of events and speakers, of which there are still more to announce, will be our finest yet and we can’t wait to disclose more details as and when they are confirmed.”
For more information about the 2018 ceda Conference please visit cedaconference.co.uk. More details and speakers are being added each day, so please check back regularly for updates.
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A ceda Member has requested recommendations and contact details for solicitors that have been used by fellow ceda Members, specifically on legal issues for ventilation.
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- I have previously taken advice from Ward Hadaway Solicitors. Fortunately, the issue we had was resolved amicably without the need for further legal assistance but one of their partners (see below) specialises in construction and associated engineering, so he may be able to advise on ventilation. Contact: Paul Reekie – Partner/Contruction & Engineering Unit Email: Paul.Reekie@wardhadaway.com Tel: +44 (0) 191 204 4331
- Contact Rob Bywell, he’s a solicitor.
- I would suggest that you contact Build UK as they should possibly be able to help or they may possibly be able to recommend a specialist solicitor. If you call Build UK and say that you are a ceda member you can ask for their advice with regards to your enquiry: https://builduk.org/ Tel: 0844 249 5351
- Contractual and Legal (England and Wales) – Wedlake Bell – One hour’s free advice per year on construction law, contracts, dispute resolutions and retentions if you say you are a ceda Member. Tel: 0844 249 9871
ceda Silver Partner Metacalfe Welcomes HALLDE Deal
ceda Silver Partner Metcalfe Catering Equipment has strengthened its portfolio by becoming the UK distributor for the HALLDE range of equipment and will be showcasing products from HALLDE on its stand (2030) at Hotelympia next week.
The move sees Metcalfe take responsibility for distributing machines from four key categories, all manufactured by renowned Swedish company HALLDE, a world leader in food preparation machinery. HALLDE vegetable preparation machines, vertical cutter mixer/ blenders, combi cutters and blenders are all designed for perfect cutting results, exemplary safety, fast and easy cleaning.
Metcalfe MD Neil Richards comments on the partnership: “HALLDE equipment provides an ideal extension to our comprehensive and ever-expanding Metcalfe range, helping to reinforce our position as one of the premier manufacturers and suppliers of commercial food preparation equipment in the UK. HALLDE is known for its innovation and outstanding quality and is therefore a perfect fit with our existing portfolio of specialist equipment and we are delighted to take responsibility for its UK success.”
For further details of the HALLDE range, or other products in the extensive Metcalfe Catering Equipment collection, visit www.metcalfecatering.com or call 01766 830456.
Novameta – Fabricators of Bespoke Stainless Steel Equipment
Novameta – Fabricators of Bespoke Stainless Steel Equipment
ceda Silver Partner, Novameta, are the largest and most advanced manufacturer of stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment in
Baltic and Scandinavian countries; Northern Europe.
Extensive market experience, attention to detail along with an innovative forward-thinking mindset are the key factors which have enabled Novameta to establish dealer trust and support in 21 countries across Europe.
Novameta manufacture a wide range of hot, cold, neutral and refrigerated standard equipment. Non-standard, bespoke equipment is Novameta’s speciality, all precisely engineered and crafted, combined with short, typically 2-5 weeks lead time, making Novameta stand out from the crowd.
Their experienced project management team provide professional support and technical advice throughout the whole process enabling dealers to turn their client’s concepts and ideas into tailor-made turnkey solutions.
Novameta only sell though professional dealer partners throughout Europe and are proud to provide full assistance to partners, helping them to excel in their area of specialism by doing what they do best – client liaison to installation and aftersales service to fulfil of their client’s needs.
Novameta’s main objective is to maintain a solid position in Europe through sustaining strong relationships with their trusted partners whilst at the same time expanding and developing into new territories across the globe.
An experienced and ambitious sales team, in-house CAD designers using the latest 3D CAD software, production staff using some of the latest production technologies and equipment and a LEAN quality management system based on ISO 9001:2000 standard, have determined the rapid expansion and growth of their sales markets and therefore the very quick growth of the company over the past few years. Novameta currently employs over 190 skilled employees in the business (Feb 2018). The factory production area covers 5000 m² and incorporates some state of the art equipment; 25mtr auto sheet feed cutter, also pipe laser cutter, automated panel bender, robotic bender and other smaller automated items to assist with efficiency and lean production. Novameta manufacture greater than 180 different items every day and produces more than 1500 complete dealer projects every year!
Please visit the Novameta website www.novameta.co.uk to view their modern factory from the comfort of your own office environment.
'Management in a Minute' available to ceda Members at a reduced rate
MANAGEMENT IN A MINUTE, the latest book from Philip Cripps, Thameside International’s Chief Executive, contains dozens of ways in which managers can enhance their communication skills to ensure they motivate and retain great staff.
SO YOU WANT TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE MANAGER?
But you have so many demands on your time that you cannot afford the luxury of even a two-day course.
Well, now you can build your skills by the MINUTE.
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Each Message addresses one specific aspect of communicating with team members, colleagues, clients and customers.
As you master each technique and approach you will see tangible improvements in the results you achieve.
Thameside International can provide ceda Members with copies of MANAGEMENT IN A MINUTE at a reduced rate.
The paperback normally retails at £7.99 and the hardback at £10.99. However, ceda Members can purchase the paperback for just £5 and the hardback for just £8. Postage and packaging will be added.
Members can order books by emailing karen@thamesideinternational.com.
Thameside International will email an invoice to purchasers. Payments can only be made by BACS.
MANAGEMENT IN A MINUTE has received great press reviews and has broken the mould when it comes to management books.
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Whilst we always will attempt to gain direct client orders we have had to accept the JCT Sub-contract route for a current London project.
I have scrutinised the Main Contractors special amendments, which can be a minefield, but have also been required to provide Professional Indemnity Insurance for the Sub-Contractor’s Designed Portion (£10,000,000 for 12 years).
Have any other members:
A. Found a good source of cover for this PI
B. Argued successfully against it (and on what specific grounds) NB: in this instance we have not been the sole designer, both our client and architects have modified our original design significantly. This argument however falls on deaf ears with the head client and their consultants.
C. Dealt with main contractor Jerram Falkus and have any pointers on sub-clauses created by them which have been found to be particularly onerous
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- For professional indemnity we would suggest that you contact Jelf Clarke Roxborough. Contact Darren Cronin – Tel: 01527 405433, Mobile: 07971 065317
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- A. Jelf Darren Cronin
- B. No – basically ensure they sign off current design and record any objections you have on design issues where they have changed it.
- C. No – Negotiate each point
- Chris wheatley@jelfgroup.com is the man. He is also ceda approved supplier.
- We hold £1m PI and have done for many years. We have always managed to persuade the client to accept it on the grounds that £1m should be sufficient for our portion of the works. There has only been one exception where the main contractor would not change their requirement even though we kept telling them it was a £50k care home. They insisted on £2m but we convinced them to pay for it and have it only for 1 year, which we all know completely defeats the purpose of PI. The QS just needed to tick a box. £10m for 12 years is extremely onerous and expensive especially where the design has been a joint effort. We buy our PI through Jelf who are known to CEDA.
- I managed to persuade them that it wasn’t suitable for the kitchen element of the project and finally it worked – so can only advise persistence. The reply we received was ‘We have had a break through and had confirmation from Lend Lease that £1m PI is acceptable!! Can you come back to me on the Terms and Conditions please ASAP and hopefully we can put this to bed.’
- I have argued successfully against P.I. We only do drawings for the convenience of our clients we have no qualification to allow us to take responsibility for these drawings, Nor do we make a charge for design. Quite simply we do not have PI insurance because we do not take any responsibility. We simply delete this paragraph from the contract when we send it back, there is usually a bit of argument but in the end, they have always excepted it. I remember one contract we crossed out about 2/3 of the contract clauses and it was accepted. If they want someone to take responsibility, they need to engage a consultant.
- There are lots of companies out there, but we use Jelf Clarke Roxburgh. We always argue against it on the basis that what we are doing is relatively small and low risk and have always got the to agree to £1mill to date
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A member has been asked about fire protection for cold rooms and it was intimated that it would have to comply with BS9999 (2017).
Has any member any experience with similar questions or related issues?
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- I usually supply and install PIR fire rated panels for cold rooms where fire rating is required – which can be sourced via any cold room supplier such as Fosters who would typically use Kingspan. They can also do fire rated doors but these are not always required and if required are very expensive
- We did have this on one job a while back. I remember that getting fire-rated panels was achievable but involved a special order from the manufacturers in Germany (with associated costs and effects on lead-time). It was either Celltherm or Coldplan. Like a lot of projects, it will come down to how heavily regulated that particular site chooses to be – if the architects/consultants have set the safety bar that high and require such compliance, in our experience it has been pointless trying to argue against it.
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We are currently in the closing stages of the order process for a couple of large projects and the subject of collateral warranties has reared its head.
Are there any likely pitfalls that you are aware of, and are we obliged to sign up for this in the first place?
Your help is much appreciated as ever.
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- Collateral Warranties are a necessary evil I’m afraid and form part of the JCT process. You may find that if you do not sign up to these that the contract may be let to a third party.The key thing is to read them carefully and ensure that you have the relevant cover in place for claims that could be made in the years to come.
- Firstly are they involved in any forms of design for the contracts they are undertaking if yes then CW’s are a norm these days with most builders and clients.My advice is to ensure they get copies of the CW document completed in their company names and details not just a blank version then run it by their own insurers to make sure that the insurance cover request in the CW fall within their own coverage and that their insurer is aware of the contract and duration.In most cases it’s the value of insurance that needs to be clarified only before they can sign, also most builders will accept you amending the insurance value to your limitations.
- It seems more and more common.I think you will have to sign up to it. You will need professional indemnity if you don’t all ready have it and it is quite costly. It will need to be in place for the term of the warranty often 12 years.For professional indemnity we use Jelf Clarke Roxborough. Contact Darren Cronin – Tel: 01527 405433, Mobile: 07971 065317
- These are very complicated. I suspect they are there to protect the client from future defects. Your enquirer doesn’t state what the projects are, have they carried out any structural alterations etc. I would suspect there are some very dangerous pitfalls and would get advice from a lawyer who specialises in contractual law.
- We are regularly asked to complete these where there is a 3rd party involved in the transaction. Mainly main contractor driven and of a fairly standard format.They exist to ensure that the responsibilities and warranties within the project can be legally passed on to the end client.The responsibilities should be no more than what is in place with the client.One thing which I always check and often need to challenge is the professional indemnity level. Often the level in the collateral warranty be higher than the level in the initial contract, just because the parties haven’t “joined up” this bit. It’s important that this is checked as it can have a big implication, not least in cost.
- If you call Build UK and say that you are a ceda member you can ask for their advice with regards to your enquiry: https://builduk.org/ Tel: 0844 249 5351
Aqua Cure Renew ceda Membership for 2018
Aqua Cure are delighted to have renewed their membership of ceda as a Silver Partner and are looking forward to contributing to the membership's combined industry expertise.
As dedicated water purity experts Aqua Cure have over 25 years’ experience in water treatment and can help prevent scale related inefficiency and maintenance issues in coffee machines, ice machines, convection/combi ovens, warewashers and water boilers.
Whatever the nature of your business, whether food, hot/cold drinks etc, the quality of the water going into your equipment has a huge effect on the quality of your end product and your running costs. Deposits of hard minerals such as calcium can build up inside your equipment in the form of limescale and this can block internal waterways and affect the efficiency of heating elements and evaporator plates. In fact, British Water estimate that just 1.6mm of scale can cause a 12% loss in heat transfer.
Limescale is very difficult to remove once it has formed and preventing scale by treating your feed water is often a lot easier and more cost effective than using corrosive liquid descalers.
With a wide range of ‘whole kitchen’ treatment solutions from Pentair Everpure and BanHard, Aqua Cure have solutions to suit all budgets, flow rates and water types.
For further information and to see what Aqua Cure can do for you in terms of saving you money and preventing equipment down-time in your commercial kitchen call 01704 516916 or visit www.aquacure.co.uk.
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DIGITAL DISPLAYS: Do you know anyone that has a system for the TV’s in our restaurant. We need a system, so we can put our menus/marketing on the screen.
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- There is a company that brewery Wadworth & Co Ltd use in any of their sports pub fit-outs – Chantry Digital Ltd in Westbury, Wiltshire – 0800 373246.
They deal with digital signage as well as TV’s and I’ve met Neil Hawker neil@chantrydigital.co.uk at a few site meetings – seems to know his stuff when it comes to AV.
I’ve just called them and they would be able to create digital menu displays.