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19th to 22nd October 2008 Messe Erfurt

Sponsors IKA / culinary olympics

Sponsoren IKA / Olympiade der Köche

Until now Participants from 53 Nations are registered!

AustraliaAustriaBahamasBulgarienCanadaCroatia CyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEgyptFinland FranceGermanyGreece GuatemalaHongkongHungary Iceland Ireland IsraelItalyJapanLuxembourg MexicoNetherlands NorwayPoland PortugalRomania RussiaScotland SerbiaSingaporeSlovakia Slovenia South AfricaSpainSweden SwitzerlandTaiwanTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUsaWales

Culinary Olympics promotion kicked off

A very unique and colourful cable car was presented as an "appetiser" for the 22nd IKA /Culinary Olympics 2008 in Erfurt

Erfurt/Frankfurt am Main. Erfurt in Germany is awaiting its guests for next year's 22nd IKA / Culinary Olympics. From October 18 to 22, 2008, the world's best chefs and pastry chefs will gather in Erfurt to show their expertise and know-how in culinary arts. The international four-day competition which takes place only every four years is considered the most important event in this field. And while the hosting German Chefs Association is looking forward to welcoming colleagues from more than 35 countries, an extraordinary city promotion was kicked off.

Your oven has helped us to win!", this compliment given by the team chef of the  US-National Team, Olympic Winner category R - clearly shows the meaning of the  support by our sponsors at this big cooking event.

2008 too all our truefull companies support the German Chefs Society with the Culinary Olympics. For example Unilver: "Unilver Foodsolutions wishes to specially help the young cooks and to develop the image of chefs and make it even more attractive. At the Culinary Olympics chefs from all over the world gather in Erfurt. This challenge is the best possible marketing for the profession. Here trend are first shown and chefs will be literally inspired, as we say in the slogan of Unilver Foodsolutions: Inspired by cooks".

Here we present you our partners.

Alltogether the following companies support the Culinary Olympics


Alsco - AMT  - Blanco - Bohner - Braugold - Casio Europe GmbH - Citti GV Partner - Coca Cola - Doerr - Dr. Becher - Duni - Edeka C C großmarkt - Frima - GV Partner - Hans Dampf - HUPFER - Irinox - Kenwood - Kronen - Meiko - Melform - Melitta - Metro - MKN Profikochtechnik - Mussana - Nestlé - Oing - Panasonic - ProfiMiet - Rational - Rheinhessenwein - Salvis - Scholl - Unilever - Villeroy & Boch - Wäschekrone - Winterhalter - Wüsthof

BLANCO CS GmbH Co KG

Threefold market-orientated, simply sound.

Oberderdingen, Germany, November 2007: BLANCO CS GmbH Co KG concentrates on the needs of professional target groups with its three business units Catering Systems, Medical Care Systems and Industrial Components.

Whether it's for professional kitchens and the catering industry, for hospitals and clinics and medical practices or for customers from industry - BLANCO CS develops, produces and markets high-quality products.

Bohner

Together a winning team!

BOHNER® is a medium-sized private company in the south of Germany which is engaged for more than 30 years in the development, the production and the selling of high-quality large-scale kitchen technology.

It is the philosophy of the enterprise to provide always the greatest possible use to the customer with high-performance, energysaving technology and individual concepts.

The entire BOHNER®-Team, the founder Hubert Bohner and Brigitte Bohner, supported by their oldest daughter Claudia in the management and the other daughters Karin and Sabine, and a team of experienced, competent co-workers, has set pride themselves to be always a reliable and innovative partner for all their customers.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is one of the world's best known and most valuable trademarks. Coca-Cola has been present in Germany since 1929. Today the beverage company offers more than 60 products in all non-alcoholic beverage segments from soft drinks with and without sugar, to juices, fruit juice spritzers, sport beverages and mineral and table waters. The German Coca-Cola organization comprises Coca-Cola GmbH, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta (USA), Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke as sole bottling company in Germany and Apollinaris GmbH as bottling and distribution company for brand Apollinaris products. Coca-Cola in Germany has a total of approximately 12,000 employees at more than 80 locations, 28 of which are production facilities. In 2006 Coca-Cola in Germany achieved sales volume of 3.5 billion liters.

Thomas Dörr Cutlery and kitchen systems




Cutlery polishing machines


The company Thomas Dörr Cutlery and Kitchen Systems has the vision to make easier the work in catering trade kitchens. That's why a cutlery wrapping machine was developed in the parent company Max Dörr Förderanlagen in the middle of the 90s. The big and lasting success of this patented development led to a spin-off- process of this business and to the foundation of the company Thomas Dörr Cutlery and Kitchen Systems in 2001. The first cutlery drying and polishing machines were already built in the year 2002.

Dr. Becher GmbH - Your professional partner for cleaning, hygiene and care

Everything you need - from a single source.
For more than 40 years, Dr. Becher GmbH has been exclusively developing and producing specific cleaning and care products for the hotel and catering industry, canteens and hospitals.

EDEKA C C großmarkt




EDEKA C C großmarkt
offers 111 cash and carry markets as well as a regional and national delivery service under a roof. The net is supplemented by the partners Handelshof, Rullko and L. Stroetmann

Erfurter Gastro Bildungswerk

Education for the future

The ErGaB- Education Centre unites innovations, visions and know-how in job training as well as in  further education.

FRIMA Deutschland GmbH

1938 Formation - 1976  FRIMA commences the successful marketing of the world's first combisteamer in France - 1985  FRIMA designs and presents the FRIMAX®, the first multifunctional cooking device based on contact heat - 1999 Premiere of the ThermoJet®: Cooking, pan-frying and deep-frying with one single device electronically managed - 2005  Opening of a state of the art production unit for cooking devices in Wittenheim/France.

Hans Dampf

HansDampf, combination cooking technology - The expert in the world of cooking

HansDampf is an outstanding component in the product range of MKN, the German premium manufacturer of professional cooking technology, which sets innovative standards in combination cooking technology. HansDampf presents itself as an innovative variability artist through practise orientated development, strictly in line with the needs of the chef, strongly influenced by customers and chefs alike and very practical in daily use. Lots of technical novelties, together with innumerable practical solutions and details of the highest quality standard, characterise HansDampf. An expansion of production capacity was made necessary at MKN because of its growing international success (marketed in over 55 countries, export ratio 75%); a new production hall with 3.000m² is being built.

Kronen

Since a long time we are supporting the VKD and provide our kitchen equipment.
Kronen is well known and especially appreciated from the best gastronomy and also the regional gastronomy. Be sure with our products it works nearly all in your kitchen. 

Meiko - the never-ending story

Company tradition has always emphasised production skills as one of the mainstays of constant success. It has always been considered vital to maintain and strengthen the company's production capability. Today, as before, the most modern production technologies, manufacturing and organisational tools are employed (and not just in the production departments) for the manufacture of the dishwashers and sanitary appliances which have proved successful in local and international markets for very many years. High-tech products also demand high-tech tools; MEIKO's designers work with the very latest 3D CAD system, just like those used in the auto industry.

MELFORM® in Germany

The manufacturer of the MELFORM® brand, MONETTI SpA, was previously active in Germany as a supplier of well-known firms. In the year 2002 the company was re-structured and turned from a private enterprise into a management-led company with four divisions. It was given a new strategic focus on solutions for specific markets and on expanding its "European Distinction Worldwide".

The Melitta Group

Founded in 1908, the family-owned Melitta Group comprises some 50 internationally operating  branded product companies with around 3,300 employees.

The IKA 2008 fair in Erfurt is a highlight for Melitta SystemService. It is an excellent forum to make contact with our international target group of kitchen chefs and a welcome opportunity to demonstrate our abilities.

MKN

the thermal expert - a success story

MKN, the German premium manufacturer for professional cooking technology, can look back at an over 60 year success story. The family business founded in 1946, the MKN Kurt Neubauer factory, has specialised in thermal professional cooking technology and is the embodiment of innovation, efficiency and premium quality "made in Germany". The middle sized company developed over the years into Germany's market leader in classic thermal and employs 350 workers. MKN convinces its customers with the individual unique appliances of the premium class for catering/hotel businesses (e.g. KüchenMeister with seamless hygiene top plate and induction and the innovative combination cooking technology HansDampf as well as braising and pressure cooking kettles, for community catering, from the pressure cooking technology of OptimaExpress.

ProfiMiet - Success-Recipes for Non-Food-Catering

Rental. Service. Concepts.

ProfiMiet, based in Cologne, is Europe's leading non-food caterer. Founded in 1988, the company has grown in the last 20 years from a classic rental service for crockery, cutlery, glasses, furniture and kitchen technology, to a professional all-round service provider. The contract for the Football World Cup to provide 400,000 VIP guests in all 12 stadiums with equipment was the starting signal for a new dimension in the company's success story. Proof that non-food catering is far more than the mere rental business. Logistical handling, smooth workflows behind the scenes, expert know-how and 24/7 availability are the essence of ProfiMiet's quality pledge. But also transparent cost calculations through all-inclusive prices, that not only include the rental but also the washing-up service and a 2% breakage or loss risk, or creative services such as bonus systems, daily crockery exchange and fair services, are an integral part of ProfiMiet's all-round service.

Salvis

Expertise, innovation and quality to go.

Our catering and hospitality customers benefit from our innovative, high-quality thermal cooking systems - and satisfied customers are at the root of our success. With you in mind, we develop and manufacture first-class products designed to meet the most exacting requirements. Salvis - smart cooking!

SCHOLL Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG

Latest manufacturing technology - Modern and innovative

The company SCHOLL is manufacturing professional kitchen equipment for more than 60 years. Perfection in the production of hot plates, food warmers or cup- and plate warmers is for Scholl no. 1 priority. Motivated employees, newest technology at the workstations, high performance and a high degree of quality are the basis for the successful company, which has customers worldwide and presents itself innovative and versatile on national and international exhibitions.

Unilever Foodsolutions

Unilever Foodsolutions, the foodsevice division of Unilever, is one of the leading foodservice companies worldwide. The company offers customer oriented solutions for catering and communal feeding.

Villeroy & Boch

One Brand, all inclusive:
Villeroy & Boch's Hotel & Restaurant Division believes in originality, creativity and cosmopolitan brand appeal

Inventive talent and a great ability to innovate, a strong customer orientation and strict strategic alignment with the requirements of the domestic and international market. These are the qualities on which the market position and continuous internationalisation of the almost 260-year-old Villeroy & Boch company are based. Today, Villeroy & Boch is a European lifestyle brand of international standing and operates in 125 countries. The company, which has operated as a public limited company since 1987, went public in 1990. The Group's head office is in Mettlach/Saarland. Roughly 10,000 persons are employed by Villeroy & Boch and production is carried out at 22 factories located in 12 European countries and in Mexico. All activities revolve around the brand.

Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH

Complete system solution provider for dish, glass and utensil washers, detergent products, water treatment and accessories

Since its founding in 1947, Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH has grown from a medium-sized family operation into an owner-operated industrial company doing business at the international level. It currently has 850 employees, 18 sales offices and more than 50 general agencies, and is successfully supplying commercial warewashing systems to the whole world, with an export quota of around 70 percent. The company's head office is located in Meckenbeuren on Lake Constance; additional production plants are in Endingen (Kaiserstuhl) and Rüthi (Switzerland, Rhine Valley).

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