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Caterfix can provide maintenance agreements to businesses ensuring that their new, reconditioned and used equipment is always in excellent working order providing reliability in a busy work place.

Caterfix Limited is a leading provider of new, reconditioned and used catering equipment, repairs and service. We can provide maintenance agreements to businesses ensuring that their equipment is always in excellent working order providing reliability in a busy work place.

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of used catering equipment we can meet all your needs for high quality, low cost catering equipment. We fully refurbish and recondition many of the second hand items in our range allowing you to purchase B Grade equipment in almost new condition for exceptionally low prices. We also have one of the largest warehouses in the UK so try contacting us for products that are there but not up yet!

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by wasabicube

Ten little-known facts about mezzanine floors for business owners to consider

It might be more cost-effective to install a mezzanine floor than to acquire new premises. A Mezzanine Floor could add a new dimension to your premises by making use of redundant overhead space – giving your business the additional room it needs at a fraction of the cost of relocation. And if you can outsource not only the build but also the mezzanine floor design, you will reduce your own staff costs to the minimum.
Mezzanine floors are useful for more than storage. The additional space created by a Mezzanine Floor can also be used to accommodate offices, or to increase production space. A well-built mezzanine floor can be used for any of the following:
Retail outlets / showrooms
Viewing Galleries
Laboratories
Office Accommodation
Assembly / production
Fitness / Gyms
Canteen / Staff Rooms
Mezzanine floors can be designed to your own specification. A good design and install company will create a bespoke design to meet your precise requirements, and will  install it having taken into account such things as site conditions, Building Regulations, safety and access.
Mezzanine Floors can be Multi-tiered. Where height allows, a two-, three- or four-tier mezzanine floor will give considerable additional floor space, and is particularly effective in ensuring a good return on your investment if and when you come to move on.
Planning permission is not usually needed for mezzanine floors if they are going to be used solely for storage space. For many other uses, planning permission and other building regulations must be obtained. A good mezzanine floor design company will obtain permissions on your behalf, having first advised you on the most cost-effective use of materials which will both comply with regulations, and fit in with your requirements.
Mezzanine floors can look wonderful. Wide ranges of colours and design options are available so that staircases, gates, walls and other structural elements can be blended with the overall design of your brand and internal decor. This is particularly important if you intend to use the additional space as a showroom.
Installing a mezzanine floor can be done quickly and with a minimum of disruption. If you can provide your mezzanine floor designer with detailed plans of the space and your requirements, much of the planning can be done off-site. A good company will provide you with detailed drawings and calculations for your approval, will give you an installation date well in advance, will let you know exactly how long the installation will take, and will keep disruption to the minimum while installation is carried out.
Mezzanine floors can be customised for special environments. Provided that your mezzanine floor installer is experienced in more specialist projects, you can use him to include such things as plant support structures, lorry sheeting platforms, plant access walkways or outdoor staircases.  And if you want your mezzanine floor to be used outdoors, there are numerous structural and design features that can make this work.
Production lines and production centres can benefit from mezzanine floors - for example, a mezzanine floor can be used to provide workers with a higher access point to a particular item. In addition, the installation of a mezzanine floor can minimise the amount of wasted space, while maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
A mezzanine floor can be most effective as a storage solution when combined with bespoke racking and shelving. Look for a mezzanine floor designed/installer who can also offer you design, supply and installation of  bespoke racking and shelving. This will ensure that your vision for transforming redundant overhead space into useful storage space can be effectively costed, planned, and realised in one undertaking.

If you would like to know more about designing, installing and using mezzanine floors, please contact a mezzanine floor designer, who will be happy to answer your questions. In the meantime, we hope this article has helped you become more informed about mezzanine floors!

by paperfacets

Card Making in Less than Five Minutes

When it comes to cards, there are plenty of patterns you can choose from.  Card making has never been easier because the Internet is full of ideas on what you can do in your next card project.  All throughout the year, you might be sending out Christmas cards more than birthday or thank-you cards.  That is why it is important to think of ways to save on Christmas cards.  There are a lot of simple and easy to follow instructions.  You just need to search for them on the Internet, print them out and you’re all set to start your first card making project.

The easiest would be scribbling an image on the cover.  You can use sparkly paint or glossy markers.  Look for a nice card stock.  For DIY cards, card stocks with unique edges are perfect and would be suitable for any kind of design.  Look for sparkly fabric paint.  Gold or silver would be perfect for Christmas designs.  Take the pen and scribble a tree at the center of the card.  Then put star stickers at the end of each row.   You can also add a sticker that says a holiday greeting at the bottom of the tree.  In just a few minutes, you have just completed your Christmas card.

Collages also look good on cards.  You can use printouts or different textured paper for your images and then stickers for the caption.  In the scrapbooking aisle, you will often find stickers on sale.  You can cut the pieces that you don’t need and just use the parts that you want.  A good example of a collage is a Christmas card with cut-out trees. Use a corrugated paper for the tree.  Make a pattern of triangular shapes.  You can also cut them in graduating sizes then cut the corrugated paper along the edges of the pattern.

Card making can be easy and fun.  All you need are the essentials and a few embellishments.  Even a simple sparkly marker could do the trick.  Look at patterns than scribble the design using a marker.  You can also add stickers to complete the look.  Stars and other holiday images would be perfect.  Collages would also be a great card making project.  You can glue different images using different textured paper.  For Christmas trees, corrugated paper would be the most suitable material.  There is a variety of easy to follow instructions.  All you need is some research and a few supplies.

Designed by: Debbie Seyer for Spellbinders If you love card making this project is just for you. Using the new Impressibilities template you have so many choices to create your own stamp press, custom one-of-a-kind design and so much more.

by skoop

Garden Swing and Garden Swing Seats For Your Garden

Garden Swing

There are two types of garden swings. Relaxing adult swings and Children’s swings used for play. Different designs and uses but garden swings none the less.

Adult Swing – Garden Swing Seats

Theadult garden swing, or rather garden swing seats, is similar in style to those porch swings that no movie based in the American South would be complete without.

Relaxing on one of these swing seats, as it swings back and forth in hypnotic motion, can feel very therapeutic, and somewhat calming. Just the thing you need to unwind after a hard day at the office, or as a mid day break from the housework.

With modern life’s heavy and hectic schedule a place where you can just sit and do nothing is a godsend. Especially in today’s seemingly never ending rat race.

Adult garden swings generally come as either 2 seater or 3 seater models, and most will be stand alone. So there is no need to have somewhere to hang them from as it will already come with the frame for this purpose.

Wooden Garden Swing

Most swing seats are made from two main material types. Wood, or low weight aluminium.

Both material types have their advantages and disadvantages. If you already have wooden garden furniture in your garden, then a wooden swing would be a great accompaniment to your setting.

Ideally, like all of your other wooden furniture, it is best to cover it during the winter months, and especially made covers can be purchased for this purpose.

It is possible to buy an arbour with a swing seat attached, which can add to the overall aesthetics of your garden. 

Aluminium Garden Swing

The lighter weight aluminium garden swing has the advantage that it easier to move, if needed, and is usually less expensive than the wooden variety. Though this is not always the case, and there are many other factors affecting price.

These will generally be quite durable, but again, it would advisable to cover during poor weather.

Both of these types will usually come with a material covered seat, and an overhead cover providing shade from the sun. Many will come with a material that is quick drying. Helpful after those unexpected showers.

Gazebo Swings

An increasingly popular piece of outdoor furniture is the gazebo garden swing. These will require a bit of room, but if you have the space, one of these in your garden will be a notably distinguished addition to your garden scene.

More information on New Garden Furniture can be found on this site
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by LaDiabla

Innovations In Mood And Mind Health Food And Drinks: Growth Opportunities, Effective Product Strategies And Evolution In Npd

As is the nature of the food and drink business, emerging sectors such as mood/mind health have the ability to create a buzz among curious consumers and the potential to spark inspiration and interest from manufacturers/retailers.

Over the past four years (since 2006), the sector has experienced significant changes, as more and more people show an interest in purchasing products to suit/improve their mood, improve mental acuity and target specific concerns (related to wellbeing and mental health). Products such as confectionery, bakery and soft drinks are traditionally perceived as indulgent, but recipe reformulation, re-branding and a change in marketing strategy can help to target mood/mind health. A change in strategy can introduce existing products to new potential target audiences, retail and distribution opportunities.

Key features of this report

• Analysis of sales values and volumes for the functional food and drink market in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific.
• Evaluation of the drivers behind the changing functional food and drink market (becoming more health-centric, niche and specific to individual health concerns) with a focus on moods/emotions and mental health.
• Coverage of 18 categories (under the mood food/mental health heading) including soft drinks, baby food, ready meals, snacks and dairy.

Scope of this report

• Understand each regional market in terms of absolute size as well as the future potential of each type of product.
• Evaluate the potential of sub-categories by comparing new product launches, maturity of market etc within the global food and drink sector.
• Inform your sales team and/or export department by prioritising the geographical markets best suited to your current range of products.
• Evaluate whether you should be looking beyond your current product portfolio for future opportunities within the functional food and drink market.

Key Market Issues

• Over the past four years, the sector has experienced significant changes, as more and more people show an interest in purchasing products to match/improve their mood, improve mental acuity and target specific concerns (related to wellbeing and mental health).
• Consumers are likely to grow increasingly bored of the standard ‘energy drink’ flavors which have to date been (in the most part) limited to fruit flavors, as more and more products are brought to market. An emerging ingredient, the schisandra berry, has not yet made a major appearance in this market but this is expected to change in the next 12 to 18 months as more new products are developed in line with growing market opportunities.
• Justifying a premium price in hard financial times is essential to long-term success and brands that have credible support for the bold health claims they are making in relation to improvements of mind/mood health should be able to justify their existence to their target audience (people who are looking to food and drink as prevention rather than cure).

Key findings from this report

• The functional food and drink sector is experiencing consolidation in established markets such as the UK and US, and holds massive growth potential in ‘emerging’ countries including China, India and Russia.
• The maturation of the functional food and drink market in countries such as Japan has paved the way for the introduction of more niche and health-specific products such as those targeting moods, emotions and mental health.
• Over the next three to five years, antioxidants will become even more important to the mood/mind health food and drinks market. Already gaining ground across other food and drink categories as a result of growing consumer understanding of their importance to a healthy diet (food and drink PR, marketing and advertising campaigns are primarily responsible for this growing understanding), antioxidant-rich ingredients such as cherries, pomegranates, blueberries and more exotic berries such as acai will feature more regularly in mind/mood NPD.

Key questions answered

• Which moods are addressed by recent food and drink product launches?
• What are consumer perceptions of the impact of food and drink on mood/mental health?
• Can food and drink products compete against/sit alongside the pharmaceutical industry’s mental health drugs?
• What are the most exciting new product launches from around the world and what is so great about them?

Table of Contents :
Table of Contents
Innovations in Mood & Mind Health Food & Drinks
Executive summary 8
Introduction to moods foods and mental health 8
Drivers behind the evolution of the mood food market 9
NPD analysis by region, flavor and sub-category 10
Leading global trends in mood food 11
Conclusions and success strategies 12
Chapter 1 Introduction 14
Summary 14
What is this report about? 14
Report methodology 15
Report structure 18
Chapter 2 Drivers behind the evolution of the mood/mind health market 20
Summary 20
Introduction 21
Self-prescription 21
Food not supplements 22
Depression treatments: medicinal versus nutritional 23
Top five disorders targeted by anti-depressant medication 24
Top five anti-depressant sales and total value 25
Medication through nutrition 27
The food and mood project survey 27
Beneficial nutritional self-help strategies 28
Responses to health claims 30
Ingredients innovation 32
Green super-ingredients 34
Essential fatty acids for memory enhancement 36
Lifestyle targeting 39
R&D and scientific breakthroughs 40
Maturation of the global functional market 43
Global functional food and drink market growth to 2012 43
Functional food and drink market value 44
Chapter 3 NPD analysis by region, flavor and sub-category 48
Summary 48
Introduction 49
Regional analysis 49
Asia Pacific 50
Europe 54
Latin America 58
Middle East & Africa 62
North America 65
Case study: HealthShots 69
Flavor analysis 70
Top 20 flavors in mind/mood health food and drinks 70
Top 20 fastest growing flavors in mind/mood health food and drinks 72
Top 10 future flavor forecast in the mind/mood health food and drink market 75
Product tag analysis 76
Top 20 tags on mood/mind food and drinks 2006-2009 76
Focus on antioxidants 77
Sub-category analysis 79
Growth of mind/mood food and drinks NPD by sub-category 79
Diversification in NPD type between 2006 and 2009 80
Chapter 4 Leading global trends in mood food 84
Summary 84
Introduction 85
Celebrity endorsement 85
Repositioning traditional products 86
Daily dosing 87
Premiumization 88
Convenience 89
Wholesome image 91
The organic debate 92
Diet aids 95
Indulgence 96
Chapter 5 Conclusions and strategies for success 100
Introduction 100
Strategies for success 101
Actionable conclusions for marketing 102
Actionable conclusions for NPD 104

List of Figures
Figure 2.1: Beneficial nutritional self-help strategies 29
Figure 2.2: Products with ‘green’ ingredients 36
Figure 2.3: Awareness versus availability of selected cognitive health ingredients 40
Figure 2.4: Global functional food and drink market growth, (%), 2002-2012 43
Figure 3.5: Share of mind/mood food and drinks NPD, by region (%), 2006-09 50
Figure 3.6: Black O-Pium energy drink with reishi mushroom introduced in Singapore in 2006 51
Figure 3.7: Mind and mood food and drinks launched in Asia Pacific 52
Figure 3.8: Balance Water brand targets women and children with flower essences 54
Figure 3.9: Mind and mood food and drinks launched in Europe 56
Figure 3.10: Lucozade range 58
Figure 3.11: Mind and mood food and drinks launched in Latin America 60
Figure 3.12: Three new flavors in the EQ range of tablets to make any drink into an energy drink 61
Figure 3.13: Mind and mood food and drinks launched in Middle East and Africa 62
Figure 3.14: Potion Herbal Remedy Energy Shots 65
Figure 3.15: Mind and mood food and drinks launched in North America 68
Figure 3.16: HealthShots: Brain Refresh, Men’s Edge & Sustained Energy 69
Figure 3.17: Share of mind/mood food and drinks, by sub-category (%), 2006-09 80
Figure 3.18: Share of mind/mood food and drinks, by type (%), 2006-09 81
Figure 4.19: Healthy convenient products with mind/mood benefits 91
Figure 4.20: Organic products with mood/mind benefits 94
Figure 4.21: Diet aids with mind/mood benefits 96

List of Tables
Table 2.1: Top five disorders targeted by anti-depressant medication, by country (%), 2007-2008 24
Table 2.2: Top five anti-depressant sales and total value, by country (0), 2007-2008 25
Table 2.3: Top five anti-depressant sales and total value, by country (0), 2007-2008 (cont) 26
Table 2.4: Functional food and drink market value in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific ($m), 2002–12 44
Table 3.5: Top 20 flavors in mind/mood health food and drinks, 2006- 2009 72
Table 3.6: Top 20 fastest growing flavors in mind and mood health, 2009 73
Table 3.7: Top 20 tags on mood/mind food and drinks 2006-2009 76
Table 3.8: Growth of mind/mood food and drinks by sub-category 2006-2009 79 

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http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Innovations-in-Mood-and-Mind-Health-Food-and-Drinks-Growth-opportunities-effective-product-strategies-and-evolution-in-NPD-38030.html

by Jeff Kubina

What type of Electronic Whiteboard do you need?

Electronic whiteboards are becoming the new standard in classrooms and meeting rooms, in the 21st century. They take presenting, teaching and learning to new levels of interactivity.

 What is an Electronic Whiteboard?

An electronic whiteboard allows material to be presented or displayed from a computer. Images, slides, text and even video can be displayed on an electronic whiteboard. Electronic whiteboard technology then allows for the teacher or presenter to interact with that image. For example, notes can be written on the electronic whiteboard adding information to the image presented. Electronic whiteboard technology can then capture that information and store it. Electronic whiteboards provide many useful applications in both business and classroom settings.

 Thermal Electronic Whiteboard

Thermal electronic whiteboards allow the user to write, and print in black and white only. Each thermal electronic whiteboard comes with a printer attached and the images captured on this electronic whiteboard are then printed on thermal paper. This provides ease of use, but presentations on thermal electronic whiteboards often lack flair as they can only be seen in black and white. The PLUS BF-041S Electronic Whiteboard is a good example of a thermal electronic whiteboard. It is a freestanding electronic whiteboard unit with the ability to be mounted and contains a printer.

 Color Electronic Whiteboard

Color electronic whiteboards can add pizzazz to presentations by introducing color. These electronic whiteboards can also be called copy boards. Using this technology, images are captured on the electronic whiteboard in color. These images can then be stored and either printed or distributed electronically. The PLUS M11s Electronic Whiteboard is a good choice for a color electronic whiteboard. It can be connected directly to a PC and images can be stored there or printed and distributed. Images stored on the computer from the electronic whiteboard can be further edited.

 Portable Electronic Whiteboards

A portable electronic whiteboard is an alternative solution to a standard electronic whiteboard. Using a system such as eBeam, it is possible to turn any whiteboard into an electronic whiteboard. Simply attach the eBeam receiver to the whiteboard and connect the receiver with a USB cable to your computer. This system is quick and easy to set up on any whiteboard and it is easy to transport. The Quarter IdeaShare Q8000 Portable Whiteboard Capture System includes a receiver, mounting systems, electronic pens, dry-erasure markers, software and USB cable. These come with a carry bag for ease in portability. Portable electronic whiteboard systems are an economical alternative to standard electronic whiteboard systems.

 Electronic whiteboards are setting the standard in presenting in both business and classroom settings. New schools being built include electronic whiteboards in each classroom. Electronic whiteboard sales have reached nearly billion dollars. Teachers are developing new teaching strategies utilizing interactive whiteboards and are finding excellent results in student learning. Electronic whiteboards have a positive effect on the motivation and attention learners have toward their subject.     While electronic whiteboards might once have been the wave of the future in classrooms and business settings, this is a technology that is here to stay.

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by Network Osaka

Personalized Zippo Lighters: Perfect Gift for Everyone

Everybody knows Zippo.  It has been an institution when it comes to lighters.  Zippo is known for manufacturing extraordinary and innovative lighters that even non-smokers will enjoy.  The company has been manufacturing high quality lighters since 1932 with surprises from time to time.  It has manufactured windproof lighters for 75 years and the company witnessed the important historical events in US.

Personalized Zippo lighters are perfect gifts not only to smokers but to collectors who are non-smokers too.  Who says that Zippo lighters are for men only?  Women also love the lighters because of the varied designs and themes that the lighters have.  Everyone can choose the theme that they like in whatever category.  There are themes in military, sports, characters, known stars, logos, historical events, special events, and a lot more.  Whatever design you’re looking for, you will surely find the perfect Zippo for you.  Aside from lighting a cigarette, lighters are very handy especially during camping and out-of-town trips.  You can also use these lighters in lighting your candle for a romantic dinner with your partner.  This is the reason why Zippo lighters are perfect gifts for everyone.

Personalized Zippo lighters can be engraved or imprinted depending on the taste of the buyer.  So if you are thinking of giving a Zippo lighter to your friends, family, and colleagues, you can just have their names engraved on the lighter.  Not only will the lighters look good but the recipient will also remember you as long as he or she has the lighter.

If you want a Zippo lighter for yourself, you can add your name on the lighter.  Or if you want that lighter to be a commemorative object, you can engrave your milestone or the special event plus the date of the event.  If you purchased the lighter after your first pay check, you can engrave that event and the date so that you will always remember your achievement.

The good thing about Zippo lighters is that you can personalize them in many ways and in any way you want to personalize them.  Aside from the thousands of designs that you can choose from, you can make your lighter very unique.  You can have your own design to be engraved or imprinted on the lighter.  The ideas seem so endless that you can have the lighter of your dreams.

The lighters are very attractive even if you don’t personalize them.  It is said that each lighter has its own uniqueness.  Zippo lighters can also be a status symbol since the brand is known in producing quality lighters.  Who wouldn’t want to flaunt their lighters in public especially in special occasions?

Zippo lighters are known to be very durable and can be tested through time.  All the lighters have lifetime warranty in which even the old models can be repaired by the company for free.  And with just few bucks, you can start your Zippo lighter collection and make your friends jealous for the amazing collection that you have.  Start collecting now and influence your friends in collecting Zippo lighters too.

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