At the upcoming IHMRS Show in New York, the Seltmann line of fine porcelain and tableware will be shown at the Frieling booth for the first time. Frieling USA is the exclusive distributor for Seltmann in the United States and Canada.

Made in Germany to the highest quality standards with the finest raw materials, Seltmann porcelain is scratch-resistant, lead-free and cadmium-free, meeting strict California regulations. It stores heat efficiently and releases it slowly, keeping foods at prime serving temperature longer, and it's 100% dishwasher safe, 100% microwavable and 100% oven safe.

A first in the marketplace for fine porcelain tableware, the new DIAMANT line, a Seltmann exclusive, captures the look, feel and prestige of fine bone china in a hard porcelain collection with significantly greater durability and chip resistance.

From the company that has been at the forefront of fine porcelain innovation for over 100 years, Seltmann has developed a new raw material mix that combines hard porcelain with the silky smooth finish and translucency that is the essence of bone china. This premium line is ideal for boutique hotels and other fine dining establishments.

The top of the line for Seltmann, DIAMANT includes a broad range of pieces including multiple plate sizes, cup/saucer sets and creamers, as well as a tureen, warming plate, vase, candlestick, napkin ring and more.

You can see the enitre line of Seltmann porcelain for the hospitality industry by going here:
http://frieling.com/products/seltmann-fine-porcelain/

You can also see the full range of hospitality industry products available from Frieling by going here:http://frieling.com/

In today’s white-washed world of restaurant tabletops, to find color – used in a way that elevates the entire dining experience - is unusual. The creative talents at Glass Studio have a unique skill at bringing just the right design … in just the right color….to the restaurant tabletops through their artistic use of glass plates and tabletop accessories. This time it’s the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong that is the lucky recipient of a Glass Studio tabletop makeover.

We talk from time to time about companies that, well, are not always the "sexiest" companies out there, but just quietly and, in a high-quality way, continue to go about their business providing great service and great products. Hollowick is one of those companies. In fact, Hollowick has been doing it for the past 40 years.

In many ways, Hollowick is one example of the kind of company that this site was created for. TabletopJournal loves  to celebrate smaller, less visible companies that - either through design, through service, or just through sheer overall company quality continue to differentiate themselves and remain competitive and current. Hollowick's new catalog is full of new products and new textural finishes to existing products.

And we love that Hollowick is now the hospitality source for Tiki Brand outdoor lighting, as well.  We talk about mature companies adapting and changing to today's hospitality marketplace and Hollowick seems like a great example of a company that continues to lead with superior products and outstanding customer service.

Congratulations Hollowick on 40 great years.        Well Done.

To see the entire range of Hollowick products, go here:  http://www.hollowick.com/Index.html

Still looking for great table lighting and the stuff you've been getting at IKEA not really cutting it? Try these guys - Candle Lamp. These folks have some really fun looking designs and have been providing great products and service to restaurateurs and hoteliers for over 30 years.

To see the entire range of creative items from Candle Lamp, go to:   http://www.candlelamp.com/