Exhibitor spotlight: part one

Founded in 1934, world-renowned Fisher & Paykel is a treasured New Zealand appliance brand. It was acquired by Chinese appliance giant Haier Group in 2012.

 

A relentless pioneering spirit and a corporate culture of curiosity and innovation give Fisher & Paykel the confidence to challenge conventional appliance design and continually introduce products tailored to users’ needs.

 

“Our tradition is to ensure that the products we develop today meet the fundamental principles of sustainable design while looking to the future. Through distinctive ideas and creativity, we connect with our customers and ensure our products are environmentally friendly.”

 

Fisher & Paykel is a global company operating in 50 countries and territories, with manufacturing facilities in New Zealand, China, Thailand, Mexico and Italy.

 

Fisher & Paykel’s Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc is a US company specialising in professional-grade indoor and outdoor cooking products, some of which are sold in Australia and New Zealand. Fisher & Paykel Italy specialises in European cooking products.

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Since joining Haier Group, Fisher & Paykel has grown faster than previously anticipated. It has helped Haier expand in New Zealand, Australia and North America while increasing its brand presence in China and India. New Zealand has also become home to one of Haier Group’s five global research and development centres of excellence.

 

Fisher & Paykel said participating in the 2019 NZIBES exhibition would greatly benefit its business and team.

 

 

“This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to showcase the Fisher & Paykel and Haier brands, and gives us a platform to present our appliance range. Through the exhibition, we will exchange ideas and build connections with Chinese builders and developers. These connections create opportunities to work with those customers in future.”

 

Fisher & Paykel said: “NZIBES has now been held for 4 consecutive years, and we have received a great deal of positive feedback about the exhibition. We see it as an ideal opportunity to build relationships with builders we have not previously connected with.”

 

Number One Taste: how food and the property and construction industry help each other thrive

 

Founded in 2015, Number One Taste Catering & Services LTD is a standout business specialising in Italian flavours alongside a multicultural range of Chinese, American, Japanese and Korean cuisine. What may surprise you, however, is that the restaurant was founded by a Chinese man, Calvin Wang.

 

Calvin’s combination of culinary creativity and extensive management experience is particularly valuable. He graduated from NSIA with straight distinctions in 2009 and held an important operations management role at major local hospitality group Bar Works Hospitality.

 

In the 4 years since its establishment, Number One Taste has helped major local European and Chinese businesses successfully host countless business dining events of different types and sizes.

 

Number One Taste currently has two brands, Healthy Baby and Happy Event. Over the past 4 years, the company has successfully developed:

 

Chef Lu’s family banquet package, inspired by the television drama To Be a Better Man

“Taste Your Story” bespoke dinner packages for couples

“Bespoke themed banquet catering services”

 

New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association president Frank Xu once said: “Property and construction is a pillar industry of the Chinese community. When it does well, it drives growth in hospitality and other consumer industries.”

 

Number One Taste demonstrates this connection. The company has consistently given its full support to the activities of the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA).

 

On the first day of this year’s summit, Number One Taste will provide high-quality hospitality and business meal packages for more than 400 guests. On the second and third exhibition days, it will provide Western-style lunches for ten thousand people, as well as VIP catering for more than 200 guests.