Hoist Technology starts selling automated minibars

2010-04-07

From 1 April 2010 Hoist Technology has the exclusive rights to sell Minibar Systems' automated minibars in all Nordic countries and in the Baltic States. The agreement was signed by Minibar Enterprises AG and Hoist Technology AB and it makes Hoist one of few operators who can offer automated minibars in these markets.

The marketing of the automated minibars will be carried out by Comfort Design, Hoist's division for selling hotel interior and guest amenities. The co-operation between the two partners began a year ago when Hoist Technology acquired the Nordic arm of Minibar Systems and took over sales, service and support as well as the existing customer contracts for non-automatic minibars and safes in the Nordic market and in Estonia.

"We are very happy to further broaden our range with automated minibars because they are time saving and thereby may imply considerable savings for our customers", says Annika Persson, General Manager of Comfort Design.

Automated minibars are equipped with intelligent infrared sensors which registers what needs to be refilled in the minibar. That information is reported directly to the staff which results in labour savings for refilling the minibars by up to 60 %.

"We are pleased with enhancing the co-operation with Hoist Technology in the Nordic region. Hoist has long experience in marketing minibars and we know that they are a very good agent for our products", says Martin Vachl, Distributor Manager Operations at Minibar Enterprises AG.

Minibar Systems has been a leading manufacturer within the minibar segment for over 35 years, and makes an active contribution to developing and producing environmentally friendly and energy-saving minibars.

Comfort Design is present throughout Scandinavia and in Finland and the Baltic States.

For more information please contact:
Annika Persson, General Manager, Comfort Design, tel. + 46 8 555 164 00
Martin Vachl, Distributor Manager Operations, Minibar Enterprises AG, +41 41 767 23 00

About Hoist AB
Hoist works together with various hotels and hotel chains in the Scandinavian markets. The company's field of activity embraces hotel interiors and technical system solutions designed to increase the profitability of hotels, conference facilities and commercial properties. The company was formed in 1994 and is currently based in Sweden, with fully owned subsidiaries in Norway, Denmark, UK, Russia, Finland and the Baltic States. Hoist is also established in Poland through franchising venue and represented by retailers in about ten other countries. Hoist Group includes the Norwegian company EM Systemer AS and the Swedish company JO Vent AB who work together with energy management and ventilation in commercial properties. Hoist Group's annual revenues are approximately 50 million euro, and it has 220 employees.

About Minibar Systems
Minibar Systems has been a leading manufacturer within the minibar segment for more than 35 years, and makes an active contribution to developing and producing environmentally friendly and energy-saving minibars. Their minibar systems are feature-rich making hotel operations easier and more profitable than ever before. Minibar Systems remains dedicated to their customers and to leading the way in minibar technology. For more information please visit:  www.minibar.ch