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Fracino brews up a record year


Birmingham coffee machine manufacturer Fracino has achieved its highest turnover in its 54-year history following another strong year of domestic and export sales. Exporting to over 70 countries


across the globe, performance is up 10 per cent on 2015-2016. The 66-strong


business sells thousands of machines every year to UK customers including Subway®, Patisserie Valerie, Living Ventures Restaurant Group, AMT Coffee and Pathfinder pub chains. Milestones across the past 12


months include launching a second bespoke machine, the SUB2, for Subway higher volume stores in the UK and Ireland. The collaboration followed the success of Fracino’s SUB1, which is installed in 540 sites across the UK and Poland. The third generation family


business, launched in a garden shed in 1953, has also been named as Subway Innovation Partner - an accolade, which acknowledges Fracino’s talent, creativity and commitment.


Orthodontic therapist Dominika Pawlikowska with state-of-the-art iTero scanner


Scanner makes an impression


Birmingham-based Signature Orthodontics has introduced a state-of-the-art iTero scanner into their specialist practice. The cutting edge scanner can be used to take digital


impressions for patients who do not want the traditional process, which involves sticky materials being left in their mouths. This impression then needs to set before being


removed – and if there are any mistakes, the whole uncomfortable process must be started again. With the iTero scanner, however, these are not


necessary; the small device can be used to quickly take a 3D image of a patient’s teeth within minutes, before being saved to a computer.


Businesses strive to recruit applicants who can demonstrate good leadership and possess skills in organisation, communication, problem­solving, teamwork, as well as demonstrating a strong work ethic. Did you know that service leavers and


Reservists have these key personal attributes, and more? Members of the Armed Forces are also


trained in a variety of diverse trades including engineers, electricians, drivers, chefs, HR specialists, communications operatives, and medics, which can help add value to your workforce. West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets


Association build and maintain relationships with employers in the region by creating strategic partnerships, by promoting the skills that service leavers and Reservists can bring to your business. Employers are encouraged to cement this


partnership via the Armed Forces Covenant: a voluntary pledge which builds a two­way relationship between business and defence.


20 CHAMBERLINK July/August 2017 The scanner also allows for a virtual 3D prediction to


be produced seconds after the scan has been finished, allowing patients to see what their teeth will look like after their treatment has been completed. Dr Preet Bhogal, principal and specialist orthodontist, said: “It is my aim to be at the forefront of new technology. Digital scanning has revolutionised healthcare and moved dentistry into the 21st Century and beyond. Higher quality outcomes, faster treatment and seeing the end result before treatment even starts is now possible at Signature Orthodontics.”


To find out more call 0121 454 7011 or visit www.signatureortho.co.uk


Partnering with Defence


If you are a business operating within the West Midlands and would like to see how supporting the Armed Forces can benefit your organisation, please contact our engagement team on wm­reed@rfca.mod.uk or call 0121 427 5221 ext. *242


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