DKR at HostMilano 2025: Designing the future of hospitality, one dispenser at a time

Summary

The article announces DKR's participation in HostMilano 2025, framing the event as the epicentre of innovation for the Horeca sector. The text positions the company as a strategic partner capable of responding to modern demands for sustainability, efficiency and service quality. The heart of the article is the detailed presentation of two flagship solutions: the CBS system, which revolutionises the management of bottled water for hotels and restaurants through an automated washing and filling process, and the NCL dispenser, which enriches the beverage offer with water and juices, also carbonated, optimising the service and reducing waste. The article closes with an invitation to professionals to visit the DKR stand (Hall 18P, Stand K36) to discover these technologies live and discuss their specific needs.

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The world of hospitality has a beating heart that, every two years, beats in unison in Milan. This heart is HostMilano, the world trade fair dedicated to the catering and hospitality industry, an event that transcends mere exhibition to become a veritable laboratory of the future. On this global stage, where ideas take shape and innovations become standards, DKR is proud to announce its second participation, a return that symbolises growth, consolidation and a clear vision for the future of the Horeca sector.

From 13 to 17 October, we invite you to join us at our stand at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 18P, Stand K36for a journey to discover how technology, design and sustainability can converge to create solutions of excellence.

HostMilano: much more than a trade fair, the epicentre of horeca innovation

To fully understand the meaning of our presence, it is essential to understand what is HostMilan. 

It is not simply a place where products are exhibited, but a year-round international hub, a privileged observatory that monitors the sector's supply chains, analyses consumption styles and anticipates trends. For five days, the Rho pavilions become the crossroads for professionals from all over the world: chefs, hoteliers, F&B managers, architects and consultants meet to define the next steps in the sector.

In this ever-changing scenario, DKR is not just an exhibitor, but a proactive partner. Our philosophy is based on listening to market needs and translating them into concrete solutions. Today, the Horeca sector is moving along three fundamental lines: sustainability, operational efficiency and guest experience. Our participation at HostMilano 2023 was the practical demonstration how our technologies respond in a targeted manner to each of these challenges.

Our flagship solutions showcased: CBS and NCL

At our stand K36, the spotlight will be on two systems that embody our vision for a smarter and more responsible Horeca. These are not just machines, but true ecosystems designed to integrate seamlessly into the workflows of hotels, restaurants and hospitality facilities.

1. CBS (Cleaning and Bottling System): the sustainable bottled water revolution

The problem: managing bottled water in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is a logistical, economic and ecological challenge. Orders, storage, empty handling, disposal and transport costs represent a significant operational burden. Moreover, the environmental impact of handling thousands of bottles is less and less sustainable in the eyes of discerning customers.

The DKR solution: our CBS system is designed to internalise and fully automate this process. It is a compact, state-of-the-art system that handles the washing, sanitising, filling and capping of glass bottles. Connected to the water mains, the system treats local water through an advanced microfiltration process, tailored to the type of water to be treated, guaranteeing a product of superior organoleptic quality, zero km.

How does the CBS system work?

The process is a virtuous cycle of efficiency and safety. The bottles used bottles are fed into the system, where they undergo a high-pressure, high-temperature washing cycle, followed by a rinsing phase to ensure maximum hygiene. Subsequently, the bottles are filled with microfiltered water (natural or sparkling) and capped, ready to be served again.

The concrete advantages of CBS:

• Environmental sustainability: eliminates the consumption of plastic bottles and drastically reduces the CO2 emissions associated with transporting water. It is a powerful green marketing tool for communicating one's commitment.
• Operational efficiency: eliminates the need to handle complex orders, bulky warehouses and empty logistics. Staff can devote more time to customer service.
• Cost control: drastically reduces water supply costs and optimises processes, ensuring a rapid return on investment.
• Quality and branding: offers the possibility of serving top-quality water in bottles customised with the hotel's logo, reinforcing brand identity and enhancing the perception of luxury and attention to detail.

2. NCL: versatility that enhances the guest experience

The problem: breakfast in a hotel is the hotel's calling card, a crucial moment in the guest experience. Offering a wide choice of high-quality beverages can be tricky: juice bins that oxidise, bottles that take up valuable space on the buffet, waste and a presentation that is not always optimal.

The DKR solution: the NCL machine is the answer to this need for versatility and quality. It is a multifunction dispenser with an elegant and compact design, capable of serving not only cold, natural and sparkling water, but also a wide variety of fruit juices, both still and sparkling.

How does the NCL system work?

NCL uses high-quality juice concentrates stored in bag-in-boxes, which are mixed with microfiltered water at the time of dispensing. This guarantees a product that is always fresh, at the ideal temperature and with a consistent taste. For carbonated drinks, the system mixes cold sparkling water, freshly produced, with the concentrated syrups of well-known brands (such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi), dispensed from kegs. The result is a drink that is always fresh, perfectly carbonated and ready to serve.

The concrete advantages of NCL:

• Improving the guest experience: expands the buffet offer with innovative drinks (such as sparkling juices) and superior quality, exceeding customers' expectations.
• Optimisation of space and service: a single, elegant dispenser replaces dozens of bottles and bricks, freeing up space on the buffet and simplifying staff work.
• Waste reduction: on-demand dispensing eliminates the problem of open and unconsumed containers, drastically reducing food waste and associated costs.
• Hygiene and safety: the closed-loop system ensures maximum hygiene, avoiding contamination and maintaining product freshness.
• Flexibility: perfect for breakfast rooms, NCL is also ideal for lounges, conference centres, wellness areas and restaurants, offering a full, high-level beverage service throughout the day.

We look forward to seeing you in Hall 18P, Stand K36: an experience to be had

We believe that innovation should be experienced first-hand. For this reason, our stand at HostMilano will not be a mere showcase, but an interactive space. We invite all industry professionals to visit us for:

• Attending demonstrations live of the operation of the CBS systems and NCL.
• Dialogue with our technical and commercial experts to analyse the specific needs of your business.
• Tasting the quality of water and beverages provided by our facilities.
• Discover the design and build quality of our products.i, designed to last and enhance any environment.

HostMilano 2025 is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment: to be not just suppliers, but strategic partners for the success of Horeca activities. We look forward to showing you how, together, we can design a more efficient, sustainable and excellence-oriented future.