[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"global-en":3,"blog-happy-new-year-2026-from-ipec":25},{"email":4,"phone1":5,"phone2":5,"address":6,"facebook":7,"linkedin":8,"whatsapp":9,"instagram":10,"phone1Raw":11,"phone2Raw":11,"logoFooter":12,"logoHeader":13,"footerTagline":14,"showroomHours":15},"info@ipec.me","+961 70 389 000","IPEC Bldg., Zouk Mosbeh\nKeserwan, Lebanon","https://www.facebook.com/ipeckitchen","https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipec-commercial-kitchen-equipment/","96170389000","https://www.instagram.com/ipec.foodservice/","+96170389000","/images/logos/ipec-logo-white.png","/images/logos/ipec-logo.png","Professional Kitchen Equipment Since 1980",[16,19,22],{"days":17,"hours":18},"Monday – Friday","8:00 AM – 6:00 PM",{"days":20,"hours":21},"Saturday","8:00 AM – 2:00 PM",{"days":23,"hours":24},"Sunday","Closed",{"id":26,"slug":27,"title":28,"excerpt":29,"body":30,"category":31,"cover_image":32,"read_time":33,"published":34,"published_at":35,"created_at":36,"updated_at":36,"images":37,"author_name":38,"author_role":38,"author_bio":38,"author_slug":38,"author_url":38},"1a6e8f75-ea66-4c99-9bab-b9080f8210b0","happy-new-year-2026-from-ipec","Happy New Year 2026 from IPEC","To our clients, partners, and team—thank you for an incredible year.","\u003Cp>To our clients, partners, and team—\u003Cstrong>thank you\u003C/strong> for an incredible year.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In 2025 we strengthened our mission: \u003Cstrong>equip professional kitchens with reliable products, clear plans, and service that shows up\u003C/strong>. As we step into \u003Cstrong>2026\u003C/strong>, we’re excited to keep building with you.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>2025 highlights (quick look back)\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>HostMilano\u003C/strong>: new \u003Cstrong>distribution partnership with Roller Grill France\u003C/strong> for Lebanon—expanding our French-brand portfolio with local stock, installation, training, and parts.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>HORECA Beirut\u003C/strong> & sector shows: live demos across bar, bakery, and kitchen stations.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Thermo’Connect by STIL\u003C/strong>: wider adoption in Lebanon for hassle-free HACCP monitoring.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Closer to you\u003C/strong>: Paris office support for sourcing and logistics; steady local stock to keep projects on schedule.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>40+ years, still hands-on\u003C/strong>: design-to-service delivery, direct imports, competitve pricing and responsive after-sales\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>What’s next in 2026\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>New French brand partnerships (coming soon):\u003C/strong> we’re finalizing distribution deals with additional French manufacturers—expanding your options in cooking, refrigeration, and smallwares.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Major showroom update:\u003C/strong> a refreshed multi-station layout (bar, bakery, hot line, wash) with live demos and faster product try-outs.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Deeper local stock & faster lead times:\u003C/strong> more best-sellers on hand so openings and renovations stay on schedule.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>…and a few surprises:\u003C/strong> limited launches and special bundles we’ll reveal across the year.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>Get in touch\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Email:\u003C/strong> info@ipec.me • \u003Cstrong>WhatsApp:\u003C/strong> +961 70389000 \u003C/p>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-gallery\">\n\u003Cimg src=\"https://backend.ipec.me/media/gallery/Gemini_Generated_Image_nntjhknntjhknntj.png\" alt=\"Happy New Year 2026 from IPEC\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n\u003C/div>","Company","https://backend.ipec.me/media/blog_posts/Gemini_Generated_Image_nntjhknntjhknntj.png","1 min read",true,"2026-01-02T12:45:18+00:00","2026-03-04T15:57:47.09022+00:00",[],null]