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44 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 24 APRIL 2016 Building better business for petrol stations FRITZ Energy Ltd is proud to an- nounce its new role as the official distributor of the global brand Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a world- wide leader in the provision of fuel dispensing technology and integrated fuelling solutions for forecourt facilities. This appoint- ment is part of Fritz Energy's over- all strategy of aligning efforts and investments with global brands. Thanks to this appointment, Fritz Energy shall not only benefit from Gilbarco Vedeer-Root's product lines, but also from its extensive experience in the fuel retail mar- ket. On the other hand, the company shall be committing its resources to better serve the local opera- tors. Starting from installation and moving on to the provision of technical support, spare parts and training, Fritz Energy will not just be providing Gilbarco's technolo- gies, but will also support the cli- ent throughout the phases of the product lifecycle. Fundamentally, the client will experience an improved service and delivery, supported by a com- petent team of people that can provide knowhow in real time and in a cost effective manner. For further details please con- tact Robert Busuttil by calling on (+356) 7979 7055 or sending an e- mail to rbusuttil@fritzenergy.com Hilton Malta reopens its doors following a multi-million euro renovation ON Saturday 16 April at noon, Hil- ton Malta re-opened its doors af- ter having been closed for a period of 10 weeks following an intensive programme of refurbishment with an investment of €15 million. The refurbishment included the over- haul of 293 bedrooms, new food and beverage outlets, extended executive lounge facilities, new elevators, as well as new engineer- ing technology to provide more energy efficient operation. General Manager Matthew Mullan, Management and Team, Owners Leli & Ninu Fenech and first guests Tad Zurlinden and Dominic Tidey were all present for the hoisting of the Malta, EU and Hotel flags. The newly renovated Hilton Malta will continue to ensure that the facilities provided at the hotel will continue to be among the best offered anywhere in the world. First guests Tad Zurlinden and Dominic Tidey with Hilton Malta General Manager Matthew Mullan PKF International Network is growing O'CONNOR Davies, LLP, one of the nation's fastest growing ac- counting and advisory firms, an- nounced in February that it has expanded its relationship with PKF International, becoming the lead North American firm in the growing global network of inde- pendent accounting and advisory firms. The move immediately provides O'Connor Davies' clients with pre- ferred access to experts and firms in 440 cities and 150 countries around the world, while establish- ing the firm as the primary referral point for international businesses with needs in North America. The expanded relationship with PKF prompted O'Connor Davies to align its name and strategic brand focus and elements, includ- ing logo and tagline. The firm will now be known as PKF O'Connor Davies, emphasizing its standing in the network. The move comes amid a period of unprecedented growth for PKF O'Connor Davies with the firm expanding from 450 professionals to more than 600 in less than 18 months. YOUR FIRST CLICK OF THE DAY www.maltatoday.com.mt Puttinu Cares collects over 13K during Easter period MORE than €13,000 have been collected during Christmas and Easter activities, which funds have been raised in aid of Put- tinu Cares and in remembrance of little Leah who passed away a short while ago. Children who participated during the activities organised by the Committee responsible for Christmas and Easter Fes- tivities within the Ministry for Gozo, managed to collect the astounding sum of €12,562.51. This week, the Minister for Gozo Anton Refalo and Maria Farrugia, Chairperson of the said Committee, presented this cheque to Carmel Camilleri, President of the Committee of Puttinu Cares in Gozo. Refalo lauded the work being carried out by the committee headed by Ms Farrugia which has significantly contributed in attracting the huge inf lux of tourists which Gozo has wit- nessed during these festivities. "We wished to manifest our solidarity with those going through a difficult patch, and we chose Puttinu Cares as their sterling work is helping many children during such a turbu- lent phase," Minister Refalo stated. Moreover, he expressed his gratitude towards Leah's parents, Jonathan and Zhana, who, notwithstanding the de- mise of their little daughter, are still supporting Puttinu Cares. A noble gesture indeed. Leah's mother, Zhana Xuer- eb, was present during the presentation, and children hailing from the Ghajnsielem Primary School were awarded their prize in connection with the competition organised dur- ing the Easter festivities. Gozo Minister Anton Refalo (second from left, back) with school children who helped raise money for Puttinu Cares