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HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY TO ESPRESSO PARTS! JUST OVER A YEAR AGO, the coffee industry witnessed a big change when local Olympia, Wash. residents Matt and Melissa Myer acquired the well-known Espresso Parts organization, which offers just about every part, piece, gear, and equipment a coffee professional or enthusiast might need. Fueled by their passion to build upon the successful history of the 19-year-old The Espresso Parts family outside its headquarters in company, Matt and Melissa immediate- Lacey, Wash. ly set their sights on the future. They involved in the sponsorship and organization of brought a renewed commitment to offering the coffee events from TNTs to international conhighest-quality products, the best prices, and the tests—is a hardworking group of coffee experts best customer service. These values are the very that truly provide an authentic connection and foundation Espresso Parts is built on, and that appreciation for the baristas, home brewers, and foundation has been solidly set by the Espresso café owners that share its passion for the craft. Parts team. They are constantly looking to Cheers to 20 years at Espresso Parts! We wish improve the customer experience and provide a you the best as you embark on another decade level of service that builds long-lasting relation- of excellence. ships. The Espresso Parts team—which is very —Staff reports A UNIC LEGACY SHOWCASE AT SCAE THE FACT THAT THE Specialty Coffee Association of Europe's (SCAE) World of Coffee is taking place in Nice, France, is a joyful coincidence for Unic, since the city is the esteemed espresso machine company's home. In fact, Unic will celebrate its 95th anniversary this year. But with the SCAE show coming to town, Sebastien Constant, Unic's international business manager, Unic will start the birthday party works the espresso bar at the Unic factory in Nice, France. The espresso machine company is thrilled that the Specialty early by welcoming SCAE attendCoffee Association of Europe's event will take place in its ees to visit booth #B19, where the hometown in June, and looks forward to opening the factory company will showcase its "Legacy for all visitors interested in a tour. Unic has been producing of Espresso Engineering." From its commercial and boutique espresso machines since 1919, and the company is also known for the Barista Nation events it construction of 1919 Idrotermica to debuted in 2011, which bring together professional baristas the latest Stella di Caffé DLC, Unic for free all-day sessions including hands-on workshops and has always focused on coffee-ex- lectures by industry leaders. traction quality in its handcrafted at one of the most historic sites in Nice. For machines. SCAE attendees are also invited more information about the upcoming event to visit Unic's factory for a tour during the and factory tours, contact Pascale Moll at show to learn about the company's dis- p-moll@unic-sa.com or Anastasia Chovan tinctive manufacturing process. The grand at a-chovan@unic-sa.com. finale to the week will be an invitation-only —Staff reports celebration for Unic customers and partners www.baristamagazine.com 21