To publicise the launch of an electric version of the Moka Express coffee maker, STRIX, which is supplying the heater/control system for the appliance, exhibited this giant model on its stand at HomeTech.

The Italian company Bialetti, creater of the famous coffee maker, says that about 120 million cups of coffee are made every day with a Moka coffee maker. Our picture shows Branko Moeys (left), Bialetti's export manager with STRIX chairman, Eddie Davies, OBE.