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AUGUST 2013
Middleby Named Brinker International
Supplier of the Year
The Middleby Corporation was
named Brinker International
Supplier Partner of the Year,
Brinker’s highest honor
for its dedicated suppliers.
According to the Brinker press
announcement on August 26
the award is given to business
partners who “continuously
work to support Brinker’s
brands, reducing costs and executing integral company initiatives,
both domestically and abroad” and the award “recognizes outstanding
Brinker supplier partners who offer innovative business ideas and
solutions to create a great experience for guests and team members.”
“Brinker is an outstanding, forward-looking organization and we are
honored to be recipients of the prestigious Brinker Supplier Partner of
the Year award,” said Group President Mark Sieron.
Brinker added, “the Middleby Corporation played an instrumental
part in the rollout of Chili’s new kitchen equipment technology, which
paved the way for culinary innovations like pizzas and flatbreads. The
equipment also helped improve kitchen pace at company-owned and
franchised restaurants throughout the country.”
Middleby supplies Brinker equipment from brands Middleby Marshall,
CTX, Carter-Hoffmann, Star and Wells.
In This Issue
MIDDLEBY NAMED BRINKER
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIER OF
THE YEAR
OMELETS BY EGGSTAR READY
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
HOLMAN FAST TOASTER SAVES
OPERATORS ENERGY
TIS THE SEASON, THE SEASON OF
GRILLING
SOUTHBEND COOKS WITH
VERSATILE TRUVECTION
CARTER-HOFFMANN ENERGY SAVER
BANQUET CART
CTX DEBUTS THE NEW DZ33I SPLIT
BELT CONVEYOR OVEN
NEW FACES AT MIDDLEBY
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Holman Fast Toaster Saves Operators Energy
The Holman ICS Toaster boasts the fastest toasting
time in the industry, toasting even bulky baked goods
without burning a single slice. ICS Toaster impingement
airflow and infrared elements qualify toast time
reduction up to 50%, toasting up to 1,600 bagel halves
in one hour. It includes a fully programmable electronic
control, providing six menu selections with separate
conveyor speed and heating element settings. The
programmable power saver reduces energy consumption by up to 90%. The
Holman ICS Toaster features a safe load-up area with full width front burn
guard and cool-to-the-touch exterior, and is covered by Star’s comprehensive
one-year warranty. For more information, visit www.star-mfg.com.
Omelets by
Eggstar Ready
Anywhere, Anytime
With Eggstar expand menu offerings
and not staff! Eggstar allows restaurant
guests to make their own omelet.
Hungry patrons add eggs and their
choice of ingredients, close the lid,
and wait for the indicator light. The
floating hinge design and non-stick
cast aluminum plates ensure an evenlycooked omelet in less than two minutes.
Eggstar is not only for self-service, but
is also great for cafés, hotels, snack bars,
coffee shops and full service restaurants.
This is the ideal omelet maker for any
food service application. The even heat
distribution technology gives users
the perfect omelet in 1 minute and 50
seconds. Digital electronic timer and
temperature controls take the guesswork
out of preparation. Heavy-duty nonstick coating meets the demands for
improved durability and cleanability.
Eggstar is covered by the Star one-year
parts and labor warranty. Visit
www.star-mfg.com for more information.
‘Tis the Season, the Season of Grilling
Summer is the peak of outdoor grilling season. Approximately 41% of
consumers said they are most likely to purchase a grill for the fun of cooking
outdoors, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA).
Restaurants closely follow consumer trends by adding grilled food items to
the menu.
When purchasing a grill, restaurant professionals and consumers agree it
should be easy to clean and use, multi-functional, portable, and have optional
features and add-ons. MagiKitch’n and Viking meet these needs for both
commercial restaurants and home products.
The new MagiKitch’n Outdoor Modular Cooking Suite (MKO) offers high
production outdoor cooking. Modular design features a grill, chrome griddle
plate, and two 25,000 BTU side burners. Additional options include an
adjustable warming rack, rotisserie and a steam option. “The MKO series is
top of the line because of its quality and versatility. There is no other grill that
compares,” said Steven Spittle, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Viking has an abundance of outdoor residential pieces, including the popular
100/300/500 series grills, charcoal smoker, gas wok, warming drawer and
double-sided burner. “Viking outdoor grills are top rated and accommodate
any outdoor cooking needs. Our customers love the flexibility and easy
cleanup they provide after grilling use,” said Matt Finke, Product Manager for
Viking Outdoor Products.
Labor Day is the second most popular holiday for grilling, where 75% of grill
owners fire it up. Whether plans call for home or restaurant dining, get the
ultimate MagiKitch’n and Viking experience. Visit www.magikitchn.com and
www.vikingrange.com to learn more.
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Southbend Cooks with Versatile TruVection
The TruVection convection oven is the newest
addition to the Southbend line of top performing
ovens. The state-of-the-art oven offers users
superior performance, consistent baking and
versatility.
“There is nothing in the industry that compares to
TruVection. It is an oven that changes traditional
cooking because of its versatility and consistent
bake,” said John Perruccio, President of Southbend.
“Our customers love the oven for its technology,
but also for its energy efficiency.”
TruVection offers a gas convection oven with a patented high efficiency inshot burner system providing fast cold starts and rapid cavity temperature
recovery. Superior uniform baking performance is achieved via oven baffle
technology that tempers the heated air when mixed with cooler cavity air.
Southbend is recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty, commercial
cooking equipment. With perpetual new equipment innovations in the
areas of energy savings, cooking speed, automation and safety, Southbend
products are considered the best in the industry by chefs, consultants and
industry experts. For more information, visit www.southbendnc.com.
Carter-Hoffmann
Energy Saver
Banquet Cart
Carter-Hoffmann’s new
Energy Saver banquet cart is 65% more
energy efficient than standard models.
With more insulation on top, bottom and
in the walls, these carts qualify for the
new stricter ENERGY STAR® standard and
will maintain food temperatures with less
energy. They can save up to 3,900 kWh
annually and reduce your power bill by
thousands over the lifetime of a single
cart. They also have the added feature of
canned fuel drawers, making them truly
versatile enough to serve anywhere, with
or without electricity. And the best part is
they deliver this superior performance at
an attractive price. For more information,
call (800) 323-9793 or your CarterHoffmann representative. For more
information, visit
www.carter-hoffmann.com.
CTX Debuts the New DZ33I Split Belt Conveyor Oven
CTX, the world leader in infrared conveyor cooking, offers outstanding, consistent
quality on all types of meats and proteins. Now operators can use different belt
speeds on the same oven. The DZ331 split belt conveyor oven made its debut in
May at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago.
“The DZ33I is top of the line technology and nothing else in the industry compares to it,” said Mark Sieron, Group President
of CTX and Middleby Marshall. “We received outstanding feedback on the oven when it made its debut at the NRA Show.
Restaurants love the flexibility with the different belt speeds as it gives their kitchen more speed and less wait time for the
customers, which keeps them returning on a regular basis.”
The DZ33I oven can be double and even triple-stacked which means six different belt speeds, increasing menu flexibility
and reducing idle time. The DZ33I conveyor oven utilizes long range infrared technology, allowing foods a more even and
consistent cook on all products. Other features offered on the oven are self-cleaning, electronic touch control, and manager
control lockout. All of these features enhance the usability of the oven while reducing work load for all levels of chefs. Also,
the oven infrastructure has been re-engineered with enhanced organization for easier service.
New Faces at Middleby
Peter Cooper, Vice President of Business Development,
Consultant and Design – Mr. Cooper will be responsible for
educating the foodservice community on Middleby’s innovative
kitchen equipment solutions and developing programs to
support kitchen consultants, designers, dealers and customers
in the specification of the Middleby brands globally.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kelly Lee, Senior Vice President of Technical Solutions and
Aftermarket Services – Mr. Lee will be responsible for oversight
of aftermarket services for all the Middleby brands. Kelly will
be working closely with our customers and service partners
to develop value added customer service programs, enhance
service training and standards, and ensure the highest levels of
service parts availability.
Mark Easterday, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
the Star Group – In his new position, Mr. Easterday will be
responsible for leading the sales and marketing strategy for the
commercial foodservice brands Star, Holman and Toastmaster.
IBIE – Las Vegas, NV Oct. 6-9
NACS – Atlanta, GA Oct. 12-15
HOST – Milan, Italy Oct. 18-22
Middleby Brands
Visit www.middleby.com to learn more about all of the Middleby brands.
Anets
Ph: (603) 225-6684
CookTek
Ph: (312) 563-9600
Hounö
Ph: +45 8711 4711
Middleby Marshall
Ph: (847) 741-3300
Star
Ph: (800) 264-7827
Beech
Ph: +61 7 3397 0277
CTX
Ph: (847) 741-3300
IMC
Ph: 01978 661155
Nieco
Ph: (707) 284-7100
Toastmaster
Ph: (800) 264-7827
Blodgett
Ph: (802) 860-3700
Doyon
Ph: (418) 685-3431
Jade
Ph: (714) 961-2400
Nu-Vu
Ph: (906) 863-4401
TurboChef
Ph: (214) 379-6000
Bloomfield
Ph: (314) 781-2777
frifri
Ph: +41 32 752 46 52
Lang
Ph: (314) 781-2777
Perfect Fry Company
Ph: (603) 225-6684
Viking
Ph: (888) 845-4641
Britannia
Ph: 01926 463540
Giga Grandi Cucine
Ph: +39 055 721 305
Lincat
Ph: 01522 875500
Pitco
Ph: (603) 225-6684
Wells
Ph: (314) 781-2777
Carter-Hoffmann
Ph: (847) 362-5500
Holman
Ph: (800) 264-7827
MagiKitch’n
Ph: (603) 225-6684
Southbend
Ph: (919) 762-1000