Blue Seal Ltd are very mindful of the future equipment requirements for efficiency and carbon footprint and sustainability, with this ever-changing food industry and the cost of gas and electric usage.

We currently produce a new range of free-standing & bench models of heavy-duty induction hobs with two or four zones. Each hob has the versatility of 3.5KW or 5Kw round zone generators for focussed power or 5kw power full area zones to accept multiple pans across the cooking area. The induction technology is incredibly responsive, with hardened 6mm thick glass cooking surfaces.
Blue Seal R&D are conscious of the ever-increasing demand for induction product, and we are in the process of preparing new induction- convection ranges, and wok induction hobs ready for launch 2024.

Many commercial chefs are trained at college with gas appliances and do love the instant heat & control of gas. However, they are slowly breaking this habitual comfort and being convinced to make the change, once they experience using Induction, the fantastic responsiveness, instant heat direct to the pan & superb controllability, speaks for itself.

The induction technology lends itself to a myriad of concepts, especially QSR restaurants where they need quick heat up on demand, which is also remarkably simple for the operator to use and maintain.

The feature benefits of induction far outweigh the initial out lay, which is currently still relatively high for commercial heavy-duty product. Induction for prime cooking is still relatively fresh to be accepted into the general commercial kitchen environment, however the big energy savings and high efficiency far outweighs the cost of changing the cookware and initial higher cost outlay for the product. This cost will no doubt reduce and become more competitive as the trend & demand for induction manufacture inevitably increases. Induction equipment also avoids the additional very costly legislation requirement involved with gas canopy extraction/make up air and interlock systems.

When you compare the efficiency of using induction over gas, the induction is at approx. 85% efficient compared to approx. 45% efficiency for gas. This is achieved by the magnetic fields heating up the entire surface of the cookware with virtually all of the energy transferred into the pan. Where gas disperses the heat, licking around the sides of the cookware more so, losing energy into the ambient air around the pan.

Using induction massively reduces heat transfer into the air flow, lowers the overall temperature in the kitchen promoting a more comfortable working environment, as well as the practicality of a simple wipe down of the glass cooking area at the end of a shift, which is very appealing to an operator. The appliances are much safer to use, reducing injury potential as well as being very simple to service & maintain.

Liebherr has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal, which shows that we are taking action to address ecological, social, and ethical challenges. Our production sites have a high total score of 73 points, which puts us in the top 3% of all companies that EcoVadis has evaluated worldwide. EcoVadis is one of the leading providers of sustainability ratings for companies.

10 years of peace of mind – Spare parts available for ten years.
Sustainable means the appliance is not only environmentally friendly and economical, but also durable. To ensure that you can enjoy your professional appliance for a long time, Liebherr guarantees spare parts availability for at least ten years after the series has been discontinued. Although we do everything we can to ensure that spare parts are not needed in the first place.

Counter fridges and freezers that work as hard as you do.
Liebherr’s new counter fridges and freezers are designed to meet the unique needs of restaurants. With different combinations, diverse drawer sizes, insulated doors, and optional worktop and splash protection. They offer unmatched functionality and flexibility.

Here are just a few of the benefits of choosing Liebherr counter fridges and freezers:
• Built to last
• Freshness down to the last corner
• Hygienic through and through
• Extremely user friendly
• Energy-efficient

Invest in Liebherr counter fridges and freezers today and experience the difference!

MKN has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year, Training and Education in the Catering Insight Awards 2023. MKN work hard to offer a flexible, personal approach to training and are delighted that they have been recognised on the shortlist.

With MKN, there’s no generic, scripted training delivered by a corporate head office. You get real solutions, from real people:

• A personal approach to every project, with no charge for follow-up visits
  Focus on service and engineer training, with detailed training for service partners and specialists
• Unique training videos pre-loaded onto appliances to support venues with high staff turnover
• Creative solutions that work for you, such as short training videos sent via Whatsapp directly to school kitchens
• The Training and Education category recognises manufacturers who have invested in education, training, product resources and technical guidance to support the industry.

Senior executives from across the industry will shortly receive an email invitation from Catering Insight to cast their votes. Please consider voting for us if you’re given the opportunity.

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Ki-tech are proud to have been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year – Sustainability in the Catering Insight Awards 2023.

This category highlights catering equipment manufacturers and suppliers that are championing environmental product development and energy efficient products. The Sicotronic energy optimisation system and data connectivity services from Ki-Tech are leading the industry in that respect.

You may shortly receive an email invitation from Catering Insight to cast your vote. We would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to vote for Ki-Tech.

See the full shortlist and more details about Ki-Tech’s sustainability success