Hobart has developed an undercounter dishwasher with a built-in Cutlery Premium feature to make manual polishing a thing of the past. Not only this but its newest undercounter range is the first of its type to gain much sought after ETL (Energy Technology List) certification – taking pride of place on the Government’s approved list of energy efficient products.

When extensive Europe-wide research highlighted manual polishing of cutlery as one of the biggest pain points for hotel and restaurant kitchens, Hobart’s expert teams got to work. The end result is the world’s first undercounter dishwasher with a built in Cutlery Premium feature. The rotation of the cutlery premium rack during the wash, rinse, and drying phases eliminates overlapping and water shielding to achieve hygienic stain-free cutlery without the need for manual polishing. This results in up to 50% labour saving compared to manual drying and polishing, giving front of house teams valuable time back to focus on the needs of customers.

The new undercounter range also boasts a combined wash and rinse arm with self-flushing nozzles which eliminate blockages to give maximum wash performance whilst reducing manual cleaning effort for operators. This allows for a 10% reduction in water consumption on short and standard cycles*, which in turn results in a similar reduction in energy and chemical consumption.

A new E-Save cycle reduces the rinse temperature and operates a shorter cycle to save on electrical energy consumption whilst maintaining wash performance. Allied to this, the machines boast a self-cleaning cycle that has been optimised and automatically activates on drain down to minimise labour required to maintain a clean wash chamber.

The range’s remarkable performance has also seen it become the first of its type to gain ETL (Energy Technology List) certification, an exacting process described by MD Tracy Southwell as “a huge milestone” for the company. “Our expert teams use ground-breaking, patented technology to continuously push the boundaries towards optimum efficiency whilst maximising wash capacity; this new undercounter range – and the achievement of ETL certification – is evidence of that dedication to innovation.

On the new launch she commented: “This deep routed commitment to development via our innovation pipeline, enables Hobart to take customer satisfaction and machine performance to new levels whilst constantly striving to reduce operating costs. The latest result of this dynamic design and manufacturing process is the next generation undercounter machine with unique, new features developed as a direct consequence of our customer back innovation programme.”

Hobart is the standard bearer in warewashing, developing machines that combine impressive user-friendliness and minimal operating costs with maximum performance.

As industry leaders with a reputation for innovation, combined with a heritage of manufacturing excellence, Hobart is proud to produce the most advanced and reliable undercounter warewashers on the market.

To find out more about the Hobart undercounter collection, visit www.hobartuk.com/undercounters

The latest Onyx prep stations from Williams feature a sleek new look which complement the innovative features under the hood – energy efficient performance with ensured food safety.

The Onyx prep station combines refrigerated storage beneath a worktop with refrigerated food wells on top – these provide instant access to regularly used fresh ingredients. The wells are ergonomically designed to be at the ideal working height and are positioned within easy reach for the chef.

Our latest model combines practicality and good looks, with newly designed doors made from solid stainless steel featuring full-width integral door handles. These provide an easy to use, non-slip grab while being quick to clean, with no dirt traps. The generously sized work area makes the Onyx ideal for creating a range of foods including pizza, sandwiches, tapas, salad and desserts. Meanwhile the base of the unit has also been redesigned with a flatter surface, making it easier to install, transport and service.

The storage cabinets are designed to hold 1/1GN pans and the Onyx range is available in a choice of sizes, from the compact, space saving two door model up to the large, 1043 litre capacity, five door version. The ingredient wells are capable of holding a selection of 1/3 and 1/6 GN pans.

The system maintains temperature in the ingredient wells in two ways. Pans are cooled from beneath, and a curtain of cool air is blown over the top of the food. A honeycomb shaped air guide directs the air curtain straight down across the product, minimising air loss into the environment, and concentrating cold air in the pans. This maintains an internal temperature of 4°C, by keeping warm kitchen air away from the ingredients. After passing over the ingredient wells cold air is drawn back into the Onyx, where energy is recycled helping to reduce power consumption.

Energy efficiency is further improved by EC (Electrically Commutated) brushless fans, which allow for precise control with reduced power consumption. Natural hydrocarbon refrigerant is also used which offers excellent thermodynamic properties that further reduce energy usage.

Capable of operating in ambient conditions up to 43°C and constructed from sturdy, food safe stainless steel, the Onyx comes with a lift-off cover to allow ingredients to be stored overnight, and removable, easy to clean crumb catchers. A choice of customisation options is available, including drawers, a hinged lid, granite worktop, and a polypropylene chopping board.

The recently launched EcoShow multideck is already making a huge positive impact on the businesses of early adopters, none more so than Mark and Rosie Kacary of The Norfolk Deli.

Like many business owners, the Norfolk Deli rank reliability and energy efficiency as two of the most important characteristics of a product. Moving to the EcoShow will save the Norfolk Deli nearly £3000 on their energy bills every year. Assuming a lifespan of 10 years, that’s a staggering saving of £30,000 without even taking into consideration the cost of running air conditioning to combat the heat generated from the open fronted multidecks.

Thanks to its impressive storage capacity, The Norfolk Deli has also been able to condense two multidecks worth of produce down into just one EcoShow cabinet, halving the space required!

The EcoShow’s powerful LED uplighting means all stored produce is equally well lit. “The colour of the LEDs is warm, and we’ve noticed it invites people to stop and browse the cheeses on offer, inevitably leading to more impulse purchases.” Mark explained, adding “The lighting is almost theatrical, which really does draw the eye of the customer.”

Read more about their experiences with EcoShow here

Switching to the EcoShow offers a wealth of benefits:

• Extraordinary uplighting uses LED lighting (patent pending) with new anti-glare feature
• Visibility of products is maximised through insulated glass doors and side panels
• The EcoShow range can store between 306 and 884 cans – and that’s without double stacking!
• All models are fitted as standard with Foster’s award-winning +stayclear low maintenance condenser
• Swivel castors are supplied as standard for easy movement.

Full details can be found at www.fosterrefrigerator.com/ecoshow