Bora Wins!
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Adande Bora wins the Refrigeration Product category of the National ACR Awards 2023.
Adande Refrigeration Ltd (a ceda Silver Partner) is thrilled to announce it has won the Refrigeration Product Category of the National ACR Awards 2023, for its Bora cabinet. Beating off some tough competition, the open-display retail cabinet has wowed industry experts and retailers alike for its outstanding performance and low energy use. Powered by Adande Aircell technology developed by Adande Design and Engineering, the cabinet has a B-Grade energy rating. This energy efficient rating is the first of its kind for open-display multidecks which are renowned for being inefficient and high energy users. Now, retailers can say goodbye to cabinets with glass doors, previously recognised as low energy users compared to open-display cabinets. Glass door multidecks require costly maintenance and regular cleaning and are also proven to dissuade shoppers from purchasing, the doors acting as a physical and mental barrier to sales. Now, retailers that use Bora cabinets can rest assured shoppers can browse unhindered, and that the Bora cabinet is using less energy – a sustainable solution for brands that are committed to lowering their carbon footprints.
Karl Hodgson, Managing Director, Adande Refrigeration Ltd said, “The whole team at Adande Refrigeration is absolutely thrilled to be recognised for the Bora. It’s a fantastic cabinet and remains true to Adande’s hold-the-cold DNA; in that it maintains a consistent, stable temperature and delivers the perfect microclimate for grab-and-go consumables. In fact, Bora outperforms many of the multidecks currently on the market. Put to the test, Bora’s B-grade energy efficiency saves operators thousands of pounds by reducing energy bills, reducing maintenance cost and lessening food waste. This is great news for retailers. Bora is now being installed in many food-to-go and retail outlets, operators seeing the benefits of Aircell technology from day one. They love the fact that now they can have open-display refrigeration that delivers on every level. It’s a game-changer.“
Nigel Bell CEO and Executive Chairman, Adande Group said, “We are very pleased with this recent news and congratulate our Adande refrigeration team on this win. Bora’s efficiency is due to the Aircell technology it is powered by. It is developed by Adande Design and Engineering and available for retailers and OEM cabinet manufacturers via Adande Aircell Ltd. If anyone has any questions, we urge them to get in touch via our website, www.aircelltech.co.uk and for all ready-to-go cabinet enquiries please contact Adande Refrigeration at www.adande.co.uk or by reaching out to your relevant sales representative.”
Join MKN at LACA and TUCO Shows
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Keen to understand how MKN can support you with public sector projects?
Join Stuart Brereton, our dedicated public sector manager for the UK, and others from the MKN team at LACA Main Event and the TUCO Conference this summer.
Discover our products for the public sector
We’ll be showcasing our premium cooking solutions, featuring products that save energy, reduce water consumption and avoid waste, including:
- The FlexiCombi and SpaceCombi ranges of combi steamers, with energy-saving features, enhanced cooking performance and automatic cleaning system.
- The FlexiChef multifunctional appliance, which heats, cooks and cleans fast, and includes the first automatic cleaning system for skillets.
We’re experienced at working with catering equipment dealers and distributors to supply products into education, healthcare and other public sector kitchens.
Visit us at LACA Main Event (Birmingham, 5-7 July) and the TUCO Conference (University of St Andrews, 24-26 July) to find out more.
First Choice Training hosts inaugural HOBART Service entry level programme
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First Choice Training has completed its first entry-level undercounter dishwasher training programme in association with HOBART Service. Eight engineers undertook the first one-day course, which has been designed to deliver practical, tailored training for commercial catering engineers.
Taking place at First Choice Training’s dedicated facilities in Cannock, a setup that includes fully functional kitchens and state-of-the-art technology and equipment, the inaugural course was the first in what will be an ongoing schedule of approved HOBART Service courses.
Ensuring the first event ran smoothly, key management members from HOBART Service were on hand to assist and answer any questions. Introducing the latest group of commercial catering engineers to the manufacturer’s leading undercounter dishwasher equipment, students had the opportunity to learn in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
Following the inaugural course, a commercial catering engineer who attended the course explains:
“The entry-level HOBART Service training programme was a professional and informative course. As a group, we learnt many aspects of servicing and maintaining HOBART dishwashing equipment, skills that will help me when I’m out in the field. The course instructor presented in an interesting and engaging manner and the content was easy to understand.”
On completing the entry-level course, the trainee engineers receive a certification card, while also being added to the HOBART register – a publicly accessible database, demonstrating an individual’s accreditation. The certification is valid for a period of two years from the date of the course.
With HOBART Service becoming the latest manufacturer to confirm its OEM status with First Choice, Martin Dagnall, Head of Training at First Choice Training comments:
“It’s been great to add Hobart Service to our OEM-specific manufacturer courses and work in conjunction with Mark and the training candidates to further enhance First Choice training portfolio.”
For HOBART Service, the importance of having a trustworthy and reliable training partner is evident, with Mark Whitmarsh, Technical Operations Manager at HOBART Service adding:
“We are delighted with the successful launch and initial outcome from the training at First Choice Group – the feedback we received from the engineers has been fantastic and we are already looking forward to the next course date!”
Course Overview:
Duration: 1 day
Location: First Choice, Cannock
Overview: There are over 25,000 HOBART undercounter dishwashers in operation across the UK. Manufacturer Entry Level Training on these machines will enable dealers and catering equipment service providers to improve customer service, First Time Fix and prolong the life of your customers’ assets. Upon completion, certified engineers will receive a HOBART Entry Level Training certification card which will be valid for 2 years.
Key Learnings: Training will cover HOBART undercounter dishwashers: installation, commissioning, common wear and tear parts, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
To view course dates and book online please visit https://www.firstchoice-cs.co.uk/training/hobart-dishwasher-technical-training-program/ or contact Martin Dagnall – martin.dagnall@firstchoice-cs.co.uk.
BOILERPLATE:
HOBART Service has the UK’s largest field force specialising in catering equipment maintenance. Expert in the repair and maintenance of HOBART/Bonnet equipment, the specialist service technicians are trained and capable of maintaining many other brands of equipment.
HOBART Service directly employs technicians nationwide, offering a fast response and repair when equipment breaks down, minimising downtime with one of the highest first-time fix rates in the industry.
FINAL NOTE: If you require more information about this topic or how HOBART Service can keep your business open for service – please get in touch with the team on 01733 392 244, email at customer.service@hobartuk.com or visit their website at https://www.hobartuk.com/service.
Granuldisk becomes Nor:disk and launches range of dishwashers – with special introduction offers
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June has been a busy month for Swedish ware washing expert Granuldisk. The company has both introduced dishwashers to its – until now – strict range of granule and water-based ware washers. On top of this, they changed their name to Nordisk Clean Solutions.
Further more, a coalition with Italian Silanos – producer of the Nor:disk’s line of water-based products – was also announced, which further intensifies the collaboration between the two.
- – We’re on a journey and want to help “save the planet, one drop at a time” as our company vision boldly states. The world is changing, and so are we. We have more than 35 years of know-how when it comes to sustainable thinking from our journey with granule technology – now we aim to help even more customers to move from a traditional way of washing dishes, to a more sustainable one, says CEO Mikael Samuelsson.
UK product release – bundle offer
The latest product release from Nor:disk is pure dishwashing machines – one hooded and one undercounter: D2 and D1. They come in two ranges – Base and Master – where the Master models apart from an excellent wash result also can boast their low water consumption and noise-level. The range also offers inlet and outlet tables, as well as a bridge table enabling two hooded models to be linked for added capacity and ease of use.
To mark the introduction, Nor:disk is offering 3 exclusive bundle offers.
- – We are proud to introduce our new range of dishwashers, and want to help our dealers get off to a good start and maximise their business, says Country Sales Manager Keith Broadway.
Please download the offer flyer to learn more, or contact Keith directly at keith.broadway@nordiskclean.com
Get a taste of Rational
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Rational UK has announced the launch of Rational TV, a new free to register video on-demand platform. It offers a comprehensive choice of videos bringing knowledge and inspiration to the hospitality and catering industry. The new digital venture launches on 27 June, 2023.
Viewers have access to an exciting array of content with new videos added on a frequent basis. From customer stories, application training, through to hot topic webinars that showcase the benefits of the Rational iVario and iCombi Pro cooking systems.
“Rational’s ethos to deliver maximum customer benefit, continues to give rise to innovative new services and products. The way customers seek and receive information has dramatically changed and in recognition of this, we were first to market with online webinars. Rational TV, another first, provides viewers the freedom to be inspired at their convenience”. says Adam Knights, Marketing Director, Rational UK.
To join Rational TV, subscribe for free at: www.rational-online.tv
ceda welcomes new Vice Chair
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We’re pleased to announce ceda’s new Vice Chair; Paul Neville, MD of CHR Equipment Ltd.
At the ceda AGM, on Thursday 8th June 2023, Paul was duly ratified by the ceda Board and will now work alongside ceda Chair, Kirstin Hatherley, and support her in her role.
Commenting on Paul’s appointment, Kirstin said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Paul Neville as my Vice Chair. Paul has demonstrated significant commitment to ceda as a long-standing Member, Regional Chair and 4 years to-date on the Board. I look forward to working with him to further develop ceda.”
Paul himself is delighted with his new role and is keen to get started. He said, “Personally, it’s an incredible honour for me to take on the role as Vice Chair for ceda. I’m excited and looking forward to supporting Kirstin as Chair and the wider ceda family.”
Through Paul’s leadership and dedication, CHR Equipment Ltd have been an active and engaged ceda Member for many years. Paul has sat on many Committees and Groups for ceda, mainly around energy efficiency and sustainability; a subject he and CHR are passionate about. Paul has also been ceda’s Northern Regional Chair for the past 3 years.
Paul continues, “I’ve been in the family business for 30 years. In the last 15 years I have spent a lot of time innovating and delivering sustainable kitchens, driving the designs for the full electrification of the commercial kitchen, using energy optimisation and data from metering and via the connected kitchens, to help clients understand both its running cost and their carbon footprint. As the pace for the digital commercial kitchens and buildings continues to increase, I hope to use my experience here to benefit the ceda Membership, and in turn their clients, in reaching their own net zero targets.”
We’re delighted to have Paul as ceda Vice Chair!
Mychef catalogue now on AutoQuotes
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Commercial Catering Products Ltd (a ceda Silver Partner) and Mychef are delighted to announce that all of the products from the Mychef catalogue are now live on AutoQuotes (a ceda Associate Member).
CCP Ltd continue on track to bring Mychef fully to the UK market, with completed engineer training and a number of “Cook-lives” already having taken place at First Choice (Parts Town).
Rob Gibson from CCP Ltd, who are the Master Distributor for Mychef in the UK, said “We are delighted with the response we have received from the industry to the innovative products from Mychef and the traction it is starting to receive. We knew that to bring Mychef fully to the UK market that we had to get all of the structures in place with Keith Elkington Transport as our logistics partner, First Choice holding spares, MCFT as our warranty partner and now the last piece of the jigsaw, live on AQ.”
Mychef is a leading European Manufacturer of Combination Ovens, Accelerated Cooking, Vacuum Packaging Machines and Convection Ovens. 7% of revenue is invested pack in R&D, with 9 registered patents and 14 design awards.
For more information contact:
Rob Gibson
Director
Commercial Catering Products Ltd
07398 885224
rob.gibson@commercialcateringproducts.co.uk
www.commercialcateringproducts.co.uk
We Are Ki-Tech: Combined Data and Energy Services for Digital Kitchens
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Ki-Tech (a ceda Emerging Technology Partner), leading the industry in energy optimisation and data connectivity for commercial kitchens, is embracing the digital shift in kitchen management with a new look, new approach and new combined offering for catering and hospitality.
Paving the way for Kitchen 4.0, Ki-Tech has combined its services for the first time under one single banner, ‘We Are Ki-Tech’. It brings together Ki-Tech Solutions (energy optimisation and remote monitoring) and Ki-Tech Innovations (energy monitoring, management and data connectivity services), to give clients a complete solution for connected, optimised kitchens as the industry tackles rising energy costs and continues to target Net Zero.
Richard Fordham, director at Ki-Tech, said: “Today’s caterers face the perfect storm of rising energy costs and greater pressure to achieve sustainability goals. We’ve all seen the damaging effect this has had on many businesses, but digitalisation in the professional kitchen can help mitigate the impact and create opportunities.
“Our energy optimisation reduces the required kitchen load, which can prevent the need for electrical upgrades and improve the economic viability of new kitchen projects whilst our connectivity services provide the insights needed to make more informed decisions about energy use, with real-time monitoring providing accurate data on where and when energy is being used in the kitchen and beyond.
“Together, these services give operators the tools they need to improve efficiency and optimise energy use – giving the potential to save significant energy costs across large portfolios, reduce peak electrical load and help achieve ambitious targets for carbon reduction.
“It’s still an untapped opportunity and we’re not limited to the kitchen environment, with the chance to connect laundry, HVAC, spa facilities and more for complete visibility of energy management.”
Cedabond Distributor Day returns this June with First Choice as host
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The latest industry celebration of innovative catering equipment, and opportunity to network with peers is back, as First Choice Group once again hosts the Cedabond Distributor Day at its Cannock site on Tuesday 20th June.
With representatives from ten of the leading suppliers to the UK foodservice channel exhibiting, there will be an opportunity to identify the latest technical developments, as well as discussing trends and customer challenges across a full day from 9.30am to 4pm.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to meet with the Cedabond team, the UK’s leading buying and marketing consortium for the catering equipment industry. With members including more than 140 leading equipment distributors and with 80+ supplier agreements in place – including First Choice Group – Cedabond delivers insight, advice and expertise – as well as best in class commercial support – to members, suppliers and operators alike.
The suppliers exhibiting at this session include, Falcon, Foster, Marlowe Fire & Security, MCS Technical Products, Mechline, Metcalfe, Monarch Water, Parry, Thunder Group and Wrapex. Delegates will have access to First Choice Group’s training and event facilities whilst lunch will be provided on-site by the team from MKN, so every delegate is sure so leave satisfied.
Steven McLaren, Head of Partnerships at First Choice Group comments:
“We’re delighted to once again welcome delegates, exhibitors and guests to our industry-leading conference and event space in Cannock. Every Cedabond Distributor Day to date has built on the previous event and we’re expecting June’s gathering to continue this trend. It’s the perfect opportunity to discuss and debate the hot topics of the industry and we’re confident that some productive and helpful conversations will be held.
“We’re particularly pleased to host the event at our First Choice event space, as the facilities, location and flexibility make it easier to maximise attendance numbers. Get the date booked into your calendar today, and we look forward to welcoming you to First Choice Group on 20th June.”
The dedicated onsite training facilities at First Choice Group include fully functioning professional kitchens, flexible meeting, event and conference rooms in a range of sizes and formats, a full-service restaurant offering hot and cold food, high-speed Wi-Fi with the latest AV technology and ample onsite parking for delegates and guests.
To find out more about the conference and event facilities or to discuss the opportunities to host your own event at First Choice, please visit www.firstchoice-cs.co.uk/conference-event-facilities or contact Julian Fisher, Head of Marketing, First Choice Group.
To find out more about becoming a Cedabond member or for future event information, please visit www.cedabond.co.uk or call +44 (0)333 344 0037.
For the latest information and stock of genuine OEM spare parts, accessories and consumables from First Choice Group visit www.firstchoice-fs.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1543 577 778.
How MKN Supports Your Sustainability Goals
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With rising energy costs and greater regulatory pressure, sustainability tops the agenda for operators in all sectors. Now MKN, a ceda Platinum Partner, is showcasing its support for dealers and end users with a new sustainability report.
Download now – discover technologies to save costs reduce environmental impact www.mkn.com/en/sustainability
‘Make a Lasting Impact for a Better World of Cooking’ has been prepared by experts at MKN to give you a handy guide sustainability in cooking equipment.
It sets out our commitment to sustainable performance across our products, operations and supply chain, including:
- – How we focus on longevity and innovation to help save resources, reduce CO2 emissions, and avoid waste in catering sectors
- – Details of key products and technologies including the FlexiChef multi-functional cooking appliance, FlexiCombi and SpaceCombi combi steamers, plus modular and individual ranges
- – ensure an ethical and responsible approach
- – Practical recommendations on how to save energy in the kitchen
Do you need inspiration to enhance your sustainability commitment? Don’t delay, download our guide today from www.mkn.com/en/sustainability
