iVario Pro by Rational: the new performance class for the professional kitchen
iVario Pro by Rational: the new performance class for the professional kitchen
The iVario Pro sets new standards for the professional kitchen. The cooking system, which works with contact heat, impresses with intelligent functions and consumes 40% less energy than conventional tilting pans and boiling pans. Although connected loads have been reduced compared to the predecessor VarioCookingCenter, it has up to 20% higher searing capacity and with the maintenance-free pressure cooking option, it is up to 35% faster compared to cooking without pressure.
iVarioBoost, the intelligent energy management system, ensures precise temperatures on the pan base and sensitively regulates them. With iZoneControl, the pan base can be divided into up to four zones, so the user can cook different foods simultaneously, on a time delay and at different temperatures. The ergonomy also sets new standards with height-adjustable legs, cold pan sides and rounded corners allowing for safer working.
“Productivity, flexibility and simplicity are what characterise the new iVario Pro,” explains Simon Lohse, Managing Director of ceda Platinum Partner, Rational UK. The patented iVarioBoost heating system is based on ceramic heating elements which are firmly attached to the scratch-resistant pan base and evenly distributed. The iVario Pro will heat up to 200° in less than 2.5 minutes and has enough energy to sear around 30kg of goulash in approximately 15 minutes. This makes iVarioBoost 4 times faster than conventional technology. Also, when cold liquid, for example cream is poured into a casserole there is no drop in temperature. The iVarioBoost can take away the energy almost just as fast, preventing delicate foods such as rice pudding from sticking or boiling over. Lohse continues, “This is maximum power alongside extreme precision.”
The precision is provided by the iCookingSuite, the cooking intelligence in the iVario Pro. Sensors detect the quantity and condition of the food, regulating the cooking parameters accordingly so that the desired result can be achieved without the user having to do much. “The iVario Pro eliminates the need for checking and monitoring. Such as with AutoLift, which automatically lifts the food out of the cooking liquid,” explains Simon Lohse. At the same time, the operating concept is new and the user can either select cooking programs for meat, fish, poultry and side dishes, or cooking methods such as frying pan or deep-fat fryer. This will save time for training and learning.
iZoneControl provides more flexibility, as the iVario Pro pan base can be divided up into four zones, which can be of any shape or size. Each of the zones can be used with different cooking paths and temperatures. It is possible to cook foods with very different requirements at the same time, for example you can delicately fry fish, while the asparagus is cooking at a low temperature and also sear the lamb cutlets on a high heat, then let them rest.
The new cooking system sets new standards in terms of ergonomics. The height of the cooking system can be adjusted meaning the user can work ergonomically with the cooking system at the optimal height, simplifying many preparation methods, such as turning escalopes or steaks. Different setup variations are available, such as wall hanging or on castors making the new cooking system very adaptable.
As nothing sticks on the pan it means that the iVario Pro is easy to clean, a little water, a little detergent and a sponge, completed often in two minutes, saving time.
The iVario Pro 2-S with two pans is ideal for restaurants or as an additional unit in business and industry catering. The two single-pan cooking systems with capacities of 100 or 150 litres are the new performers in industry catering. The new generation units are complemented by the iVario 2-XS, which is perfect for restaurants from 30 meals with its two 17-litre pans and a full package of accessories.
Anyone who would like to discover more about the new cooking system can now convince themselves of its performance in the online webinar More Tour 2020. Interested parties will soon be able to experience all cooking systems also live at the More Tour 2020, the dates will be available on rational-online.com
Sprint Group Applaud Everyone Who Has Taken Steps, However Small, To Support Our Frontline Workers
Sprint Group Applaud Everyone Who Has Taken Steps, However Small, To Support Our Frontline Workers
Prince William resumed his public duties yesterday with a socially distanced visit to the Kings Lynn Ambulance Station at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
As reported in the national press, the Duke of Cambridge, 37, thanked staff from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) for their work and dedication responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please click here for the full article.
The team at Sprint have worked with ambulance crews across the UK to support them through the pandemic, including a visit to Bury, Bolton South and Manchester Central – pictured.
Sprint MD, Simon Carpmael, says:
“It’s important that we take time to thank the 21,000 ambulance staff across the NHS who continue to work tirelessly during this crisis. We have been lucky enough to work with them, supplying meals through the recent Caring Foundation initiative. Sprint Group applaud everyone who has taken steps, however small, to support our frontline workers.”
Over the last few months, the Sprint Group team have been humbled to have supported Richard Caring and The Caring Foundation in a charity initiative to provide thousands of cooked meals across the UK. More about the support for hospitals, schools, colleges and care homes can be found here.
If you’d like to help The Caring Foundation, please head to their website: thecaringfoundation.org.
Electrolux Professional announces augmented reality app for contact-free maintenance
Electrolux Professional announces augmented reality app for contact-free maintenance
ceda Platinum Partner, Electrolux Professional, has launched a new augmented reality remote guidance app which can help customers complete a number of service and maintenance tasks on its professional food service equipment.
Fast-tracked to provide remote, contact-free support to customers in light of social distancing, the new application – called Two Pairs of Eyes – uses augmented reality technology. Available on mobile and tablet devices, it allows service and maintenance technicians to remotely guide customers through basic servicing, repair and maintenance tasks, as well as remote training and product tutorials. The app also ensures any necessary remedial work can take place on sites with strict access limitations.
Part of Electrolux Professional’s Essentia offering, Two Pairs of Eyes offers significant advantages over a standard video call, with problems solved 30% faster, and with 50% less errors. In turn, this can cut both the waiting times and associated costs for service visits, and ultimately minimise downtime for end-users who are currently open and operating.
As well as the ability to speak with a service technician, end-users can also order spares and other ancillaries via the app.
Darren Lockley, Head of Region UK & Ireland at Electrolux Professional, comments: “Social distancing certainly presents a challenge when it comes to maintaining and servicing equipment. While there are some scenarios which will require a site visit, there are also a number of other instances where an issue can be simply resolved remotely. Two Pairs of Eyes is designed exactly for that, and can eliminate a lot of the confusion caused by other forms of remote diagnostics.
“The principle is simple, as it enables the technician and customer to share the same view on their smartphone or tablet. Yet the magic really happens in virtual reality mode, when the technician is able to provide guidance and support literally by hand. It has been in development for some time, however given the current social distancing measures which are likely to be in place over the coming months, we have redoubled efforts to make it available now.”
The Two Pairs of Eyes app is available on IOS, Android and Windows devices. For more information, please visit: https://www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/staying-close-to-customers-with-augmented-reality-service/.
ceda weekly webinars hitting the right note
ceda weekly webinars hitting the right note
ceda’s weekly webinar schedule is continuing to hit the right note amongst members.
The programme, now in its 8th week, is serving up topical and insightful presentations to the membership including; ventilation and DW172, disposal and reuse services, hygiene and sanitation solutions, refrigeration, ventilation, health & safety advice, product presentations, mental health awareness in the workplace and discussions about The Future of Foodservice and Operator Confidence.
If you’re yet to join any of the webinars, here is a link to a product presentation from ceda Platinum Partner Welbilt about Artificial Intelligence in Convotherm Ovens, to give you a taste of what’s on offer.
Presentation password: 9V#8$=bG
ceda Webinar Attendance Booming
ceda Webinar Attendance Booming
The new series of ceda Learning and Development Webinars, put together to support ceda Members during the COVID-19 crisis, is experiencing extraordinary success.
Providing an eclectic mix of topics, including ventilation and DW172, disposal and reuse services, hygiene and sanitation solutions, refrigeration, ventilation, health & safety advice, product presentations, mental health awareness in the workplace and discussions about The Future of Foodservice and Operator Confidence, the webinars are proving a hit for the ceda Membership. Since the program launched in the middle of April, the uptake has surpassed expectation with some sessions receiving in excess of 90 participants, forcing ceda to up its Zoom account capabilities.
The variation of what’s on offer has also grown. A number of ceda’s valued Partner companies have taken up the opportunity to present, and some have returned to deliver new topics and presentations. Expert speakers from across the industry have jumped at the chance to directly engage with so many eager attendees. Simon Stenning, expert market intelligence for the UK foodservice sector believes these webinars are really useful. He said, “Bringing the industry together at this time is crucial, even if through a Zoom call. I believe it really helps to share information, thoughts and ideas, and to have a platform to raise queries and get discussion flowing. There are no clear-cut answers to the challenges we all face, and so open discussions with our peers provides food for thought and inspiration.”
The topics on offer appear to be hitting the right tone. Two Health & Safety sessions are taking place each week, with an average of 30 attendees per session. This week’s webinar, dedicated to COVID-19: ‘Returning to the workplace safely’, had 50 attendees and a substantial Q&A section, all keen to understand and digest the Government guidelines and how to apply them to their own workplace.
ceda’s Director General Adam Mason is delighted with the uptake, as well as the variety of topics being covered. He said, “Since we launched our weekly webinar schedule 5 weeks ago, we have seen over 800 attendees across the 27 sessions that we have hosted and we now have up to 8 sessions every week. It’s great to see Members and Partners engaging and pleasing that we are getting the subject matter right.”
An important part of the webinar schedule is the weekly Members Connected session which allows ceda Members a platform to discuss issues, share best practice and ideas and support one another. Numbers grow week-on-week as more members look to ceda for guidance during these unusual working conditions.
Full details of the ceda Webinar program can be found on the ceda website.
cedaRetain: Keeping Our Industry Connected
cedaRetain: Keeping Our Industry Connected
ceda’s latest endeavour to support the industry through the COVID-19 pandemic is cedaRetain.
Already, some companies in the sector have announced the starting of redundancy processes which will lead to many good people with great experience, skills and talent looking for employment opportunities.
ceda hopes to connect those that may find themselves out of work, through no fault of their own, with potential employers.
The process is simple. Those wishing to register should visit ceda.co.uk/cedaretain/ and complete a short form detailing location, expertise and a short write-up/bio about themselves and what they are looking for. ceda will then share their profile amongst more than 110 ceda member companies, all of whom provide services such as design, project management and equipment supply and support services to the food service, catering and hospitality industries.
Once the form is submitted, ceda will confirm authenticity, contacting individuals for clarity where necessary. Once ceda are satisfied, the details will be published to a members-only page.
ceda members will have access to the profile and will simply click a button to retrieve the email address and contact telephone number of the individual and then take it from there. ceda will not get involved any further and will leave it to the member company to initiate any contact, interview or further actions. There is no cost to the individual or the member company.
In addition to providing a shop window for people, ceda are also encouraging them to continue their professional development whilst looking for employment opportunities. As such, all those that register will be invited to take part in ceda’s weekly webinar schedule where they can see product and topical presentations from leading catering equipment suppliers and manufacturers.
All registrants will also be given free of charge, unlimited access to ceda’s E-learning platform which contains over 100 generic CPD accredited and certificated business modules.
Discussing the initiative, ceda Director General Adam Mason says, “During these difficult times, a number of highly skilled people with good experience and significant talent will find themselves without a job and could be lost to the Industry. We need to retain as much talent and experience in order to make recovery as swift and efficient as possible. If we can help prevent just one person being lost from the Industry it will be worthwhile. By engaging with those seeking opportunity, giving them a platform to be seen by the best companies in the sector and providing learning and development opportunities, we believe that we are providing positive support to people in difficult times.”
The scheme is now live. Anyone who has been made redundant, or feels they may be at risk of losing their job, can register themselves at ceda.co.uk/cedaretain/ or contact Adam Mason for further information – adam@ceda.co.uk.
Sprint is racing to support the reopening of UK hospitality and catering industry
Sprint is racing to support the reopening of UK hospitality and catering industry
With Tuesday’s government announcement, and reconfirmation that the sector will reopen on 4th July, Sprint is ready to support the UK hospitality and catering industry – and a wide range of other businesses – to get back on their feet.
Sprint is an award-winning company that designs, installs and maintains high quality commercial kitchens, bars and servery counters throughout the UK.
In recent months, with a new Managing Director at the helm to assist owners Ross and Luke Ryan, the Sprint team have supported Caprice Holdings with a charitable initiative to provide thousands of cooked meals to frontline workers across the country.
Now, the Group are focused on helping the heavily-hit hospitality and catering industries as they prepare to reopen their premises in a safe way especially with many owners and managers encountering issues as they turn on equipment again.
Sprint Group have a team of directly employed, fully trained engineers ready to undertake maintenance and equipment checks, gas safety certificates and certifications, inspections as well as a descale and sanitisation service.
The Catering Insight’s Power Player company have also started to supply other important safety equipment to enable operators to get up and running – such as hand sanitiser stations, thermal screening, fever detection equipment and disinfectant products.
Simon Carpmael, MD, says: “This is an exciting announcement for the industry – we know operators will be turning on their equipment for the first time since it’s been mothballed and our team of experienced engineers are ready to help. They’re strategically located for a rapid nationwide response and carry extensive van stock to complete instant on-site repairs. The only thing we can’t organise for 4th July is the weather!”
If you’d like to chat with Sprint Group about your commercial catering equipment needs, including readiness checks, hand sanitiser stations, thermal screening, fever detection equipment and disinfectant products, please call the team on 01386 555922
Hobart UK Reaches Out to Owners of its Machines as Talks are Underway to Move the Restart Forward to 22 June
Hobart UK Reaches Out to Owners of its Machines as Talks are Underway to Move the Restart Forward to 22 June
As the UK emerges from lockdown, operators are getting their kitchens ready and open for service once again.
The industry has responded to the current crisis with its usual flair and innovation, with restaurants such as TGIs and Wagamama offering Click and Collect which is proving hugely popular with diners.
Other operators such as Cote have begun work to create restaurant quality dining experiences in people’s own homes, delivering chilled bistro meals to the door.
The planned restart is at different stages for different operators; there is speculation that restaurants may be able to serve customers in outside areas from as early as 22 June. All are keen to get going and open their kitchens for trade once again. And there is clearly a market for it.
Many of the big operators rely on Hobart Service to maintain their critical catering equipment and Hobart Service remains committed to offering them competitive terms and technical support to suit their specific needs.
Now, to further extend support recovery across the industry, Hobart Service is also offering open access to a library of operational and technical guides and has developed a suite of documents especially for this period to aid individual organisations to restart machines after shutdown.
In addition, to help all owners of Hobart machines through this cash-tight period, Hobart Service has launched an on-line Price Check tool to allow operators to price check quotations on fitted parts and ensure that they are getting a fair deal.
Keith Mackie, Managing Director: Hobart Service, comments: “We don’t believe any Hobart users should be paying more than list price for Hobart OEM parts. In line with innovations we are seeing across the industry, Hobart has developed a tool to allow you to check prices you have been quoted against our OEM list price.
We understand that not all owners of Hobart equipment require a maintenance contract but, after a period of shutdown, they may require an inspection and works carried out to get their machines up and running safely and hygienically once again.
Between now and September 2020 we will be offering a 20% discount on all Hobart fitted parts to new and non-contractual customers to support them through restart.”
To find out more about this and our other support measures, end users and distributors can visit https://campaign.hobartuk.com/price-request or call 0844 888 7777 today.
the PURE – Non Contact Water Tap that reduces water consumption by 70%
the PURE – Non Contact Water Tap that reduces water consumption by 70%
ceda Silver Partner, CDR Technical Services Limited, is the official distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland for leading German manufacturer, Ecthermann GmbH & Co.KG. our company has for 16 years provided high quality Electric, Gas and water controls to the commercial catering industry.
Echtermann GmbH has developed a reputation for the manufacture of high quality water taps and faucets. Over the last 2 years the Echtermann GmbH has gone through an extensive redevelopment program which has seen impressive changes to manufacturing
processes, and today with technical and logistical support from CDR, our companies now offer an extensive new range of high grade stainless steel taps and faucets. The changes in production processes has allowed this leading tap and faucet manufacturer to move away from the conventional chrome plating production process, which are not considered environmentally friendly.
The new range of stainless steel (316L) water taps and faucets are designed to provide the highest hygiene standards, whilst continuing to deliver high performance that is expected from a world leading manufacturer.
In partnership with Echtermann GmbH, our company is launching a marketing campaign on one particular product…..the PURE
The PURE, is an innovatively design electronic water tap, with soap and disinfectant dosing functions with NO personal contact with surfaces. This revolutionary product on was originally designed for the medical industry for public and sensitive areas such as Hospital
theatres and infectious isolation wards. the PURE is now available to all businesses and is the perfect solution for effective hand sanitisation.
CDR Technical Services Ltd can offer the PURE as a replacement system for conventional lever taps or it can be supplied as a complete hand wash station cabinet.
Product Data
| Product | PURE Hand Sanitiser Electronic System |
| Description | Electronic Hand Sanitiser System, with wash, soap and disinfectant. Supplied with either Deck or Wall Mounted Spout. |
| Product Number | EC-211-101/150-170/01 (Deck Mounted Faucet).
EC-211-101/230-000/01 (Wall Mounted Faucet). |
Ongoing Costs:
Soap and Disinfectant Cleanser: Unlike other providers of Sanitisation equipment who provide soap consumables under contract or license, the PURE Hand Sanitiser system is supplied with re-fillable soap and disinfectant containers. This allows the customer complete flexibility/control of site usage/requirements. The PURE also gives the customer control over were they prefer to source such commodities as soap and disinfectants.
Calculated Dosage: Soap per usage about 1,5ml
Calculated Dosage: Disinfectant per usage about 1 ml
Supporting Benefits of PURE:
Water:
1. Waterflow only starts when your hand is below the sensor. This reduces excess water waste during operation.
2. When you move your hand away the waterflow stops immediately (Note: cheaper sensor taps continue flowing).
3. When you use soap to wash your hands the water is not running (usually a general advantage of sensor taps for saving water).
Sensor:
The sensor works very well – when the hand is below the outlet it starts and when you move your hand away it stops. Conventional sensor taps commonly seen at airports, hotels and exhibition halls etc, offer a disadvantage due to the amount of waste water. The PURE Hand Sanitiser is designed to minimise water usage.
Hygiene:
The PURE Hand Sanitiser was originally developed for hospitals, it fulfils all requirements of hygienic in general and extreme hygiene sensitive areas. Most important advantage is that you do not touch anything during the hand wash process (e.g. a handle/lever to turn on/off the water flow, soap/disinfectant dispenser also do not have to be touched). Additional advantages are the user is guided through proper hand washing and sanitising procedures.
Installation:
The PURE Hand Sanitiser system can replace most conventional single spout mixer taps.
Installation is very simple – just plug-in the cables and install the faucet on the sink and its ready. The 1litre containers are standard containers that can be refilled or just replaced by the containers of the local chemical supplier.
Different to other systems providers is there is no contract to purchase soap/disinfectant from a certain manufacturer/brand. This is open to use with any liquid soap and disinfectant.
For further details, call our office 0151 524 2404 or email sales@cdrtechnical.co.uk
Mechline Charity Partnership Receives Prestigious Award
Mechline Charity Partnership Receives Prestigious Award
To our customers and friends,
We would like to share with you the good news that Mechline’s long-term partnership with MK SNAP, a Milton Keynes based education and skill-building charity for people with learning disabilities, has been awarded a prestigious Third Sector Business Charity Award.
The Business Charity Awards showcase the people and teams behind amazing partnerships and their impactful work, and it is a great honour to have had this recognition for Mechline’s work training project with MK SNAP.
We are very proud and humbled to have been given this recognition in a shortlist that included some very big brands, such as Sky, Deloitte and Network Rail. However, we would not have been able to achieve this without the support of you, our customers, so we would like to pass on our gratitude. Thank you for choosing to do business with us, and putting your faith in us, as without your support we would not be able to engage in initiatives like this.
The Partnership
ceda Platinum Partner, Mechline, outsource part of the labelling, cleaning and packaging of its Dormont commercial kitchen gas hoses to MK Snap – whose fully trained learners work together under the supervision of a tutor. To ensure the project is fully inclusive, MK Snap built personalised aids and adaptations at the work stations to enable those with different disabilities to undertake the variety of assembly tasks and produce the expected excellent quality products.
The Award
One of the award judges, Faiza Khan, engagement and insight director at the National Lottery Community Fund, was particularly impressed at the impact the partnership has had for both organisations: “Mechline adapts its work practices to different individuals’ needs and provides a good level of wrap-around support, helping its service users and staff develop and be fulfilled. This is a unique example of a charity partnership being a central part of how the charity delivers its services. MK SNAP has also had a wider impact on the community and employers, something that is probably possible only because of Mechline’s long-term dedication.”
Kristian Roberts, Marketing Manager at Mechline Developments, is particularly appreciative of the help that the service users have brought to Mechline: “MK SNAP service users have been an indispensable part of the Mechline team for over 25 years and their ‘can do’ attitude and reliable assembly services has made a positive contribution to our business. It’s been particularly rewarding to see the confidence of the service users blossom during their work with us and heartening that many have gone on to find work at the end of their assignment.”
Angela Novell, CEO of MK SNAP said: “This is fantastic national recognition of an excellent longstanding partnership. Mechline have been so supportive to us over the years providing work for our people with learning disabilities. Through the assembling of components people with learning disabilities build skills, confidence and work-readiness for jobs.”
