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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s 2 1 Tu e s d a y, A u g u s t 2 0 , 2 0 1 3 RENAU'S SINGLE WIRE COMMUNICATION NETWORK GIVES EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS, OPERATORS UNRIVALLED CONTROL Renau Electronic Laboratories again demonstrates the power, flexibility, and ease-of-use of its Single Wire Communication Network with several innovative new products that give equip- ment manufacturers and operators a cus- tom-tailored control solution to meet any requirement or budget. These new prod- ucts include power modules and hybrids. Among the most exciting of these new products are the newly expanded UCM- 1000 Series and the WHA-100 Wireless Host Adapter. Renau's Single Wire Communication Network allows fast and simple communication between Renau's wide range of interface devices, switches, modules and process controllers. This allows equipment manufacturers unprecedented levels of design flexibility by not only simplify- ing wiring, but also by providing them with a scalable and modular system that allows components to easily be added or removed as the application requires. This drastically shortens development times while delivering a product that meets or exceeds customer require- ments and expectations. The UCM-1000 Series is an intu- itive display interface device family that is aesthetically pleasing and can be placed virtually anywhere on industrial equipment. Using Renau's Single Wire Communication Network, the UCM- 1000 Series connects to any of Renau's compact, powerful hybrid micro process controllers to power even the most intensive and demanding applica- tions. Equipment operators and cus- tomers see a sleek, elegant display that can easily be mounted anywhere on the appliance while keeping the process controller out of sight within the con- trolled equipment, eliminating expen- sive and complicated harnesses. Available in 3.5-inch, 4.3-inch, and 7-inch display sizes, there is a UCM- 1000 Series controller for any applica- tion or budget. Regardless of the desired size, all UCM-1000 Series con- trollers feature customized menu lay- outs and fully support day-part pro- gramming. The UCM-1000 Series is designed to be intuitive and easy-to- use, so it requires minimal operator training and helps reduce input error. With a compact, durable design, the WHA-100 Wireless Host Adapter allows Renau controls to communicate with one another and even with a central computer or computer server to transmit operating information, dayparts, menu items, recipes, and more using any stan- dard WiFi connection. Measuring only 1.85 by 1.15 by 1.8 inches, the WHA- 100 can be place virtually anywhere on controlled equipment. In order to perform in the most demanding foodservice industry envi- ronments, all Renau products are fully encapsulated for outstanding protec- tion from extreme temperatures, humidity, and shock. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., all Renau products are rigorously tested and come with an industry-leading three year warranty. For more information about Renau Electronic Laboratories, visit www.renau.com or call 818-341-1994. EASYOPEN BOX LINING SYSTEM INCREASES SPEED OF LINER PLACEMENT BY 50 PERCENT Bread, bagels, dried fruits, spices, frozen meats, seafood, nuts and chocolate are all examples of foods or food ingredients that are packaged in a box with a plastic liner or bag inside to protect them. The issue for the manufacturer is how to insert the bags into the boxes quickly and efficiently minimizing opportunities for contamination. While some bakeries and food manufacturers have the capital needed to invest in automated packaging equipment for erecting cartons and inserting bags or liners, many companies rely on individual workersa slow and tedious process. The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Food Solutions (Booth 6870) and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate, decreases contami- nation risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the pro- duction line. The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit is an internationally patented liner insertion system that con- sists of a stand with special pins that bun- dle and hang bags on two sides. Bags are specially perforated to release and open properly on the EasyOpen unit. The EasyOpen unit is mobile with adjustable height. A video of the unit's operation can be viewed on Plascon's website at http://tinyurl/EasyOpenLiner. In studies by Niverplast, a typical worker inserts 200 bags an hour using traditional bag insertion methods such as using bags on a reel and inserting indi- vidually. Use of the EasyOpen unit increases this insertion rate by up to 50 percent leading to a possible 33 percent reduction in labor costs and an increase in production speed. Plascon's box liners have a square bottom and are designed to fit the con- tainer perfectly. The form-fit design increases the fill space available in the box while creating a custom package appearance. "With this design, package capacity is optimized and small food items like nuts and dried fruit do not get caught in the corners of a liner when the box is emptied," said Matt Klein, Sales Engineer for Plascon Food Solutions. "The liners can even be used for viscous liquids like butter, process cheese, fon- dant sugar, oils and fats." Liners are available clear or colored and can be printed. All are food contact approved including Plascon's line of 100 percent biodegradable liners. Plascon Food Solutions offers both the equipment and bags to meet specific food packaging requirements, and through their partnership with Niverplast, offers a full range of box lining systems from manual to full automatic, custom designed packaging lines. Liners are made in the United States at Plascon's Michigan blown film plant. In addition to liners for Niverplast systems, Plascon can supply liners for other box lining equipment manufacturers. For more information, go online to www.plascongroup.com, call 888- 584-4422 or email foodsolutions@ plascongroup.com. HOSPITALITY MINTS VIDEO SHOWCASES THE POWER OF BRANDED CANDY Operators who are looking for a tasteful and tasty way of showcasing their restau- rant's latest initiatives are finding wrapped, branded buttermints to be a valuable choice. Hospitality Mints, America's leading signature buttermint company in foodservice, has created a video that makes it easy to see the bene- fits of an after-dinner mint. "This video is a way of helping our customers know and understand the mar- keting power of a simple branded mint," said Kathi Guy, Vice President of Marketing for Hospitality Mints. "A recent survey we conducted shows 90 percent of consumers would notice a branded mint and it would leave them with a stronger and more positive impres- sion of the establishment. We also found that 74 percent of consumers are pleas- antly surprised and feel appreciated when they are presented with a branded wrapped mint." Guy said when a foodservice order is placed for branded mints, cus- tomers can get up to four different wrappers per a case. Restaurants can personalize mints with not only the name or logo of the establishment, but also messages to find them on Facebook, go to the website for coupons, or to support a new business initiative like catering. The video also gives a behind-the- scenes look at the candy factory, locat- ed in the mountains of Boone, N.C. The company's original owner learned the art of candy making from a local cou- ple who made their mints in a kettle pot and then kneaded the candy on marble slabs. The modern company has taken those same techniques and created automated systems to create the best- tasting mints. Hospitality Mints pro- duces four million hard and soft can- dies a day in 15 taste-tempting vari- eties. Hospitality Mints has plans to expand its video library with testimonials from current operators who have seen success by using branded mints. To see the video, go to www.hospitality mints.com/MakinCandy.htm. For more information on the company, visit www.hospitality mints.com.

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