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F o o d E q u i p m e n t N e w s 5 1 S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 3 VITAMIX EXPANDS WORLD HEADQUARTERS, ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY To keep up with increasing demand for its high-performance blending equip- ment in the United States and more than 80 countries around the world, Vitamix recently broke ground on a $10-million-dollar, 51,000-square-foot expansion of its world headquarters in suburban Cleveland, Oh., and acquired additional manufacturing space at a nearby location. Jodi L. Berg, President and CEO, Vitamix, attributes the company's growth to several factors, including increased awareness among the gener- al public of the link between good nutrition and health, as well as an expanded distribution network. "The understanding of the importance of a whole foods, healthy lifestyle continues to grow. People want to eat healthy, but they do not want to compromise on taste and enjoyment. The Vitamix makes this possible and makes enjoying a healthy cuisine sustainable," Berg said. "Internationally and domestically, we have continued to expand our com- mercial presence in large chains, as well as our distribution into more retail doors, such as Harrods and John Lewis in the U.K.," Berg added. "Similarly in the U.S., Vitamix currently services some of largest coffee chains and quick service restaurants and is in more than 2,000 retail doors including Williams Sonoma, Bed, Bath & B e y o n d , Crate & B a r r e l , and Sur L a Table." I n f a c t , a v e r a g e growth in net sales the past three years increased significantly, by 41 percent. In 2012 alone, net sales were up 52 percent from 2011. The 51,000-square-foot headquar- ters expansion consists of two phases: a 15,000-square-foot, $2 million expansion of the company's Engineering Department, and an $8 million, three-story, 36,000-square- foot addition that will increase Vitamix's total office, conference and meeting space by more than 20 per- cent. Additional capacity for manufac- turing and assembly, and more ware- housing space for raw materials and finished goods, was also recently obtained in a new space near headquar- ters. The current expansion comes on the heels of a $6 million, 40,000- square-foot expansion completed in 2010, which included a 33,000-square- foot warehouse expansion. The ware- house expansion recently received LEED Silver certification. Vitamix is incorporating green building practices into the current expansion as well. To learn more about the company's growth, visit booth #3625 and visit www.vitamix.com. GLASTENDER INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST WALL MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Glastender Inc., headquartered in Saginaw, Mich., is introducing its new WMR24 wall mount refrigerator, which is on display inside the Glastender booth. If you need more refrigerated storage, but you are running out of space "think up," stated Todd Hall, President of Glastender. The wall mount foodservice refrigerator allows you to conveniently locate refrigerated storage in a tight space or above existing work tables." The forced air refrigeration system on the WMR24 provides uniform cooling of product and is NSF standard 7 listed for open food storage. A removable condenser air inlet filter is included to make it easy to clean the condenser coil and the automatic condensate evaporator means that no plumbing hook up is required. The back of the the WMR24 is 16 gauge galvanized steel and includes an integral channel for mounting on the wall bracket. To securely mount the wall mount refrigerator, make sure that at least two of the mounting holes in the wall bracket are secured into studs in the wall. The WMR24 has an all-stainless steel interior that includes two adjustable shelves and LED lighting. The unit is available with the door hinged left or right and with a solid stainless steel or stainless steel glass door. The digital thermostat control allows for an easy visual check of the interior tem- perature. Optional four-inch adjustable legs are also available for countertop installations. For more information, visit booth #3212 at NAFEM 2013 and check out www.glasten- der.com. KLOPPENBERG BUILDS TO MEET YOUR SPECIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS Providing quality stainless steel fur- nishings for the restaurant, laboratory and healthcare industry for more than 70 years, Kloppenberg & Company couldn't be more pleased with its newest addition, SCI-FAB. Whether you are interested in kitchen or lab fur- nishings, the ISE Advantage line or Accents in Water® products, Kloppenberg's estimators, engineers and stainless steel craftsmen are happy to provide a custom option to meet the individual needs of our customers so you can meet the needs of yours. A family-owned company, Kloppenberg strives to bring you a per- fect combination of beautifully built American made product that has pro- vided years of lasting service to the food and restaurant industry. We are grateful for the oppor- tunity to serve the industry and do our best to anticipate the needs of our customers and meet them with quality workmanship and results every time. The Kloppenberg Advantage SCI-FAB offers versatility in the abili- ty to meet the unique needs of each of the company's clients by offering them modular stainless steel features that are made to order. Accents in Water products are unique and artistic in nature, and Kloppenberg's water features create an aesthetically pleas- ing ambiance to any professional or home environment and can add a new dimension to your dining experience. ISE Advantage (Ice Storage Equipment) products include quality stainless steel ice storage equipment superiorly built with pride, featuring large capacity ice storage systems, shuttle systems, ice dispens- ing bagging, bins custom cut to fit under any ice machine, and large capacity ice storage systems for small Green experts' claims that air curtains installed on walk-in cooler entrances save significant energy and refrigera- tion equipment wear-and-tear is now proven as correct by a fast food restau- rant franchisee's recent in-house ener- gy test. Donoghue & Pivirotto Enterprises Inc., Wexford, Pa., which operates four Arby's stores, performed a two-week audited test on a 10-foot-by-12-foot walk-in cooler at its 3,300-square-foot Arby's in Butler, Pa. After outfitting the walk-in cooler entrance with a Berner air curtain, the results state the refrigeration circuit's compressor ran 1.75 hours less during one week, a 27- percent reduction in compressor run- time and equipment wear-and-tear. The improvement results in nearly 100 fewer operating hours per year for an estimated annual savings of $447 and a 1.6-year payback on a walk-in cooler entrance air curtain. The Berner air curtain also pre- vents food spoilage due to temperature rises by working to maintain the inter- nal temperature of a walk-in cooler during high-traffic moments or when the door is kept open for an extended period of time for loading/unloading; while the door is open, the air curtain works to keep temperatures within the recommended range as dictated by health codes and standard best prac- tices. Due to dealer input that adding an air curtain to a walk-in cooler can be difficult, Berner has designed a kit to simplify the installation process. The ARBY'S FRANCHISEE TEST PROVES AIR CURTAINS IMPROVE WALK-IN COOLER EFFICIENCIES response from customers has been pos- itive. "The Berner walk-in cooler kit made buying and installing the air cur- tain simple; it's nice when a manufac- turer takes the time to consider what all I am going to need when I am out in the field," said Brian P., a contractor. "It helps me keep my costs down for my customers." To learn more about how Berner air curtains can save energy and create healthy, comfortable environments for your open doors, please stop by booth #819 and visit www.berner.com. Continued on Page 57