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F o o d E q u i p m e n t N e w s S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 3 6 8 "The system is easy to configure and provides a wide array of configuration choices," Fuller noted. "The reporting functionality is exceptional. It allows me to look at the profile of each refrigerated area for every day since the facility began operations. Should the USDA need to see proof of the refrigerated condition of our products for a specific time, I can pull up a report for the time requested and simply print it out." Kitchen Brains Con't. from p. 27) ture, humidity and other thresholds, receiving mobile alerts of critical changes in refrigerator, freezer, holding cabinet, proofing cabinet and any other sensitive area, producing HACCP reports, receiv- ing important updates about sensors, receiving support 24/7, 365 days a year, and data warehousing "in the cloud" is readily available. and unscheduled preventative mainte- nance. These products unite both the tech- nologies and the vast industry experience from both brands to offer a solution for fountain, coffee, tea and steam equip- ment. They address scale prevention, par- ticle reduction, taste and odor treatment, and chlorine reduction, allowing busi- nesses to address their specific needs and water issues easily and more efficiently than with their current systems. The first phase utilizes the innovative technology of the VZN ultrafiltration system. Available in a variety of configu- rations to fit the needs of any operation, the VZN system utilizes an advanced seven-bore ultrafilter with openings that are only 0.015 microns (equivalent to 0.00000059 inches). As water travels through these minuscule openings, 99.999 percent of all solids are immedi- ately removed. The water then flows through the system's carbon cartridge to reduce taste and odor. This two-step process delivers premium quality water and also ensures a low cost of ownership by minimizing maintenance issues and extending the life of the cartridges. The second phase incorporates the MAVEA M1500, with de-carbonization technology and IntelliBypass®, which allows customers to specify the scale reduction performance to meet their needs and ensure their equipment is pro- tected from buildup. This system is specifically developed to help foodser- vice operations reduce overall costs and Water Solution (Con't. from p. 1) minimize service issues for coffee, tea, and steam equipment. It reduces scale- forming ions such as calcium and magne- sium while also reducing cloudiness, organic impurities, and chlorine that affect quality and taste. MAVEA is a brand with more than 40 years of experience in point-of-use water treatment that was developed and intro- duced to bring a portfolio of premium water filtration products to North American markets. To learn more about MAVEA, call 877-628-3242 or visit www.mavea.com. A.J. Antunes & Co. is a family owned and operated company specializing in the manufacturing of advanced water treat- ment solutions under the VIZION brand, foodservice equipment under the ROUNDUP® brand, and air and gas pressure switches and custom electronic controls under the Antunes Controls brand. For 55 years, A.J. Antunes & Co. has built its reputation on creating inno- vative and high-quality products. To learn more about A.J. Antunes & Co., call 630-784-1000 or visit www.ajantunes.com. For more information about the VIZION and MAVEA products, visit booth #2229 at the NAFEM 2013 show. You can also contact Daniel Schmidt, VIZION Business Development Manager at 630- 784-3464 or daniel.schmidt@ajan- tunes.com; or contact Phil Fralix, MAVEA Director of Sales, at (850) 461- 6009 or pfralix@mavea.com. ature, offering a wide variety of ther- mometers and timers. We're one of the fastest growing foodservice suppliers in our field, and our products are used in over 15,000 foodservice locations worldwide, including large interna- tional coffee and restaurant chains. FEN: What would you say makes your company unique? SD: CDN stands out as a global cate- gory leader with the personal service and commitment of a business that has been family owned for almost three decades. We offer superior customer service, product innovation, quality and value. CDN was named 'Best Overall Company' in its category by the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business. FEN: What are some of the exciting products we'll see at NAFEM? SD: We'll have several exclusive items, including the NSF Certified ProAccurate® Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCT572), which fea- tures a 1.5mm thin tip and easy field recalibration. It provides quick tem- perature readings in a wide range from -58 to +572 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 to +300 degrees Fahrenheit), and offers backlighting for low light conditions. The newly upgraded NSF Certified ProAccurate Quick-Read® Pocket Thermometer (Q2-450x) and NSF Certified ProAccurate Quick-Read Pocket Thermometer (DTQ-450x) offer advanced features including 1.5mm thin tips for monitoring internal temperatures of the thinnest foods, field recalibration and data hold fea- tures, and waterproof and shatterproof construction. They provide precise temperature measurements in a wide temperature range from -40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 250 degrees Celsius) in just six to eight seconds. All of our NSF Certified thermometers are manufactured with BioCote®, an antimicrobial agent containing silver, which is shown to inhibit growth of a CDN (Con't. from p. 1) broad spectrum of microbes, including bacteria, mold and fungi, on the ther- mometer 's surface. It's the only antimicrobial recognized for its effec- tiveness by HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) International. You can view these products and more offerings on our website, www.cdn- timeandtemp.com. FEN: What distinguishes your product(s) from the competition? SD: Innovation is the difference. We've designed and tooled many prod- ucts that are exclusive to CDN, and we have many unique features. For exam- ple, our field recalibration feature sets us apart from competition. Digital thermometers without this have to be discarded after the thermometer loses accuracy, but CDN's recalibration fea- ture adds value for a lifetime of use. FEN: Compare the position of your products and their technology against the current market. SD: Our thermometers and timers are known for their quality construction, ease of use and precise and consistent measurement of time and temperature. We have the features that the foodser- vice industry demands, from added antimicrobial protection to easy field recalibration, thin tip temperature probes and temperature memory. For example, our NSF-Certified ProAccurate line of highly accurate thermometers have 1.5mm thin tips ideal for measuring the thinnest cuts of meat and fish, and also feature BioCote technology, which provides built-in antimicrobial protection. Our timers measure anything from several hours to a few seconds, with convenience features such as long, loud alarms and the ability to track multiple cooking events simultaneous- ly. For more information, stop by booth #1048 at the show, call CDN at 800- 338-5594 or visit www.cdn-time- andtemp.com. Va., relies on Component Hardware to not only deliver quality products on time but to develop new products that solve specific problems. "Anybody can make a product but Component's service and support real- ly sets them apart and their quality is second to none. We now use their Encore® plumbing line exclusively," said Rankin. "We've used them all but the Encore plumbing is superior to every other brand." Southern Stainless recently put Component Hardware's engineering capabilities to the test when they asked for a special water-conserving faucet for one of its customers. "We explained the problem to the Component Hardware engineers and within days they came up with a solu- tion," Rankin said. "Their prices are very competitive, but you just can't put a value on support like that." In addition to plumbing, Southern Stainless purchases a variety of fabri- cation supplies and hardware compo- nents from Component Hardware. "We keep all of our products in stock and ship in just days―not weeks like most of our competitors," said Harry Franze, Component Hardware's CEO. A broad product line, short lead times and reliable delivery enable cus- tomers like Southern Stainless to issue Component Hardware (Con't. from p. 1) fewer purchase orders and spend less time tracking shipments. Increased throughput and decreased inventory levels are other benefits that translate into considerable cost savings for Component Hardware's customers. Southern Stainless believes in developing partnership relationships with its suppliers and with its cus- tomers, and Component Hardware shares that philosophy. These close relationships facilitate innovation that adds value to their mutual customer's business. "By understanding our customer, and our customer's customer, we can do a better job of developing new products and offering suggestions to increase their profitability and produc- tivity," said Ed Whartnaby, Component's Executive VP of Sales. "We want to be the customer's first call when they need help." Component Hardware can be found at Booth #619. You may also visit the company website at www.componen- thardware.com or call 800-526-3694 for more information. Encore is a registered trademark of Component Hardware, registered in the U.S. ©Copyright 2012 Component Hardware Group, Inc. Fuller said that the installation of the wireless system was simple and straight- forward, with the only power requirement being a base station which was conve- niently located in a central location. "As the General Manager of Alleghany Meats, I am very pleased with our decision to install RM-200. When I leave the facility each evening, I know that the thousands of dollars of our cus- tomer's meat products are safely protect- ed and should a refrigeration system fail, I will know about it with plenty of time to take corrective action," Fuller concluded. For more information, stop by booth #1235 at NAFEM. Visit www.kitchen- brains.com, follow the company on Twitter @kitchenbrains and on Facebook and LinkedIn.