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2 5 Tu e s d a y, J u l y 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 F o o d M a g i c D a i l y AMERICAN PANEL'S GOLDEN YEAR: WHAT'S HOT WITH THE BEST IN COLD American Panel, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has continued to innovate and lead the way when it comes to walk-ins, blast chillers and shock freezers. As a proven leader in the walk- in industry and the proud manufacturer of the largest selection of blast chillers and shock freezers on the market, American Panel has raised the bar again! With the introduction of its new modular series of blast chillers and shock freezers, site restrictions are a thing of the past. These units are assembled in the field in much the same way as your typi- cal walk-in. No more wondering how you're going to get that large piece of equipment through the door. The new modular series also features a one-piece evaporator assembly. This places all of the components within the cabinet on one side, which greatly reduces the overall footprint of the unit. Not only are the new evaporators being utilized in the modular units but they can also be incorporated into a walk- in assembly. That same smaller footprint can be built adjacent to a walk-in storage room for maximum efficiency and food safety. These integral chiller/freezers can be built into a wide variety of configura- tions, but can also be installed in retrofit applications into existing walk-ins. For more information, visit www.ameri- canpanel.com. GLASTENDER INTRODUCES NEW BOTTLE CRUSHER Glastender Inc., headquartered in Saginaw, Mich., brought out it new BDS bottle disintegration system earli- er this year. "Glastender's Bottle Disintegration System helps you increase your cash flow by decreasing your trash flow," stat- ed Todd Hall, President of Glastender. "The BDS unit reduces the volume of glass bottle waste by as much as 85 per- cent, lowering your disposal fees and paying for itself over time." The all stainless steel BDS bottle crusher is 20 inches wide by 22 inches deep and disintegrates beer, wine, and liquor bottles up to 4 inches in diameter and 14 inches in height. It takes mere seconds to crush a bottle and is no louder than a standard blender. Safety interlock switches ensure safe operation. The bottle crusher shuts down and a red indicator light is illu- minated if the front access door is open, the bucket is not in place, or the bucket is full. The scraps of broken glass, called cullet, are collected in a four-gallon bucket that is stored inside the BDS unit and accessible for emptying by opening the front door. The four-gallon bucket weighs approximately 43 pounds and holds approximately four cases of disintegrated long neck beer bottles when full. Operating the bottle crusher is very easy. Simply turn the unit on and push a bottle down the feed chute. The feed cute includes a multi-level baffle system and gasket seal to maximize glass containment. The BDS unit includes locking cast- ers so it can be easily moved for cleaning and the compact design fits easily under the bar or in a service station. For more information, check out www.glastender.com. WASSERSTROM CATERS TO YOUR FOODSERVICE NEEDS N. Wasserstrom & Sons has been sup- plying quality products and customer- focused services for over a century. Busy operators turn to Wasserstrom to help them stay on top of the ever- changing trends and transitions in the foodservice industry. Fresh ideas cou- pled with new and innovative products give operators a variety of options to enhance and elevate their food presen- tations, creating exceptional dining experiences for their customers. Wasserstrom's diverse and compre- hensive product line encompasses a seemingly infinite selection, including everything from tableware, display- ware, service and merchandising pieces to back-of-the-house supplies that help operators run their kitchens more safely and efficiently. They offer more than 35,000 different smallwares items that are stocked and shipped from multiple distribution centers, strategically locat- ed throughout the United States for effi- cient order processing and reduced tran- sit times. The needs of today's foodservice operator are very individual and unique. They require products that suc- cessfully support their menu and brand. Wasserstrom has the capacity to fulfill an operator's specific require- ments by offering options such as cus- tom smallwares fabrication, cus- tomized reorder programs and ware- housing of proprietary and rollout items. This diverse mix of products and services and an innovative one- stop-shopping approach has been unmatched by any other supplier in the foodservice industry and offers their customers greater efficiency and value. Wasserstrom caters to the specific needs of every customer, regardless of size; single independents, national chains, supermarkets, healthcare facili- ties, hotels and more. Customized cata- logs, management reports, 24/7 Internet ordering and an experienced, knowledge- able customer service staff are just a few of the value-added services that Wasserstrom offers. By utilizing the diverse capabilities of a trusted supplier, operators can streamline their ordering process, save money and focus their efforts on satisfying their customers. For more information, call 800-999- 9277 or visit www.wasserstrom.com. SEE THE NEWEST TRANSLICER IN THE URSCHEL LINE-UP Engineered to produce continuous preci- sion slices with extensive detail given to key elements throughout the machine, the E TranSlicer ® Cutter joins the pro- duction-proven TranSlicer series in the Urschel line-up. "Building on a tradition of Urschel quality, this new machine demonstrates the company's engineering-driven spirit which has been key to the company's ongoing success all these years," stated Tim O'Brien, Vice President of Sales at Urschel. The E TranSlicer uses the same 20- inch wheel and delivers the same types of cuts as its predecessor, the TranSlicer 2000 Cutter. The machine also accepts the same size infeed of 4-inch (102 mm) diameter firm products, more compressi- ble products up to 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter, and offers the same production- proven operating principle. In addition, the E TranSlicer provides a newly designed cutting wheel mount/holder assembly that simplifies cutting wheel changeovers. Hinged/sliding access pan- els offer full access to all key areas of the machine. To further ease washdowns, sur- faces are sloped. Sanitary design ensures that all mechanical components are separated from the food zone. Electrical cables are slightly raised off of the machine frame to simplify wash- downs and alleviate trapped food par- ticulates. The E TranSlicer is available with across-the-line start or with a vari- able frequency drive. Other options include a prep table to assist operators and a remote operator stop button. The integrated electrical box uses circuit breakers instead of fuses and incorpo- rates a brake motor button to easily release the brake when needed. Durable stainless steel guardlocks and sensors offer indicator lights that illuminate when guardlocks are properly engaged. The machine features continuous opera- tion for uninterrupted production. To learn more about the E TranSlicer, email info@urschel.com, call 219-64- 4811, or go online to www.urschel.com.