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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s 2 7 M o n d a y, M a y 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 T&S BRASS: A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE Recently named as one of the Best Plants in North America, T&S Brass comes to the NRA Show with a long list of achievements that began nearly 70 years ago in a Long Island garage. Brothers-in-law George Theisen and Carl Spatt, founders of T&S Brass and Bronze Works Ltd., had been using their expertise in plumbing and plumb- ing design to create commercial food- service products for seven years when they developed prototypes for a pre- rinse unit and a foot pedal valve that quickly became the industry standards. Those early days were intense, but exhilarating, as they made products every morning to sell in the Bowery that afternoon. In 1956, T&S expanded its product line to include laboratory products and, in 1957, introduced an electronic sensor faucet. By 1970, the T&S name was well known and the company was outgrowing its New York headquarters. In 1978, the company decided to relocate its entire operation; soon after, they built an 80,000-square-foot plant in Travelers Rest, South Carolina that remains the headquarters for operations today. In every decade since, T&S has achieved some significant new goal. The '80s brought expansion into the European market, the '90s introduced a new distribution center in Simi Valley, CA, in 2003, T&S penetrated the Asian market by establish- ing a facility in Shanghai and in 2010, T&S led the way into compliance with new lead-free legislation by converting all of its products long before the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act went into effect in January of 2014. Today, T&S has sales and distribu- tion centers in the U.S., China and Europe and is a world leader in the design, manufacture, sales and distribu- tion of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories for the commer- cial plumbing, industrial, institutional, laboratory and foodservice markets. Besides numerous customized products, T&S offers some 10,000 standard SKUs that are easy to install, are 100 percent air and water tested, and often ship on the same day they're ordered – all at a competitive price. You can see the diversity, quality, prac- ticality and ingenuity of T&S products when you stop by booth #3231 and watch a video or live demonstration and talk with a T&S team member about the products best suited for your foodservice operation. From ceramic cartridges built to last a lifetime (and backed by a lifetime guarantee), to above-deck sensor faucets that can take your kitchen to a new level of san- itation and sustainability, T&S's histo- ry of innovation and excellence in the foodservice industry continues. For more information, visit www .tsbrass.com or stop by booth #3231. HACCP AND SOUS VIDE The objective of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is to create and confirm a set of guidelines that will ensure foods are cooked and stored safely. While it has been around since the 1970s, sous vide is still consid- ered a nontraditional method of cooking in restaurants and commerical kitchens, and may require an accompanying HACCP plan. It is essential for chefs cooking sous vide to document their cooking proce- dures, further providing an accounting for the food service operations' adher- ence to food safety standards. The devel- opment of a HACCP plan is an excellent way to take an internal inventory of how a commercial kitchen is run, where pos- sibilities for improvements may reside and how to correct possible hazardous scenarios. To help take charge of HACCP in your kitchen, fusionchef by Julabo offers the HACCP compliant Diamond sous vide unit. It's compatible with the Easy fusionchef data logging software that takes the worry and work out of otherwise tedious logging. When used in conjunction with the core temperature sensor, the Diamond emits an alarm to indicate that your selected core temperature has been reached. The software will also give you the ability to control, visualize and log HACCP-relevant data for up to 24 Diamond units simultaneously. Built to work hard and engineered to last, the Diamond's durable stainless steel housing, strong stainless clamp, heating coil protection and low-water alarm mean your sous vide solution always performs con- sistently, even in the busiest of kitchens. Let fusionchef by Julabo help you take the guesswork out of HACCP planning. For more information, visit fusionchef sousvide.com, call 610.984.5796 or stop by booth #7151. AIRGAS NATIONAL CARBONATION: LOCALLY KNOWN NATIONWIDE Airgas is constantly striving to find better ways to serve its customers. In April 2014, Airgas USA LLC expanded its footprint with the creation of a nation- wide group. Airgas National Carbonation is a dedicated team with specialized expertise and consistent national capabil- ities for serving MicroBulk and cylinder carbonation needs as well as a full line of nitrogen generators. The new nationwide dedicated serv- ice team enhances the ability to serve you more efficiently and effectively. From seasonal planning to usage forecasting, Airgas National Carbonation will partner with you to develop a program cus- tomized to fit your needs, and provide the personal service your business deserves. Its primary focus is on its customers with solutions that provide a consistent supply and deliveries that meet the demands of their business. For example, its Liquid CO 2 delivered through an on-site MicroBulk system allows for increased reliability, convenience and reduction in CO 2 usage by up to 30 percent. No more costly run outs, flat drinks or wasted product. With its telemetry systems and 24/7 call service, you'll have uninterrupted carbonation and perfect drinks every time. If your business is more suited for the flexibility that cylinders offer, Airgas National Carbonation can deliver 20-lb. and 50-lb. cylinders to your location. And you'll experience perfect pours and improved taste for your draught beer with its blended CO 2 and nitrogen mixes designed specifically for draught beer connoisseurs. As its new nationwide team strives for better customer solutions, safety is always its first priority. The Compressed Gas Association now recommends using carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) detectors as part of an overall safety program at customer locations. Airgas National Carbonation has provided these monitors as a standard part of its installation since 2008, so you can rest assured your installation and service will meet the safety and security standards you set for your business. Whatever the business, Airgas National Carbonation, is the trusted source for quality beverage CO 2 . It looks forward to continuing to serve its cus- tomers and it's excited about bringing all the resources of Airgas, known locally nationwide, to serve your beverage car- bonation needs. For more information, stop by booth #1514. BREMA: ICE-MAKING SINCE 1985 Ice-making is integral and critical to almost all operations in the hospitality industry. Yet we rarely give much thought to it, "we need ice'' is often the extent of the thought process involved. And why not? All ice machines work under the same basic principles: evapora- tor, condenser, compressor and throttle valve. Add some water, power and voilà! But not all ice machines are created equal. In fact not all ice is created equal. Founded in 1985 by the Maroli fam- ily, Brema Ice Makers has been making ice with constant care and attention to detail. Ice-making is its passion. It is also a commitment to its customers, who must always be provided with optimal, timely solutions for all their needs. Brema Ice Makers offers five sizes of ice cube as well as specialty ice such as fast ice, ice finger, ice flakes, ice peb- bles and cold flakes and six types of ice all catered to specific needs and environ- ments. Brema designs and manufactures machines according to the highest stan- dards, so it uses the best materials and the most advanced technologies. For exam- ple, its ice cube units use a horizontal evaporator, which allows for the removal of 98 percent of solids present in the water, ensuring a crystal clear cube, always. Constant effort and research, in order to more fully understand and antic- ipate the developments of the market, is an integral part of its business model. The machines manufactured by Brema Ice Makers are extremely reliable, functional and safe. Following IMQ (Instituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità) conformity mark approval, the entire range of ice makers has received approval from all European and non- European certification bodies. International certification of Brema Ice Makers products includes the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 standard, NSF, ETL Listed Mark, ETL Sanitation Mark, GOST, KTL, IRAM, the Swiss Safety Mark, HACCP e C- TICK.and the CE mark. Its attestations also include BSI (OHSAS) 18001:1999 workplace and workforce safety certification. All of its models, from concept through to the finished product, are man- ufactured for efficiency. Efficiency crite- ria include energy- and water-saving per- formance ratings and ease of cleaning and maintenance. The manufacturing process is carefully moni- tored. Materials and compo- nents are selected in full con- formity with project specifi- cations. The later stages are monitored by means of a computerised system that records the results and fre- quency of all intermediate machine tests. The data is included in the control document accompanying the machine right up to the final inspection certification stage. Brema Ice Makers SPA, a family run business, is distributed by Eurodib Inc., another family run business in North America. For more information, go to www.eurodib.com or stop by booth #9442.