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Food Equipment News 5 1 Thursday, February 9, 2017 premier knife maker since 1814 – is now available to both professional and home chefs. PRO knives are skillfully manufac- tured in Solingen, Germany, WÜSTHOF's manufacturing headquar- ters for more than 200 years. The PRO series offers home cooks and profession- al chefs extraordinary value in a cutlery collection that's built to last. State-of-the-art lasers at WÜSTHOF's facilities in Germany ensure uniformity and precision of the PRO series' razor sharp blades, which are made of high-carbon, stain-free steel. Unique, ergonomically-shaped, soft-poly handles provide exceptional comfort dur- ing prolonged use. WÜSTHOF's PRO knives are NSF-certified to withstand years of rigorous use. Combining superi- or quality, technological advances and affordability, the PRO series offers chefs the confidence to equip their kitchen staff with the best performing stamped food- service cutlery. WÜSTHOF is a family-owned and managed company with a rich heritage that focuses on family, commitment, drive and life. The first WÜSTHOF fac- tory was listed as early as 1814 in official documents of the Duchy of Berg. Additionally, the famous "Trident" logo was first registered in 1895. With a proud tradition that spans seven genera- tions, WÜSTHOF continues to uphold its simple mission to create the finest cutlery WÜSTHOF (Cont'd. from p. 1) in the world. Long renowned as "The City of Blades," Solingen, Germany has earned the reputation of crafting the world's finest cutlery for generation after gener- ation. Located in Western Germany near the banks of the Wupper River, Solingen has been home to master blacksmiths for over 2,000 years. The many creeks and spillways of the river were perfectly suited to provide power for the production of blades in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was then, in the year of 1814, when WÜSTHOF first got its start in Solingen and the business has remained in the WÜSTHOF family ever since. Knives made in Solingen have long been honored and prized for their out- standing quality and craftsmanship. For that reason, the name of Solingen has been protected with legislation, "The Solingen Decree," so that this dedication to quality is maintained and that knives made in Solingen meet the most exacting standards. WÜSTHOF continues to call the picturesque city of Solingen its home, and proudly marks each blade as "Made in Solingen." The PRO series combines family tradition, technological advances, design and affordability, allowing chefs the confidence to equip their kitchen staff with the best performing stamped food- service cutlery. For more information, go to www .wusthof.com or stop by booth #1044. NAFEM show, you'll want to make it a point to visit the FMP booth (#1403) to see what's new. The products featured this year are solutions that will help you in key areas of your restaurant, offering benefits in the form of cost-effectiveness, improved safety or simply a better method. Need more storage and workspace on your cook line? The Universal Griddle Rail easily attaches to the front of most 36-inch griddles, creating a space for holding frequently used tools such as spatulas, grill scrapers and tongs, as well as food products like toppings, garnishes, squeeze bottles and shakers – all at arm's length. Unlike other griddle rails that are made for specific griddles, the Universal Griddle Rail adjusts to fit most griddle manufacturers and models, and it works with ninth-, sixth- and third-size steam table pans. In addition to the FMP booth, check out the Griddle Rail at the What's Hot! What's Cool! Product Gallery. Industry professionals working in the state of California have been clamor- ing for a carbon and grease cleaner that they can use in their state – and now they have it. Carbon Cure™ Carbon Remover is just what the doctor ordered for clean- ing ovens and cookware. Its fast-acting formula emulsifies and removes grease and carbon in minutes. Best of all, it's non-caustic, so it won't burn skin, and it works with minimal odor. Make sure you see the demonstration video and pick up FMP (Cont'd. from p. 1) a free sample. Looking for an easy way to install refrigeration gaskets? The Gasket Boss™ Gasket Installation Tool makes replacing push-in style gaskets fast and easy, reducing installation time significantly. The simple-to-use tool allows for a secure attachment at the right pressure, eliminating wear and tear on your thumbs. Preventing flatware from being acci- dentally discarded is an industry chal- lenge. The WareSnare™ is a new entry in the flatware retriever market. Unlike other flatware retrievers, the WareSnare features a magnetic bar that's removable, making it easier to clean, and rotates to eliminate trash blockages. If the features don't catch you, the price point will. Rounding out the list is a new line of hand dryers. The Blast Dry™ boasts a drying time of just 10 to 15 seconds. It features an easy-to-clean filter and touch- free infrared sensor activation. The Drynado™ is a reach-in-type hand dryer that offers the same features as the Blast Dry. The Drynado Plus™ models come with a HEPA filter and UV light. Both brands offer pricing that is significantly lower than any of their industry counter- parts. To see these items and many others, and to learn more about FMP and its catalog of over 17,000 parts and accessories, stop by booth #1403. To follow up after the show, visit the FMP website at www.fmp online.com or call 800.257.7737. design and manufacture of automatic juicers since 1985. Zumex is the only company that has its hand on every phase of the juicing model. We are not just about manufactur- ing and selling juicers, but, we are all about educating the end user on the suc- cessful juicing model. We are invested in the end users' process and operation and we pride ourselves in giving straightfor- ward, honest and helpful advice that will help you strengthen the foundation of your juicing business. At Zumex, we are world leaders in innovation; with over 30 years in the field, we are reinventing the transforma- tion of fruit and vegetables into juice. We offer our partners the ability to create a stream of revenue that has been neg- lected for years. The reliability and dura- bility of our product are the most impor- tant aspects of the juicing business model. FEN: What makes your products differ- ent? NB: We bring the experience and inno- vation that truly sets us apart. All of our juicers are hand-assembled in our Zumex owned and operated manufacturing plants to ensure they are each assembled with the highest possible quality. Our juicers are attractive – at Zumex, we care about quality, design, innovation and excellence and offer appealing design, sophisticated materials and a wide range of colors. Zumex (Cont'd. from p. 1) We have the innovation and technol- ogy to provide "easy-to-use" equipment, with the best functionality solutions based in our strong know-how. We pro- vide high quality engineering and materi- als and proven product durability. Zumex is a worldwide brand, with over 30 years of experience and a strong network of partners. We also offer professional tech- nical after sales service. FEN: Are your juicers customizable? NB: Yes. At Zumex we have an eye for detail, which is why our machines have an extensive range of accessories to con- figure your own tailor-made equipment – a solution for any type of business. We firmly believe that no product should be just another commercial juicer that looks identical to all of the rest. We make it a point of offering products to our cus- tomers that are highly customizable, stand out from the crowd and draw your customer's attention. When you're setting up a commer- cial juicer in your business, we know how important it is to set a certain mood and welcoming ambiance so that your customers feel welcome and relaxed. To complement your existing décor, most of our juicers come in a variety of colors for you to choose from to fit right in with your other machinery and decorations. For example, our Minex automatic juicer offers 12 distinct color kits to choose from. For more information, visit Zumex at booth #4410 or go to www.zumex.com. DA: Actually SHOPCO is new to the food equipment industry, with the excep- tion of drink counters and food prepara- tion counters in various convenience stores. We have been in business for more than 31 years, but have been focused on the convenience store market- place. We are known as one of the major suppliers of store fixtures, both counters and shelving, to the c-store market. FEN: How will the SHOPCO equipment appeal to the food equipment market? DA: The metal component counters that SHOPCO supplies to the c-store market are ideally suited for the food- service industry. Because our products are composed of standard components, we mass produce and inventory these components to drive down costs and yield one of the fastest lead times in the industry, yet the metal construction results in a cabinet that is much more durable and many times longer lasting than a typical wood counter. Metal results in a better return on investment and is simply a much better long term value. FEN: What about customized designs? DA: That's no problem. While the stan- dard components of our system can be combined in many different ways to cre- ate diverse designs, we are also able to custom manufacture products for high volume orders that have very specific Shopco USA (Cont'd. from p. 1) needs. We have designed metal cabinet bases for bakery case displays and spe- cial kiosk designs for food equipment manufacturers in the past. FEN: What about health code require- ments in the foodservice industry? DA: While our cabinets do not carry the NSF sticker, they are built to strict stan- dards for ease of cleaning and accessibil- ity. We have supplied our metal cabinets in thousands of c-stores in virtually every state in the country. The health depart- ments almost always prefer easily clean- able metal cabinets with removable bot- tom shelves to traditional wood cabinets. FEN: What are some of the possible applications in the foodservice industry? DA: We can be a supplier of counters to quick serve restaurants or a cabinet sup- plier to other food equipment manufactur- ers who need a cabinet for their equipment to sit on, or we can provide kiosk designs for food display in a mall type of setting. The versatility of our component system allows us to provide limitless designs from standard mass produced components (similar to the Lego concept). The mass production of standard components keeps cost low while allowing us to inventory those components for quick ship availabil- ity. The powder coated metal construction makes it a durable product. It's truly a win-win-win for anyone in need of a long lasting and versatile counter system. For more information, go to www .shopcousa.com or stop by booth #265.