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Food Equipment News 4 3 Friday, February 10, 2017 STREAMLINE CASH MANAGEMENT & REDUCE CASH LOSSES In April of 2016, the Federal Reserve indicated that are 1.45 trillion U.S. dol- lars in circulation. In February 2016, the European Central Bank indicated that there are over 18 billion Euro notes in circulation. Eight-five percent of all worldwide retail transactions are made with cash. Within hospitality, 37 percent of all transactions are cash based and in transactions under $10, that number rises to 66 percent. The bottom line is that cash is going to be around. Retailers and restaurateurs will need to develop tools to reduce the cost of taking and managing cash. Get Control of Your Cash Management Costs As the cost associated with managing cash continues to rise, retailers and restaurateurs are being forced to look for cost effective cash management solu- tions. The costs associated with accept- ing cash transactions can be broken down into three major groups: employee theft, operational logistics (in both the front end and back office) and cash in transit. The SMARTtill™ Intelligent Cash Drawer is a cash management solution that helps restaurants improve their cash loses while reducing the in-lane and back office labor costs. The SMARTtill solu- tion immediately counts the cash con- tents of each individual coin and note compartment after every transaction and reconciles the cash to the sales transac- tion. The information is then made avail- able electronically allowing the restau- rant to automate its audit process. Restaurants that deploy the SMARTtill solution experience cash loss reductions between 70 percent and 80 per- cent and can save up to 30 minutes a day per till reconciling while gener- ating a ROI in between 11 to 14 months. Innovative Solutions for Retail and Hospitality The food industry is a dynamic and cus- tomer centric segment and we all face similar challenges – how do we develop and deliver an experience customers will love at a sustainable cost? Restaurants that implement innovative cash manage- ment solutions will deliver the best cus- tomer services to build and solidify con- sumer relationships. APG/Cash Bases is a leading man- ufacturer of cash management solu- tions supporting a product range of over 10,000 unique offerings ranging from general application solutions to total custom offerings for major retailers in 75 counties world- wide. Cash drawer formats include slide out, flip-top and cassette styles – paired with 25 possible interfaces. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet, Serial, USB and various printer interfaces which create a deep portfolio that meets any retailer's busi- ness needs. It constantly strives to pro- duce innovative solutions that deliver personalised value to its customers; the emphasis is always on supplying what the customer actually needs and not just a 'close fit.' For more information, email sales @us.cashdrawer.com, go to www.cash drawer.com or call 763.571.5000. TCS INTRODUCES ELLIPSISPRO COMPRESSION SOCKS "I'll never work another shift without them," said Melanie J. from San Francisco. Total Compression Solutions offers the perfect solution for tired and achy feet, and legs! These stylish compression socks present a variety of options to highlight your unique personality, while providing your feet and legs with the ultimate support. Don't let tired, achy legs stop you from providing great service. Introducing the EllipsisPro compres- sion socks: knee-high compression socks that are the perfect answer for food industry and hospitality profes- sionals. The EllipsisPro compression socks are made from an antimicrobial material to help wick away moisture and odor, as well as provide stunning support with 20-30mmHg of graduated compression. TCS compression socks are clinically proven to help eliminate tired and achy legs. Additionally, sev- eral other benefits include: preventing and managing pain associated with varicose veins, preventing deep vein thrombosis during travel and promot- ing healthy legs. Who doesn't love style, function and comfort? When you spend a lot of time on your feet, it can put extra strain on your circulatory system, which can result in swollen, achy legs, leaving you feeling drained and unable to perform at your very best. The TCS EllipsisPro compres- sion socks and hosiery are perfect circu- latory support to prevent aches, swelling and painful legs when you are a profes- sional on your feet for long periods of time. With its wide range of styles and fun colors, you can easily coordinate your look into fashionable options for any occasion. Over 100,000 professionals are already wearing and rocking its socks. With hundreds of satisfied customers, it also invites you to browse through its customer testimonials on its Facebook page. For example, Amy M. from Maddisonville, Kentucky, writes: "I have worn my TCS stockings for two months now, and I love them…. they help the pain in my heel feel better when I'm on my feet at work… Thank you, TCS, for making a long shift tolerable." For more information, visit www.total compressionsolutions.com. TRUE REFRIGERATION WINS ENERGY STAR EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AWARD True Refrigeration is proud to be recog- nized by the EPA as a recipient of the 2016 ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award, with over 40 True Refrigeration products being awarded as promising tech- nologies that have the potential to signifi- cantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. True Refrigeration is leading the industry in the development and introduction of self-contained refrigeration products avail- able with more efficient hydrocarbon refrigeration systems. The award winning models will benefit operators by saving up to 30 percent in utility costs compared to standard HFC models, and continue to offer the industry leading per- formance that defines True products. True continues to develop and pioneer its Hydrocarbon (HC) product offering to expand into other product categories over the years ahead and it is excited that the EPA and ENERGY STAR recognize the efforts that it has put forth. Not only is it making an impact to help slow climate change, it is also offering operators important val- ues with enhanced performance and effi- ciency. True Refrigeration is a global leader in providing high quality, high perform- ing and energy efficient self-contained refrigeration products to meet any com- mercial application. True manufacturers all products in the United States in its World Class facilities throughout Missouri and is dedicated to being the industry's complete refrigeration source. For more information, visit www.true mfg.com or call 800.325.6152. THE WINDBLOCKER – THE ULTIMATE CHAFING STAND The Problem – Keeping Food Warm Faced with the frustration of keeping food warm outdoors, caterers Lois and Joseph Leonard decided that there had to be some way to deal with this problem. They hated the look of foil; besides being unsightly and hard to manage, the heat still escaped. They set out to find some type of device or solution that would remedy this problem. Unfortunately, they found that there was nothing on the market which was safe, light-weight or convenient. Undeterred that a product/solution did not exist, they decided to create one. The Solution – The WindBlocker Collectively, they worked diligently testing different designs and materials to create the Ultimate Chafing Stand. Their list of product "must-haves," although not overly extensive, was not going to be compromised. The chafing stand had to be extremely lightweight, very strong, washable, durable, easy/fast to assemble, space-saving and most importantly, able to withstand vir- tually any wind condition. The WindBlocker chafer accomplishes all of the above. Most impressively, it was subjected to a wind test where the winds were in excess of 70 miles per hour – the flames stayed lit. Although the unit is ideal for out- door use, its functionality indoors is without parallel. Besides not having an open flame (no burn risk for the little ones who are curious), one fuel cell usually produces more heat than two cells in a traditional chafer. They can be easily decorated to accommodate any theme – weddings, graduations, anniver- saries, tailgating, corporate events or vir- tually any event. About The Inventors (Lois & Joe) They are the owners of the famed Four Seasons Banquet House, which sits on 13 beautiful acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have more than 22 years of experience doing indoor and outdoor events, which include everything from formal weddings to casual picnics. They are comfortable hosting events that range from 100 to 700 guests. Event/meal planning, food prep, cook- ing and serving – they love every moment. Lois says, "The WindBlocker has made cater- ing warm food so much easier. We can set up faster and rest assured knowing that the food is going to stay warm thoroughout the entire event. It is always rewarding when the guests compliment you not only on the quality/taste of the food, but also on how warm it is. It is nice to know that after hours of preparation, the food will still be warm until the last guest leaves." This all-in-one solution is collapsi- ble (folds flat), weight slightly over a pound, is extremely strong, has a built-in fuel tray and comes with a carrying case that holds six stands. For more information, visit www.thewindblockernow.com.