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Food Equipment News Saturday, February 11, 2017 4 6 launch of our new cooking appliance, the Met-ALL Induction Cooktop. This addi- tion to our line of commercial foodser- vice products represents a huge step for- ward for induction technology. We felt that this was the perfect place to unveil our new cooktop and share our latest innovations with the commercial food industry. FEN: What makes Panasonic's approach to commercial foodservice technology unique? CA: Our primary goal is always to achieve 100 percent customer satisfac- tion by creating cutting edge products that solve a specific problem for com- mercial chefs. In this industry, we under- stand that simplicity and repetition can have huge effects for chefs and restaura- teurs. All of our products are designed with efficiency, high performance and ease of use in mind. This cooktop, through innovative features like compat- ibility with cookware of all kinds, includ- ing aluminum and copper, does just that and more, and we are very excited to add it to our lineup of commercial foodser- vice products. FEN: What trends are you seeing in the foodservice industry, and how is Panasonic responding? CA: In many ways, we're seeing tech- nology enable the industry to get back to basics, which is really cool. For so many of our customers, the things that are important have always been critical. Panasonic (Cont'd. from p. 1) Technologies that establish high stan- dards for ease of use, consistency and workplace safety at a great price allow our customers to focus on what really matters most for their business. All of these factors tied into our development of the Met-ALL Induction Cooktop. We wanted to develop a piece of cooking equipment that would help deliver per- fect results every time that worked with the cookware you already use every day. FEN: How do you think Panasonic's long history in consumer electronics has carried over to your work in the commer- cial foodservice industry? CA: As a corporation with nearly 100 years of innovation in a wide range of industries, we deeply understand the importance of developing truly ground- breaking products that meet the needs of our customers, and standing proudly behind them. Panasonic has a strong track record of standing behind its products and consistently finding ways to adapt and improve our products to meet the con- stantly changing world around us. More than ever, chefs place a premium on qual- ity, consistency and speed, so we designed a product that met all of those needs and we're really excited to see it having such success. This history of inno- vation and dedication to R&D allows us to continually respond to the evolving requirements of a fast-paced industry like the commercial foodservice business. For more information, stop by booth #1215, call 201.271.3476 or visit business .panasonic.com/products-commercial industrial-commercialfoodservices. kitchen fire suppression. Things are heating up in today's kitchens. Advancements in foodservice equipment design and emerging efficien- cies in cooking media continue to evolve. Today, appliances heat up faster and cool down more slowly and vegetable-based cooking oils burn much hotter much faster. The need for fire protection that can respond to these unique challenges is undeniable. Two Options For commercial cooking operations, Amerex offers two system options. With the Amerex KP suppression system, you get appliance-specific coverage using special nozzles for nearly each type of appliance. The Amerex ZD (Zone Defense) suppression system lets you reconfigure or move appliances without moving nozzles. Both systems can be found in chain restaurants, fine dining, culinary schools, military facilities, hotels and hospitals. The new COBRA Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System from Amerex rises to the challenges of modern commercial cooking operations with exceptional performance, adaptability and style. Use of contemporary stainless steel design and components throughout the system complements sleek kitchen aesthet- ics and appliances. Nozzle heights of 60 inches, using interlocking spray patterns, don't interfere with cooking and allow appliances to be moved around without changing nozzles. COBRA is the first commercial kitchen fire suppression sys- tem to use fully electronic detection and actuation – the new STRIKE Electronic Control System. The new STRIKE ECS offers fully electric detection throughout the hood. The detection line is quick to install and uses fully supervised detection and actuation circuits. Its small footprint Amerex (Cont'd. from p. 1) saves wall space in the kitchen. The STRIKE panel is Underwriters Laboratory Inc. UL864 Listed and offers two detection circuits. There are no fusible links, brack- ets, conduits or pulley elbows, so installa- tion is clean and easy. Leader in Innovation Amerex has also designed a stainless steel tubing agent distribution line replacing black iron pipe. It offers push- to-lock fittings, which are an Amerex exclusive. The stainless steel tubing is aesthetically pleasing, matching the stainless look of many kitchens. Installation is simple and it requires very little maintenance. Preferred Choice For over four decades, Amerex has been recognized worldwide for its reliable, high-performance portable and wheeled fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing agents. Today, Amerex has a full line of fire protection solutions for ever-evolv- ing businesses, including pre-engineered system solutions for commercial cooking operations, road and non-road vehicles, industrial hazards and clean agent fire protection risks. Portable and wheeled extinguishers include dry chemical, wet chemical, clean agent, liquid and foam agent types ranging from 2.5-lb. (1.1-kg) to 350-lb. (158-kg) capacities. Amerex extinguish- ers are the preferred choice for industrial, high-hazard, high-risk applications, as well as commercial and institutional compliance applications. Amerex is continuously innovating to meet the latest demands of industrial, com- mercial and institutional market sectors around the globe. Amerex is ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 certified. For more information, go to www.amerex-fire.com or stop by booth #2849. more delicious in less time. Ovention's revolutionary, next-generation commer- cial ovens feature state-of-the-art tech- nology to deliver unprecedented flexibil- ity, versatility and efficiency – without the need for venting or hoods. Consumer demand for improved food integrity is now a reality across all segments, and Ovention's award-win- ning Precision Impingement ® technolo- gy allows you to deliver these delicious foods faster, without compromising taste or quality. Rapid cooking time without microwaves promises excep- tional goodness, while auto-load and unload means perfectly cooked food every time. "The possibilities are limitless," says Istvan Abdai of Ovention's Matchbox 1313 oven. As the Director of Hospitality at The Garlands retirement community in Barrington, Illinois, he is able to use the Ovention oven to serve all of the fresh- prepared and customizable offerings his customers crave – from fresh salmon and sea bass to pizza – in less than two min- utes. "The Matchbox lets you stage the second item while the first item is in the Ovention (Cont'd. from p. 1) oven. It is a one-person show, just what we needed. Also, I like the ease of clean- ing, and it is ventless." Ovention offers ease-of-use tech- nology with quick throughput for maxi- mum labor efficiency – a major advan- tage in the restaurant and accommoda- tions industry, where the turnover rate topped 70 percent in 2015. A touch- screen control adjusts cook time, inde- pendent blower speeds and Flex Temp™ with one tap, while menus can be easily loaded via USB. All ovens are stackable and UL certified ventless for optimum efficiency. With the versatility of an Ovention oven, culinary creativity will fill your menu fast with on-trend deliciousness and an oven perfect for every menu, seg- ment or daypart, from barbecue chicken flatbread and perfectly roasted vegeta- bles, to made-to-order breakfast sand- wiches and freshly baked brownies. Move with ease from cooking everything from small-plate appetizers to entrees to desserts. Ovention does it all – the right way, right away. To learn more, visit www.ovention ovens.com or stop by booth #1619. holder. The patent-pending Grub Tub fits on top of existing cups (S-XL) and allows you to place food inside for on- the-go convenience. "QSRs and Entertainment Venues are always looking for a way to increase sales, while customers are looking for something that's unique and solves a problem," said Richard Pola, Chief Executive Officer of RP & Associates. "The Grub Tub allows guests to buy more since they can easi- ly carry a combo in each hand and fit it in a cup holder; the days of juggling food in one hand and a drink in the other are gone." The Grub Tub has multiple rings on the bottom that allow it to attach to the top of existing cups and place food inside. Its large capacity of 44 ounces is fit to be served with a wide variety of foods, ranging from popcorn to a complete combo meal, and it's com- pletely stackable. The coned opening in the center allows for a straw to reach the drink without food falling inside of the cup, or outside of the tub. The Grub Tub increases sales by conveniently allowing guests to walk around with a meal in one hand, carry two full combo meals or place it in a cup holder. The Grub Tub can also be brand- ed with a logo or promotional materials for marketing and social media cam- Grub Tub (Cont'd. from p. 1) paigns. This product will become your favorite new marketing tool. Because it can be held in one hand, the Grub Tub creates a unique opportunity to upsell additional food items and combo meals, increasing your profit. When you brand it with your company logo or design, you can boost brand engagement through customer social sharing, in-home adver- tising and an exciting customer experi- ence. In a fast-paced "now" world, con- venience is king. Give your customers something they'll keep coming back for. The Grub Tub can currently be seen in Yankee Stadium, Chase Field and Magic Springs, to name a few. The Grub Tub is available now from RP & Associates; visit www.rpandassociates.com or call 310.372.9709 for more information or to place an order. RP & Associates designs and manu- factures unique products to increase sales for restaurant chains, beverage brands, hotels, resorts and corporate America. RP & Associates leads the industry with its creative beverage products and custom packaging, in addition to offering a wide selection of customized apparel, racks, drinkware, barware and other promotion- al items. For more information, visit www.rpand associates.com.