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Restaurant Daily News 1 0 5 Monday, May 22, 2017 RDN: Who is Aalberts Industries and what impact can we expect it to have on the restaurant industry? DL: Aalberts Industries is a Netherlands- based technology company first founded in 1975. We have acquired over 57 com- panies with four being in the dispense category. We supply and service all lead- ing customers in the beverage industry with established brands Taprite, DSI and Schroeder America, plus recently acquired Vin Service. We bring together leading technologies in select markets to achieve the highest value for our cus- tomers. RDN: What products and services will you provide? DL: Taprite is the preferred supplier of soft drink and beer equipment accessories and parts for over 75 years. Its products range from CO 2 /N 2 regulators, BIB racks, draft taps/towers/pumps/couplers, ice bins, accessories and more. DSI (Dispense Systems International) is a consolidated company in Germany with more than 100 years of experience in the industry. Its products include various types of extractor tubes, dispense heads, pressure regulators and beer taps. Jud Schroeder founded Schroeder America in 2006 as a vertically integrated manu- facturer of beverage dispensers. Its products range from bar guns, non-car- bonated post-mix dispensers, chillers, ice cooled dispensers, accessories and more. Coming together as Aalberts Dispense Technologies means all these leading products, services and technolo- gies create a stronger portfolio with con- tinued growth in the future. Vin Service, a family business started by Riccardo Guadalupi and his wife Daniela Schroeder America (Cont'd. from p. 1) Gennaro Guadalupi in 1976, will add a variety of stylish and innovative line of draft and beverage towers as well as water/glycol chillers and faucets. RDN: What does partnering these com- panies mean for the restaurant industry? DL: The product lines of Vin Service are complementary to our existing dispens- ing technologies at Taprite, DSI and Schroeder America. By combining the four portfolios, utilizing our strong brands, sales and distribution channels, we are able to offer an even more com- plete dispensing system to our global customers. We also see many possibili- ties to improve our supply chain, opti- mize our manufacturing and strengthen our R&D developments. Aalberts Industries has invested over two million Euros into automated manufacturing equipment at DSI, because of its long- term vision to further develop the bever- age dispense business. DSI, through suc- cessful renovation of certificates ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, is now compliant with market and environmental require- ments. RDN: What does Aalberts Industries look to achieve with these four compa- nies in its dispense category? DL: The vision is to have a fully inte- grated ordering service of complementa- ry parts between all companies. For example, Vin Service stylish towers and efficient chillers and Taprite's accompa- nying regulator and BIB rack would be available for order in one convenient package. We move forward, together, with the customer in mind. Four trusted brands, one quality solution package. For more information, go to www.taprite.com, www.schroederamerica .com and www.dispensegroup.com. NB: A great business requires a great ally. Most well-known franchises and top chains worldwide have been rely- ing on Zumex ® juicers for some years now. For instance, Starbucks, Subway, Costa Coffee, Paul Bakeries, Jamba Juice and Jugo Juice are some of the companies using the Essential Pro or Versatile Pro at their locations. Also, Albertson's, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods Market are some of the most well-known supermarket and grocery chains in U.S. that have been relying on Zumex Speed Pro series machines at their stores. We are proud to say that most of the top companies trust Zumex. RDN: Why do you think it is so? NB: We are not just about manufacturing and selling juicers, but we are all about educating the end user on the successful juicing model. We are invested in the end users' process and operation and we pride ourselves in giving straightforward, hon- est and helpful advice that will help you strengthen the foundation of your juicing business. Over 30 years of experience go into how we craft and design a machine that will be both dependable and durable. When we produce and re-engineer one of our products, we focus more on the end users process and the many ques- tions they need to be answered concern- ing the speed of operation, functionali- ty, labor, clean up, maintenance, safety and service. These types of machines will sell themselves, but at the end of the day the end user that wants to dive in and start benefiting from the profits that this lucrative business model can produce need to look no further than the Zumex brand. RDN: Are you presenting a new product at the NRA Show 2017? NB: Yes, we are proud to introduce the new Speed Pro +Plus series to be pre- sented for the first time in the United States at this year's show. Zumex has created its fastest and most robust Zumex (Cont'd. from p. 1) commercial juicer to meet all high demand juicing needs. Designed to provide maximum efficiency, safety and flawless service, it is ideal for restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets and hotels. In 2017, we are also introducing the new and improved Multifruit, a premium professional multi-juicer, designed to extract the greatest amount of juice from any vegetable or fruit. Many restaurants, juice bars, cocktail bars and pubs are using Multifruit to provide their cus- tomers exceptional quality juice. The impressive redesign and person- ality of this machine achieve the perfect balance between avant-garde design and high-performance development. With the new Multifruit, Zumex is debuting two new colors – graphite and cherry – and two new models in addition to the white, black and silver models that Zumex had offered until now. RDN: What makes your products differ- ent? NB: We bring the experience and innova- tion 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. We have the innovation and technology to provide "easy-to-use" equipment, with the best functionali- ty solutions based in our strong know-how. We provide high-quality engineering and materials and proven product durability. Zumex is defined by technology, innovation and design. Based on these princi- ples, we have been the leaders in the industry as well as pioneers in meth- ods that have become tendencies today. Discover the next level! For more information and to see the new models, stop by booth #4374 or visit www.zumex.com. measurement tools, with a wide assortment of thermometers, timers and scales, from the basic to the unique, including custom and private label products. We're known for prod- uct innovation, superior customer service, quality and value. We stand out as a global category leader with the personal service and commitment of a business that's been family owned for over 30 years. As one of the fastest growing foodservice sup- pliers in our field, our products are used in over 15,000 foodservice loca- tions worldwide, including large international coffee and restaurant chains. RDN: What makes CDN products differ- ent from the competition? SD: Superior customer service, competi- tive pricing and innovation are among our biggest advantages. We exclusively tool many of our own products. Our qual- ity and durability show in premium mate- rials, such as 304-grade stainless steel, and our standard five-year warranty on most products. Our broad line includes many NSF-certified models, with inno- vations such as thermometers with easy field calibration, thin-tip technology and Biocote, a HACCP-approved anti-micro- bial. RDN: Are you expanding your scales line in 2017? SD: Yes. We've expanded the line with eight different series: Master Scales, Submersible Scales, Specialty Scales, Precision Scales, Receiving Scales, Glass Scales, Basic Scales and Mechanical Scales. Our NSF-listed Master Scales Series includes six sizes, with different dimen- sions/footprints. Sturdy and water resist- ant, with removable 304 stainless steel platforms, recalibration, LCD displays, data hold and more. In the Submersible Scale Series, our Digital Portion Control Scales stand out for their high IP67 rating. There are two versions: battery operated (SD1108) and CDN (Cont'd. from p. 1) rechargeable (SD1110) with an AC adap- tor. A Specialty Scale, the Digital Nutrition Scale (SD1106) displays nutritional data along with units of measure. Based on the USDA National Nutrient Database, it generates infor- mation on calories, sodium, protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol and fiber. Our new 132-lb/60-kg Mechanical Scale (SM13201) is a heavy-duty spring scale for shipping and receiving. It offers speed, simplicity, stability and durability. RDN: Tell our readers about some of the new thermometers. SD: The CDN ProAccurate ® Infrared Gun/Thermocouple Thermometer (INTP662) combines two advanced technologies in one professional tool: infrared for non-contact surface temper- atures and thermocouple probe for internal temperatures. It is NSF certi- fied. Our CDN Thermocouple Surface Grill Thermometer (TCT572SG) offers precise measurement of surface tempera- tures in just three to six seconds, in a wide temperature range. Our best-selling CDN ProAccurate Digital Thermometer (DT392-1.7) now comes with a 1.7-mm thin tip. It is NSF certified, with simple one-button opera- tion. Adding value to another best-seller, the CDN ProAccurate Cooking Thermometer with Calibration Tool (IRT-220-Cal) features a newly designed calibration tool that has a wrench built into the sheath. It is NSF certified. RDN: What about timers? SD: Our top timers are perennial global best sellers. We have models for any foodservice application, both digital and mechanical, and we can create custom models if an operation has a special need. For more information, contact CDN at 800.338.5594, visit www.cdnkitchen.com or stop by booth #1634.