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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JANUARY 2018 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 3 General News Capresso Debuts EC300 Espresso & Cappuccino Machine Kohler Honored as "Green Master" For those who love authentic coffee specialties, Capresso presents the user- f riendly EC300 Espresso & Cappuccino Machine. It brings home the joy of high- pressure brewing and f rothing with its advanced features, attention to detail and value. A new illuminated control knob for brewing, f rothing or steaming makes for simple operation. The dual frother wand provides powerful steam or f roth for Kohler Co. was recognized as a 2017 Green Master by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council and the Green Master Program at the organization's annual conference. Green Master recognizes Wisconsin businesses for their commitment to sustainability and provides benchmarks to track their progress. The program measures efforts in nine sustainability categories: energy, carbon, water, waste management, transportation, supply chain, outreach, workforce and governance. By providing businesses of all sizes and sectors objective criteria, Green Master allows companies to compare sustainability performance against peers. "This recognition is a tribute to all Kohler associates who are investing their energy to help us operate more sustainably," said Davor Grgic, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Sustainability. "Kohler is committed to environmental sustainability, strengthening communities and addressing critical social needs while growing our business to meet the needs of our customers." Kohler Co.'s sustainability journey began with the creation of its first water-conserving products in the 1970s. In 2008, Kohler committed to a goal of sending no solid waste to landfills, reducing or offsetting 100 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions and reducing water usage by 2035. The company drives toward these goals by developing products that have lower environmental impacts over their entire life cycle and incorporating sustainability into the product development process itself. This recognition caps a year in which Kohler was awarded the US Water Prize by the US Water Alliance, the US Green Building Council's Ray Anderson Radical Industrialism Award, a fifth Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense Program, and launched its first ever public Sustainability and Stewardship Report. The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is a network of Wisconsin businesses and organizations that are responding to the challenge of sustainability. The organization provides businesses with the tools they need to both understand sustainability progress and strive for continuous improvement. For more information, visit www.kohler.com. KN cappuccinos and lattes. A new built-in warming platform on top of the machine preheats cups to the ideal temperature, so your coffee beverages will stay hotter, longer. Its stainless-steel lined ThermoBlock heating system ensures espresso is always brewed at the ideal temperature. Pre-infusion enriches the taste, and the 15-bar pump provides optimal pressure for rich crema, the thin layer of foam that is the mark of a perfectly brewed espresso. Whether brewing coffee, espresso or a delicious milk specialty, a perfect brew will elevate the taste experience. The heavy-duty portafilter includes two sieves to produce one or two rich, thick crema espressos at a time. A coffee scoop/tamper is included. The 42-ounce water tank is removable for easy filling. Visually appealing, the EC300 has clean, contemporary lines and comes in black with elegant stainless steel accents. It is compact, at 7.5 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Both the frothing cover and the stainless- steel drip tray are removable for easy cleaning. There is an automatic rinsing cycle after each use to clean the machine and maintain the proper temperature. Capresso offers innovative coffeemakers, espresso machines, grinders and other kitchen electrics for those who want the best. For more information, visit www.capresso.com. KN

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