Middleby Named Brinker International Supplier of the Year

The Middleby Corporation was named Brinker International Supplier Partner of the Year, Brinker’s highest honor for its dedicated suppliers. According to the Brinker press announcement on August 26 the award is given to business partners who “continuously work to support Brinker’s brands, reducing costs and executing integral company initiatives, both domestically and abroad” and the award “recognizes outstanding Brinker supplier partners who offer innovative business ideas and solutions to create a great experience for guests and team members.”

“Brinker is an outstanding, forward-looking organization and we are honored to be recipients of the prestigious Brinker Supplier Partner of the Year award,” said Group President Mark Sieron.

Brinker added, “the Middleby Corporation played an instrumental part in the rollout of Chili’s new kitchen equipment technology, which paved the way for culinary innovations like pizzas and flatbreads. The equipment also helped improve kitchen pace at company-owned and franchised restaurants throughout the country.”

Middleby supplies Brinker equipment from brands Middleby Marshall, CTX, Carter-Hoffmann, Star and Wells.

MIDDLEBY NAMED BRINKER INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

OMELETS BY EGGSTAR READY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

HOLMAN FAST TOASTER SAVES OPERATORS ENERGY

TIS THE SEASON, THE SEASON OF GRILLING

SOUTHBEND COOKS WITH VERSATILE TRUVECTION

CARTER-HOFFMANN ENERGY SAVER BANQUET CART

CTX DEBUTS THE NEW DZ33I SPLIT BELT CONVEYOR OVEN

NEW FACES AT MIDDLEBY

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Holman Fast Toaster Saves Operators Energy

The Holman ICS Toaster boasts the fastest toasting time in the industry, toasting even bulky baked goods without burning a single slice. ICS Toaster impingement airflow and infrared elements qualify toast time reduction up to 50%, toasting up to 1,600 bagel halves in one hour. It includes a fully programmable electronic control, providing six menu selections with separate conveyor speed and heating element settings. The programmable power saver reduces energy consumption by up to 90%. The Holman ICS Toaster features a safe load-up area with full width front burn guard and cool-to-the-touch exterior, and is covered by Star’s comprehensive one-year warranty. For more information, visit www.star-mfg.com.

Omelets by Eggstar Ready Anywhere, Anytime

With Eggstar expand menu offerings and not staff! Eggstar allows restaurant guests to make their own omelet. Hungry patrons add eggs and their choice of ingredients, close the lid, and wait for the indicator light. The floating hinge design and non-stick cast aluminum plates ensure an evenly-cooked omelet in less than two minutes. Eggstar is not only for self-service, but is also great for cafés, hotels, snack bars, coffee shops and full service restaurants. This is the ideal omelet maker for any food service application. The even heat distribution technology gives users the perfect omelet in 1 minute and 50 seconds. Digital electronic timer and temperature controls take the guesswork out of preparation. Heavy-duty non-stick coating meets the demands for improved durability and cleanability. Eggstar is covered by the Star one-year parts and labor warranty. Visit www.star-mfg.com for more information.

‘Tis the Season, the Season of Grilling

Summer is the peak of outdoor grilling season. Approximately 41% of consumers said they are most likely to purchase a grill for the fun of cooking outdoors, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA). Restaurants closely follow consumer trends by adding grilled food items to the menu.

When purchasing a grill, restaurant professionals and consumers agree it should be easy to clean and use, multi-functional, portable, and have optional features and add-ons. MagiKitch’n and Viking meet these needs for both commercial restaurants and home products.

The new MagiKitch’n Outdoor Modular Cooking Suite (MKO) offers high production outdoor cooking. Modular design features a grill, chrome griddle plate, and two 25,000 BTU side burners. Additional options include an adjustable warming rack, rotisserie and a steam option. “The MKO series is top of the line because of its quality and versatility. There is no other grill that compares,” said Steven Spittle, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Viking has an abundance of outdoor residential pieces, including the popular 100/300/500 series grills, charcoal smoker, gas wok, warming drawer and double-sided burner. “Viking outdoor grills are top rated and accommodate any outdoor cooking needs. Our customers love the flexibility and easy cleanup they provide after grilling use,” said Matt Finke, Product Manager for Viking Outdoor Products.

Labor Day is the second most popular holiday for grilling, where 75% of grill owners fire it up. Whether plans call for home or restaurant dining, get the ultimate MagiKitch’n and Viking experience. Visit www.magikitchn.com and www.vikingrange.com to learn more.

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CTX Debuts the New DZ33I Split Belt Conveyor Oven

CTX, the world leader in infrared conveyor cooking, offers outstanding, consistent quality on all types of meats and proteins. Now operators can use different belt speeds on the same oven. The DZ331 split belt conveyor oven made its debut in May at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago.

“The DZ33I is top of the line technology and nothing else in the industry compares to it,” said Mark Sieron, Group President of CTX and Middleby Marshall. “We received outstanding feedback on the oven when it made its debut at the NRA Show. Restaurants love the flexibility with the different belt speeds as it gives their kitchen more speed and less wait time for the customers, which keeps them returning on a regular basis.”

The DZ33I oven can be double and even triple-stacked which means six different belt speeds, increasing menu flexibility and reducing idle time. The DZ33I conveyor oven utilizes long range infrared technology, allowing foods a more even and consistent cook on all products. Other features offered on the oven are self-cleaning, electronic touch control, and manager control lockout. All of these features enhance the usability of the oven while reducing work load for all levels of chefs. Also, the oven infrastructure has been re-engineered with enhanced organization for easier service.

Southbend Cooks with Versatile TruVection

The TruVection convection oven is the newest addition to the Southbend line of top performing ovens. The state-of-the-art oven offers users superior performance, consistent baking and versatility.

“There is nothing in the industry that compares to TruVection. It is an oven that changes traditional cooking because of its versatility and consistent bake,” said John Perruccio, President of Southbend. “Our customers love the oven for its technology, but also for its energy efficiency.”

TruVection offers a gas convection oven with a patented high efficiency in-shot burner system providing fast cold starts and rapid cavity temperature recovery. Superior uniform baking performance is achieved via oven baffle technology that tempers the heated air when mixed with cooler cavity air.

Southbend is recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty, commercial cooking equipment. With perpetual new equipment innovations in the areas of energy savings, cooking speed, automation and safety, Southbend products are considered the best in the industry by chefs, consultants and industry experts. For more information, visit www.southbendnc.com.

Carter-Hoffmann Energy Saver Banquet Cart

Carter-Hoffmann’s new Energy Saver banquet cart is 65% more energy efficient than standard models. With more insulation on top, bottom and in the walls, these carts qualify for the new stricter ENERGY STAR® standard and will maintain food temperatures with less energy. They can save up to 3,900 kWh annually and reduce your power bill by thousands over the lifetime of a single cart. They also have the added feature of canned fuel drawers, making them truly versatile enough to serve anywhere, with or without electricity. And the best part is they deliver this superior performance at an attractive price. For more information, call (800) 323-9793 or your Carter-Hoffmann representative. For more information, visit www.carter-hoffmann.com.

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WellsPh: (314) 781-2777

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UPCOMING EVENTS

IBIE – Las Vegas, NV Oct. 6-9

NACS – Atlanta, GA Oct. 12-15

HOST – Milan, Italy Oct. 18-22

Peter Cooper, Vice President of Business Development, Consultant and Design – Mr. Cooper will be responsible for educating the foodservice community on Middleby’s innovative kitchen equipment solutions and developing programs to support kitchen consultants, designers, dealers and customers in the specification of the Middleby brands globally.

Kelly Lee, Senior Vice President of Technical Solutions and Aftermarket Services – Mr. Lee will be responsible for oversight of aftermarket services for all the Middleby brands. Kelly will be working closely with our customers and service partners to develop value added customer service programs, enhance service training and standards, and ensure the highest levels of service parts availability.

Mark Easterday, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Star Group – In his new position, Mr. Easterday will be responsible for leading the sales and marketing strategy for the commercial foodservice brands Star, Holman and Toastmaster.

New Faces at Middleby