Space for haccp records
Is it becoming difficult to find space to store mandatory but redundant Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point kitchen records?
The Hobart Manufacturing Company has launched a hand-held computer to monitor the temperature and time of transportation, storage, cooking and service of food.
The system works by pointing the handset's infra-red beam at compatible equipment. The equipment sends back a temperature reading to the handset. This information is downloaded back to a computer. Data in the handset can be stored on disk for easy access. List price for the handset starts at about £1,700 plus VAT.
THE HOBART MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Tel: 0181-920 2800
Cleaning with steam
Polti has a chemical-free steam machine to clean and sanitise surfaces and fixtures. The Vaporetto 2500 uses steam at a high temperature to blast away dirt and grease.
The machine is ideal for kitchens, bar areas, mirrors, walls and ceilings, brass, washrooms, carpets and furnishings and stains. It costs £499 plus VAT.
POLTI
Tel: 01249 815511
A toast to buttering
Rutland Handling has launched a buttering machine. The Spreadmaster Mark 1A is capable of buttering more than 7,200 bread slices per hour and has a deposit rate of between 0.5g and 6g of butter per slice.
About 1m long by 50cm wide, the machine costs about £8,000 plus VAT.
RUTLAND HANDLING
Tel: 01536 400433
Award to go on the wall
Smith's Environmental Products has launched the Award range of fan convector units.
The 7,000Btu SFR 7 and the electric SFR 2kW model are supplied as complete units ready to install, and can be fitted to solid walls.
All units are fitted with tamper-proof controls and are finished in epoxy resin with the option of a gold or chrome grille.
The 7,000 SFR 7 costs £205 and the SFR 2kW costs £148. (Both prices exclude VAT).
SMITH'S ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
Tel: 01245 324900
Odour under control
If lingering tobacco smoke is a problem in your bedrooms, the new air freshener/odour control system from SC Johnson Professional may prove the answer.
The Gladematic battery-operated dispenser works using a concentrated mini-aerosol and can be timed by the user to disperse fragrance at intervals. It comes complete with batteries and a 10-year warranty and is on special offer for £14.94 plus VAT.
The mini-aerosol refills are available in three fragrances: Neutrafresh Magnolia and Mimosa, Neutrafresh Vanilla Breeze and Essence of Spring. They cost £45.80 for a box of 12 and £22.90 for six.
SC JOHNSON PROFESSIONAL
Tel: 0800 525525
Ice under the counter
HoShizaki has launched an environmentally-friendly undercounter/backbar ice-maker. The IM45 is targeted at bars, clubs and small restaurants and is capable of producing 45kg of ice in 24 hours.
After each ice-making cycle, the machine flushes to ensure old water is dispersed.
The IM45 is available in a choice of two cube sizes: standard; 28mm x 28mm x 32mm; and a smaller size, 25mm x 25mm x 23mm. It costs £1,470 plus VAT.
HOSHIZAKI
Tel: 01223 412277
Cool in all sizes
Foster Refrigerator has launched a range of unit coolers and evaporators - which are smaller versions of the unit coolers - for chilled and low temperature storage.
The coolers connect up to an existing refrigeration system and circulate air in the coldroom. A remote control thermostat monitors the temperature inside the coldroom.
There are four ranges available in mixed model sizes. All frames and casings are made from white, shock-resistant plastic. The unit cooler costs from £224 plus VAT.
FOSTER REFRIGERATOR
Tel: 01553 691122
Plants preserved forever
If harsh lights and extreme temperature changes are killing your plants, why not consider a no-maintenance idea from Viridian that promises to keep plants alive forever.
Viridian preserves real plants using an environmentally-friendly chemical process that leaves the plants looking and feeling natural.
The plants can be placed in any interior situation and will remain unaffected by adverse temperatures or chlorine atmospheres, claims Viridian.
Prices start at about £95 plus VAT for a bush with an area of 2sq m.
VIRIDIAN
Tel: 01932 881000
Board talk
Nobo Visual Aids has added three boards to its range. The Polar Drywipe Board is a laminated surface board, supplied with drymarker pens and pen tray, and costs £39.95.
The Polar Drymag Board has a lacquered steel surface and is designed for outdoor use. The board, which can hold magnets and has a pen tray, costs £62.95.
The PolarPinboard is colourfast and can be used with drawing pins and Velcro fixings. It costs £41.95.
All boards are 900mm x 600mm and prices quoted are recommended retail.
NOBO VISUAL AIDS
Tel: 01323 412254
Coloured radiators
Imperial Towel Rails has launched a range of slimline radiators in 24 colours.
The Tubes range comes in chromium, nickel or gold plate and colour powder-coat enamel, and is available in three sizes: the Bath Curvo (a curved radiator with 14mm capped tubes), the Bath 14 (with 14 narrow rails), and the Bath 25 (with 25 narrow rails).
The radiators can be installed horizontally or vertically. The Bath 25 costs from £239 (depending on colour), the Bath 14 from £325, and the Curvo from £407. All prices are retail.
IMPERIAL TOWEL RAILS
Tel: 01543 571615
no-glow is go from aico
The no-glow Opus Ultraheat miniinfra-red heater has been launched by Aico.
The 500W silent heater (model OU500) measures 220mm x 65mm x 123mm and costs about £54.19 plus VAT. The heater comes with a wall-fixing bracket and is aimed for small offices.
AICO
Tel: 01691 657466
Worktops for everywhere
A range of heavy-gauge stainless steel worktops has been introduced by Ledaire Fabrications.
The worktops can be made to any shape to suit commercial kitchens, and specialist sinks of any size can be welded into the worktop if required.
Cut-outs to accommodate hobs or other pieces of equipment are also available. A 1,500mm x 600mm worktop costs about £200 plus VAT.
LEDAIRE FABRICATIONS
Tel: 0181-684 0197