No longer simply the preserve of large bulk cooking operations, smaller operators are using new refrigeration technology to enhance food sales
Catering equipment supplier brings warranty process back in house
Catering Equipment Professional has implemented a series of key changes to the way it manages warranties in a move that it insists will benefit users of its products. The company, which supplies cooking, refrigeration and dishwashing equipment, said that any products purchased from yesterday onwards will now be covered by a two-year parts and labour…
Ex-Glen Dimplex salesman takes on new catering equipment role
Experienced catering equipment man Richard Brown has joined up with Catering Equipment Professional (CEP) in a role that will see him develop the company’s sales channel. Mr Brown has been in the industry for more than 25 years, initially working on the hotel side of the business before moving into foodservice equipment distribution. He has…
Blizzard spins new range of planetary mixers for professional kitchens
Pentland Wholesale, the supplier of commercial refrigeration and catering equipment, has recently launched a new range of Blizzard planetary mixers to its cooking portfolio. The range is robustly built and designed for use in a professional kitchen. There are four sizes available within the range – 7L, 10L, 20L and 30L in terms of bowl…
Sales director role for Pentland Wholesale stalwart
Refrigeration and catering equipment provider Pentland Wholesale has promoted Simon Norris to the role of sales director, it announced this morning. Norris joined Pentland in 2001 in an administrative role and progressed to sales manager in 2004, where he has played an integral part in the growth of the business, specialising in customer account…
SPECIAL REPORT: Making sure your ice machine works when it matters most
Ice makers across the country will be under increasing stress in the coming weeks as consumer demand for ice cubes rises alongside the mercury. FEJ investigates best practice techniques for maintaining ice machines over the summer so you can steer clear of equipment breakdowns when it matters most. Given the hygiene and safety issues surrounding…
Blizzard takes on high-end brands with A and B rated refrigeration
Pentland Wholesale has expanded its range of catering equipment with the launch of the Blizzard Premium line of refrigerators and freezers. The launch caps three years of design work that the business has undertaken following the recent implementation of the Ecodesign directive, which sees commercial refrigeration equipment receive an energy rating. As a result it…
Blizzard doubles warranty length on all refrigeration equipment
Blizzard is offering improved support to customers that purchase its refrigeration equipment by doubling its warranty cover. The brand, which is supplied to the UK market through Pentland Wholesale, will now provide two-year on-site cover across its refrigeration, instead of the one year that it has previously offered. Marketing manager Suwen He told FEJ that…
Pentland Wholesale promotes compact counters from Blizzard
Pentland Wholesale is now stocking a new range of compact gastronorm counters from Blizzard. Within the range there are counters with door or drawer options, counters with prep top, counters with granite worktop, and pizza prep counters with refrigerated top unit. The latest range comes with new design and features, such as enhanced aesthetics on door…
Pentland pleased with response to energy-saving kit
Pentland Wholesale, the importer and supplier of commercial refrigeration and catering equipment, says that last week’s Commercial Kitchen show proved to be the ideal platform for it to launch its new range of energy efficient products. The Blackburn-based outfit had one of the largest stands at the show, reflecting the investment it has made in…
