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Lincat to focus on school catering at the LACA Conference Exhibition

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:05:47 +0000

Lincat Ltd, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, will be talking to school caterers about the equipment it has developed specifically to meet their needs, at the Local Authority Caterers Association Conference from the 7th to the 9th July 2010 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Stand No: P19.

This range comprises Lincat’s popular LMR 9 six burner range, together with single and twin general purpose ovens and a choice of gas or electric high capacity atmospheric steamers. Each item is designed to appeal to the school caterer who prefers to cook in a traditional way.

“Atmospheric steamers, powerful, general purpose ovens and six burner ranges are still popular in large kitchens, and especially so in education or healthcare settings”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd. “The attraction is obvious for those who prefer to cook using tried and tested methods. Easy to use and reliable, they’re capable of large outputs and represent excellent value for money.”

He continued…

“Atmospheric steamers are also popular because they’re able to deliver real health and cost saving benefits. Vegetables, rice, ham, fish and puddings all retain their nutritional value and colour when steamed, and reduced shrinkage results in cost savings on raw products.”

Lincat’s atmospheric steamers are strongly built and feature internal steam generation. This ensures that the ovens remain fully saturated with steam to guarantee high quality food production. Energy efficiency is enhanced by the positive two-point door latch mechanism and effective door seal. All components and materials are WRAS approved to ensure quality and hygiene.

As with all Lincat equipment, the popular LMR9 six burner range, LM09 single oven and LMD9 double oven offer outstanding performance and value for money. Of robust and sturdy stainless steel construction, they are easy to clean and designed to meet the needs of the busiest school kitchen.

The Lincat team will also be talking to LACA delegates about the clear and rising trend it has identified of school kitchens investing in state of the art combi steamers such as the Lincat Opus SelfCooking Centre. In particular they’ll be sharing the experiences of schools they have worked with who, having never offered freshly prepared meals on site, have found that they can, using a relatively small combi such as the Lincat 10-grid OSC101, produce high quality, healthy school meals with ease.

A new Export Sales Manager for Lincat

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:56:03 +0000

Lincat Ltd, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has appointed Martin Dronkers as its new Export Sales Manager. Martin’s key objective in his new role will be to raise Lincat’s profile internationally and lead the development of the company’s export business.

“Lincat products are already sold in over 50 countries worldwide, through an extensive international dealer network”, said Nick McDonald, Lincat’s Marketing and Export Director.

He continued…

“However we’re now looking to expand our export activities and I’m certain that Martin’s solid experience of international sales and distribution will enable us to do just that. I’m pleased to welcome him to the team.”

Born and brought up in Reading, of Dutch parents, Martin is fluent in both English and Dutch. He spent 12 years in the RAF, specialising in electronic engineering and logistics, before starting his career in export sales and the management of international dealer networks.

Martin believes the key to export sales success is partnership working…

“I’m keen to develop the excellent relationships we enjoy with our existing network of overseas distributors, as well as to build new mutually rewarding relationships with entrepreneurial and professional catering equipment distributors worldwide. It’s good to have the opportunity to work for an established and successful British manufacturer.”

Out of hours Martin is a keen sportsman and enjoys foreign travel, as well as spending time with his two young daughters.

Christian Jones appointed as Lincat Regional Sales Manager

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:58:49 +0000

Lincat, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has appointed food service specialist, Christian Jones, as its new Regional Sales Manager for the South and Southwest Region.

Christian joins Lincat with over 10 years’ experience of business-to-business sales in the catering and hospitality sector. In his new role he’ll be working closely with Lincat’s extensive network of dealers in the South and South West regions, to provide the very best advice and support to Lincat end users.

“It’s good to welcome Christian to the team”, said Tony Aston, UK Sales Director of Lincat Ltd. “His experience of developing food concepts, particularly for QSR, restaurant and pub applications, will enable him to make an immediate impact. We wish him every success, with us, in the future.”

Based in Chepstow, Christian is looking forward to his new role:

“It’s great to have the opportunity to work for such a successful British manufacturer. I believe that by focusing on providing the best support for our dealers and then exceeding their expectations, I can make a real contribution to the business.”

When not at work Christian enjoys a range of sports including the Korean martial art Tang Soo Do, Rugby, and Swimming.

Lincat invests more than £500,000 in state of the art laser cutting equipment

Tue, 11 May 2010 10:29:35 +0000

Lincat Ltd, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has invested more than £500,000 in a Bystronic Byspeed 3015 laser cutting machine.

The high-tech equipment has been installed at Lincat’s Lincoln-based factory and will be used to cut steel components for the company’s range of over 450 separate items of commercial catering equipment, including fryers, ovens, grills and griddles.

“Our new laser cutting machine offers several important manufacturing advantages over the traditional punch press machinery it replaces”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd.

“It’s quicker, more accurate and can run, virtually unattended, 24 hours per day, which will enable us to increase production. It can also cut right up to the edge of the steel, which we believe will result in a significant saving on raw materials.

He continued…

“Since the laser cuts with a beam of light, rather than a physical tool, we’ll also be saving on tools and servicing. The fact that we won’t need to invest in new cutting tools each time we want to try something new, will be a huge advantage to our team of new product design engineers.”

He concluded…

“After a tough year in 2009, we’re now beginning to see a recovery in sales and this investment demonstrates our confidence in the future of our business. It also underlines our commitment to British manufacturing. Whilst others have decided to compete by importing cheap products, we’ve chosen to invest in manufacturing efficiency. This will enable us to continue to meet the demand for high quality, British made equipment.”

Lincat Ltd manufactures one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of catering equipment. Products are sold throughout the UK and in over 50 countries overseas through a network of international distributors. Lincat Ltd, together with its sister companies IMC Ltd and Britannia Kitchen Ventilation, form the Lincat Group plc. For further information about Lincat product, please visit www.Lincat.co.uk To take a look at Lincat’s new blog ‘The Mix’ visit: http://blog.lincat.co.uk

Lincat launches ‘The Mix’ – an innovative blog of equipment news and views

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:08:12 +0000

Lincat Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial catering equipment, has launched an innovative new blog site.

‘The Mix’ can be found at http://blog.lincat.co.uk

Containing equipment news, views, buying guides and chef’s tips, the new blog site is designed to facilitate communication between Lincat, its distributors and end user customers. Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat, explains…

“Our aim is for The Mix to become an entertaining and useful source of information for Lincat distributors and customers. We see it as a great opportunity to share not just our news, but also our views and experience.”

He continued…

“Our development chef, Paul Hickman, will be posting a series of ‘Chef’s Tips’ on topics ranging from ‘Ten things you didn’t know you could do with a combi steamer’ to ‘How to extend the life of your cooking oil’. In addition we’ll be putting together a series of buying guides for different categories of cooking equipment.”

He concluded…

“The Mix will also provide a new way for distributors and customers to let us know what they think, by commenting on our posts, and sharing their views with the wider Lincat community. As such it will provide a valuable addition to our on-line marketing and communications strategy, which centres on our main website: www.lincat.co.uk”

Lincat adds larger pizza oven to range

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:50:11 +0000

Lincat, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial catering equipment, has introduced a new, larger pizza oven - the PO69X. Able to accommodate six 9” pizzas or two 14” pizzas on its fire brick base, the new PO69X produces crisp, even results every time. Operating from a standard 13 amp supply, it offers convenience and reliability together with stylish good looks.

“Perfect for deep pan, thin crust, fresh dough, part baked or frozen pizzas, the PO69X is also useful for a variety of breads such as ciabatta and naan”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd. “This compact and stylish pizza oven offers superb value for money and will meet the needs of the most demanding commercial catering environment.”

The PO69X features separate heat controls for the top and base of the oven compartment, together with precise thermostatic control to ensure flexibility and perfect results. The oven offers rapid heat up to a maximum temperature of 400 degrees C, and a 20-minute audible timer. It is robustly built from hygienic stainless steel, with fully insulated doors which contribute to energy efficiency and safe operation. The PO69X can be used either as a counter top unit or with an optional floor stand.

In addition to the PO69X Lincat offers three other pizza ovens. The PO49X pizza oven will cook 4 x 9” or 2 x 12” pizzas at a time and the twin deck PO89X offers double this capacity. For smaller establishments the LPO model has the capacity to cook either 2 x 9”, 4 x 7” or 1 x 14” pizzas. Ideal for Italian restaurants and pizzerias, Lincat pizza ovens are also an excellent choice for bars and cafes, where authentic pizza forms part of the menu offering.

Lincat Ltd, together with its sister companies IMC Ltd and Britannia Kitchen Ventilation, form the Lincat Group plc. For further information about Lincat products please visit www.Lincat.co.uk

Lincat win Excellence Award for innovative FilterFlow water boiler

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:54:33 +0000

Lincoln business Lincat Ltd, one of world’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has received a Caterer and Hotelkeeper ‘Excellence Award’ for its innovative FilterFlow automatic-fill water boiler, with unique built-in filtration. The award was presented to Nick McDonald, Lincat’s Marketing Director, at a prestigious awards ceremony in London, organised by the catering industry’s leading magazine, Caterer and Hotelkeeper, to celebrate ‘innovation and excellence’ in the hospitality industry.

Nick McDonald said…

“Combining pioneering technology with value for money, FilterFlow’s unique built-in filtration unit ensures premium water quality every time, resulting in great tasting tea! At the same time the filtration system prevents damaging scale build up which can seriously compromise performance of over time. With a conventional boiler it is necessary to plumb a separate filter upstream of the unit. However this can be unattractive and it certainly adds to the cost. So by eliminating the need for a separate filtration unit, our new ‘FilterFlow’ system is also convenient, reliable and cost effective.”

“The Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s ‘Excellence Awards’ are the most sought after in our sector, so it’s good that FilterFlow has been recognised in this way. It’s also satisfying to have won such an important category since every caterer needs a water boiler, from the smallest café or shop to the largest, institutional kitchen. To win an Excellence Award for FilterFlow is therefore of real commercial value. It’s excellent news for Lincat and a real feather in the cap for British design and manufacturing.”

In addition to water boilers, Lincat supplies over 450 products including: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers as well as hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers, almost all of which are manufactured at the company’s factory in Lincoln. Lincat Ltd, together with its sister companies IMC Ltd and Britannia Kitchen Ventilation, form the Lincat Group plc.

Lincat Opus Combi Steamers revolutionise cooking at Tollbar College, Grimsby

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:14 +0000

With over 2000 pupils to provide for on a daily basis, caterers at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College, in Grimsby, were looking for something special when it came to replacing their ovens.

Their decision to invest in Lincat Opus SelfCooking Centers has revolutionised their kitchen and allowed them to branch out into banquets and conferences at the college’s Business Centre.

Tollbar’s Catering Manager, Mandy Davidson, was introduced to the Opus SelfCooking Center by Lincat catering equipment dealer CRS, who invited her to attend a live cooking workshop at the Lincat factory prior to purchasing any equipment.

She was impressed by the SelfCooking Centers’ technology, which enables the user simply to select the food and how they want it cooked, with the SelfCooking Center taking care of the rest. Perfect for roasting, baking, poaching, grilling or pan frying, it was clear that it would meet all of the school’s requirements. In would also enable them to offer catering support to the school’s newly emerging conference business.

Mandy said:

“When CRS invited me along to the hands on workshop I had no idea what even a basic combi-steamer could do. I quickly discovered that you don’t have to be an expert cook to get the most out of a Lincat Opus SelfCooking Centre. You can even cook different items at the same time, since each rack is equipped with an individual timer.”

She was also attracted to the SelfCooking Center’s ability to do the job of several different pieces of cooking equipment and clean itself at the end of the shift!

“I could see immediately that it would allow us to cook a wide range of foods, which would come out to the same high standard every time. The workshop was very valuable and certainly influenced our decision to buy. I was so impressed that we initially purchased a 20-grid and three 10-grid models followed later by the 40-grid machine.

As a result the kitchen is now equipped with five Opus SelfCooking Centers and an Opus 700 boiling top.

Mandy explains…

“We can produce everything we need using just our combis and a boiling top. The combis are so versatile and enable us to cook in advance. We can therefore set our meat to cook overnight and it will be ready the following day, succulent and perfectly cooked. This morning I cooked 65 puddings, and every single one was fantastic. The consistency is a major benefit.”

She added…

“They have also enabled us to extend our catering service, so that now we can provide meals for special events and even for banquets in our newly-refurbished function suite. We could not have done so without the SelfCooking Centers. We know that our food will always be of a consistently high-standard which is enabling us to build on our reputation. They really do take the stress out of mass catering and they ensure that our standard of food is consistently high, no matter who is cooking it. We cannot sing Lincat’s praises highly enough for providing us with such dynamic equipment.”

Mandy also appreciates the fact that Lincat SelfCooking Centers clean themselves. The four 10-grid models are equipped with CleanJet, whilst the new 40-grid model is equipped with CareControl. This is a new system, which eliminates the need for costly separate water softeners and manages its own cleaning and care processes. It is designed to ensure that Opus SelfCooking Centers are maintained, at all times, in perfect operational condition.

“Our first combis are now two years old and they still look brand new,” said Mandy.

Lincat’s Development Chef, Paul Hickman, together with his team of Application Chefs, is responsible for supporting new Lincat SelfCooking Center users wherever they are. They provide an onsite training session free of charge with every new Lincat SelfCooking Center. Paul said:

“It’s a pleasure to be able to work one to one with new customers to ensure that they are able to make the most of their new investment as quickly as possible. Our training is hands on and covers every aspect of combi cooking, HACCP retrieval, cleaning and maintenance. We also help customers to recreate their favourite dishes in the SelfCooking Center. The resulting cooking processes can then be stored in the combi’s memory in order that they can be recreated, to the same high quality, time after time.”

Lincat’s range of Opus Combi Steamers utilises the very latest advances in combi steaming technology to bring a host of powerful benefits into the busy commercial kitchen. There are 12 Opus SelfCooking Centers in the range, with a choice of gas or electric models. Each Opus Combi Steamer is supplied with the added benefit of a full two-year on site parts and labour warranty.

Westminster school uses Lincat equipment for its training kitchen

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:55:27 +0000

St Augustine’s CofE Primary School in Kilburn, Westminster, has installed a brand new training kitchen for pupils using Lincat’s market leading Silverlink 600 range of prime cooking equipment. The kitchen has been fitted with six workstations at differing heights (720mm and 850mm) to accommodate the age range of the children, to enable them to cook safely. Each workstation incorporates an HT3 two-plate boiling top and a V6/FD fan-assisted glass door oven. Preparation tables, sinks and wash hand basins at corresponding heights complete the new kitchen layout.

St Augustine’s is a successful primary school with 210 pupils, aged five to eleven years, and a part-time Nursery for 50 children between three and five years. The promotion of healthy eating for pupils and parents is an important part of the school’s education programme, and many children have taken advantage of the school’s Cooking Club to learn how to make healthy meals for themselves.

Suzanne Parry, Head teacher at St Augustine’s, chose Lincat after consulting John Merrifield of Lincat distributors ES Catering Equipment whose company already has a good business relationship with Westminster City Council, having worked on similar projects on their behalf.

She explains:

“Our cookery classes were previously held in a room that was unsuitable because it was filled with domestic equipment that was too high for a lot of our pupils. Some were unable to reach the cookers safely, which meant they were unable to cook for themselves.

“We still needed to have some taller equipment in there because of the age range of the pupils using it and also because we sometimes offer classes for parents, but we also needed to accommodate our youngest children. ES catering talked it through with us and came up with a design for the room using equipment at various heights.

“In addition, we wanted to get across the importance of hygiene by keeping our cookery sinks separate from the wash basins, so that the pupils learned to wash their hands in a separate place.”

Early feedback from the school is very good. The kitchen is about to go into use.

“Our first impression is brilliant. The Lincat equipment seems very hard wearing, which is paramount in a school environment. It is easy to clean, with plenty of storage solutions, and the different height workstations are perfect to accommodate all our pupils.

“The glass front ovens mean the pupils can see their food cooking, which is also very helpful.

“Once we get underway the kitchen will be used not only for the cooking club, but also for healthy eating workshops for children and parents, for design and technology classes and even for some lessons in science. It will be in real demand and this new equipment is really going to get some use.”

Silverlink 600 offers well-built equipment which combines flexibility and high levels of performance with style and value for money. The range includes both gas and electric products for counter-top and free-standing use. All units are 600mm in depth to make optimum use of available kitchen space. Width sizes vary from a compact 300mm to as much as 900mm, depending on the product type.

Overall there are more than 450 products in the Lincat range including: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers as well as beverage equipment, hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers, almost all of which are manufactured at the company’s factory in Lincoln. Excellent customer service is provided through Lincat’s extensive national and international dealer network.

For further information please contact:
Nick McDonald
Marketing and Export Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530

Lincat launch new and improved Opus 700 gas oven ranges

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:25:09 +0000

Lincat has redesigned its two Opus 700 gas oven ranges, the four burner OG7001 and six burner OG7002. The new models feature more powerful hob burners, stronger construction and easier to clean stainless steel radiused hob fronts.

The new hob burners deliver a higher power rating of 6.1 kW for natural gas and 5.7 kW for propane. This performance places them at the top of their class in terms of burner power, and enables them to deliver true high speed cooking. They can, nevertheless, be accurately controlled to ensure excellent results even at low temperatures.

The new models feature powerful 6.8kW (OG7001) and 9kW (OG7002) ovens, which deliver precise thermostatic control from 120oC to 280oC. With double insulated doors, side and back panels, they offer safe operation, efficiency and economy.

“Our robust and durable Opus 700 gas oven ranges are designed to meet the needs of the busiest commercial kitchen”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd. “Delivering fast, controllable power with a stylish and easy to clean design, they offer performance, reliability and safe operation.”

Like all Lincat products, the new ranges are designed to be easy to clean, with removable floor plates and shelf supports; dished hob tops; vitreous enamelled oven liners and robust matt-enamelled cast iron pan supports. Side opening doors ensure safe easy access, whilst four shelf positions offer greater versatility. A low level flue enables the entire hob top to be used and, if the ranges are to be installed with other items of Opus 700 equipment, an optional flue extension can be specified to achieve a uniform appearance.

In addition to the four and six burner gas ranges, the heavy-duty Opus 700 series includes six other oven ranges with solid top gas models, as well as electric and dual fuel options. The Opus 700 series also includes: fryers, chargrills, griddles and grills as well as pasta boilers and atmospheric steamers. Lincat Ltd is part of the Lincat Group of companies.

For further information please contact:
Sales information:
Nick McDonald
Marketing and Export Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530
Email: nick.mcdonald@lincat.co.uk

Professional tea taster raises a cuppa to Lincat’s FilterFlow water boilers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:26:01 +0000

Professional tea taster Ben Poole has searched the world for some of the finest teas ever grown and many of these are sold at his own tea emporium, Imperial Teas of Lincoln. Yet even Ben has yet to master the age old problem of finding a cup of tea in a hotel or café that has been served at the right water temperature – that is, until now.

After 18 years of selling the finest teas on the market, he has finally discovered a water boiler that has a built-in filtration system, and best of all, a variable temperature control.

Manufacturer Lincat invited Ben to test its innovative range of ‘FilterFlow’ automatic water boilers, with convenient and cost effective built-in water filtration, at his Lincoln premises. Designed to provide a continuous supply of high-quality, filtered water to improve the taste and quality of hot beverages, they are ideal for all catering establishments.

Ben installed two EB3F water boilers at the beginning of the year, which he retains at different temperatures for different types of tea.

His findings, he says, have been extraordinary.

“It is important to understand that the key ingredient for a really good cup of tea is freshly filtered water, which is free from taint and odour and heated to the correct temperature.

“Even with the finest teas in the world at your disposal, a good cup of tea can be ruined by the water, either its temperature, or its taste, or both. Until now it has always frustrated me that even when I visit a top hotel I cannot get a good cup of tea that is served at the right temperature.

“So when Lincat asked me to try these new boilers I didn’t expect very much, but I was wrong. The temperature control means that I can have one water boiler set to 70 degrees for green teas, and one at close to boiling for black teas. It makes my tea tasting so much easier and undoubtedly brings out the very best in the tea leaves.”

Ben continued:

“These boilers are absolutely perfect for any catering establishment where hot drinks of any kind are on offer, but even more so for tea, which really relies on good tasting water. Often with water boilers there is a nasty taste, but with the EB3F’s built-in filtration system the water is at its finest. This has meant that I can do away with my kettle for tea tasting altogether.

“The water boilers are also very good to look at, made from polished stainless steel with an LCD panel. I would recommend them to any business that is serving hot drinks, and they cost no more than a traditional boiler.”

There are four FilterFlow models in the Lincat range, and each features comprehensive onboard diagnostics with an easy to read LCD panel. This shows the operational status of the boiler and reminds users when to order a new filter and when exactly to change it. The filter cartridge is as easy to change as a light bulb, with no need to disconnect the water supply or seek the help of a service engineer or plumber.

Lincat Ltd is part of the Lincat Group of companies. Sister companies IMC Ltd and Britannia Kitchen Ventilation Ltd operate in the commercial catering equipment sector. Lincat Group company Mercury Appliances Ltd designs and manufactures domestic cooking appliances. Lincat’s website: www.filterflow.co.uk

Ends, for further information please contact:

Sales information:
Nick McDonald
Marketing and Export Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530
Email: nick.mcdonald@lincat.co.uk

Publication or editorial enquiries:
Julie Leydon
Press Officer for Lincat Limited
Tel: 01482-649343

Lincat ovens now available in stand alone specification

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:34:34 +0000

Following its starring role in the recent series of "Hairy Bakers", Lincat’s V series of Silverlink 600 electric ovens can now be specified with an optional top and stand to allow them to be used as stand-alone models.

When the Hairy Bakers’ production team approached Lincat last year to ask if a modification could be made to the V series, Lincat was pleased to oblige. The V6/F oven met their performance needs exactly, but they wanted to use it as a stand alone unit.

Since the ovens had been originally been designed to work as part of a suite of modular Silverlink 600 equipment, carrying a suitably sized griddle, boiling top or bain marie unit, a new top and stand would be needed. Lincat’s team of design engineers set to to produce the necessary components and these are now available as standard accessories.

“Because we design and manufacture catering equipment here in the UK, we were able to respond quickly to this request”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd. “We were so pleased with the results that we decided to make them available as standard accessories. And it was good to see Lincat equipment being used once again on national TV.”

There are six powerful 3kW and 4kW V series ovens to choose from, including fan assisted models. Their plain or glass fronted doors are side opening, with robust hinges and ball catch, to give safe, easy access. Each oven features a vitreous enamelled interior with radiused corners and removable side shelf for easy cleaning. All models offer four shelf positions and are supplied with two chromed rod shelves supplied as standard.

Silverlink 600 offers well-built equipment which combines flexibility and high levels of performance with style and value for money. The range includes products for both counter-top and free-standing use. All units are 600mm in depth to make optimum use of available kitchen space. Width sizes vary from a compact 300mm to as much as 900mm, depending on the product type.

Overall there are more than 450 products in the Lincat range including: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers as well as beverage equipment, hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers, almost all of which are manufactured at the company’s factory in Lincoln. Excellent customer service is provided through Lincat’s extensive national and international dealer network.

Half a million reasons to buy Lincat equipment

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:42:34 +0000

In this difficult economic climate the ability to repair, rather than replace, catering equipment assumes ever greater importance. As a result, the prompt availability of spare parts becomes critical, according to Lincat Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial catering equipment.

Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd, explains:

“Whilst all Lincat products are designed and built to give trouble-free service, components do sometimes fail. If you need a replacement thermostat, seal or control switch, the chances are you will need it quickly. We are able to meet that requirement because we manufacture new equipment here in the UK, and maintain a stockholding of more than half a million components to support that production. Access to this resource enables us to supply replacement parts within 2 to 3 days.”

He continued…

“We hold spares for all current equipment as well models that went out of production up to five years ago. We have even been known to supply a spare part for a piece of equipment that was 15-years-old! So when you buy catering equipment from Lincat you can be assured of a high-level of after-sales service, which an obscure or imported brand is unlikely to be able to match. And if you have a particularly urgent requirement, you can telephone our Spare Parts Sales Department for details of our express delivery services.”

There are 3,500 items in the Lincat Spare Parts Price List, including components for: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers, as well as for beverage equipment, hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers.

Ends

For further information please contact:
Nick McDonald
Marketing Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530
Email: nick.mcdonald@lincat.co.uk

Publication or editorial enquiries:
Julie Leydon
Press Officer for Lincat Limited
Tel: 01482-649343
Fax: 01482-646644
Email: julie@bluestormdesign.co.uk

Debenhams specify Lincat FilterFlow water boilers

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:44:33 +0000

When it came to choosing new water boilers for their in-store catering operations, Debenhams didn’t hesitate in specifying Lincat’s new FilterFlow range of automatic fill water boilers. With innovative in-built filtration, these stylish new boilers provide a continuous supply of high quality, hot filtered water to improve the taste and quality of hot beverages.

They are also easy to use and inexpensive to maintain which, for Melanie Oliver, Brand Equipment Manager at Debenhams, were key considerations. She said…

“With Lincat FilterFlow water boilers we don’t have to register and then wait for a replacement filter to be installed. Instead, our own operators can change the filter with no more difficulty than changing a light bulb. The replacement filters represent excellent value for money, and we don’t need to pay a plumber to fit them.”

She added:

“FilterFlow water boilers are also aesthetically pleasing which is important for our front of house operations. In addition they are space saving in that they don’t need a separate, bulky filtration system. Both were key factors in our decision to buy.

Rob Gibson, Business Development Manager for Lincat said:

“Debenhams has over 150 stores across the UK, most of which have food outlets. This contract therefore represents a powerful and high profile endorsement of our new FilterFlow range.”

There are four new FilterFlow models to choose from and each features comprehensive onboard diagnostics with an easy to read LCD panel. This shows the operational status of the boiler and reminds users when to order a new filter and when exactly to change it. FilterFlow automatic water boilers are priced at: £456 for the EB3F, £540 for the EB4F, £588 for the EB6F and £637 for the EB6TF. Replacement filter cartridges, with a working life of up to 6 months, are priced at £27.

Overall there are more than 450 products in the Lincat range which, in addition to water boilers, includes: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers as well as hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers. Excellent customer service is provided through Lincat’s extensive national and international dealer network.

Ends

Sales information:
Nick McDonald
Marketing and Export Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530
Email: nick.mcdonald@lincat.co.uk

Publication or editorial enquiries:
Julie Leydon
Press Officer for Lincat Limited
Tel: 01482-649343
Fax: 01482-646644
Email: julie@bluestormdesign.co.uk

Buying British makes more sense than ever claims Lincat

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:21:20 +0000

Lincat Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial catering equipment, claims that there has never been a better time to buy British. This is due, Lincat believes, to a number of different factors.

“To start with the weak pound is making imported equipment much more expensive to buy”, said Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat Ltd. “However it’s certainly not just an issue of cost. British designed and manufactured equipment is ideal for British applications.”

He continued…

“For example large British ovens, with side opening doors, are perfect for the traditional roast. European manufacturers in contrast tend to stick to shallow ovens with drop down doors. Side opening doors make it easy to reach into our large, deep ovens, maintaining a safe, straight-backed posture, to remove heavy, hot dishes. They also avoid the serious tripping hazard of a drop down door left open.

In addition British kitchens are often limited in terms of size, with the result that a British built 6-burner range, which is typically 900mm wide fits perfectly, whereas an imported model, which is typically larger, does not. Lincat’s comprehensive Opus 700 heavy duty range of prime cooking equipment has for example, undergone rigorous product trials, and been selected by national pub chains including Punch and Spirit for use throughout their estates.”

Lincat has also noticed that many organisations and, larger ones in particular, are keen to buy British out of concern for the environment. Policies to reduce the carbon footprint of larger organisations are beginning to reach the kitchen. Buying British and thereby reducing ‘equipment’ miles is becoming more important.

Last but by no means least, Lincat believes that operators are choosing British made equipment thanks to the excellent sales, spare parts and after sales service which can be provided by a manufacturer which is based here in the UK.

Overall there are more than 450 products in the Lincat range including: fryers, griddles, grills, ovens and combi steamers as well as beverage equipment, hot cupboards, trolleys and food display merchandisers, almost all of which are manufactured at the company’s factory in Lincoln. Excellent customer service is provided through Lincat’s extensive national and international dealer network.

Ends…

For further information please contact:

Nick McDonald Marketing and Export Director Lincat Limited Tel: 01522-875500

Fax: 01522-875530

Email: nick.mcdonald@lincat.co.uk

Publication or editorial enquiries:

Julie Leydon Press Officer for Lincat Limited

Tel: 01482-649343 Fax: 01482-646644

Email: julie@bluestormdesign.co.uk

Lincat strengthens sales team with the appointment of new business development manager

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:27:23 +0000

Lincat Ltd, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Brendan Murphy as Business Development Manager.

In this new role, Brendan will work closely with Lincat’s existing Business Development Manager, Rob Gibson, and assume special responsibility for Lincat’s clients in the retail brewery sector. This will enable Rob to look after Lincat’s growing number of clients in the restaurant, retail and leisure sectors.

“In recent years Lincat catering equipment has been recommended for use throughout the UK by national pub chains, retail multiples and leisure groups”, said Tony Aston, Sales Director of Lincat Ltd. “We therefore needed a third Business Development Manager to work in partnership with our network of distributors, to meet the specific requirements of clients in these sectors.”

Brendan brings a wealth of relevant experience to this newly created role, with over ten years’ experience of catering equipment sales. He also has experience of working with distributors, and a good understanding of both public and private sectors.

For further information please contact:

Nick McDonald
Marketing and Export Director
Lincat Limited
Tel: 01522-875500
Fax: 01522-875530

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