Apuro offers quick-cook package to offices and small factories.
Working lifestyles are changing with people increasingly working longer hours, ‘hot-desking’, being more diet conscious and wanting to snack at odd times of the day or night. Many workplaces are finding there is a call to offer quick-cook facilities to staff 24/7.
Apuro, a specialist distributor for some of the biggest brands in the UK hospitality market, has selected a package of products that are especially suitable for this type of quick-cook environment including Samsung push-button microwaves, Acis water coolers, Acis water boilers and the Whirlpool mini-kitchen.
For smaller workplaces, where it is not feasible to have a canteen, this means anyone can heat up or quick-cook pre-prepared meals and soups whenever they are hungry. Offering staff the opportunity to enjoy hot food at anytime can keep them happy and well nourished, making a more content and productive workforce.
MICROWAVES
Samsung’s light and medium duty microwaves are ideal for this type of quick-cook environment. Their programmable touch control panels have been designed for ease of use and their stainless steel outer casing is easy to wipe clean.
The light duty CM1069 has five power levels with a maximum power level of 1100 Watts, and a 26 litre capacity. Where heavier usage is anticipated Apuro recommends the more powerful 1300 Watt CM1329 microwave to speed up cooking times.
WATER BOILERS
A constant supply of piping hot water is essential for tea and coffee making facilities and for adding to pots of instant noodles, pasta and rice. Ideal for all locations with mains water supply is the Acis Auto-Fill boiler. With a 13 litre immediate draw-off capacity, this electronically controlled boiler offers excellent performance, providing up to 156 cups of hour water per hour. Even simpler to operate is the auto-fill AWH-15 Push Button model with a 5.4 litre immediate draw off capacity. This compact model produces 133 cups per hour and can hold up to 40cl (14oz) ‘to go’ cups.
WATER COOLERS
No workplace self-catering facility is complete without an efficient water cooler. A regular intake of water improves performance, prevents headaches and contributes to general well-being. Apuro’s Acis 800 Series of Direct Chill water coolers offers a continuous supply of chilled, filtered mains water so can staff have access to fresh drinking water at all times.
The temperature of the chilled water depends on the temperature of the mains water. In normal circumstances the ACIS system dispenses water at around 4 degrees C. Standard features include large push-button dispense controls and an integral pop-up cup dispenser.
ACIS models combine sturdy construction with style. Hygiene is simple, thanks to the clever ACIS interior cabinet design. Meanwhile the smooth exterior, including button controls and a single water outlet instead of old-fashioned taps, makes wiping down easy and effective.
MINI-KITCHEN
The Whirlpool Mini-Kitchen is a complete and compact kitchen unit featuring cooking rings, fridge, kitchen sink and under-sink storage in a single, discreet and easy to install unit. It’s a simple, low cost and quick-fit facility.
There are two rust-resistant cooking rings, one standard and one fast-heat, for instant cooking power. The sink unit is a quality stainless steel model with single mixer tap, ridged draining board and drainage/overflow. Underneath is a large cupboard offering space for storage, waste bin, cleaning materials, or simply as installation space for equipment such as a water heater (not supplied).
The CFC-free refrigerator has a 114-litre storage capacity, complete with 3-star icebox, semi-automatic defrosting, two shelves, salad crisper and door bottle-holders. The system is ranked in Energy Class C, with a typical consumption of 285kWh per year, Climate Class N.
Apuro is a division of the Cranham Group plc and is an ISO 9001:2000 accredited company. For more information on the company’s range of products contact Apuro on 0121 744 0968 or visit www.apuro.co.uk.