ST. PAUL, Minn., May 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. announced today the launch of its Prep-n-Print food rotation
program at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Show (NRA 2010). The
Prep-n-Print program is an on-demand label system that helps restaurants
manage food preparation labeling more efficiently; improve food safety;
and reduce errors, food waste and labor costs. The program is available
through Ecolab's Food Safety Specialties business (formerly Daydots).
Prep-n-Print replaces handwritten food rotation labels with those
printed by a lightweight, portable, thermal printer supported by a
secure web interface. In pilot tests, restaurants using the Prep-n-Print
program reduced their labeling time by an average of 1.5 hours per day,
and also significantly reduced training costs and food waste.
"Restaurant managers who tried our Prep-n-Print program gave it a 100
percent rating on ease of use, and more than 90 percent said they would
recommend it to other managers," said Paul McGinnis, vice president of
Ecolab Food Safety Specialties. Restaurants upload their menus to the
Prep-n-Print customer website to create customized ingredient lists for
each dish from which food rotation labels can be printed as needed,
making labeling more consistent, easier and faster for kitchen staff.
Menu updates are processed centrally to ensure standardization and
compliance with corporate and local food code guidelines, helping
national chain restaurants ensure consistency and food quality.
Prep-n-Print labels can also be printed in multiple languages to resolve
employee language issues. In addition, technical support,
troubleshooting and a "hot swap" program that guarantees overnight
delivery of a replacement unit are all available to support the
Prep-n-Print program.
"Ecolab Food Safety Specialties has led the industry in developing
cutting edge tools foodservice operators need to keep food fresh and
safe," McGinnis said. "Our leadership began with Daydots 25 years ago.
We are delighted to continue serving the industry with our innovative
Prep-n-Print system."
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage
processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160
countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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