Revolutionary technology made simple delivers more control
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) today launched Apex2, taking the
industry-leading Apex™ warewashing program to the next level. With
automatic tracking of key performance metrics, an intuitive new
dishmachine monitor and actionable reporting and alarms, Apex2 offers
foodservice operators maximum control over their warewashing program
results and total costs.
"To develop Apex2, we gathered thousands of data points by working with
customers to understand their day-to-day warewashing challenges and how
we can make the process better," said Nicolas Granucci, vice president,
Institutional Foodservice Marketing. "The result is a program that
offers dramatically improved simplicity, efficiency, and ultimately,
superior results."
The innovative features of Apex2 allow operators to easily gain greater
visibility into their dishwashing performance. Key metrics including
wash and rinse temperatures, detergent levels and wash-tank change-outs
are tracked automatically, making it simple to pinpoint where and when
issues occur. Actionable alarms on the high-definition monitor show
dishroom staff exactly what needs to occur to maintain peak performance.
The Apex2 program utilizes Apex™ solid chemistry for the dishmachine,
along with an all-solid 3-compartment sink dispensed product line. The
99.7 percent phosphate- and phosphorus-free, concentrated formulas offer
spill proof loading and reduced packaging waste, while delivering
sparkling-clean, consistent results.
The combined Apex product and monitoring program also helps restaurants
minimize their environmental impact by reducing packaging waste, and
saving water and energy by reducing rewash.
Chefs and kitchen managers have already seen how Apex2 can help them run
their dishrooms more efficiently and effectively. "The biggest benefit
of Apex2 is that it provides information on what's happening, so we can
identify issues," said Chef Dominic Batistella of Red Rocks Café,
Huntersville, N.C. "Apex2 allows me to not have to worry about the
dishmachine as much. We catch issues before they become problems with
our guests, and that gives me peace of mind."
Executive Chef Eric Miller of the Sheraton Airport Hotel, Charlotte,
N.C., agrees. "The Apex2 reports let me know the dishroom staff is
staying on top of the chemicals, machine temperature and more. It's like
having an extra set of eyes focused on the dishmachine, so I can stay
focused on guest satisfaction."
"What Apex2 ultimately offers is even more control over warewashing
programs, but in a more simple way," Granucci said. "It allows operators
to ensure the best possible results at the lowest total cost."
Apex2 will debut at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show May
5—8, 2012, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. To see videos about the
development of Apex2, hear reactions from chefs and learn more about the
features of Apex2, please visit www.whycleanmatters.com/apex2.
About Ecolab
With 2011 pro forma sales of $11 billion and
more than 40,000 employees, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader
in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide and
protect clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy
environments. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the
food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets in more
than 160 countries. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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Source: Ecolab Inc.
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