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12 STiR tea & coffee industry international / Issue 2, 2016 (April/May) EQUIPMENT NEWS Spreafico six lane capsule filling machine Spreafico Capsule Filling Equipment Italian coffee capsule filling equipment manufacturer Spreafico is featuring "smart" solutions a new line of one- to eight-lane fillers. The company's most recent innovations include a more energy-efficient operating system resulting in substantial savings in electricity. Finished capsules now contain less than 1% oxygen and there is less waste in capsule sealing materials. The company, based in Calolziocorte, Lecco, reports hiring additional professionals as Spreafico places new emphasis on its research and devleopment efforts, funded in part by a 40% increase in sales during 2015. Learn more: www.spreafico-srl.com Wega's New Polaris EVD/2 Wega Macchine per Caffè, a leading Italian producer of professional espresso coffee machines, has introduced the Polaris EVD/2, a coffee machine that captivates with its unusual aerodynamic and futuristic lines. The espresso machine comes in a matte black version that features raised brew groups with LED illumination and white LED lights on the sides The Orion Gold EVD/2 is an easy-to-use version for those who want to prepare a quality espresso in just a few simple steps; and the Atlas EVD/2 compact is a unique model with a linear and minimalist design, ideal in any environment. Learn more: www.wegausa.com IKAWA Sample Roaster The IKAWA PRO is an electric sample roaster in 120v and 220v versions that is drawing praise from European roasters. "Not only is the roast quality offered by the IKAWA as good as that of a traditional burner and barrel sample roaster, in my experience to date, it's usually better. Better clarity of flavour, better consistency from batch-to-batch, and a cinch to operate," writes Tim Williams, founder of Coffee Sourcing. The company recently released its Pro App 2.0 which records the time of crack, a rate of rise graph, roast log and a feature to edit the profile data table. Learn more: www.ikawacoffee.com Small-sized Single Pod Dispenser U-Select-It, Inc. (USI), a vending machine equipment manufacturer based in Clive, Iowa, announced its new K-Top vending machine. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, the machine provides secure dispensing of single serve coffee pods. "The K-Top vending machine is the perfect solution for offices, educational institutions, hotels, and areas with limitations that simply do not have the floor space to accommodate a full-size vending machine," com- mented USI's v.p., global sales, James Chico. The dispenser's small footprint allows placement on standard 36-inch countertops with 18-inch cabinets. Manufac- tured in the US, the K-Top vending machine features product through a glass front display. Learn more: www.uselectit.com Wega Polaris