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12 STiR coffee and tea / Issue 6, 2018 (December / January 2019) Equipment NEWS Curtis Chill-X Beverage Maker Gourmet tea slushies, cold-brewed coffee, and icy hot chocolate get a consumer double-take in coffee shops and quick-ser- vice restaurants. These innovative beverages increase store traffic and profitability, and not just in the hottest months of the year. Montebello, Calif.-based Wilbur Curtis Company has designed an attractive, efficient, labor-light Chill-X frozen beverage machine. The Chill-X is part of the expand- ing line of Curtis frozen beverage machines designed to help operators serve up the big, bold, tantalizing flavors that are guaranteed to draw people in, according to the com- pany. "Sleek and versatile— with zero clearance side-to-side, its slips easily into any counter space in spite of its large three- gallon bowl capacity," according to Curtis. A self-refill function saves operators significant time and labor. Digital temperature controls and a standby mode keeps product fresh overnight and, a built-in defrost cycle eliminates downtime during the rush and saves energy when the dispenser isn't needed. Learn more: www.wilburcurtis.com Brushless Blender by Santos Santos has introduced brushless blender 62 to its line of appliances. Ideal for making smoothies, iced coffee, milk- shakes, and cocktails, the blender has 30 program- mable recipe settings. Brushless motors (made without carbon brushes) add to the life expectancy and energy efficiency of the device. The blenders are also extremely quiet, according to the company. Santos blenders feature a patented two-way blade rotation, unique to the market, and perfect for blending frozen drinks with ice cubes and frozen fruit. Now available are colored BPA-free blending containers in yellow and red to help prevent cross-contamination. Learn more: www.santos.fr Wilbur Curtis Chill-X Bravilor Opens Second Factory Brewer and espresso machine manufac- turer Bravilor Bonamat in September opened a second manufacturing facility in Bialystok, Poland. The expansion enables a greater range of products and increased production capability, according to the company. The Bialystok plant will produce plastic parts and sub-assemblies shipped to the main factory in Heerhu- gowaard, Netherlands. The entire production process is performed in the Dutch facility, including production of metal parts by welding, laser cutting, grinding, and forming, production of plastic parts by injection molding, and of course the entire assembly operation, according to the company. The new factory at Bialystok is equipped with five injection molding machines of various sizes, a number expected to double over time as the Bialystok plant will also undertake the production of high-end products for the domestic market in Poland. Opening a second plant affords greater flexibility regarding the availabil- ity and quality of parts. "This is an important strategic development for Bravilor Bonamat in respect of the quality, continuity and reliability of its products," according to the company. Learn more: www.bravilor.com Crown Brands Acquires Tomlinson Industries Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Crown Brands has acquired Tomlinson Industries, makers of No-Drip faucets and fittings for beverage and liquid dispensing. The Cleveland, Ohio firm, founded in 1911, produces modular beverage dispensing systems for foodservice as well as a range of countertop cooping equipment, cast iron and thermal platters and skillets. Brands include No-Drip, Modular, Simpli-Flex, Glenray, Fusion, Marston, C-Kure, and Chef's Edge. Crown Brands c.e.o. Tony Battaglia said the Tomlinson lines fit well into Crown's range of commercial foodser- vice equipment and supply items. "This acquisition extends our ability to support our dealer, distributor, OEM, and chain account customers with the highest quality products," said Battaglia. Learn more: www.crown-brands.com