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Laurel, Mississippi 39440 (601) 649-4600 | FAX (601) 649-0558 TURTLE www.thermokool.com TRACKS VOLUME XLVIII SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 No. 5

Teri Brewer Vice President Our mission is to be the leading walk-in and blast chiller/shock freezer manufacturer by Sales/Marketing Manager providing superior products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

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THE I TIC “CHILLING” Thermo-Kool’s offices and factory will be closed FACTS Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, THE BENEFITS OF BLAST CHILLING & SHOCK FREEZING for the Thanksgiving Holiday. FOOD SAFETY • Cooling food too slowly is the main cause of food- EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY • Blast chillers and shock freezers borne illnesses. Blast chillers and shock freezers keep your food safe by make batch cooking more practical, enabling you to maximize the productivity accelerating food through the danger zone between 140°F and 40°F—the of your kitchen staff and reduce labor costs without compromising quality. ideal temperature range for bacteria reproduction. REDUCED FOOD COSTS • Food can be kept fresh for longer periods INCREASED SHELF LIFE • After blast chilling, food can be safely of time to permit refrigeration of items that would normally be thrown out. preserved at a temperature of 37°F to 39°F for up to five days. With shock These savings can be very significant over time. freezing, food can be preserved at 0°F for months to safely increase the shelf life of the food. REDUCTION OF PRODUCT WEIGHT LOSS • Thermo-Kool blast chillers and shock freezers can prevent cooked products from losing as FOOD QUALITY • Blast chilling preserves your food’s flavor and aroma much as 8% of their weight during cooling. For cooked liquids, up to 15% of characteristics by preventing loss of aroma and moisture. Compared to evaporation losses can be prevented. conventional freezing, shock freezing produces micro-crystals that do not damage tissue structure. This allows your food to maintain a desirable MORE MENU CHOICES • Blast chillers allow you to prepare more dishes texture even after thawing. in advance to keep them held at a safe temperature and then finish them on demand. Robbie To learn more about Thermo-Kool blast chillers and shock freezers contact your Thermo-Kool Customer Account Representative at 1-800-647-7074 or your local Thermo-Kool Marketing Agent. Fuller Accounting Assistant II, Accounting Department Frank Becker Joins Thermo-Kool Robbie Fuller was selected Employee of the Month for July, 2017. Fuller was nominated Frank Becker has joined the Thermo-Kool team as a Regional Sales by Thermo-Kool Administrative Resource Manager. Becker will be accountable for blast chiller/shock freezer and Manager, Melanie Roney who commented, walk-in cooler/freezer sales for the Mid-Atlantic, Central Mid-West, and the “Robbie consistently takes ownership in Eastern United States (except Alabama, Arkansas, Florida Panhandle, Georgia, her work by always keeping it up to date, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee) territories. Becker will be responsible which is key in her position. Her attitude is extraordinary – always extremely polite, for developing and building relationships with key decision makers to increase respectful, and willing to help in any way she the company’s presence in new and untapped market segments as well as can.” Thermo-Kool Accounting Manager, locating and recruiting marketing agents in the designated territories when Paul Moss added, Robbie’s productivity and needed. Becker brings with him over 17 years of experience in the foodservice quality of work has grown significantly since industry which includes previous roles as commercial chef, marketing agent, she joined Thermo-Kool two years ago. She and regional sales manager. is focused on trying to do things right the In making the announcement Vice President and Sales/Marketing Manager, first time. She possesses all the desired work Teri Brewer said, “We are excited to have Frank on the Thermo-Kool team. ethics in a model team member such as We believe his culinary background along with his expertise and knowledge in teamwork, respect, appearance, productivity, the foodservice industry will strengthen Thermo-Kool’s presence and better attitude and attendance.” Fuller has been with serve the territories for which he is responsible.” Thermo-Kool since June, 2015.

Where some Thermo-Kool Walk-Ins and Blast Chillers/Shock Freezers have shipped lately

ALABAMA: Johnny’s BBQ, Cullman; Honeysuckle Middle OHIO: University of Cincinnati-Sawyer Dining, Cincinnati. School, Dothan. OKLAHOMA: Bixby Northeast Intermediate, Broken ARIZONA: Lou Malnatis, Arcadia; Welbrook, Flagstaff; PDQ, Arrow; Choctaw Nation Headquarters, Durant; Burn Co Justin Paradise Valley. BBQ and Crushed Red, Tulsa. Pugh ARKANSAS: ASU Student Union Phase II, Jonesboro; PENNSYLVANIA: Cracker Barrel, Cranberry; Chick-fil-A, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Springdale. Springfield and Wexford. Accounting CALIFORNIA: Hyatt Place, Glendale. SOUTH CAROLINA: Skull Creek Boat House, Daufuskie Assistant I, COLORADO: Hidden Lake High School, Westminister. Island. Accounting DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: St. Johns High School, Chevy TENNESSEE: Maple Street Biscuit Company and Department Chase; Blue Circle Seafood, Cosmos Club, Eritrean University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Hooters, Memphis; Community Center, New Zealand Wine Room, and Pearl Deacon’s, Percy Priest Elementary School, and Zaxby’s, Justin Pugh was selected Employee of the Street Warehouse, Washington. Nashville; Aubrey’s Restaurant, Powell; Traditions of Month for August, 2017. Pugh was nominated FLORIDA: Luff Fish House, Boca Raton; Zaxby’s, Bradenton; Spring Hill Assisted Living, Spring Hill. by Thermo-Kool Administrative Resource Bono’s Bar-B-Q, Jacksonville; Hyde Midtown, Miami; TEXAS: Chick-fil-A, Abilene, Katy, and Midland; Alvarado Manager, Melanie Roney who commented, Disney Yacht & Beach Club CC, Orlando; Chick-fil-A, High School, Alvarado; Athens High School, Athens; “Justin is an exemplary employee, and Pensacola and Winter Garden; Skyview Elementary Oilton Elementary School, Bruni; Zaxby’s, Cibolo; has proven to be a valuable asset to the School, Pinellas Park; Seminole State College, Sanford; Eastside Elementary School, Cleveland; McAlister’s Accounting Department. He takes ownership Laurel Nokomis School, Sarasota; Hooters, West Deli, Copperas Cove; Flour Bluff ISD Intermediate of his work, always striving to complete all Melbourne; The Watermark at Vistawilla, Winter Springs. School and Flour Bluff ISD Junior School, Corpus tasks accurately and timely, regardless of the GEORGIA: Northside Hospital, Atlanta; Chick-fil-A, Christi; Chick-fil-A, Dickinson; Rio Grande City volume. Justin also has an impeccable attitude, Calhoun and Carrollton; Alliance Academy-Forsyth Central Kitchen, Fort Ringgold; Glencrest 6th Grade never failing to show respect to employees County, Cumming; Mount Carmel Elementary School, Center, Fort Worth; Grandfalls-Royalty ISD, Grandfalls; of all levels.” Thermo-Kool Accounting Douglasville; Courtyard Marriott, Lithia Springs. Dowling Middle School, High School for Visual & Manager, Paul Moss added, Justin is truly ILLINOIS: Bea’s Market, Chicago; McAlister’s Deli, Mt. Performing Arts, and Scarborough High School, committed to the goals we work to achieve Vernon. Houston; Rio Grande City Grulla Middle School, at Thermo-Kool. He understands how his INDIANA: Fresh to Order, Indianapolis; McAlister’s Deli, La Grulla; International Leadership of Texas K-8, daily contributions impact the company’s Richmond. Lancaster; Nestle Tollhouse, Longview; Sam Houston performance. He is a motivated employee KANSAS: Heartspring and McAlister’s Deli, Wichita. Stem Academy, Marshall; South Texas College Pecan and has an excellent attendance record. It is a LOUISIANA: Cope Middle School, Bossier City. Campus, McAllen; Tisinger Elementary School, privilege to have such a dedicated person on MARYLAND: Chick-fil-A, Columbia, Frederick, Laurel, Mesquite; Rose Haggar Elementary School, Plano; our team.” Pugh has been with Thermo-Kool Olney, and Reisterstown. Prairie View A&M Henrietta T. Farrell Hall, Prairie since March, 2014. MASSACHUSETTS: Archer Hotel, Burlington; Chick-fil-A, View; Austwell-Tivoli High School, Tivoli. Marlborough and Worcester. VIRGINIA: Bucknell Elementary School, Alexandria; MISSISSIPPI: Marion Park School, Meridian. Cherry Run Elementary MISSOURI: Chick-fil-A, Joplin. School, Burke; Chick-fil-A, NEW JERSEY: Longhorn Steakhouse, Springfield. Chantilly and Virginia Beach; NEW YORK: Stockbridge Valley CSD, Munnsville; Chick- Red Lobster, Lynchburg; To learn more about Thermo-Kool fil-A, New York; Norwich CSD, Norwich; Joseph A. Edgar Hilton Headquarters Cafe, Elementary School, Rocky Point. McLean; Stripers Waterside, WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND NORTH CAROLINA: Tilted Kilt and Zaxby’s, Fayetteville; Norfolk; Hyatt Regency Tysons Chick-fil-A, Lexington and Rocky Mount. Corner, Tysons Corner. BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS NORTH DAKOTA: McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, MEXICO: Four Seasons Beach visit our website at www.thermokool.com Watford City. Club, Los Cabos.