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equipment innovations

Oven Space Utilization
The most obvious number to look at when considering space-

The ONE series' sliding pocket door provided an answer to

saving aspects of your baking oven is its footprint. While that's

both problems. The lack of door swing saves space and burns

vital, it's not the only important aspect. For starters, matching

are reduced by the door parking in the side wall of the oven

the equipment selection with the product program is key, as is

while open.

optimizing planning to maximize the utilization of the equipment and the baker, says Daniel Lago, CEO of Revent. "In addi-

Efficiency can also help reduce the overall space needed in a

tion to providing ﬂexible and space-saving equipment, Revent

production area in addition to boosting margins, says Harry

also provides the know-how to put it all together."

Jacoby, president of MIWE America. "By being more efficient in
the baking process to get the products done quicker and more

The company launched the ONE series of ovens in 2016. During

accurately, it means more proﬁt when selling the products," he

development, Lago says research teams interviewed bakers

says. "It also means less equipment necessary, thus decreasing

around the world to identify problems with day-to-day work

the overall investment."

that could be solved by new design ideas. A lack of space and
routine burn injuries were common issues for many bakers.

The MIWE line of backcombi ovens combine the active heat
of the convection oven with the baking atmosphere of a deck

"Most bakers, if not all, will have burned their arms either load-

oven. The combination allows for a full range of baking, from

ing trays into a smaller oven or loading racks into a rack oven.

sensitive, light pastries to heavy, farmhouse-style breads. "They

It's easy to have your arm hit the hot inside of the oven door,"

also combine the highest possible ﬂexibility with the highest

Lago says.

quality standards, all in a compact space," Jacoby says.
Mike Mathis, sales development manager at Baxter Manufacturing, points out that "bakers want equipment that is automated."
Baxter, the commercial oven manufacturer known for proven
technology and authentic results, has introduced the VersaOven, a new type of kitchen equipment that combines the
best features of rotisserie, convection and combi ovens into a
space-saving oven category all its own.
The VersaOven enables cooking, baking and steaming without
the difficulty of operation that can come with combi ovens, or the
arduous clean up that can be a hallmark of convection ovens.
Similar beneﬁts of versatility apply to the ITES oven from WP
Riehle, a German designed and built infrared oven and convection oven in one with many other unique features. The oven is
designed to bake off pre-baked frozen breads, snacks such as

The ITES oven is ideal for convenience stores, snack shops, hotels
and restaurants, satellite bakery shops and kiosks. Its low power
consumption and fast start-up time and small footprint means
that you can respond to customers' demands quickly. The infrared
technology bakes the product from inside out, retaining moisture.

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