Target Bespoke Induction Range Wins in Commercial Kitchen 2018 Innovation Challenge

British commercial catering equipment manufacturer, Target Catering Equipment, awarded bronze for innovation in industry challenge.

After a successful debut in 2017, British manufacturer’s Target Catering Equipment returned to this year’s dedicated catering equipment show ‘Commercial Kitchen’, held at Birmingham NEC, with a stand twice the size to showcase their very latest commercial induction products.

Priding themselves on being pioneers in the application of induction technology, Target entered their bespoke induction range into this year’s innovation challenge. Facing a number of market leading brands, Target battled it out on Day 1 to win buyers votes which would result in being put through to Day 2, where they would be in with a chance of winning a coveted Bronze, Silver or Gold award for innovation, following a 90 second pitch to some of the biggest buyers and innovation experts from across the foodservice and hospitality sectors, including; Greene King Kitchen Design and Equipment Manager – Antony Bennett, Star Pubs and Bars Food Strategy and Implementation Manager – Mark Teed and Vision Commercial Kitchens MD – Jack Sharkey, amongst others.

After progressing through round 1, Target delivered their pitch, speaking about how their bespoke induction ranges incorporate the very latest cooking technologies to enable customers to have an edge in the intensely competitive food service industry. How induction technology can reduce power requirements and energy consumption and that new computer-controlled induction generators can be programmed with different power levels and monitored for performance and use giving greater control within kitchens.

They also talked about how system faults within the induction components can be detected and engineers alerted remotely to diagnose potential faults prior to attending site, helping to minimise disruption in the kitchen during busy service times. And how enhanced efficiency improves reliability and life expectancy of the equipment, is important for management, and goes a long way to help in the running of a successful business.

And finally, how each Target bespoke induction range is individually designed and styled to suit the business’s needs and can combine other manufacturers latest cooking equipment therefore delivering the ultimately innovative cookline.

Following all the competitors’ pitches, the judges panel decided to award the Target bespoke induction range with a Bronze award for innovation and commented: “It’s great to see companies like Target bringing new products and bespoke solutions to the market”.

Managing Director of Target Catering Equipment, David Pedrette commented: “We are thrilled to have won a Bronze award for innovation, being a relatively small family business in comparison to many of the other competitors, and British manufacturers at that, it encourages us to continue in what we do, pioneering catering equipment for the future.”

Target were delighted to be one of the only manufacturers of induction cooking equipment to make it to the final and be awarded a Bronze award for innovation, proving bespoke catering equipment solutions are truly innovative.

For more information on any of the products showcased at Commercial Kitchen 2018, or any other products or services provided by Target Catering Equipment, please visit www.targetcatering.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1452 410 447.

Target Awarded Accredited Supplier Status for Carbon Trust Green Business Funding

Target Catering Equipment accredited by the Carbon Trust in recognition of their track record in designing and delivering high quality catering equipment solutions.

Having been independently assessed by the Carbon Trust and exceeded criteria designed to examine capability and proven track record of delivering thoughtful, well-designed energy efficient and renewable energy systems, Target Catering Equipment has been awarded accredited supplier status.

The Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier scheme is the market-leading scheme for high quality energy efficient equipment and renewable technology suppliers. As part of a robust assessment process, the Carbon Trust takes into consideration a number of case studies, and feedback from client references regarding the suppliers' performance, providing business owners' with independent validation and recognition of a supplier's skills and services.

The Green Business Funding scheme is designed to assist small and medium businesses that are looking to upgrade inefficient catering equipment to the latest energy saving technology by offering a free financial contribution of 30% of the project cost (up to a max. of £10,000).

This support is available for a limited period and is on a first come first serve basis to businesses with fewer than 250 employees. Minimum total project cost must be £2,500 and equipment should be purchased from a Green Business Directory supplier such as Target Catering Equipment.

Along with a financial contribution the Carbon Trust also offers businesses an energy opportunitiy assessment, implementation advice, equipment procurement support and workshops.

To find out more about the Carbon Trust Green Business Funding opportunities visit https://www.carbontrust.com/client-services/technology/implementation-and-finance/green-business-fund/ or speak to Target Catering Equipment for advice on the latest catering equipment technology and energy saving solutions that can be funded through the Carbon Trust Green Business Fund. Call now on +44 (0) 1452 410 447.