http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-005.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:47:37 GMT Business Energy Laguna Beach California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-005.shtml EnviroIngenuity LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro(R) to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California. Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems. It offers stacked towers to suit large-scale commercial production needs which can be downsized for residential use and Community Supported Agriculture.

"Southern Californians are more focused on the benefits of locally-grown food and the holistic health and well-being that come from eating un-processed raw food," said Tim Carpenter, founder of Verti-Gro, Inc. "With ample sun and temperate conditions, these systems present an immediate and affordable opportunity for families and communities to eat healthy."

Verti-Gro(R) hydroponic systems employ insulated stacked pots with an automated drip system that circulates nutrients through the plants. The company offers a simple economical and pesticide-free system, and supports it with a wealth of information and training for entry level home gardeners and large scale commercial farms.

"Verti-Gro's system reduces energy and water use by more than 85 percent and saves space," said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. "It also virtually eliminates greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need to transport produce across long distances, and it doesn't use soil which is becoming a very limited resource."

EnviroIngenuity recently launched is vertical farming division to bring hydroponic vertical farming processes to Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food within urban areas. Through this new partnership, the company will develop job training programs for youth.

"Our curriculum and products will allow youth to develop valuable life-skills, grow their own food and ultimately start their own business in urban agriculture," said Cutter. "This is one very healthy job opportunity that cannot be outsourced."

About Verti-Gro(R):
For 20 years, Verti-Gro, Inc., has developed tools and methods for vertical growing and vertical gardening to efficiently utilize space and energy. These methods use hydroponics which allows gardeners to grow produce without soil. Verti-Gro is based in Summerfield, FL on a 12-acre farm with a learning center. Verti-Gro(R) products are sold worldwide.

Tim Carpenter, the founder of Verti-Gro, Inc., has been involved in hydroponic research, development and production for more than 40 years. An internationally recognized consultant, he has traveled the world as an educator in the greenhouse industry using vertical plant production technologies. Carpenter specializes in hydroponic production of fruits, vegetables, greens, large-scale commercial and vertical home growing systems. Carpenter has partnered with EPCOT and NASA to develop hydroponic projects including the garden display, Living With the Land. More information: http://www.VertiGro.com .

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. EnviroIngenuity's mission is "advancingreenergy" and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. More information: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

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TAGS: EnviroIngenuity, Agriculture and Farming, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0124-005.shtml Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:54:26 GMT Food Business Laguna Beach California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0124-005.shtml EnviroIngenuity LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its vertical farming division, which is developing vertical farming processes in Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food in urban areas.

Dr. Dave Schemberger M.D., holistic healer and microgreens expert who helped shape a successful movement toward urban agriculture in Milwaukee with Will Allen's Growing Power, has joined the team to consult on the development of high-yield vertical farming processes.

These processes produce pesticide-free produce in small spaces. This type of farming dramatically increases affordable access to locally grown, healthier produce, and virtually eliminates the need for transportation, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and reduces water, fertilizer and energy use more than 85 percent.

"Our existing system that distributes food over long distances demands a massive waste of limited resources. Growing food locally mitigates this waste," said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. "Not only is excessive fuel consumption harmful to the environment, but by the time produce has reached the consumer, it has lost much of its nutritional value."

Consuming locally grown produce provides numerous health benefits that can alleviate and eliminate chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

"Chronic illness is exacerbated by eating hollow food which has lost its nutritional value from spending too much time on a truck or grocery store shelf," said Dr. Dave Schemberger. "We can prevent and reverse much of the disease found in our modern life by avoiding processed food and consuming more raw fruits and vegetables close to the time they are harvested."

The new division's goals includes developing coalition partners in designated food deserts as identified by First Lady Michelle Obama, and deploying vertical farms throughout Southern California to be used for education and creating jobs for urban teens, veterans and others.

"Our vision is a future where neighborhood farms support their local community with affordable, healthy organic produce. Through vertical farming, we can increase yields to achieve this result and strengthen our communities by making them more food and energy secure. We will also improve health and create jobs that cannot be outsourced," said Cutter.

After practicing medicine under AMA guidelines for many years, Dr. Schemberger became an expert in utilizing a raw plant-based diet to heal the body and resist disease. An expert in growing food, composting, vermiculture and soil remediation, his experience includes helping individuals and communities to become self-sufficient through urban community farming.

About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by a group of forward-thinking professionals to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. We are all about "advancingreenergy" and reducing waste, thus better utilizing our limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, our team is focused on helping these organizations move forward toward the deployment of sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. Learn more at: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .

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TAGS: EnviroIngenuity, Agriculture and Farming, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1227-004.shtml Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:27:09 GMT Hospitality Retail Huntingdon Valley Pennsylvania Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1227-004.shtml Multi-Flow Industries HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., Dec. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced that it has recently received an "excellent" rating on their 2011 Silliker Audit with a score of 97.3 percent. The audit covered Food Safety as well as GMP requirements.

Silliker is recognized as one of the world's leading food safety auditing firms, and has been accredited as a certification body for the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). Their GMP and FSS audits combine a host of recognized industry practices and principles, as well as recommendations from the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture. These comprehensive audit evaluations involve a systems review as well as a physical assessment of the facility in the implementation of food safety and quality systems procedures.

Multi-Flow Industries voluntarily undergoes periodic independent audit scrutiny as part of their commitment to the manufacture of high-quality beverages incorporating sustainable business practices and environmental consciousness.

CEO Mark Stephens of Multi-Flow Industries said, "We feel honored and blessed to have had a record-breaking year, financially, on the eve of our 75th Year Anniversary (which kicks off in February, and will be celebrated throughout 2012). In addition to our earnings reports, and the new brands that we've recently introduced, we are particularly honored to receive an 'excellent' rating in terms of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety from Silliker. Consistent with prior years, the audit results confirm our commitment to our facility, our colleagues, and most importantly, to the finished beverages that we are proud to provide to our customers."

Gary Moore, Director of Quality Assurance at Multi-Flow, is quick to stress the integral role that every employee makes in securing the excellent rating. "This achievement rests on the hard work of every single one of our colleagues, who live and breathe their dedication to Food Safety all year long."

About Multi-Flow Industries:
Multi-Flow Industries, based in Huntingdon Valley, PA, produces branded and private label concentrated Iced Teas, Juices, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks and Fortified Functional in Bag-in-the-Box packages. In addition to the recent "Excellent" rating from Silliker, Multi-Flow Industries has been an OSHA VPP Star Site since 2005.

Nearly half of Multi-Flow Industries' revenue is derived from private label partnerships with convenience store chains, foodservice operators, and branded bottle and can manufacturers. The balance of Multi-Flow Industries' revenue is generated from route delivery sales out of their 12 warehouses along the East Coast. The company was established in 1937.

More information on Multi-Flow can be found on the company website at http://www.multiflow.net .

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TAGS: Multi-Flow Industries, Food and Beverages, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1216-001.shtml Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:58:38 GMT Manufacturing Hospitality Elkhart Indiana Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1216-001.shtml REMIS AMERICA, LLC ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- REMIS AMERICA has installed its first black RemiSafe doors on 24 feet of previously open Hill Phoenix cases at a ShopRite in New Rochelle, NY. These are the first black RemiSafe doors anywhere in the world.

"This is a great extension of our product line brought about by customer request," explains Matt Pletcher, managing director for REMIS AMERICA (www.remisamerica.com). "Demand for black doors is coming from several major retailers. We can build any color door with volume justification."

REMIS AMERICA offers retro-fit refrigeration doors and covers to grocery retailers and OEM case manufacturers that cut energy costs up to 80% while also greatly reducing retailers' carbon footprint.

REMIS AMERICA's eco-friendly, energy saving systems are unrivaled in keeping energy consumption low by providing a full range of medium temperature insulated glass doors and bunker freezer covers, installation and service.

These proven glass doors and covers are engineered to custom fit individual refrigeration case specifications and are in use in over ten thousand retail stores throughout Europe, via our sister company, REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

REMIS AMERICA, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, is the result of a joint venture between, DEHCO, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, and REMIS GmbH of Cologne, Germany.

In addition to the Midwest headquarters, REMIS AMERICA offers a network of sales and service centers throughout North America, including Eugene, OR, Tampa, FL, and Manheim, PA.

More information: http://www.remisamerica.com .

- Photo Caption: Black RemiSafe doors, ShopRite, New Rochelle, NY.

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TAGS: REMIS AMERICA, LLC, Green Business, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1214-001.shtml Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:58:00 GMT Food Retail Temple Texas Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1214-001.shtml Smashburger TEMPLE, Texas, Dec. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing "better burger" restaurant, brings their fresh approach to burgers to Temple when they open their first location on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 3008 S. 31st Street. Smashburger brings their juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs® shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local palates to the heart of Temple. This is the first of many Central Texas Smashburgers slated to open over the next five years.

Each Central Texas Smashburger will feature a regional menu created with regional flavors and tastes in mind. The Temple menu includes: The Texas Burger, served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, pickles, and red onion, and dressed within yellow mustard. It will also include the Texas Dog, a 100 percent Angus Beef hot dog dressed with pepperjack cheese, creamy guacamole, fresh jalapenos, spicy chipotle sauce, tomato, and onion. As a regional side item, the Temple store will offer fried jalapeno spears with buttermilk ranch dressing.

"Smashburger has a unique spot in the industry," says Smashburger Founder and Chief Concept Officer Tom Ryan. "We have created a union of top-quality ingredients, loving preparation, and friendly service that we hope Temple will agree is unparalleled."

At Smashburger®, the secret is in the smash. They start with 100-percent-fresh, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef and smash it on a 400 degree flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. To further the "better burger" experience, they are served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of the freshest produce, real cheeses, and highest-quality condiments.

Smashburger is known for its delicious burgers, but customers can also enjoy a selection of tender marinated grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, grilled and split hot dogs, and fresh tossed signature salads, along with a variety of irresistible sides including rosemary and garlic-seasoned Smashfries, fried pickles, Haystack Onions, and Veggie Frites (flash-fried and seasoned asparagus spears, carrot sticks and green beans). The restaurant will also serve a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including local beers, wine, hand-spun Haagen-Dazs shakes and IBC® root-beer floats in frosted mugs.

"We are thrilled to bring our business to Central Texas, starting in Temple," says David Prokupek, Chairman and CEO of Smashburger. "We believe the Texmash franchise group will be great partners in helping the area come to love the excellent food and service Smashburger offers."

"Temple is an exciting place for us to bring the Smashburger brand," says Manish Agrawal, Managing Partner of Texmash Holdings LLC. "We see Temple as a thriving city with a lot of competitive growth in the fast-casual segment. Residents here have many choices for a high-quality quick meal, but we hope to stand out. Smashburger wants to be every city's favorite place for burgers, and we aim to earn that respect in Temple with our great food and astoundingly friendly service."

About Smashburger:
Smashburger is the country's fastest growing, fast casual "better burger" restaurant. Its hand-crafted burgers are made with fresh, never frozen, 100 percent Certified Angus Beef, that are "smashed," seared and seasoned on the grill to juicy perfection for every individual order. Guests can create their own burger masterpiece or enjoy one of Smashburger's innovative signature recipes, including a unique burger for every local market that highlights the distinctive flavors of that region.

Smashburger also serves tender marinated grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, grilled and split hot dogs, freshly prepared entree salads, kids meals, hand-spun Haagen-Dazs shakes and an array of signature sides. Developed and owned by private equity firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger operates and develops both corporate and multi-unit franchise territories across the country with 140 restaurants nationwide. Smashburger topped the Forbes Most Promising Company list in 2011 and was also named to the 2011 Inc. 500 list. It is the recipient of the International Council of Shopping Centers 2011 Hot Retailer Award. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com .

About Consumer Capital Partners:
Denver-based Consumer Capital Partners (CCP) is an innovative private investment and concept development firm focused on multi-unit retail businesses, primarily in the restaurant industry. CCP has deep experience in the fields of private equity, brand, concept and product development and strategic consulting. To learn more about CCP, please visit www.consumercp.com .

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TAGS: Smashburger, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1205-001.shtml Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:31:00 GMT Food NonProfit East Longmeadow Massachusetts Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1205-001.shtml Tre Olive EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the spirit of the holidays, Tre Olive is donating $5.00 for each olive tree adoption order it receives from December 1 through December 25 to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF). The donations will be used to support FTPF's work to plant fruit trees in low-income communities around the world.

"It's just a natural thing for us to do," says Joe Maruca, president and founder of Tre Olive. "The programs at the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation are at the forefront of a global movement towards sustainability. And, we at Tre Olive have a strong foundation in this same philosophy. Our goal is to avoid selling our olive oil to the large companies who often dilute it with lesser-quality oils from around the world."

So, why not consider giving someone a unique holiday gift - an olive tree - this holiday season? The cost is $110 for a one-year adoption. In return, Tre Olive will send the gift recipient three liters of some of the purest, most delicious olive oil produced in Italy. The gift package will also include: an adoption certificate; certificate/photo holder; welcome letter; brochure; and more.

About The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation:
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.

For more information, visit: http://www.ftpf.org .

About Tre Olive:
Since 1934, Tre Olive has been growing olives and making extra virgin olive oil in southern Italy (Calabria). When a few family members (three cousins) moved to western Massachusetts, they discussed ways to preserve their rich heritage a commitment to fine quality, family, farmers and the land.

For more information, visit: http://www.treolive.com .

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TAGS: Tre Olive, Agriculture and Farming, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1116-001.shtml Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:59:45 GMT Women's Interests Opinion San Jose California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1116-001.shtml Lacy Young SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What do Hope Solo, Blake Griffin, Jose Reyes, Gretchen Bleiler and Lacy Young have in common? They all appeared in the buff recently to celebrate their bodies. Lacy Young isn't a famous athlete with national endorsement deals, nor is she admired by millions of fans. But she felt the need to bare it all in the name of eating healthy.

"I was looking at The Body Issue of the ESPN Magazine, and that's when the idea struck me. Seeing all these athletes bare it all and embrace their bodies in a tasteful way really inspired me. I thought, 'Why don't I do that with kale and carrots?'"

Young is referring to the annual bodies issue produced by ESPN: The Magazine where certain athletes are chosen to appear in the nude with or without props. The issues have proven to be very popular among sports and non-sports fans alike.

"I wanted to do the same with my body," Young stated. "I wanted to bring attention to loving your body for what it is. It took me nearly 32 years to be able to say that confidently and I don't know if I would've said that without having learned how to feed myself loving foods first," Young concluded.

"Eating the right foods to feed my body changed my life, and I wanted to do the same for others," she added.

Lacy then enrolled herself at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Young's philosophy is simple: "It's all about adding in and crowding out. I help clients add in healthy food and lifestyle choices and allow the unhealthy choices to just fall away."

In short, Young believes that it's about loving your body and food is a gateway to achieving that. "Many people are emotional eaters and the more they eat, the less they love their bodies. I'd like to change all that. I'd like to begin a campaign where women shed their clothes and pose with their favorite fruit or vegetable," Young added. "How liberating would that be?"

So Lacy Young is on a campaign to liberate women's bodies as well as their minds. If you would like to be part of Lacy's campaign, you can send your photos to www.lacyyoung.com . Please visit the website's homepage for rules and regulations. Young is also available for one-on-one and group coaching.

For Information: http://www.lacyyoung.com .
Contact: lacylike@gmail.com .
Phone: 408-644-9330.

- Photo Caption: Lacy Young - Going naked never felt so good!

No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.

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TAGS: Lacy Young, Health, Diet and Fitness, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1115-002.shtml Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:58:58 GMT Retail Product Launches Eugene Oregon Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1115-002.shtml Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC EUGENE, Ore., Nov. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, one of the country's leading manufacturers of all natural cereal and granola products, has recently introduced another "on trend" variety of delicious granola under its GT Classic brand: Baobab Coconut Granola, made with organic (MWO) ingredients.

Baobab, heralded by Organics Processing Magazine as one of 2011's top organic superfoods, is an African fruit harvested from what locals refer to as "the tree of life." High in Vitamin C, Baobab has as many antioxidants as goji berries, more calcium than milk, more iron than red meat, more potassium than a banana and more magnesium than spinach.

"When we tasted baobab for the first time at Expo West in March 2011, we were interested in the flavor option, but once we saw that the nutritional benefits were off the charts, we knew we had the chance to once again create another exciting, innovative entry in the granola category," said Rob Goluba, Director of Marketing for Hearthside Foods. "After our R&D team optimized the Baobab Coconut granola recipe, we quickly introduced this item to our offering to complement our existing industry-leading lineup of delicious bulk granolas."

Hearthside Foods' Baobab Coconut granola is available under the new GT Classic brand, in a 25 lb. bulk case. GT Classic Baobab Coconut granola is loaded with over 27 grams of whole grains per serving and is a good source of fiber and protein. This delicious granola product is available in the bulk foods section of natural and specialty retailers across the country.

About Hearthside Foods:
Hearthside Foods, with corporate offices based in Downers Grove, IL, operates 12 manufacturing facilities, employs nearly 5,000 team members in seven states and is the largest privately-held bakery in the country. The GT Classic brand made with organic (MWO) bulk granolas are produced in Hearthside's Eugene, OR facility, along with the company's other natural/specialty granola and cereal brands: Golden Temple granola, Peace Cereal and Sweet Home Farm granola.

More information can be found at http://www.hearthsidefoods.com .

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TAGS: Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, Food and Beverages, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1107-006.shtml Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:58:44 GMT Retail Food Conyers Georgia NYSE:DOV Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1107-006.shtml Hill PHOENIX CONYERS, Ga., Nov. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hill PHOENIX Inc., a Dover Company, has expanded its portfolio of operating companies with Dover's acquisition of Denmark-based Advansor A/S. The Danish company specializes in the design and manufacture of HFC-free, CO2 transcritical refrigeration and heat pump systems for supermarkets and light industrial applications. Advansor and Hill PHOENIX combined have more than 550 CO2 systems operating in supermarkets in the United States, Europe and Canada, making them the largest manufacturer of CO2 refrigeration systems in the world.

"Advansor, the world leader in CO2 transcritical technology, has a track record that is both unique and proven by hundreds of installations," said Bill Johnson, president of Hill PHOENIX. "The addition of Advansor transcritical CO2 technology to our expanding Second Nature® line of glycol and CO2 systems will provide Hill PHOENIX customers with even more options for reducing their carbon footprint and operational costs. Hill PHOENIX's continued focus on product innovation is a key differentiator in our markets, and this acquisition will build on our technology-leading portfolio."

Advansor customers will benefit from the innovative engineering and design capabilities and refrigeration technologies that Hill PHOENIX brings to market. Through continuous investment in research and development, Hill PHOENIX has successfully led the U.S. market combining industry leading refrigeration technologies with the most innovative merchandising answers available to customers today. Advansor co-founders Kim G. Christensen and Torben M. Hansen will continue in their current leadership roles.

"Our new relationship with Hill PHOENIX gives Advansor the resources necessary to grow and expand our presence in European markets," said Kim Christensen. "We are proud to be part of the Hill PHOENIX family of companies and look forward to making the most of our synergies."

About Hill PHOENIX:
Hill PHOENIX Inc., a Dover Company, is based in Conyers, Ga. The company designs and manufactures commercial refrigerated display cases and specialty products, refrigeration systems, integrated power distribution systems and walk-in coolers and freezers. Visit www.hillphoenix.com or call 800-283-1109 for more information.

About Advansor:
Denmark-based Advansor manufacturers and sells sustainable thermal systems for the production of heating and cooling in supermarkets, refrigeration and freezing facilities, CHP plants, the food processing industry and chemical industry as well as air conditioning for office buildings with CO2 as the refrigerant.

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TAGS: Hill PHOENIX, Mergers and Acquisitions, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-10-1026-004.shtml Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:55:57 GMT Retail Food Denver Colorado Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-10-1026-004.shtml Restaurant Mechanix, LLC DENVER, Colo., Oct. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new look, new services and a new partner for Culinary Procurement Specialists, LLC has been unveiled. The new company name, Restaurant Mechanix, LLC (the "Company") (restaurantmechanix.com), signifies the expansion of its consulting services into all aspects of restaurant operations and management. This is in addition to supply chain management and food cost reduction.

The Company was also pleased to announce the addition of a new partner at the firm, Darren Minich, an accomplished restaurateur with 20 years experience that includes developing and managing 5 different concepts such as Govnr's Park and Marlowes in Denver. "We have been looking for someone to round out our service offering and Darren brings a unique and impressive background to Restaurant Mechanix," said Tim Taylor, Founder and CEO of the Company.

The Company announced that it is transforming itself into a full service consulting shop for restaurateurs and foodservice entrepreneurs. The Company had focused on reducing food cost through negotiating more favorable distribution and manufacturing agreements for their clients. With these changes, the Company has added operational, sales, marketing, financial and accounting services. This strengthens their service offering and appeals to a wider audience.

The goal of the Company is to transform their clients into "the best in business" in terms of profit, operations and sales. The new name, Restaurant Mechanix, personifies the new expanded organization that provides everything from tune-ups to major overhauls.

Tim Taylor will continue to build on his experience in foodservice distribution and restaurant management by focusing on supply chain management and cost reductions. Jan Skibinski, Co-Founder and CFO, will build on her foodservice distribution, finance, accounting and information systems experience to provide financial and accounting services, analysis and reporting.

According to a 1997 to 2002 study on restaurant failure rates, only 56% of new restaurants make it onto their 4th year of operations. Of those restaurants that fail (44%), there is a 28% chance that they will fail in their first year (*see note 1). Continued increases in food and supply costs for restaurants coupled with the sluggish economy since 2008 were the deciding factors behind the expansion and rebranding of Restaurant Mechanix.

About Restaurant Mechanix, LLC:
Founded in 2007, the Company has historically analyzed and negotiated more favorable contracts for their client's food and supply purchases. They also provide reporting and analysis of the client's purchases along with market trends, so the client can adapt to the changing market. Restaurant Mechanix, LLC builds on this solid business platform and enhances the services offered to the foodservice industry.

For additional information, visit www.restaurantmechanix.com or call 303.906.1396.

(*Note 1: Source: Restaurant Start-Up & Growth Unit Failure Study September 2003; By Cline Group for Specialized Publications, Parkville, Mo.)

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