Rubbermaid Unveils a Comprehensive Line of Scales and Thermometers for Foodservice Operators

Highly Advanced Portion Control and Temperature Monitoring Solutions from Pelouze® Brand of Professional Kitchen Measuring Tools

Huntersville, N.C. (May 19, 2007) - Rubbermaid Commercial Products, the leader in innovative safety and productivity solutions for the foodservice industry, introduces new scales and thermometers to its comprehensive line of Pelouze® professional kitchen measuring tools. Combining flexibility and innovation with the established industry reputation of Pelouze, the full line offering allows operators to take advantage of precision measurement products designed to help maximize consistency and safety, and control food and labor costs.

The new scales and thermometers provide operators with a product selection that meets the preparation and service needs of even the most demanding foodservice environments. The new assortment of digital, infrared and thermocouple thermometers, along with the industry's first-of-its-kind "only truly" washable scales with Quick-StopT technology, address the unique demands of accurate portion control, food preparation and food monitoring.

"The Pelouze business was incorporated as part of Rubbermaid to leverage what has been a tradition of industry excellence," said Virginia Murray, product director, Rubbermaid Commercial Products. "The added value of end-to-end measurement tools allows Rubbermaid to extend the reach of our capabilities within the foodservice environment to better service operators who demand products that meet their individual needs."

Pelouze Portion Control Scales
Rubbermaid has made available the industry's first-ever, 100 percent dishwasher safe - Pelouze EasyWashT line of foodservice scales. Tested for safety and durability, the EasyWash line of foodservice scales minimizes the risk of cross contamination and food borne illness, and the tool-free assembly and absence of loose small parts speed-up the sanitation process to allow for quick cleaning and re-use.

The Pelouze EasyWash scales also feature a Quick-StopT indicator for quick and precise readouts. With ordinary portion scales, staff members can waste valuable time waiting for the proper measurement, which can lead to critical operational disadvantages. The Quick-Stop feature stops the measurement indicator quickly and exactly to allow for faster prep and service time for operators. In addition, the scales are outfitted with color-coded dials to differentiate capacities for faster identification.

Other high-performance solutions from Rubbermaid's line of Pelouze scales range from washable NSF certified painted scales, digital scales designed for high-end portion control to maintenance free mechanical scales. The full offering of portion control and receiving scales is available for nearly any commercial kitchen application.

Pelouze Temperature Monitoring
Rubbermaid also offers a full line of Pelouze temperature monitoring thermometers from ultra-performance infrared thermocouples to pocket-sized dial thermometers. These thermometers are designed to provide the precision measurement required in the foodservice industry along with the high quality construction and revolutionary features that save time and effort. Temperature accuracy helps lower overall costs by eliminating potential for spoilage and ensures that safe temperature ranges are met.

The new high-speed thermocouple thermometer provides precise readouts in Fahrenheit and is designed with a built-in probe storage slot. The new pocket digital thermometer is dishwasher safe to minimize the risk of cross contamination in the commercial kitchen. There are also two new thermocouple units which are waterproof to IP54 standards, have Max, Min and Hold modes and built in probe storage slot. One of these thermocouple units is a combination Infrared with 8:1 spot to distance ratio.

Pocket thermometers, both digital and mechanical, offer much needed portability and affordability as compared to high-end monitoring equipment and are completely dishwasher safe, making temperature monitoring a safe, convenient, and speedy process in foodservice operations. Pelouze temperature monitoring thermometers also help address Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and ServSafe® standards for food preparation and storage temperatures, making these integral tools of a functioning and efficient kitchen.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products, a proud sponsor of the International Food Safety Council and dedicated to heightening awareness for the importance of food safety education, offers 2007 NRA show attendees an opportunity to learn more about these new product offerings at NRA booth #1600. For more information visit www.rcpworksmarter.com or call 1-800-347-9800. High-resolution photography of each product is available upon request.

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