2010 Kitchen Innovations Awards
The ionator EXP
Manufacturer: Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC
A hand-held, on-demand power cleaner that converts tap water into ionized water—a powerful dirt-removing, bacteria-killing agent. When used as directed, the ionator EXP kills 99.999 percent of harmful bacteria without the use of toxic chemicals.
The Alto-Shaam CombiTouch
Manufacturer:Alto-Shaam Inc.
With an intuitive pictorial and video graphic touch-screen control, combiTouch commands all the basic and advanced cooking functions for 250 standard and customized recipes and training, without operators having to read text.
Ventless AM Warewasher
Manufacturer:Hobart Corporation
The Hobart AM Ventless Warewasher eliminates the need for purchase and installation of a hood. It’s the first ventless door type that recaptures water vapor and condenses to heat the incoming cold water inlet for the final rinse cycle.
Heat Recovery Unit with Temp-Sure System
Manufacturer:Champion Industries
This innovation eliminates the need to pre-heat the final rinse water in order to conserve energy, while the temp-sure system continually monitors outlet temperature and adjusts airflow to maintain the proper rinse temperature.
Scrub N Go — Cordless Floor Scrubber
Manufacturer:Ecolab
The compact scrubber replaces the daily mop and bucket. It cleans, scrubs, vacuums, and dries, all in one pass. With its rapid-recharge lithium battery, Scrub N Go scrubs at 1,045 rpm and the powerful vacuum leaves floors virtually dry.
