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September 2009 |
Sheet metal component and sub-assembly manufacturer Fabrinox recently launched its Mobi Chef mobile modular catering unit, which is specifically aimed at the catering industry for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
The unit is designed to bring flexibility and mobility to the retail,
hotel and general catering industry. Units can be used for in-store
demonstrations or as part of a chef's kitchen, and can be transported
to events and incorporated with other units.
The design of the Mobi Chef standard size unit allows different kitchen
layouts as well as the option to extend workspace. As the layout is
determined by an event and by menu requirements, users can link the
units directly with locking pins or insert links to extend and connect
work surfaces.
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The mobile kitchen is a light- weight design that can be assembled by
one person. The standard mobile kitchen, excluding the gas or induction
unit, is made up of an oven unit, a preparation unit with two 25 litre
canisters, and a fridge with glass doors and custom-built stainless
steel rod shelving.
Fabrinox MD André Visser says that the mobile demo modular unit was
introduced about three years ago for a particular retailer, and has
become increasingly popular for general catering since its launch at
the Good Food & Wine show, held in Johannesburg late last year.
Expansions
Fabrinox has added a Motoman robotic welder and a stainless steel
bead-blasting booth to its tool arsenal. Visser says that this has
increased its production and allowed it to become more competitive and
efficient.
Fabrinox is also currently expanding its project management department
to provide clients with a complete manufacturing solution. This will
include assisting customers from the first design, to compiling the
data pack, as well as the manufacturing, installation and
commissioning.
Fabrinox is partnering with local and multinational companies in this
expansion project and has established three teams for local and
international installations. The company also has a number of strategic
alliances with multinational companies in the US, Australia, New
Zealand, France, Germany, Ireland, Britain and Sweden.
All manufacturing is done in SA, and the company also manufactures
import replacements. Visser explains that this means that Fabrinox
manufactures, under licence, certain products that were previously
imported into the country.
Furthermore, the company is currently implementing ISO 3834, which is a
quality management system controlling welding procedures.
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