New Electrolux SkyLine product range designed to increase productivity by 25%

Electrolux Professional has unveiled a new generation of combi ovens and blast chillers under the ‘SkyLine’ brand.

Representatives from almost 20 of its top UK partners were treated to an exclusive demonstration of the state-of-the-art equipment at its corporate headquarters in Pordenone, Italy, where they got to learn how the new range will benefit users when it is officially rolled out worldwide.

Electrolux Product Specialists revealed the kit had undergone more than 20,000 hours of testing and been extensively benchmarked against appliances from its main competition to create “class-leading” equipment that delivers on design, connectivity and efficiency.

One of the major highlights of the SkyLine portfolio is a unique ‘Cook&Chill’ system that Electrolux claims will “revolutionise” kitchen operations by offering operators ‘two appliances with one DNA’.

SkyLine ovens and blast chillers synchronise and communicate with each other thanks to ‘SkyDuo’ smart technology, telling each other their current and next operations in both directions.

Electrolux says the set-up will facilitate a leaner workflow by giving operators more efficient and effective use of staff and appliances through the pre-preparation of large batches.

In-depth analysis on the way that kitchen staff use such appliances has been carried out to improve ergonomics, with the company achieving a 4-star certification for ergonomics from the Ergonomics Certifying Institute. In simple terms, the machines can contribute to a potential 25% increase in productivity.

Darren Lockley, Head of Region – UK & Ireland at Electrolux Professional, said:

“The SkyLine ovens and blast chillers range are designed to provide professional caterers with a revolutionary system able to make their kitchens better places to work, visibly human-friendly, lean and ergonomic spaces where great food is prepared and served to leave their customers fully amazed.”

On the oven side, SkyLine incorporates ‘Premium’ and ‘Pro’ models, with variants in terms of touch panel, digital panel, boiler and steam injection models.

All feature OptiFlow, an air circulation system that guarantees uniform heat distribution and constant temperature within the chamber as well as the option of its Lambda sensor, which offers precise real-time measurement and control over humidity in the oven chamber for every type of food and size of load.

Electrolux said that improved engineering in terms of chamber insulation, triple-glazed door and optimised cavity design means the ovens have the lowest energy consumption of any it has ever produced.

A new ‘flexible’ cleaning function allows operators to choose from three different chemical options – solid, liquid or enzymatic – based on their needs and budgets.

Meanwhile, the SkyLine ‘Chill’ blast chillers feature a user-friendly touchscreen interface that mirrors the ones used on its ovens and include special cycles such as ‘LiteHot’ for chocolate tempering, bread proving and retarding proving, and fast thawing of frozen food.

The launch of a ‘OnE’ app also gives customers real-time remote access to advanced management, monitoring and support features via a single hub that can be accessed from any smart device.

Alan Southworth, Business Development Director at Catering Partnership added:

“We are extremely excited about the new launch of the SkyLine range, we have already had considerable success in supplying a number of new appliances to our existing customers. With Electrolux being one of our strategic partners, this new launch bodes well for the future. The appliances are competitively priced therefore offer fantastic value for money whilst providing up-to-date technology.”

A selection of SkyLine equipment is also being installed at Catering Partnership’s new demonstration kitchen, which will be launched at the public opening of the firm’s new headquarters in Staveley later this year.

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Catering Partnership provides the complete service for commercial kitchens and laundries, including designing, planning, supplying, installing, servicing and maintenance. The company has been working with sports clubs, hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafes, schools, colleges, care homes, hostels and local authorities for over 40 years.