Resource-Efficient Warewashers from Hobart Earn ENERGY STAR® Certification

TROY, Ohio – October 11, 2007 – The company that started the energy-savings revolution in warewashing, Hobart, earns its newest distinction, the ENERGY STAR® certification. Hobart dish machines, including the LXi undercounter, AM Select door-type and C-Line conveyor warewashers, now carry the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR and are among the most resource-efficient warewashers available.

On average, Hobart’s LXi, AM Select and C-Line warewashers use 25 percent less energy and 25 percent less water than non-ENERGY STAR models. That level of energy efficiency has a big impact on utility bills. Customers can save money through energy savings and lower water consumption while also protecting the environment.

"Helping manage costs and driving down the total cost of ownership for foodservice operations has been part of Hobart’s promise for generations," said Phil Ratermann, VP/General Manager of Hobart Warewashing. "At Hobart, we strive for innovation in the design of our warewashers to support the bottom line of our customers by using less water and energy."

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program administered by the EPA. The ENERGY STAR emblem signifies that Hobart warewashers meet strict energy-saving and water-saving efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more about ENERGY STAR at www.energystar.gov.

About Hobart
Hobart is the world leader in commercial food equipment and service for the foodservice and food retail industries. Hobart manufactures products for warewashing and waste handling; food preparation; baking; cooking; weighing, wrapping and labeling systems; and Traulsen refrigeration. Hobart equipment is supported by a national network of nearly 1,700 factory-trained service technicians and 200 locations across the United States. To learn more about Hobart, visit www.hobartcorp.com.

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