New Hobart Line of Enzyme-Based Cleaners Tough on Grease, Easy on Everything Else

Troy, OH – February 8, 2008 – Hobart’s new line of The Enzyme Factor™ cleaning products is specially developed to help restaurants and commercial kitchens fight grease and win. The cleaners, blended with organic enzyme formulas, use nature’s power to clean and remove grease from floors, drains, grease traps and other equipment.

Enzymes break down organic matter. As a result, The Enzyme Factor cleaners are significantly more effective than conventional surfactant based cleaners that just push dirt and grease around work surfaces.

Hobart’s The Enzyme Factor cleaners are biodegradable, non-corrosive and do not contain caustic ingredients. They also do not contain bleach or ammonia, which may be irritating to breathe. This results in greater comfort for customers and employees and is less harsh on equipment and the environment.

In addition to being safer, more effective and environmentally responsible, The Enzyme Factor’s no-rinse and concentrated formulas reduce labor costs for foodservice establishments while maintaining the efficiency and life expectancy of their valuable equipment.

“Grease buildup is always a concern for foodservice establishments because it can create slippery work environments, and impact productivity and food quality,” said Blake Heim, director of marketing for Hobart Service. “Now restaurants and commercial kitchens have a variety of grease-fighting solutions that are strong enough to destroy grease particles on contact, and are safer for users and the environment. The Enzyme Factor products are a great first step in the cleaning and sanitizing process.”

Hobart’s full line of The Enzyme Factor products include:

• Grease & Waste Digester: Formulated to improve grease traps, open and maintain drain lines, maintain beverage towers, and simplify restroom maintenance and odor control.
• No-Rinse Floor Cleaner: Saves time and leaves floors cleaner and safer. It easily lifts dirt and grease from grout lines with a neutral pH, protecting the grout from corrosion.
• Glass & Stainless Steel Cleaner and Cleaner & Degreaser: Both products are manufactured for deep cleaning grease and other substances from glass, equipment, counters and walls. They are non-corrosive and non-toxic but still exceedingly powerful at destroying organic matter.
• Oven Equipment Cleaner:: Developed to remove heavy grease and carbon buildup from equipment.

In addition to The Enzyme Factor products, Hobart’s other grease management offering includes its Air Filtration System, which keep metal baffle filters and exhaust system virtually grease-free. More information on Hobart’s The Enzyme Factor products is available at www.hobartservice.com.

About Hobart
Hobart is the world leader in commercial food equipment and service for the foodservice and food retail industries. Hobart manufactures products for ware washing 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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