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Built Stronger…Built Stronger…Stronger to Last Stronger to Last

LongerLonger

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The Leader The Leader Never Stops!Never Stops!

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The Authority in The Authority in Hot Food Hot Food HoldingHolding

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New Image Message

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TraditionTradition

QualityQuality

DurabilityDurability

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Hot Cabinet Hot Cabinet Re-DesignRe-Design

Common Body Construction for Insulated Hot Cabinets including coved corners

We Will Now Have Hose-Out Cleaning Feature that Nobody Else Offers

All Controls Top Mounted

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The Perception of Affordable, Quality Equipment will be carried on throughout our entire line.

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When our customers think Cres Cor . . .

They think Value!

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The Best Cor Valu The Best Cor Valu in Hot Food Holdingin Hot Food Holding

Hot Cabinets

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Cres Cor makes the widest variety of Hot Cabinets available on the market today.

More sizes. More options.

The Long Term Value Leader.

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Cres Cor Makes Over Cres Cor Makes Over

150 Versions of Hot 150 Versions of Hot Cabinets to Suit Every Cabinets to Suit Every

Need.Need.

The Best Cor Valu in Hot Food Holding.

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DefinitionDefinition::

Hot Cabinets Keep

Hot Foods Hot

Safely.

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Who Needs Hot Cabinets?Who Needs Hot Cabinets?

Restaurants/Caterers Schools Hotels/Banquet Facilities College/University Dining B&I Operations Healthcare Facilities Any Foodservice Establishment

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Cres Cor:Cres Cor:What makes our equipment What makes our equipment

stand out from the rest?stand out from the rest?– Heavier construction, thicker gauge metals and internal

frames mean equipment will withstand the constant abuse of a typical kitchen.

– More rivets, welding and reinforced doors means more durability.

– Heavier load casters that never need lubrication and can withstand extreme temperatures mean more years of dependable use.

– Thicker insulation means more vital heat retention and faster temperature recovery.

– The most comprehensive warranty in the business: 2 years parts, 1 year labor.

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Cres Cor equipment stands Cres Cor equipment stands up up

to all the abuse.to all the abuse.

Made better than it has to be.

Even where no one’s looking.

Why?

Because we’re Cres Cor.

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How do you know How do you know which hot cabinet which hot cabinet

your customer needs?your customer needs?

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Best Cor Valu Hot CabinetsBest Cor Valu Hot Cabinets

Categories

– Non-insulated: aluminum– Insulated: aluminum or stainless steel– Top or bottom mounted power units and

controls

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Sizes: Sizes: Need to know customer Need to know customer

capacity needscapacity needs Full size Three-quarter size Half size (stackable)

How will the hot cabinet be used? Transport, undercounter, stationary?

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Pan Slide / Support OptionsPan Slide / Support Options

Need to Know Which Size Pans Customer Uses

– Universal Angle: fits wide variety of pan sizes– Channel Pan Slides– Wire Pan Supports– Corrugated Sidewalls/Pan Supports– Angle Ledge Slides– Transport Angles: secures pans for transport

– When in doubt, recommend universal angles

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Heating SystemsHeating Systems

Convection vs. Aqua Temp vs. Radiant:

Which is right for your customer?

Key Question to ask:

What foods are you holding in the hot cabinet?

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Heating SystemsHeating Systems Convection

– gentle forced air with blower fans; even heat distribution

Aqua Temp– convection with humidity control system; exclusive

Energy Logic Management System provides faster heat up and recovery of air temperature

Radiant– heating elements in walls. No blower fans.

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Hot Cabinet Hot Cabinet Applications 101Applications 101

Who Do You Sell What?

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Each Heating System Works Best Each Heating System Works Best with Certain Foodswith Certain Foods

Convection: Crisp foods, breaded, battered or fried foods like fried chicken, tater tots; pastry

Radiant: Foods needing a gentler, non-drying heat like breads, pastas,  BBQ. No blowing hot air.

Aqua Temp: Most universal applications of hot food holding. Humidity-controlled environment or can be run dry. Best for roasted meats, rotisserie meats, vegetables. Can hold any food well.

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Non-Insulated Hot CabinetsNon-Insulated Hot Cabinets

• Popular with facilities needing only short term hot holding and wanting to spend less money

• Customers needing longer term holding should buy insulated hot cabinets

Advantages– Less initial expense– Lighter weight for

transport– Smaller footprint

Disadvantages– Loses heat faster– Harder to maintain

temperature– Higher operating costs

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Recommend Recommend InsulatedInsulated Hot Cabinets Whenever Hot Cabinets Whenever and Wherever Possibleand Wherever Possible

Far more energy efficient: $185 vs. $580/yr. operating costs (independent PG&E study)

Keeps hot foods hot safely. Easily maintains 200F+ temperature Higher initial cost for insulated vs. non-insulated:

payback in 18-24 months in lower utility costs.

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Frequently Ordered Hot Frequently Ordered Hot Cabinets for :Cabinets for :

Schools– H-137-UA-12C—general hot food holding – Aqua Temp---for menu and holding variety– H339 series for transport, satellite operations– 120-PH-1836C to proof yeast doughs in the morning, hold

hot foods in the afternoon

College / University– H-137-UA-12C—general hot food holding– Aqua Temp—daily menu variety– H-339 series for use in remote locations like stadiums and

catering

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Frequently Ordered Hot Frequently Ordered Hot Cabinets for:Cabinets for:

Hotels /Banquet Facilities– H-137 and H-138 for bulk holding for banquets and buffets– H-339 series for small functions, poolside operations, free-

standing restaurants, carving station base– H137WUA12, Aqua Temp—menu variety in banquets

Restaurants/Caterers– H-137-UA-12C for general holding– H-339 series for undercounter and countertop use, off-

premise catering– H137WUA12, Aqua Temp—daily menu variety, holds

sizable quantity of one type food

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Best Cor Valu Hot CabinetsBest Cor Valu Hot Cabinets

Why do people prefer Cres Cor?

Where is this Valu you talk about?

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Key Valu’sKey Valu’s Food Safety

– Temperature retained with no metal to metal contact. Temperature remains in unit – energy savings.

– Coved corners for ease of cleaning – labor savings– Digital temperature display with “food safe” feature

Construction– Hose-down interior unique to Cres Cor– Full interior frame. Doors and Body.

2 Year Warranty Mobile

– Best casters in the business, Advantage !

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ONE piece SOLID base and Internal

Frame, keeps body square, doors

straight.

Extended base protects cabinet body and acts as a natural

bumper.

Increased strength and

durability

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Heavy Duty 5” Advantage casters (2 with brakes) with sealed, permanently lubricated axle bearings. All four swivel on dual raceways.

MORE load capacity at 250 lb. per wheel,

will withstand extreme

temperatures (-40°F to 180°F).

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Ease of maintenan

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1500 Watts

heats up to 200° F.

Remote heating system from food chamber.

Faster preheat

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2” Thick, insulated THROUGHOUT

with 2” sidewalls

Better heat retention

AND quicker recovery

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Self-closing Dutch doors on alum. units, field reversible,

transport latch and full length extruded handles.

Less heat loss, quicker

recovery

Optional magnetic latch available with correctional hinge for

heavy-duty applications (stadiums, casinos, etc.)

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Magnetic seal stops leakage

Less heat loss - temperature in unit remains

constant

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Recessed push/pull handles on each side.

More controlEasier mobility

Nothing to hit your walls or

get knocked off in transport

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Recovers Faster

Opening and closing of Dutch-doors not a critical factor - unit

maintains temperature

Tunnel in rear directs air from power unit

Creates an even flow of

air throughout

the inside of the unit

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Available in

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

or

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What Interiors do I get ?What Interiors do I get ?

– Nickel chrome plate, Universal, wire angle Standard on Aluminum and Stainless convected air

cabinets Adjustable on 1.5” centers Holds half pans between center opening

– Aluminum extruded angle For use in AquaTemp Humidity units

– Transport universal angle For use in wide-body cabinets for transport

– Stainless Steel Formed Universal Angle, 16GA Optional for stainless steel units

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How to

accessorize

your hot cabinet

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PERIMETER BUMPERNon-marking reinforced gray rubber strip mounts to base

of cabinet for protection. Adds 2" to depth and width

CORNER BUMPERSNon-marking gray rubber strips mount to corners of cabinet base for protection. Adds 2" to depth

and width.

HOT CABINETHOT CABINETACCESSORIESACCESSORIES

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HOT CABINETACCESSORIES

CASTER OPTIONSStandard 5" dia.

Advantage casters can be substituted with cushion balloon or

polyurethane wheels of various diameters. Contact factory for

casters available for your application

Floor Locks available with use of 5 inch caster only!

(Ideal for uneven flooring)

Floor Locks available with use of 5 inch caster only!

(Ideal for uneven flooring)

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Also available:• Full view window doors

• 2000 watt power unit

• Tow hitch system

• Rear push/pull handle

• Top bumpers

• Security panel

HOT CABINETACCESSORIES

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Microprocessor Controls Microprocessor Controls AvailableAvailable

Base microprocessor – Combines thermometer and thermostat

Food probe version– Displays temperature of food product

Humidity version– Input air temperature and % RH for accuracy

Humidity version with food probe– Combines humidity control with food probe

Hand held data acquisition device– All control versions have data storage and infrared

transmitter standard. Input downloaded data into a graph program and maintain HACCP information.

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Specification sheets for Specification sheets for Cres Cor equipment Cres Cor equipment

available at:available at:

www.crescor.comwww.crescor.com

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Hot Holding Cabinet Hot Holding Cabinet

ComparisonComparison

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Competitive AnalysisCompetitive Analysis

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Brand ComparisonsBrand Comparisons

Winston F.W.E. Carter Hoffmann Cres Cor

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What Are We Going to What Are We Going to Compare?Compare?

Cabinet body Power Unit Door(s) Cabinet base

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Cabinet Body ComparisonCabinet Body Comparison

Frame / Reinforcement Air Tunnel Handles Interior Water Pan Pan Slides Insulation

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Cres Cor cabinets have a full internal frame. All

competitive models use uni-body construction

Cres Cor’s heavy-duty internal framework is made of 18 ga.

304 stainless steel

The Winston C-Vap obviously has no internal

frame.

The F.W.E. cabinet has reinforcing plates in all

corners.

Carter Hoffmann has no internal frame or reinforcements.

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Cres Cor cabinets have a full length air tunnel.

Cres Cor’s full length air tunnel is mounted on the

back and provides even heat distribution throughout. On pass-thru cabinets the air

tunnel is located on the sides.

The Winston Cabinet has no air tunnel.

They rely on the fact that heat rises. How even would the heat in the cabinet be?

The F.W.E. Cabinet has no air tunnel. They rely strictly

on the blower motor to distribute the air.

Carter Hoffmann has no air tunnel. They

rely solely on the fan to circulate air.

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Cres Cor cabinets have recessed push/pull handles

Cres Cor’s handles are mounted inboard and have an

easy-grip finish.

Winston does not have handles.

F.W.E. has inset stainless steel handles. Steel handles have a tendency to get hot.

Carter Hoffmann has protruding handles.

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Cres Cor cabinets have coved corners.

Cres Cor’s corners are coved, both vertical & horizontal for

easier cleaning. They are sealed so water cannot seep

into the insulation.

Winston has square corners and exposed internal hardware.

F.W.E. has only vertical coved corners. Horizontal

corners are square.

Carter Hoffmann has square corners.

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Cres Cor AquaTemp cabinets have a 3 gal.

capactiy water pan with a 2000 Watt Firebar

immersible water heater.

Cres Cor’s water pan is sloped towards the front for

easy drainage.

Winston’s water pan capacity is equal to Cres Cor. Heater is located beneath the water pan.

F.W.E.’s water pan is removable with 2 qt. capacity.

Element is drop-in style.

Carter Hoffmann unit shown is non-humidity and does not have

a water pan. (Their new spec sheet indicates they include a

water pan, no capacity noted.)

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Cres Cor pan slides are extruded aluminum,

adjustable on 1 1/2” centers. Our standard non-humidity cabinets have wire angles.

Cres Cor’s aluminum angles are non-corrosive and high in

heat retention (heat sink).

Winston has adjustable, wire angles.

F.W.E. also has adjustable, wire angles.

Carter Hoffmann has adjustable steel slides

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Cres Cor cabinets have 2” insulation

Cres Cor’s insulation is the thickest in the industry.

Winston’s insulation is 1-1/2”. The bottom is not

insulated.

F.W.E. has only 1” of insulation.

Carter Hoffmann has 1” wrap around insulation.

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Cabinet Power Unit Cabinet Power Unit ComparisonComparison

Wattage / Amperage Construction Cord & Plug Controls Efficiency

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The Cres Cor AquaTemp cabinet is 2000 watts, 20 amps. The non-humidity cabinets are 1500 watts,

15 amps.

Cres Cor’s Energy Logic Management System knows when to turn the heaters on

and off.

Winston is 2000 watts, 20 amps. F.W.E. is 1500 watts, 15 amps.

Carter Hoffmann is now 1500 watts; our sample is

1650 watts, 15 amps.

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Cres Cor power unit construction is top mounted, is easily

accessible for service, sealed off from the cabinet.

Cres Cor’s power unit construction allows for hose-

out cleaning.

Winston’s power unit has a built in “cockroach hotel” with top mounted controls

and exposed elements in the bottom of the cabinet. One

might wonder how NSF approved them.

F.W.E. has a bottom mounted power unit,

exposed element, removable with use of tools. Inhibits proper cleaning of cabinet.

Carter Hoffmann’s power unit is easy to remove & replace.

Good thing!

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Cres Cor’s AquaTemp has an 8’ cord. The std hot

cabinets have a 10’ cord. Cord comes out of the top; cord clip included.

Cres Cor’s cord is the right length to plug into the wall or

ceiling drops.

Winston has a 6’ power cord that comes out of the top, cord clip also

included.

F.W.E. has a 9’ power cord that comes out of the bottom side. No cord clip

provided.

Carter Hoffmann’s 10’ cord comes out the front. There’s a cord wrap on

front of power unit.

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Cres Cor controls are top mounted and at eye level, easy to understand, and settings are done by 1-10

numbers.

Cres Cor uses the numbering system rather than

temperatures.

Winston’s controls are top mounted and are set

by temperature.

F.W.E. controls are side mounted, air is set by

temperature, moisture set by number.

Carter Hoffmann uses degree settings on

bottom mounted power unit. Can’t see controls

with door closed.

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Cabinet Door(s) ComparisonCabinet Door(s) Comparison

Dutch Doors Construction Insulation Pan Stops Latches & Handles Hinges Gaskets

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All full-size, insulated Cres Cor cabinets are supplied

with Dutch doors.

Cres Cor’s insulated Dutch doors help reduce heat loss.

Winston supplies Dutch doors as standard.

Dutch doors are an optional accessory for F.W.E.

Carter Hoffmann cabinet has a full length door.

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Cres Cor doors have an internal frame construction. Door hardware is attached

to the frame.

Cres Cor’s internal frame not only allows a more secure

means for attaching hardware, it also prevents

doors from sagging.

Winston’s doors have no internal frame which

means their hardware is secured only to sheet

metal.

F.W.E.’s doors have no frame however

reinforcing plates are located at fittings.

Carter Hoffmann’s door has no frame, therefore, the

hardware is attached to sheet metal only.

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Cres Cor doors have 1-1/2” of insulation.

Cres Cor believes in the value of fully insulating our

products.

Winston’s doors also have 1-1/2” insulation. F.W.E.’s doors have 1”

insulation.Carter Hoffmann has 1” insulation in the door.

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Cres Cor has pan stops embossed on the door

panels. The air tunnel acts as a rear pan stop.

Cres Cor’s embossed pan stops are easy to clean and they help provide adequate

air flow.

Winston has no pan stops.

F.W.E. has a pan stop only on the back.

Carter Hoffmann has no pan stops, front or back.

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Cres Cor cabinets’ latches and handles are mounted

inboard, securely attached to the door frame.

Cres Cor’s easy to grab pull handles work with a

magnetic latch system. Mounted within the footprint

of the overall cabinet.

Winston has protruding extruded handles and

magnetic latches which are cut into the door and

have a gap – how did they get NSF approval?

F.W.E.’s handles protrude beyond the footprint of the

cabinet. They use a magnetic pull latch system

similar to Cres Cor.

Carter Hoffmann’s slide latch is flush mounted,

difficult to open and is not reliable for transport.

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Cres Cor’s hinges are heavy duty chrome plated

steel.

Cres Cor’s hinges are mounted inboard; easily field

reversible.

Winston’s hinges are “homemade” and visibly

lighter duty. Anyone notice the door squeak.

F.W.E.’s hinge construction is similar to

Cres Cor however they are not lift off nor field

reversible.

Carter Hoffmann offers another version of a

“homemade” hinge. Door is not field reversible.

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Cres Cor’s gaskets are one-piece silicone mounted to the door. Aluminum cabinets have magnetic one-piece gaskets.

Cres Cor’s gaskets are designed in one-piece for a

better seal.

Winston has a full perimeter gasket

mounted with exposed hardware.

F.W.E. mounts their gasket to the cabinet with exposed hardware. Each piece is

mounted separately, vertically & horizontally.

Carter Hoffmann’s gaskets are attached to three sides of

the door. Creates a loose seal.

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Cabinet Base ComparisonCabinet Base Comparison

Base Bumpers Casters

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Cres Cor cabinets have a one-piece .125 internal

aluminum base

On non-humidity cabinets, Cres Cor’s extended base

acts as a natural bumper and protects hardware.

Winston has no base – part of their unibody

construction.

F.W.E. has an internal welded tubular base frame –

not a one-piece base.

Carter Hoffmann’s unibody constructed cabinet sits on

top of a stainless steel tubular frame base.

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Bumpers are an optional accessory for Cres Cor

cabinets.

Cres Cor offers bumpers for the bottom and top of the

cabinet for truck transport.

Winston does not offer a bumper option.

F.W.E. offers optional bumpers.

Bumper is standard on the Carter Hoffmann.

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Cres Cor cabinets now have the new Advantage

casters, 5” diameter, each rated at 250# capacity.

Cres Cor’s caster bearings are sealed and permanently

lubricated.

Winston’s casters are 3” diameter; 5” diameter is

a no-charge option.

F.W.E. has 5” polyurethane casters with zerk fittings.

Carter Hoffmann has 5” polyurethane casters with

zerk fittings.

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When Equal is Not EqualWhen Equal is Not Equal

Cabinet construction Cabinet base Cabinet door(s) Power unit