TURTLE TRACKS

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VOLUME XLVII MAY/JUNE 2016 No. 3

Our mission is to be the leading walk-in and blast chiller/shock freezer manufacturer by providing superior products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

Churchill Downs

Teri BrewerVice President

Sales/Marketing Manager

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was construct-ed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continual-ly running sporting event in America. Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts Thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, Kentucky during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course. Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, and the Kentucky Oaks have run continuous-ly at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. In addition, Churchill Downs Racetrack has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championship eight times. Over the course of three centuries, the track has completed several massive renovation projects to modernize its venerable grandstand and clubhouse and to accommodate its more than 165,000 guests on Kentucky Derby Day. (Source: www.churchilldowns.com)

Pictured is one of four Thermo-Kool walk-in coolers which recently shipped to Churchill Downs. Thermo-Kool’s uncompromising com-mitment to the highest level of quality and excellent customer service make a perfect fit for the historical facility. Thermo-Kool’s high density DURATHANE panel perimeter allowed

interior and exterior of the doors and on the exposed exterior of the walk-in.

The project was specified by Kristin Sedej and the team at S2O Consultants, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Thermo-Kool Customer Account Rep-resentative, Wilson Bounds worked on the project with the S2O Consultants team and with Ryan Rongo with M.L. Rongo, Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois and Thermo-Kool Marketing Agents, Debra Cassidy and Joe Wagner with Cassidy’s Pro-Line, Lombard, Illinois.

each of the Thermo-Kool walk-in coolers to be preassembled prior to shipment for a thorough quality control inspection to avoid “hidden costs” at the time of installation. With Thermo-Kool’s ability to manufacture in 1” panel incre-ments the walk-ins are manufac-tured in the exact sizes needed to maximize storage space capabili-ties with no “cutting and pasting” required in the field! The white stucco aluminum provided on the interior ceilings along with LED light fixtures ensure maximum il-lumination. The walk-in coolers are designed with Thermo-Kool’s DURA-Floor heavy duty structur-al support floor to give addition-al strength of up to 12,000 lb stationary load per square foot to the floors. A foamed-in-place interior ramp is an integral part of the floor design for each cooler. In addition to the LED lights the walk-in coolers include temperature alarms with door monitors, motion detectors and panic switches, 14” x 24” peep windows, vinyl strip curtains and EC motors on the refrig-eration to maximize energy efficiency. For ad-ditional protection from excessive cart traffic 1/8” treadplate kickplates are provided for the

To learn more about Thermo-Kool

WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND BLAST CHILLERS / SHOCK FREEZERS visit the website at www.thermokool.com

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Thermo-Kool Welcomes Sarasota County Schools

Cliff MacTavish Joins Thermo-Kool

Thermo-Kool recently had the privilege of hosting Don Hampton, Facilities Director and Allen Weeks, Refrigeration Tech with Sarasota County Schools, Sarasota, Florida for a Product Knowledge Seminar and factory tour. Thermo-Kool Marketing Agent Bob Saraceno with Eaton Marketing & Associates, Clearwater, Florida accompanied Hampton and Weeks. During the visit the group went through extensive sessions regarding the features and unique design ca-pabilities which make Thermo-Kool walk-ins and blast chillers/shock freezers a fit for their schools. Also, since Thermo-Kool walk-ins are preassembled prior to shipment, the group was able to go through a hands-on session of the proper assembly techniques as well as the stringent quality control inspection procedures

in place at Thermo-Kool that ensure a quick and trouble-free installation and avoid hidden costs at the job site. Pictured during the factory tour are (from left): Weeks; Hampton; Thermo-Kool Vice President and Sales/Marketing Manager, Teri Brewer; Saraceno and Thermo-Kool Engineering Manager, David Whitehead.

Cliff MacTavish joins the Thermo-Kool team as Blast Chiller and Regional Walk-in Sales Manager. MacTavish will be accountable for blast chillers nationwide and walk-ins for the Western, Mountain, and upper Midwest states which include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. MacTavish will be working with Thermo-Kool’s roster of marketing agents to build relationships with key decision makers and increase Thermo-Kool’s national

presence in the blast chiller market. MacTavish brings with him over 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry which includes commercial chef, dealer, and marketing agent roles.

In making the announcement Vice President and Sales/Marketing Manager, Teri Brewer said, “We are excited to have Cliff on the Thermo-Kool team. We believe his expertise and knowledge of both blast chillers and walk-ins will increase the company’s presence in existing markets and gain Thermo-Kool recognition in new and untapped markets.”

TURTLE TRACKS

ALABAMA: Lambert’s, Foley; Wintzells Oyster House, Fultondale; Pyros, Opelika; Zaxby’s, Springville; Kappa Kappa Gamma and River, Tuscaloosa.

ARIZONA: McAlister’s Deli, Cameron; Michael Lewis Company, Goodyear; The Capital Grille, Phoenix.

ARKANSAS: Newk’s, Rogers; Centerpoint School District, Rosboro; School of Innovation, Springdale.

CALIFORNIA: Hyatt House-Sun Deck Bar, Anaheim; Eddie V’s, La Jolla; IKEA, Sacramento; Hyatt Regency Airport Kitchen, San Francisco.

CONNECTICUT: Chatfield at West Hartford, West Hartford.

COLORADO: Craig Hospital, Englewood.DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Bullfrog Bagels,

Washington.FLORIDA: Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater Beach; R. B.

Cox Elementary School, Dade City; Four Corner’s K-8 School, Davenport; Longhorn Steakhouse, Daytona Beach; Roseaire Retreat Center, Delray Beach; McAlister’s Deli, Fort Walton Beach and Naples; Alachua County Schools, Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria, and Sigma Kappa Sorority House, Gainesville; Grandin Dairy, Grandin; Gulf Breeze Middle School, Gulf Breeze; The Capital Grille, Jacksonville; Disney Epcot Events Kitchen and Hyatt Place, Lake Buena Vista; Chick-fil-A, Lake Park and Lutz; Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Lakewood Ranch; Largo High School, Largo; Zota Beach Resort, Longboat Key; Baptist Cancer Center and SLS Brickell Hotel, Miami; Disney-Board Walk Ice Cream and Earl’s Kitchen and Bar, Orlando; Mirasol Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens; High Tides Bar Renovation, Ponte Vedra Beach; Tampa International Alehouse, Tampa; Pasco County Elementary School West, Wesley Chapel; Zaxby’s, Yulee.

GEORGIA: Chick-fil-A, Atlanta, Griffin, and Marietta; Artmore Hotel, Brown Middle School, and Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta; Centerville Elementary School, Centerville; North Forsyth High School, Cumming; Westside Elementary School, Warner Robins; Cracker Barrel, Waycross.

HAWAII: Strip Steak, Honolulu.ILLINOIS: Conrad Hilton Hotel, Miller’s Chicago

Ridge Ale House, and University of Chicago Lab Schools, Chicago; State & Main 29 The Glen, Glenview; Ingersoll Sports Complex, Rockford.

INDIANA: Zaxby’s, Evansville.IOWA: Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf.KANSAS: Redrock Canyon Grill, Overland Park. KENTUCKY: University of Kentucky Brioche Doree,

Lexington; Zaxby’s, Louisville.LOUISIANA: Bossier Parish Child Nutrition, Bossier

Parish.MARYLAND: Hooters, Baltimore; Red Lobster,

Gaithersburg; Chick-fil-A, Largo.MASSACHUSETTS: Camden Food and

Wahlburgers, Boston.MINNESOTA: Giants Ridge Ski Chalet, Biwabik.MISSISSIPPI: Billy’s Original Foods, Vicksburg.NEBRASKA: Coppermill, Kearney.NEW JERSEY: Butler High School, Butler; Metlife

Morristown, Hanover.NEW MEXICO: RLC Coronado Villa, Albuquerque.NEW YORK: Sawasdee Thai Restaurant, Plainview;

Southpoint, Rochester.

NORTH CAROLINA: Chick-fil-A, Charlotte; Capital Grille, Raleigh.

OHIO: Red Lobster, Cincinnati; Donovan Elementary School, Lebanon; The Capital Grille, Lyndhurst; Malvern New K-12 School, Malvern.

OKLAHOMA: Northeast Tech Center Culinary Arts, Afton; Central Middle School, Bartlesville; Watonga High School, Watonga; Rudy Alan’s Steakhouse, Wetumka.

PENNSYLVANIA: Chick-fil-A and Beefsteak - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

TENNESSEE: Grundy County Detention Center, Altamont; Newk’s, Collierville; Zaxby’s, Cookeville, Knoxville, and McMinnville; Crawdaddy’s, Gatlinburg; Copper Cellar-Countryside Market, Maple Grove Bowling Lanes, and Pal’s, Knoxville; Clayton Homes, Maryville; The Belcourt Theatre and Westin Hotel, Nashville.

TEXAS: Prairieland Detention Center, Alvarado; Chick-fil-A, Amarillo, Cedar Park, Corpus Christi, and Harlingen; Mansfield Student Nutrition Center, Arlington; Bullard ISD Elementary School, Bullard; Buna High School, Buna; McAlister’s Deli, Burleson and Waxahatchie; Cuero Elementary School, Cuero; Jose “Joe” May Elementary School, Kappa Alpha Theta of SMU, and Medical City Dallas Hospital Café, Dallas; Dilley ISD Campus, Dilley; El Campo ISD Hutchins Elementary School, El Campo; Sierra Providence West Medical Center, El Paso; Argyle Middle School, Flower Mound; British International School and Greenspoint Elementary School, Houston; Norman Elementary School, Hutto; Newk’s, Irving; Karnes City High School, Karnes City; Longview ISD High School, Longview; Friendship Elementary School, Lubbock; Whataburger, Malakoff; Mansfield ISD Ben Barber Career Tech, Mansfield; Prestwyck Elementary School, McKinney; J. R. Irvin Elementary School and Mountainview Elementary School, Midlothian; Northwest ISD Outdoor Learning Center, Northlake; Dos Rios and Kallison Ranch High School, San Antonio; Springtown Middle School, Springtown; Fort Bend Elementary School, and Houston Methodist, Sugar Land.

VIRGINIA: Lexington Elementary School, Lexington; Camp Peary, Williamsburg.

WISCONSIN: Me & Julio’s, Fitchburg; Red Lobster, Madison.

Randy CarterUtilitySpecialist,

GasketDepartment

Randy Carter was selected Employee of the Month for March, 2016. Carter was nominated by Thermo-Kool Production Superintendant, Carl Stevenson and Production Supervisor, Chad Green. Stevenson commented, “Randy keeps his production level high and is eager to help the shipping department with the preassembly of complex jobs.” Green commented, “Randy is always willing to fill in where needed and has a positive attitude throughout the day.” Carter has been with Thermo-Kool since June, 2008.

Justin PughAccountingAssistant,

AccountingDepartment

Justin Pugh was selected Employee of the Month for April, 2016. Pugh was nominated by Thermo-Kool Administrative Resource Manager, Melanie Roney and Accounting Manager, Paul Moss. Roney commented, “Justin is an exemplary employee on a consistent basis. Not only does he perform all of his tasks well, but he does so with an unfailing positive attitude. Justin takes ownership of all that he is responsible for and is always eager and willing to learn new duties. He is a very reliable and dependable employee and always shows the utmost respect to his superiors as well as his peers” Moss added, “Justin is an unselfish team player who takes pride in his work. He demonstrates an eagerness for his job by being the first to arrive each morning. He is a very respectful and professional young man who wants to get the job done right the first time.” Pugh has been with Thermo-Kool since March, 2014.

Where some Thermo-Kool Walk-Ins andBlast Chillers/Shock Freezers have shipped lately

HOLIDAY NOTICE

Thermo-Kool’s offices

and factory will be closed

Monday, July 4, for the

Independence Day Holiday.

THE“CHILLING”

FACTS

To learn more about Thermo-Kool blast chillers and shock freezers contact your Thermo-Kool Customer Account Representative at 1-800-647-7074 or your local Thermo-Kool Marketing Agent.

There is no need to add voltage and cost to your kitchen. Several models of Thermo-Kool self-contained and roll-in blast chillers and shock freezers have “Plug-and-Play” capabilities with a kitchen’s standard 115 volt, 15 amp electrical outlet.