Deeper reservoir more than doubles shortening capacity

Frontline International has redesigned its signature EZ Oil™ Fresh Oil Dispensing System to dramatically increase capacity. The patented EZ Oil process employs boxed oil, held in an inverted position, that is plumbed to a reservoir. With the redesign, the depth of the reservoir has been more than doubled, which also more than doubles its shortening capacity.

EZ Oil’s integral pump moves oil at the touch of a button from the reservoir to awaiting fryer vats. Over and above the filled reservoir, the unit racks more plumbed boxed oil, helping to ensure the reservoir remains filled and ready. Because this reservoir is now 10 inches deep, up from 4 inches, it will hold 350 pounds of shortening, up from 140 pounds.

The new, greater capacity accommodates the industry’s largest fryers, and also is ideal for kitchens with several fryers that need to be plumbed in a chain using a single, automated dispensing system.

“Sometimes bigger is better,” said Giovanni Brienza, vice president of Frontline International. “By increasing the capacity of the EZ Oil reservoir, we’re giving customers more of what they love about it. They can now go more than twice as long between reloading, ensuring peak performance during lunch and dinner rush.”

The centerpiece of Frontline International’s Smart Oil Management™ systems, EZ Oil is the convenient, safer, and more cost-effective way to refill fryers with fresh cooking oil. Upside-down storage dispenses every drop of oil, increasing yields by up to 10%.

Whether the system is direct-plumbed or implements the dispensing wand, fresh cooking oil flows freely and easily from the boxes on the rack into the fryers. This system can dramatically improve workplace safety, as hands and floors are kept clean and grease-free.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Philippines distributor opens new part of the world to Ohio company

Ohio-based Frontline International, a leading provider of Smart Oil Management™ systems for foodservice operators around the world, is expanding its reach in Asia. The company has signed an agreement with Philippines-based Technolux for distribution and service of its products in the region.

John Palazzo, president of Frontline International, said, “It is always our goal to bring our safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly products to fast-expanding territories. Partnering with Technolux gives us a direct point of access to this exciting and emerging market. Technolux has a 65-year history in the Philippine market and beyond. It is a name that stands for quality in that part of the world, with a reputation for attentive service as sterling as our own. We are proud to be aligned with them.”

Technolux is the Philippines’ largest importer and supplier of food service equipment, serving the major players in the nation’s food and hospitality industries. With strategic locations throughout the islands, Technolux’s team of sales, technical, and engineering experts are well-positioned to bring Frontline International’s leading equipment to this new territory.

The environmental impact and profit potential of collecting and recycling used cooking oil is sure to present new opportunities for many in this part of the world. Through the new deal, operators of commercial kitchens will have access to solid advice and regular visits from an experienced team.

Frontline International’s fresh and waste oil management equipment will continue to be designed and manufactured in the United States.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Rotisserie chicken ovens are a high-margin addition to professional foodservice kitchens, with seemingly just one drawback: the mess. A single rotisserie can discharge up to 70 pounds of grease each day, and all that rendered chicken fat needs somewhere to go. Gravity sends it dripping downward, where standard collection pans just can’t keep up.

One solution is Frontline International’s Low-Profile Transport Caddy. Smooth-rolling with heavy-duty casters, the stainless steel caddy slides right under the rotisserie oven and holds up to 75 pounds of grease. When the caddy is full, simply secure the lid, roll it to the containment tank, connect the hose, and pump out the contents. There’s no mess to clean up and no need for employees to handle hot grease, which significantly reduces the risk of slips, falls, and burns.

The Low-Profile Transport Caddy’s ease of use promotes compliance with proper grease disposal protocols, saving the environment and city pipes from the ravages of grease that is poured down the drain. The Environmental Protection Agency says this practice is responsible for nearly half of all sewer blockages in the U.S. each year, costing millions in repairs. Further, ground water polluted with grease kills plants and animals and damages ecosystems.

Frontline International is a trusted partner in complete cooking oil solutions for the foodservice kitchen. While the caddy needs just 8.25 inches of clearance, the company’s team can even custom engineer one that sits extra-low to the ground. Safety features include a lid latch and a breakaway power cord to prevent tip-overs and tripping hazards.

A critical companion to any rotisserie oven, Frontline International’s Low-Profile Transport Caddy is the ideal way to eliminate a messy kitchen job while helping to assure quality and safety.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Put Grease into Sustainable Biofuel, Not Sewer Drains

Improper disposal of waste cooking oil is a major problem throughout the industrialized world. The consequences of which were on display this September in east London, when city sewers became clogged by a mammoth grease blockage that was an incredible 820 feet long and weighed 130 tons. Crews worked seven days a week to chip away at the accumulated grease, which had mixed with other sewage materials to form a dense mass the consistency of concrete.

“It’s frustrating, as these situations are totally avoidable and caused by fat, oil and grease being washed down [drains],” said Matt Rimmer, Thames Water’s head of waste networks.  

Nearly half of all sewer blockages in the United States are caused by improper disposal of cooking oil. Each year local governments spend millions of dollars on repairs to undo the damage. Even blockages that don’t make it into the wider system can harm a building’s pipes and cost thousands to remedy.

Cooking oil also has devastating effects on the environment if it reaches lakes and streams. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency treats it just like petroleum, citing the toxic potential. 

It doesn’t have to be this way. Frontline International Smart Oil Management™ systems make it easy to handle, recycle, and even profit from cooking oil and grease. With Frontline International waste oil collection equipment, cooking oil is effortlessly guided to and retained in tanks loaded with technology that monitors every drop. This is important since every drop is a valuable commodity traded for rebates. The system also helps kitchens monitor fresh oil supply, extend its life, and save money. 

Customers purchase and own their fresh oil- and waste oil-handling equipment, incurring no monthly leasing fees. By collecting and disposing of waste oil safely and tracking oil usage data, restaurateurs, grocery chains, commissary operators and more utilize Frontline International equipment to realize increased control and profitability. 

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com

Trevor Stretch to oversee manufacturing, purchasing, and international sales

Ohio-based Frontline International, a leading provider of Smart Oil Management™ systems for foodservice operators, is pleased to announce the promotion of Trevor Stretch to director of operations.  

Having served in two other managerial positions in the company for 12 years, Stretch will now oversee day-to-day operations. His responsibilities include supervising manufacturing and purchasing and managing production, from raw material integration to finished product. He is also tasked with preparing each department for integration with plant expansions scheduled for this spring. 

Stretch joined Frontline International as a shop and service manager in 2006 and was promoted to plant manager in 2010. As such, he managed and strengthened relationships with high-profile house accounts and is eager to continue this effort. “My goal is to nurture and grow the customer relationships I’ve built over the years,” said Stretch. “They are the reason for Frontline International’s emphasis on innovation—so many of our products have been direct responses to our customers’ oil-handling challenges. Now, after years of hands-on experience, I will be able to direct our energy toward broader areas that can further improve customers’ experience with our brand,” he added. “I couldn’t be more excited.” 

“We are thrilled to announce his promotion; Trevor has been a tremendous asset to Frontline since he joined the team over a decade ago,” said John Palazzo, president of Frontline. “His depth of experience and strong track record with our company ensure that customers will continue to receive the highest standard of service along with his personal commitment.”

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Santiago Montejo brings years of experience in used cooking oil reclamation and regulation

Ohio-based Frontline International, a leading provider of Smart Oil Management™ systems for foodservice operators around the world, has opened a South American sales office. The sales office, located in Bogota, Colombia, is headed by Santiago Montejo (pictured), and will allow restaurant customers and Frontline International equipment dealers on the continent to receive regular visits from a used cooking oil collection expert and environmental steward.

John Palazzo, president of Frontline International, said, “As equipment manufacturers, we want to provide customers in fast-expanding territories with excellent service, and that necessitates having a branch in their region. By opening an office in Colombia, we can respond more effectively to the needs of our customers in all of Latin America. And we are very lucky to welcome Santiago to the Frontline International family; he’s a bit of a pioneer in his region when it comes to the collection, disposal and recycling of waste cooking oil.”

Montejo will champion the environmental benefits of proper foodservice cooking oil management and be able to provide valuable on-site product installation recommendations. The Bogota office, run independently from Frontline International’s Oil Care branded operations headquartered in Puerto Rico, will allow customers throughout Latin America to receive products quickly and efficiently.

In 2011, Montejo started his own business to collect used cooking oil (UCO) with the environmentally related goals of reusing and repurposing this potentially valuable commodity, which might otherwise be disposed of improperly. At the time, there were no local biodiesel plants that could process UCO, so it had to be exported to Spain. In 2014, Montejo learned about Frontline International through the company’s website and contacted them to learn more. In 2015, Frontline International sent Montejo equipment to collect UCO from professional kitchen fryers and, by 2016, he was attending the National Restaurant Association conference on the company’s behalf.

While he originally focused on collecting and repurposing the oil, the more he learned about the safety hazards involved with handling UCO, the more driven he was to approach sales and service from the perspective of making kitchens safer, cleaner places. He has worked with the Colombian government to create and standardize formal processes for UCO collection, even assisting with writing the related regulations and lobbying the government for change. He is now an environmental consultant for both the country and for the broader South American restaurant industry.

“The equipment and technology we sell is really well received,” said Montejo. “It makes kitchens cleaner and safer while extending the life of cooking oil through filtering—a cost benefit to owners/operators. Oil collectors love how easy it is to work with our secure storage tanks, which can be placed indoors or outdoors.” He added. “Changing the way UCO is handled is, honestly, a matter of public health. Used oil is sometimes collected illegally and then resold to restaurants, which is dangerous and not hygienic. Our equipment benefits everyone and is better for the environment as well.”

Frontline International’s fresh and waste oil management equipment will continue to be designed and manufactured in the United States.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Frontline International, a leader in cooking oil management solutions, knows safer grease-handling practices are integral to lowering risk and protecting employees from injury. The hot grill area is one of the most challenging when it comes to the safe collection and disposal of grease, because grill grease tends to coagulate quickly when cooled.

Frontline International has developed a Heated Grill Grease System that works in concert with any of their waste oil management systems to complete their Smart Oil Management™ program. The system allows operators to collect grill grease throughout the workday in a stainless steel basket positioned under the grill drains. Solids are collected in an extra-large sediment basket, while a silicone heater helps prevent congealing in the heated transport caddy. At the end of the day, simply wheel the caddy to the waste oil containment tank, where grease can be pumped in at a rate of 5 gallons per minute via the 110V 15A-250V 3.5A 1/2HP industrial motor.

This system is UL, UL Sanitation Listed and features seamless, easy-to-clean construction and swivel casters with brakes for steady positioning under grill drains. Quick-connect fittings ensure no manual handling of grease by employees will be necessary; they also help maintain cleaner floors. Not only does this mean a better work environment for employees and potential savings on insurance and workers’ compensation, but it can also help drive productivity. It’s a time-proven concept that when employers show staff they care about employees’ safety, they feel more dedicated and work harder on the job. Making grill grease handling safer in the kitchen is good for everyone.

Frontline International’s fresh and waste oil systems are modular and flexible to fit in every commercial kitchen, no matter the challenges regarding cost or limited space. All equipment includes a one-year warranty on both parts and labor.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Frontline International is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cooking oil management services, and the M3 System—winner of the National Restaurant Association’s 2013 prestigious Kitchen Innovations™ Award—is their state-of-the-art solution that offers 24/7 online tracking of your waste oil. And now, M3 has been adapted to help manage fresh oil dispensing with an exclusive Smart Fresh Oil Top Off function.

When the M3 data management system is combined with Frontline International’s EZ Oil fresh oil dispensing system, Smart Fresh Oil Top Off is ready to be engaged. Say the cashier takes an order for a 6-piece chicken dinner. Automation can begin the cooking process and, to maintain consistency between orders, the system then calculates how much oil is lost in the cooking process. The frying equipment “talks” to M3, which signals the EZ Oil system—and that’s exactly how much the EZ Oil system will add in. Frontline International’s exclusive automated top-off feature ensures consistent results from batch to batch and from fryer to fryer by reading the needs of each individual piece of equipment.

When the M3 data management system is combined with Frontline International’s EZ Oil fresh oil dispensing system and Direct-Plumbed® waste oil equipment, you have the power to program your fryers to automatically top-off and filter oil—to enhance the taste of your product, ensure consistent results, and then plumb the waste oil to the tank without it ever touching human hands.

M3 is an invaluable web-based add-on system that works with all Frontline International cooking oil management systems. With M3, it’s easy to access detailed data about your cooking oil at any time using any computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access. And in an exclusive new feature, M3 will even help manage the frying process from the moment the cashier inputs an order.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Restaurants operate on thin profit margins. But compromising on quality or taste is never an option. Frontline International’s approach to Smart Oil Management™ includes custom oil filtration systems that allow owners and operators to get as much as 20 to 50 percent longer fry life than with unfiltered oil. The company’s Flexible Filter System is a standalone oil filtration system that allows users to easily change filter media according to needs and usage. If your fryer does not have built-in filtration, the Frontline International Caddy System with filtration option could be an ideal solution for you. It converts a simple oil transport caddy into a powerful filtration system.

With the Flexible Filter System filtration caddy, you can choose from two filtration media: stainless steel or paper. You can choose different media from store to store, or switch filters depending on the type and quantity of fried foods. Best practices depend on volume and the types of food you are frying.

Paper filters are another great, cost-effective way to increase oil’s frying life. With this no-loose-powder paper filter, less oil is absorbed into the food as long as the filter is changed daily.

Finally, stainless steel is the most affordable medium. It is reusable and will not tear, rust, or rupture under normal use. And since moisture doesn’t affect stainless steel, the filter won’t get clogged.

Oil is directly tied to the condition and consistency of your fried foods, and the Flexible Filtration System can help regardless of the type or size of fryer you use. Contact Frontline International to find out how to achieve the cost-savings benefits of filtered oil. All of Frontline International’s systems include a one-year warranty on both parts and labor.

About Frontline International

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.

Taking steps to increase safety in your restaurant kitchen isn’t just good business, it’s the right thing to do for your employees’ well-being. It’s also the law. OSHA mandates that employers must furnish to each of his/her employees a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his/her employees. When back-of-house employees handle buckets of hot, messy waste oil, there is a real and dangerous potential for slip-and-fall accidents, burns, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by carrying heavy containers, and more. These types of injuries can be extremely costly to businesses due to lost work time and legal liability, and they can leave employees with long-term physical problems as a result of their injuries.

Frontline International is dedicated to increasing safety in professional kitchens. Their hands-free Smart Oil Management™ system received a bronze award in the Kitchen Innovation Challenge at the Commercial Kitchen 2016 show.  

The fully automated Direct-Plumbed® system is Frontline International’s safest waste oil management system, and it’s easy to operate, requiring just the push of a button. Filtered waste oil is plumbed to flow out of fryers and into a Frontline International storage tank with no contact with employee hands. 

Not only does a Direct-Plumbed® system enhance employee safety, it also makes for easier oil collection by your renderer. Used oil or grease flows from the fryers directly to secure waste oil tanks housed inside or outside your facility. Frontline International’s stainless steel waste oil tanks have collection ports designed with a locking anti-theft valve to prevent theft or misuse of used oil. 

Direct-Plumbed® waste oil solutions can completely eliminate the need to handle used fryer oil. Frontline International’s equipment is modular, infinitely customizable, and can be installed in a wide variety of restaurant kitchens, even those with small and complex layouts. Regardless of your setup, Frontline International’s efficient, cost-effective systems can decrease hazards for your employees and increase your bottom line. All equipment is backed by a one-year warranty on both parts and labor.

About Frontline International 

Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes superior commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. Customers own their own equipment, negotiate their own oil rebates, and have the freedom to choose their own oil vendors. Frontline International and its Smart Oil Management systems offer users more freedom and more control over their processes and their profits. For more information, contact Frontline International, Inc. at 187 Ascot Parkway, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Phone: +1 330-861-1100. Toll free: 1-877-776-1100. Web: http://www.frontlineii.com. Email: info@frontlineii.com.