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Why Choose Aluminum Foodservice Equipment?

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Did you know that aluminum was once worth more than gold? It’s the most abundant metal on Earth, but early on in its history, it was difficult and expensive to extract from ore, refine, and process. Lucky for us, 19 th century physicists, chemists, and engineers paved the way for efficient processes that led to the development of the strong, lightweight, noncorrosive, recyclable material we know—and depend on more than we realize—today. This rare combination of properties makes aluminum a natural fit for foodservice equipment, and New Age Industrial has got it down to a science! 1. It’s lightweight and easy to push. Aluminum weighs 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter, which is less than half the weight of iron, (7.8 grams per cubic centimeter).  New Age Industrial Utility Carts , Dollies , Platform Trucks , Mixer and Slicer Stands and Dollies help your team transport heavy loads without adding to them. 2. It’s versatile. An important advantage of aluminum is its ease of fo...

Good News for School Lunch Heroes!

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Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all our wonderful, hard-working friends in school nutrition! Thank you for all you do to provide our region’s children with nutritious meals and warm smiles. We’ve gathered the latest funding, savings, and learning and networking opportunities to help you and your program be even more successful in the months and years to come. USDA Breakfast Grant Alert! USDA is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023 School Breakfast Expansion Grants, which will provide schools with funds to prepare nutritious, appealing breakfasts with less added sugar and sodium, and more whole grains. These grants can also boost participation in school breakfast by making it available during the school day. According to USDA Food and Nutrition Service , $6 million in School Breakfast Expansion Grants is available to US states and DC. Applications are due July 24, 2023 , and awards will be made later this year. For more information and to apply, click here . For ...