Low Cost Bin Program

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Folletts new DB-1000
The Ice Pro

• Fast
• Sanitary
• Hands-free dispensing

6-16-03
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Applications for the Ice Pro

• Convenience Stores
• Supermarkets grocery stores
• Amusement parks
• Stadiums, amphitheatres, convention centers
• Airline caterers
• Construction companies and highway departments
• Manufacturing facilities
• Other foodservice operations

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The pros and cons of bagging ice

• Pros
• Bagging ice in-store is more profitable than
  buying ice.
• The ice company cant keep up with seasonal
  demand.
• Ice has no price elasticity. You can mark it up
  to whatever the traffic will bear.

• Cons
• Bagging is too labor-intensive.
• Bagging is drudgery.
• Scooping ice can cause repetitive motion
  injuries.
• If the ice machine harvests while an operator is
  bagging, injuries can occur.
• Health department does endorse scooping ice from
  bins.
• Demand is seasonal in most areas. Its difficult
  to size equipment properly.
• Ice has no price elasticity. You can mark it up
  to whatever the traffic will bear.

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What theyre using now

• Slope front bin
• Scoop
• EZ Bagger

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Only Follett offers hands-free dispensing
Exclusive bag holder pins allow the blower to
automatically puff each bag open, and hold it
open while ice is being dispensed. With
hands-free dispensing, operator can be sealing
one bag while another is filling. The average
operator can easily fill (8) 10 lb (5kg) bags per
minute!
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Design details that work!

• Rotomolded plastic auger stainless steel
  agitators for complete corrosion resistance in
  the ice zone
• Heavy duty 5-8 (16mm) chain to deliver maximum
  torque for pushing through ice
• Inclined auger for maximum storage dispensing
  capacity

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Dual-wall rotationally molded polyethylene hopper
and upper sectioncorrosion free ice
zone Lockable, clear window with interlock switch
limits access to the ice in storage Dual-position
dispense chute fills bags or carts with flip of a
lever Adjustable bag stand accommodates up to 20
lb (9kg) bags Removable bag stand and drain pan
assembly for easy filling of larger carts
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Dispense assembly removes easily to fit unit
through standard 30 (1m) door.
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Extra heavy-duty stainless steel agitators for
reliable, bridge-free dispensing
Semi-automatic model includes adjustable bag
wicket pinsholds bags from 5 to 10 wide.
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Fills all varieties of Follett carts and Totes
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Chute IN position fills bags (Note lever in UP
position)
Chute OUT position fills carts (Note lever in
DOWN position)
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Ice Pro by Follett Another Cool Idea For Ice
Management