SHREVEPORT, La. – The accolades continue to pour in: Frymaster, LLC’s new multi-efficiency Protector® fryer has received the Gas Foodservice Equipment Network’s (GFEN) Blue Flame award for foodservice product of the year.

The gas model of Frymaster’s new Protector fryer is being unveiled at this year’s NRA Show; the electric Protector was first introduced in October 2007. The Protector has category leading oil-, energy- and labor-saving features, including a 30-pound frypot that uses 40 percent less oil than traditional 50-pound frypots yet delivers the same volume – and quality – of fried food. The Protector’s high technology features, including automatic oil replenishment and built-in filtration system, can also extend the fryer’s oil life by up to four weeks compared to yesterday’s fryers. It also leads its industry in energy efficiency, earning top or near-top of class ratings from the federal ENERGY STAR® program.

The most environmentally-friendly fryer on the market, the Protector’s operational efficiencies and features make it a must-have for any green-minded – or bottom-line watching – operator. The costs savings can even help health-minded operators convert to healthier, yet higher cost, trans fat-free oils.

“The Protector’s innovations are the result of thousands of hours of extensive research and design – not to mention just plain hard work and ingenuity – by a company that is committed to improving our customers’ bottom lines and their customers’ health,” said Frymaster Vice President of Marketing Brenda Fried in announcing the GFEN award. “We are honored to receive the gas equipment industry’s highest new product award.”

GEFN Award Is Latest Bestowed on the Fit Frying Protector

The Blue Flame award is the latest of several awards that have been lauded on Frymaster and its new fryer. The electric Protector won the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) prestigious 2008 Kitchen InnovationsTM (KI) award in February, and was showcased in the interactive KI demonstration area at the NRA show in May. Last November, the Protector earned the Electric Foodservice Council’s 2007 Innovation of the Year award.

Frymaster earned a 2007 “Best in Class” rating for fryers from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine late last year.

In addition to its award-winning fryers, Frymaster’s Fit Frying Program helps operators prepare the best fried options possible through equipment and technology solutions, and education. The program is based on the premise that more healthful frying results from choosing the right oil, choosing the right fryer, following the right cooking process, and establishing the right maintenance program. For more information on Frymaster’s Fit Frying Program, visit www.fitfrying.com.

The Protector fryer is fully supported by Frymaster’s parent company’s Enodis STAR Service program, offering installation and start-up assistance as well as routine maintenance and repairs from a network of factory-trained and -certified service agents.

About Frymaster and Enodis
Frymaster, an Enodis company, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial fryers for the foodservice industry.  For more than 70 years, Frymaster has been providing premium equipment and world class service to operators.  Frymaster’s technological innovation is driven by our Customer at The Core™ philosophy, continually pushing equipment performance to higher levels to achieve operating efficiencies, produce high quality, great-tasting foods and return outstanding value to operators.  To learn more about Frymaster, visit www.frymaster.com or call (800) 221-4583.

Enodis plc is a worldwide company focused on the design, manufacture and supply of food and beverage equipment.  Through its two operating groups, Global Food Service Equipment and Food Retail Equipment, it has manufacturing facilities in North America, the UK, Western Europe and Asia and a large portfolio of premium brands including Cleveland™, Convotherm®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Ice-O-Matic®, Jackson™, Kysor/Warren®, Kysor Panel Systems, Lincoln™, Merco®, Merrychef®,  Savory®, Scotsman® and Scotsman® Beverage Systems.