IMC Shelving: Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19
With the introduction of Coronavirus (COVID-19), different types of food service equipment have come into the spotlight. In particular, one piece of equipment has really shined in the new normal. That item is stainless steel shelving. But, how exactly is it helping out in this COVID-19 world?
In this article, we’ll explain the hygienic benefits & the customer value of IMC shelving. We’ll also give you a brief rundown of IMC’s shelving offerings. Let’s begin.
The Hygienic Benefits
One of the most important goals of any commercial kitchen is to keep items off the floor. After all, the floor can be wet, dirty & full of bacteria! Keeping important ingredients or utensils off the floor is essential. IMC shelving provides a temporary housing space for your most used items while keeping them elevated.
Solid stainless steel shelves are easy to clean & also prevent spills from contaminating items on shelves below. Solid shelving is ideal for dry storage areas & the flat construction has fewer surfaces to keep clean making it much more sanitary than wire alternatives.
Louvered stainless steel shelves are excellent for air circulation, which is vital for keeping perishable items fresh in refrigerators & freezers. Louvered shelves also allow for no standing liquids, which prevents any bacterial build-up & potential hazards. Ultimately, louvered shelves are ideal for wet storage areas.
The Customer Benefits
With COVID-19, takeout & delivery in participating restaurants skyrocketed. But there has been one glaring issue: lack of commercial kitchen space. With lots to store & limited space, shelving is a smart investment to create an effective storage area.
Essentially, shelving can organize your customer takeout orders, allowing you to stack & sort paper/plastic bags. Having orders cluttered can lead to customer complaints & returns, so having a variety of shelving available can increase your organization & throughput.
Shelving enables you to have all your items out in the open, making it a perfect alternative to closed cabinets or pantries. Shelving also allows you to keep items off your important worktables & other prep areas, so you can continue your work unhindered. Having an orderly commercial kitchen is the key to your success.
IMC’s Advantage
Available in a variety of different gauges & sizes, IMC shelving withstands the heaviest of loads with years of maintenance-free use. IMC shelving can be 4 or 5 tiered based on your application requirements. As mentioned earlier, IMC shelving can be solid or louvered.
As far as options go, IMC shelving can be customized with a number of add-ons to make the product work for you. For example, they can be made mobile with the use of optional casters, which is useful for high volume establishments. Shelving can also be equipped with bumpers to prevent your walls from getting scuffed up.
At IMC/Teddy, we continue to manufacture products to help you maintain facility safety & hygiene. With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to be your teammate in fighting back against the virus as much as possible. For a closer look at IMC’s complete shelving systems, click here.