ITALY – La Cimbali, an Italian manufacturer of professional espresso and cappuccino equipment, has launched the new S60, a fully-automatic model which can reportedly produce 600 cups of a coffee a day, expanding its S series of professional coffee machines.
According to La Cimbali, the S60 model is designed for high footfall areas where speed of service and quality are critical, such as city centre restaurants and travel hubs such as airports and train stations.
The Cimbali S60 superautomatic features new barista tools to enhance the user experience for staff. Key features include a pre-heated metal coffee group which ensures coffee quality and continuity through peak periods. Additionally, the machine includes sensors which manage and control the infusion and delivery phase of the brew cycle.
“Cimbali patented technologies ensure that in cup quality remains consistent through the day, irrespective of volumes and whether the customer is using commercial grade or a specialty coffee blend,” Daniel Clarke, managing director, La Cimbali, said.
“The S60 can create 96 different drink recipes so the operator can switch up the menu with seasonal drinks through the year and deliver the quality and range of beverages that consumers have come to expect as standard when out of home.”
Daniel Clarke – managing director, La Cimbali
“The S60 can create 96 different drink recipes so the operator can switch up the menu with seasonal drinks through the year and deliver the quality and range of beverages that consumers have come to expect as standard when out of home.”
The S60 also features bidirectional telemetry technology, and businesses can change the display, recipe parameters and analyse all data related to consumption and counters, improving business analysis.
LaCimbali’s all four of its production facilities are located in Italy. The company owns and produces LaCimbali, Faema, and Casadio machines and grinders
It recently partnered with American coffee company Grand Havana to have distribution agreement, enabling both companies to work together to achieve national expansion for Grand Havana.
The partnership will enable Grand Havana to increase its presence in the market by utilising Gruppo Cimbali’s capabilities to streamline its food service business and expand national business operations and brand footprint.
In return, Gruppo Cimbali will further expand its footprint in the United States market through an increased presence in Miami.
“This agreement is greatly beneficial to Grand Havana in more than just the obvious route. With the ability to offer Cimbali’s equipment, Grand Havana can now properly amplify growth efforts simply by having the equipment it needs when it needs it,” says Robert Rico, CEO of Grand Havana.
Grand Havana is a specialty coffee company headquartered in Miami, Florida, offering a broad array of coffee products and services. Its Optimum Blend is available nationwide and served in locations including, supermarkets, cafés, convenience stores, hotels, and online marketplaces.
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