Think carefully about what kitchen equipment to keep and what to replace when updating an operation.

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This beer box measures 45¾ inches by 20¾ inches by 18 inches. A perforated removable false bottom allows melted ice to drain. Other features include a 7-inch backsplash, stainless-steel legs with adjustable stainless-steel bullet feet and an optional stainless-steel locking cover. A 60-inch-wide unit is also available.

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Giorgio Di Giacomo was named vice president for APQ/Star Holdings Group, which is part of Middleby Corp.

The basic issue with any refrigeration is air movement. If the machine lacks good air movement across the condenser coils and through the grill plates, the compressor will work harder, thus shortening the equipment’s service life.

Foodservice operators often use undercounter refrigeration units as supplemental storage solutions for the front of the house or in the kitchen as part of a prep station. This versatile equipment can help operations conserve space.

Undercounter refrigerators, or lowboys, are typically used in a kitchen’s prep area, bars and other spaces. Refrigeration systems must keep temperatures under 45 degrees F for beverages and under 40 degrees F for open food.

Consultant Q&A: Rick Sevieri, president, RJS Barber Associates, Old Lyme, Conn.