http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations Latest news, information and industry thoughts from the team at Hoshizaki Lancer http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/fountlok-a-revolution-in-beer-founts-patent-pending Fountlok® - Finally a simple and effective solution for fixing beer founts to the bar without struggling with large spanners or dismantling flood kits. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:14:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/as5034-beverage-gas-standard-a-timely-reminder Ok, so the 2011 deadline for venues to comply with the requirements of the new Australian Standard - AS5034; Installation and use of inert bases for beverage dispensing - is well behind us, and worryingly there's a huge number of venues out there that are still not compliant. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/australian-international-beer-awards-winners-now-announced Hoshizaki Lancer wishes to send a warm congratulations to all the winners of the 2013 Australian International Beer Awards, who were announced at a dinner in Melbourne this week. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:03:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/new-growler-system-capitalises-on-craft-beer-growth We've been featured in Food Magazine, to showcase how we have introduced a new growler system to Australia. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:23:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/blendtec-and-lancer-to-bring-refrigerated-blended-ice-beverage-station-to-market Lancer Corporation are pleased to announce a joint development agreement with Blendtec, a top manufacturer of high-end blending equipment. Both Lancer Corporation and Blendtec will be showing a prototype of their first joint product offering at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show this … Thu, 16 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/hoshizaki-lancer-is-on-the-move-again-we-are-pleased-to-announce-the-opening-of-our-new-sydney-office-and-warehouse Due to the rapid growth of our NSW business, we have expanded our sales force and hence the need for a larger office. We also took the opportunity to expand the warehouse area so we can better service your draught equipment parts needs direct, and we will boast an exciting showroom that will show … Fri, 03 May 2013 10:56:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/venue-feature-duke-of-kent The Duke of Kent is the local watering hole in Wagga Wagga, rural New South Wales, and we have recently received some feedback that they are huge fans of their new Hoshizaki Ice Machine, installed earlier this year. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/ice-machines-a-new-accessory-to-outdoor-entertainment Small ice machines are increasingly being installed in the kitchens of new and remodeled homes and are now on the specification lists of many high-end luxury apartment builders, according to Joe Thorp, our managing director. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:10:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/feel-good-cooking-by-ozharvest-with-maggie-beer-george-calombaris-peter-gilmore-bill-granger-and-neil-perry The past year has been a successful one for the team at OzHarvest, a charity dedicated to collecting excess food from restaurants, retailers, food outlets and corporate kitchens (that would otherwise be discarded) to deliver it to charities that feed Australians in need. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:14:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/hoshizaki-lancer-staff-shave-and-colour-for-a-cause The team at Hoshizaki Lancer have participated in the Worlds Greatest Shave, and raised $8,050 for The Leukaemia Foundation. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:18:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/melbourne-carex-2013 Hoshizaki Lancer are proud to support and exhibit at the CAREX Australia’s Premier Health, Aged Care & Disability Expo. The expo is for managers, health professionals and staff working in and with acute, residential aged, HACC, retirement living or disability services. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/palings-opens-at-ivy-bar-sydney Recently Ivy in Sydney's Level 1 restaurant has been relaunched as a scrumptious lunch and dinner venue - Palings - a Kitchen and Bar option, as well as a Deli and Grill option. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:48:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/hoshizaki-lancer-at-the-2013-coca-cola-amatil-supplier-of-the-year-awards Our team here at Hoshizaki Lancer were finalists in the third Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) Australia Supplier of the Year Awards at the Sydney Town Hall. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:46:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/2013-convenience-and-impulse-convention-and-expo-in-melbourne Join us at the 2013 Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Exhibitors will cover all banners and brands, with products specifically for owners, operators and staff of: convenience stores, service stations, community stores, milk bars, … Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/getting-muddy-for-multiple-sclerosis You might think getting muddy is not your normal activity. Well, you’re right, but Natalie Walker from Hoshizaki Lancer’s Supply Chain Team in Adelaide participated in the Bernie Lewis MS Mud Run a few Sunday's ago on 2 December 2012. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:03:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/getting-u-g-l-y-around-australia Putting some faces to the names of the winners of the U.G.L.Y. Bartending compeition for 2012. After a month of battling it out to raise the most money for the Leukaemia Foundation during October and November of 2012, all around the country the top U.G.L.Y. bartenders were presented with their … Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:51:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/in-business-feature We are pleased to announce Hoshizaki Lancer has been featured in the December / January issue of in-business magazine. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:57:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/our-men-of-movember Brett Thomson, our State Manager in QLD and our Production and Warehouse Manager in Adelaide, Matt Fletcher have raised vital funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health with Movember 2012. Here is a summary summary of the men folk from Hoshizaki Lancer growing … Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:13:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/back-to-back-determination-for-the-leukemia-foundation We are excited to continue particular congratulations to Cooyar Hotel’s very own reigning QLD U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year for both 2011 and 2012 - Karyn Williamson, despite competition coming to a close for 2012. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:41:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/congratulations-to-our-2012-u-g-l-y-bartenders Behold, the U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year winners for 2012! This spectacular annual bar-tending event by the Leukemia Foundation raises money to fund blood cancer research and support patients and their families affected by leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma diagnosis. This year, bartenders all … Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:12:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/keeping-the-fizz-with-a-soft-drink-dispenser What's the best thing about sipping on an ice-cold soft drink? The fizz! Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:08:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/helping-ozharvest-andquot-cook-for-a-causeandquot We recently donated a new Hoshizaki refrigeration unit to OzHarvest NSW to assist with their innovative "Cook for a Cause" program. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/welcome-new-team-members Due to fantastic growth and success we're pleased to welcome three new professionals to our business development team. With significant experience in leading Foodservice companies, all three bring a new professionalism and energy to our team. Read about them here ...... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:14:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/helping-ozharvest-andquot-housewarmandquot-their-new-premises The South Australian OzHarvest team recently moved into new premises at Pooraka. We were honoured to be able to help out with a "housewarming" present, one of our Hoshizaki reach-in refrigerators, perfect for keeping their reclaimed food fresh. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:55:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/hoshizaki-lancer-at-the-ihea-healthcare-facilities-management-conference Next week we'll be attending the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia's Healthcare Facilities Management Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:45:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/cheers-to-this-weekend-s-nrl-grand-final-and-some-beer-stats Regardless of who wins the NRL Grand Final, Hoshizaki Lancer will be helping fuel the cheering at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium this weekend… Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:22:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/frozen-drinks-keeping-cinema-goers-cool-in-western-australia We've recently installed our frozen beverage dispensers in a number of Western Australian cinemas. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/it-s-time-for-the-rest-of-australia-to-get-u-g-l-y Is your local pub, club or bar registered for this year’s U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year competition? You could win a Hoshizaki Ice Machine! Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:11:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/congratulations-to-the-queensland-u-g-l-y-bartenders-of-2012 Congratulations to the 2012 Queensland U.G.L.Y. Bartenders of the Year! They raised a whopping $227,810 for the Leukaemia Foundation. And special congratulations to the overall winner, Karyn Williamson. We'll be installing Hoshizaki ice machines in her pub soon… Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:21:00 GMT http://www.lancerbeverage.com/blog/what-s-happening-updates-and-conversations/hoshizaki-lancer-at-melbourne-fine-food-expo Next week our extensive range of beverage systems and hospitality products will be on show at the Fine Food Expo in Melbourne, Victoria. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:33:00 GMT