Learning Objective: Research and source chocolate equipment manufacturers
Chocolate equipment manufacturers
Depending on the size of your operation, you'll need specific equipment for chocolate making. This might include molds (or moulds – both are correct spelling and can be used interchangeably), tempering machines, oscillating (vibrating) tables, racks for stacking trays, cold tables, cooling tunnels, refrigeration units, etc.
The curriculum will go into more details about equipment in Module 5 but it's never too early to research and source equipment in your local trading area. Note that there are both small equipment and large equipment manufacturers included in this list. I think it's important for you to see the whole spectrum of equipment so you can decide on your production needs, depending on what you're producing and the size of your operation.
Trade resources – molds and decorations
Cacao Barry – offers a wide selection of molds. Check with your Barry Callebaut distributor.
Design & Réalisation Industries, Inc.
East Coast Mold Manufacturing Inc.
HB Ingredients – products also available in Ireland through Griffin Foods
Home Chocolate Factory – Click Here to open a trade account for a 20% discount on minimum net order value of £35 (after discount and before shipping). Mention in the ‘Additional Information’ panel that you are enrolled at or a graduate of ‘Ecole Chocolat’ and the Home Chocolate Factory will automatically approve your status for an Online Trade Account and send you an email detailing how you can get started.
La Boutique du Chocolatier – recommended by an EC student, this is a site that sells used molds. Her comment: "The molds are all very well cared for and produce some of the shiniest chocolates of any molds I have".
Murata Kimpaku Co. - edible gold leaf. Contact Mickey: m-miyamae@murata-kimpaku.com
Trufflymade Silicone Molds for molding centers
Trade resources – equipment
Note that tempering-machine manufacturers and distributors are listed in Lecture: Overview of Tempering Machines
Chocolate Graphics – high-definition laser printing on chocolate with chocolate
Chocolate Solutions – offers EC students and grads $500 off a tempering machine and $1,000 off an enrober on the total cost of a new equipment purchase. Contact Allen Rose: chocolate.solutions@videotron.ca
Hacos - Van Meulenbeke Contact: export@hacos.com to the attn. of Mr. Raf Tuytelaars
Hilliard's Chocolate System Contact: Jim Bourne 1-800-258-1530 or jbourne@hilliardschocolate.com
Keystone Process Equipment Inc
Krebs Switzerland - Save time and reduce material waste by spraying with a professional food safe certified electric food spray gun. Krebs is offering EC Students and graduates 15% OFF special promotion - just mention “Ecole Chocolat”.
Kunshan Meile Aluminum foil Co.,ltd – chocolate foils
Qzina – contact Ralf Bretzigheimer, ralfb@qzina.com
R.J. Jansen Confectionery Equipment Company
Stephan Machinery - Vacuum Emulsifiers for ganache emulsification
Tanis Confectionery & Consultancy
The Chocolate Foundation (TCF Sales)
Tricor Systems – Temper meters
Union Machinery Company – looking for used equipment? Contact Jim Greenberg, jim@unionmachinery.com, to be put on their email list.
Trade resources – confectionery cases
There are many manufacturers of refrigerated or non-refrigerated food cases. We've gathered a few to get you started.
Alternative Air & Store Fixtures
Promolux Lighting for Display Cases
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