2007 Blue Flame Product Of The Year Winner Awarded By Gas Foodservice Equipment Network

Washington, DC - The Gas Foodservice Equipment Network (GFEN) of the Energy Solutions Center (ESC) named Market Forge Industries' ECO-Tech Plus Atmospheric Steam Cooker as this year's "Product of the Year."

The Eco-Tech Plus (ETP-10G) steamer from Market Forge Industries will receive the 2007 Blue Flame Award for Product of the year at the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) show on October 11, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. Past recipients of this prestigious foodservice technology award demonstrated leadership in product research, design, and development.

The Eco-Tech Plus is the first complete steam system in the foodservice industry with an innovative Energy Star Rated design. It is engineered to reduce gas consumption, manage water more efficiently, and save space with a built-in water quality filtration system.

For more information on this high-efficiency, environmentally friendly Energy Star rated Eco-Tech Plus Atmospheric Steam Cooker from Market Forge visit www.mfii.com.

The GFEN Blue Flame Award recognizes the full spectrum of benefits that come from the research and engineering of new and improved appliances. These include added employment, economic development, strengthening of the nation's competitive position and contribution to the public's standard of living.

GFEN is a Consortium of ESC and is an alliance of utilities, foodservice equipment manufacturers, gas industry associations and foodservice trade allies organized to be a source of gas solutions for the commercial foodservice market. ESC is a not-for profit trade association dedicated to commercialization and deployment of energy efficient natural gas technologies and products throughout North America. For more information visit www.gfen.info or www.escenter.org.

SOURCE: The Gas Foodservice Equipment Network