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Evopan

Stefan visiting the new Evopan plant to see how chipboard is manufactured.

A proud division of WTI, which is a truly South African company that customers and suppliers can depend on. The division primarily focuses on the mass production of woodbased panels. We understand what our customers require when it comes to business and therefore to “go that extra mile” is an inherent quality of all at Evopan in all areas of our business. By means of technologically advanced machinery we're able to lead the way by offering a wide range of superior quality panels and with passionate people we're able to bring these products to the market efficiently. We are located in the heart of the commercial hub of Southern Africa and due to our infrastructure we’re able to be bold in what we can offer our customers. We create our own "bench mark" through continuous improvement and constant questioning. We strive to be the preferred choice melamine faced panel supplier in our sector. Our expansive factory is fully equipped to facilitate the pre-production, production and packaging of wood-based panels. Through a process of pressure and heat, wood chips made from wood waste such as alien species and urban wood waste, is compounded and formed into a chipboard panel which is then surfaced with melamine or veneers in various décors or species respectively. Our wood-based panels are then packed and ready for delivery across the country.

en packed and ready for delivery across the country.

Soup and bread

One of the things we love about winter is the food and we would like to thank Pat for spoiling us with her hot vegetable soup for lunch today.


Freshly baked bread in our Siemens oven
(6-8 minutes on 180 degrees thanks to Woolies)





Siemens induction hob. (needs induction pots)

An induction cooker uses a type of induction heating for cooking. A coil of copper wire is placed underneath the cooking pot. An oscillating current is applied to this coil, which produces an oscillating magnetic field. This magnetic field creates heat in two different ways. It induces a current in an electrically conductive pot...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooker)




"The way to a mans heart is through his stomach"

Pancakes

The current rain and cold has brought memories back from the past.
As a youngster we called this pancake weather.We use to phone Oupa Douw and ask him to make us some pancakes.
The whole family jumped in the car and we left for Parkhurst. Oupa Douw was a master at baking pancakes- he turned the pancakes by flipping them into the air and catching them again, imagine the sparckle in our eyes seeing this.

And so the tradition continues at Optima Kitchens, Rain and cold = Pancakes with cinnamon sugar and lemon juice followed by a cappuccino.
(Ouma Alida and Winkie are our pancakes experts and I am the local weather man)

We look forward to soup by Pat this coming Wednesday!

Miele Training

Miele Training

Optima Kitchens at the Miele for training and cooking

Brennan demonstrates the MasterCool

Creme Brule on induction hob (note the ice does not melt)

Miele recognizes the right amount of moisture to create the perfect dish (Chicken)

oisture plus is perfect for a wide range of foods such as breads,cakes,pork,beef,

souffles and bakes

For perfect roasting results every time ,the probe is inserted into the cener of the meat

where it constantly monitors the internal tempreture. (lamb)

Combination steam oven above -we used it to cook the lamb dish

Fanie,Toni and Jacqui discussing the Steam Oven

Creme Brule from induction hob prior to be inserted into preasure steamer

Miele steam Oven plus preasure

Miele active kitchen- 900mm under counter oven (roasted patatos)

Chicken from Moisture plus oven

Madelein Coffee demo

We did not go thirsty!

Perfect results thanks to Ashley and her team from Miele

Roland and Ali- our new friends from Zwilling

Optima Kitchens would like to thank Ashley and her team for a delicious lunch.

The perfect ending.

Winter

Winter

Become a hostess goddess and hibernate in your Optima Kitchen this winter.

We are best by design.

Winkie at reception

Big thank you to Winkie for helping out at Optima's reception while Charlene recovers.