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New Website For Medical Product Line

March 26, 2010, Bronx, NY--Summit Appliance launches the next generation website for its medical division of refrigerators, freezers, and ADA compliant major appliances.

Following the successful redesign of www.summitappliance.com in August 2009, the new summitmedicalrefrigerators.com features brand new product photography and printable two-page brochures. Users can search for products by general size and type, or use specific filters to narrow search results by features.

The new website also includes additional resources for medical users, including series-specific guides on Summit models and a series of articles on vaccine storage and handling.

"We carry one of the most comprehensive medical lines of refrigeration in the industry," said Paul Storch, Vice President of Felix Storch, Inc. "Our new website should make finding the right product for our customers a direct and easy process."

Also featured on the new website is Summit Appliance’s AccuCold division of scientific refrigeration, a line exclusively designed for the storage of vaccines and medical goods.

Visit summitmedicalrefrigerators.com to explore the new website and product lines.

Since 1969, SUMMIT Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc., has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of major appliances for commercial, household, medical, and laboratory use, including the industry’s largest selection of built-in under counter refrigeration and a complete series of ADA compliant models.

SUMMIT Appliance Advances Cold Storage with ACCUCOLD™ Refrigeration

February 11, 2010, Bronx, NY—SUMMIT Appliance introduces ACCUCOLD™, a new line of compact and under counter refrigeration designed to store vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other specimens at precise temperatures.

Ideally sized with 24” footprints or compact cube dimensions, SUMMIT ACCUCOLD™ all-refrigerators and all-freezers are specially featured with advanced upgrades most requested by the laboratory community. Front locks, high temperature alarms with external temperature displays, hospital grade plugs, and self-closing doors are standard, with internal fans and heat sinks installed on all refrigerators.

All SUMMIT ACCUCOLD™ models are U.L. approved and meet commercial and CalCode standards. 24” wide built-in capable models are also available in a 32” high version to fit under lower ADA compliant counters.

For more information, visit SUMMIT Appliance online at www.summitmedicalrefrigerators.com or call 718-893-3900.

Since 1969, SUMMIT Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc., has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of major appliances for commercial, household, medical, and laboratory use, including the industry’s largest selection of built-in under counter refrigeration and a complete series of ADA compliant units.

Transporting Vaccines Is Safer With SUMMIT Appliance

January 14, 2010, Bronx, NY--Vaccines are sensitive biological substances that can become less effective, or even destroyed, when exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range. That’s why these materials must be stored properly from the time they are manufactured until they are administered, a challenge many medical facilities face when transporting pharmaceuticals or providing mobile health care services.

To address this need, SUMMIT Appliance, a leading manufacturer and supplier of medical refrigeration, has introduced the SPRF26M, a portable 12/24 volt refrigerator/freezer designed for the safe and stable transport of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other specimens that require consistent temperature conditions.

SUMMIT SPRF26M utilizes a powerful compressor designed to maintain precise temperatures at refrigerator or freezer levels (-18°C capable). For portable use, this unit can be plugged into the 12V DC lighter socket inside any vehicle or 24V battery source to allow stable temperature control on the road. An AC adapter is also included for alternate use in 110V electrical wall outlets.

“Medical storage requires a more advanced design than an everyday cooler,” says Steve Ross, Vice President of Marketing for SUMMIT Appliance. “Solid construction and true insulation are essential, and the SPRF26M’s resilient plastic body is built to hold up to rugged use.” For further safety, the SPRF26M includes a digital thermostat with external temperature readout. This feature helps to limit the time contents spend exposed to ambient temperature, as users can monitor the temperature without opening the lid.

In addition to temperature stability, SUMMIT SPRF26M is specifically featured for professional storage in medical applications. A keyed chrome lock allows more security for storing sensitive materials, a serious consideration when administering certain vaccines or collecting samples in the field. SUMMIT Appliance also provides a wheeled trolley for smooth mobility when transporting the unit.

To learn more about this model, visit summitmedicalrefrigerators/product/sprf26m or call 718-893-3900.

SUMMIT Appliances Launches New Website

August 3, 2009—SUMMIT Appliance is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new official website at www.summitappliance.com.

While the web address remains the same, the new summitappliance.com is designed to provide users with easier accessibility to products, including more imagery and detailed information on features and upgrades. In addition, the new categorization of SUMMIT's product catalog and advanced search option will help customers and dealers locate the right units in less time.

Additional features include:

• Printable specifications for individual products, allowing users to download a two-page spread with product photo, measurements, feature information, and drawings.
• In-depth content on industry related news, including information on induction cooking, ENERGY STAR products, and ADA guidelines.
• Practical advice on how to get the best performance out of appliances, including tips for energy savings, wine storage, budget decoration, induction cooking recipes, and more.
• An improved Dealer News section with regular updates on new products, lead times, and out-of-stock models with anticipated arrival dates.

Future developments include enabling users to purchase replacement parts direct from the website.