Chapter 1: Smooth operator
We're currently in the process of expanding our caramel production. Until now, we (all three employees of Das Fodos) have been painstakingly wrapping our little sweet jewels by hand for the past,oh, 10 months. We must have wrapped at least 100,000 caramels and have become quite good at it. However: this cannot last forwever and as much fun as it has been, with ever increasing demand, we simply are incapable of wrapping all of the caramels anymore. We have begun looking for the caramel wrapping machine in January'07. Turns out that these machines are in high demand and whenever one or two comes on the market they go as quickly as houses up for sale back in 2003.
another reason why these machines are snapped up so quickly is because they're used and some of them are really old.
The two options we had were:
1. Model K: can twist wrap or fold frap
2. Ideal caramel wrapping machine (this is the "official" name- no kidding!) - see video below to witness its might!
Even when we were still looking for the machine, we already endearingly named it "Steve". Steve was going to have a plush life with Das Foods: daily lubrications (this sounds vaguely dirty, but it isn't- old machines require daily maintenance) and cleanings.
Finally, Steve was purchased in May- he is about 70 yrs old, but still perky and runs well.
Immediately after purchase, Steve was sent to recuperate for tune up and repairs to our mechanics Larry and George. Since then we've been holding our breaths hoping that Steve's medical bills won't break our bank.
My prayers have been finally answered : our mechanics Larry and George have confirmed that Steve runs well and ready for action. So hopefully next week we'll be able to install and run caramels. Timing cannot be better as we're gearing up for Christmas :)
Check out Steve's Smooth Operatin' below
Steve is very fast and feisty!
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