Commercial Kitchen Grease Build-Up: Solving a Long-Term Issue
Despite compelling evidence that grease build-up in kitchen exhaust systems present serious fire hazards, the message isn’t getting through.
Macca’s First Fry-Thru for the FIFA Women’s World Cup
A pop-up Macca’s shaped like a five-metre-tall packet of fries hit Sydney for the Women’s World Cup and Shepherd Filters support the initiative all the way!
Popular Burger Drive-in Spot Closed Until Further Notice
A popular burger drive-in spot in Cedar City, may be closed until further notice as it recovers from a grease fire.
Fact – Wool is Naturally Flame Resistant!
Still don’t believe wool is a great material to use in commercial kitchens for grease filtration management? You are about to change your mind…
Kitchen Extraction System Completely Alight
The restaurant kitchen extraction system from the ground floor to the roof of the building was completely alight.
Insurer Sues Fire Suppression Company Over 5 Million Dollar Kitchen Fire
A summer camp’s insurer sued a range hood cleaning company to recover the nearly $5 million it paid to the camp for damage from a 2020 fire.
Restaurant Kitchen Fire – Third Incident Within Week
The fire was caused due to a fire in the pizza oven that spread to the kitchen duct and the cellar of the restaurant.
Supporting People with Disability – Part of our Ethos
Supporting Australian farmers is part of our business’ ethos. So is supporting people with disability, something we have always done.
Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation Grease Causes $100k in Damages
The fire was found to have travelled from the kitchen exhaust ventilation area to the roof vent.
Kitchen Exhaust Maintenance Costs should be Relative To Sales!
An American study on over two million businesses revealed that they spend around US$100 billion on repairs and maintenance (R&M) annually. What’s more, $20 billion of that is unnecessary.
Prolong the Life of your Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System
Prolong the life of your commercial kitchen exhaust system by performing these five simple steps as part of your daily, weekly and monthly routines.
Routine Kitchen Extraction System Checks Pay Dividends
Still not 100% convinced that the Shepherd Filters solution is the right fit for your commercial kitchen? Let’s take a look at how we compare!
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Tips for Owners
Not only can a dirty kitchen exhaust system compromise food safety and hygiene requirements, it can be a potentially devastating fire hazard. Here are some tips to keep in mind!
Two Millimetres of Kitchen Grease Build-Up is all it Takes
It only takes two millimetres of kitchen grease build-up in your extraction system to pose a severe fire risk, and a grease fire can burn through a typical fast-food style restaurant in as little as five minutes.
Commercial Kitchen Protection Against Fires Spreading
Fires in restaurants and cafés represent 42 per cent of all fires within the foodservice industry. So, what can designers do to help prevent and protect against fire spreading?
