CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

In addition to Kettle Talk, which is our quarterly newsletter, classified advertising is posted on the RCI web site. All ads will appear in one issue of Kettle Talk and run concurrently on our website.. Ads will be removed from the website and Kettle Talk prior to the publication of the next issue of the newsletter. The deadline for the next newsletter for January, February and March is Novembr 12th, 2010. Classified advertising is free for RCI Members and $25 per ad per issue for non-members.

Job Postings now added to listings. Email your listings to classifieds@retailconfectioners.org

CLASSIFIEDS UPDATED AS OF August 30 , 2010

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Savage Bros Confectionary LIFTILTRUK. Looking to purchase a good used Savage Bros Confectionary LIFTILTRUK in fine working condition. Must be a confectionary model, not a Model B or Model C. Contact: Grant at Van Otis Chocolates at 603-627-1611 x 47 gdugan@vanotis.com
The Sloan Museum in Flint, MI currently has a display about the history of candy in the Flint area. They are in need os some antique molds, equipment, packaging, etc. for display. If anyone has items they would consider loaning them (with proper recognition) please contact Carol Schuler of Sweet Variations at 810-750-9799 or at sweetvariations@gmail.com Carol's store is already part of the display as an interactive exhibit showing how candy makers make chocolate. The display will run through the year and the museum would like to change and update it periodically.
Experienced candymaker starting a new business from scratch Need any and all used excess equipment from your plant Melters, cream beaters, stoves, fixtures, slabs, racks, tools, etc.You name it, we probably need it. Please call anytime, Gordon Cummings phone: 801- 725-3756, email gcummings@prismautosys.com

We need a 10inch enrobing line. Electric or gas fire mixer. We also need a caramel cutter. Please call Bob or Sheryl of Chocolate Concepts at 330-877-3322 or email chocolateconcepts@live.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Hilliard's 600 lb. chocolate temperer, clean and in good working order. New heater and temp prove Nov. 2009, only $4750 (new, over $10,000). Shop renovation and decrease in production area requires sale of this item. Last used in February 2010, then cleaned and stored until present. FOB Littleton, Colorado, purchaser pays freight but we will pay to have it crated properly and insure as well. Contact Julie at The Chocolate Therapist 303-795-7913 or julie@thechocolatetherapist,com
Taffy and kiss equipment, Old Model "K" kiss machine (Large Fantail), Taffy Puller, Hansella Batch Roller. This equipment is in excellent working condition. All 3 pieces to be sold as a complete set, price is $12,500 firm. Several styles of Regal Manufactured refrigerated showcases for sale: Brown (3 of this style) and grey (3 of one style grey and 2 of another style grey) laminate surfaces, 4 ft. High x 2 foot deep x 6 foot long, flat and round glass top styles 2 rows of glass shelves and can also use the base to display products, includes display light, manufactured by Regal Showcase. Fob Bolton CT $600 each or by as a group and save. For more information please contact: Bob Munson at bob@munsonschocolats,.com or call 1-888-686-7667. For photos please visit: http://www.munsonschocolates.com/equipment.php
Showcases for Sale - 2 available. Three (3) step glass shelves plus white bottom shelf. Gold trim around glass, green marble exterior bottom. Storage at bottom in back with sliding doors. Measurements are 6 ft. (L) x 25 in. (D) x 4 ft. (H). Not refrigerated. We are asking $400.00 each for these showcases. Excellent condition. Call Joe of Peanut Land Express at (518) 436-1710 or email isyjoe01@nycap.rr.com
2- 40" stainless revolving pans. Contact Don Hurt of Old Kentucky Chocolates at 800-786-0579.
WC Smith Chocolate Melter with Stainless Steel Pump attachment (portable on wheels). Melter capacity is 140 lbs. Asking price $10,000.00. Shrink Film Machine. Asking $ 150.00. Two 12' long refrigerated candy cases-good condition. Contact Ashley Reese at Valvo Candies 716-934-2535, 716-818-56841 or email valvocandies@roadrunner.com
Amco Chrome Plated Wire Shelving - Three 18 1/8" x 23 7/8" x 72" shelving/rack units, each with casters and 10 moveable/removable shelves. For more information or to have a photo sent please contact Colleen at 207-646-8078 or colleen@harborcandy.com
Demo Chocolate Concepts Peanut Cluster Machine and 24# complete Greer Enrobing line. Call Bob or Sheryl Hartville Chocolate Factory at 330-877-9234 or 330-877-3322 or email to chocolateconcepts@live.com

Caramel Corn Rabbit Molds For Sale: We sell approximately 1300 - 1500 molded carmel corn rabbits from our store in the ten days before Easter. The rabbit stands 9 inches high and weighs 9 ounces. We use the mushroom variety popcorn because it pops round and there is less breakage than the butterfly variety. Our recipe yields approximately 15 rabbits per batch. We decorate each rabbit with Kencraft eyes and carrots. Total approximate ingredient cost, assuming 15 rabbits per batch is 53 cents plus the cost of icings. Our retail price is $4.75 each.
The molds are made of heavy cast aluminum, and last for years. We are selling them for $400 each. We will furnish recipe and instructions.
Call Patty Buffett of Buffett's Candies at 505-265-7731 or email at pbuffett@qwest.net
JKV two compartment counter top chocolate melter $600. 2 bowl ice cap melter for decorating $75. Hobart 80 qt mixer, paddle/2 bowls, $3200. Hobart 2 door under counter refrigerator, $750. Nova Simonelli 1 Group Cappuccino machine $200. Delfield 1 door under counter regrigerator, $150. Contact Ron Mancini of Mother Myrick’s Confectionery, Manchester, Vermont at 802-384-1747 or email ron@mothermyricks.com
3 Chocolate Concepts pumps, each with detachable pipe $3,750.00 each. Carousel horizontal extruder for ganache, marizan, etc. in very good working order $2500.00. Ask for Bill at 216-932-3200 ext. 4 10am-6pm est or email inquiries to mitchellscandies@sbcglobal.net
Savage 50 lb. melting tank with compressor and pump for filling molds. This is in excellent condition. $4,300.00. Clive Hilgert of Sugar Plum Candies 402-420-1900
Imanpack cello sealer. Italian made. Goes up to 8 inches long (great for pretzels) to 4 inches wide. compact and very user friendly for specific items. Almost brand new. Technical support is in Elk Grove Village Ill. $12,000. FOB Palatine Ill. Please contact Rhonda of Morkes Chocolates at 847-359-3454 or email her at rhonda@morkeschocolates.com

Business for Sale

Small Chocolate Candy Manufacturer, The Bourbon Ball, Ltd. in Louisville, Kentucky. Includes all equipment, business permit, Industrial Alcohol License, 15-yr Customer Data Base, complete enrobing line with double-curtain, Nielsen 'Baby' (10") Enrober (excellent condition), 6-ft custom-made cold plate, W.H. Smith Bottomer with 18-ft cooling tunnel, custom built extruder, Kruger-Salacer 'Abrollmaschine', 200-lb. melter, W.H. Smith 50-lb. melter, Hobart mixer, L-Bar shrinkwrap machine and custom heat tunnel, 2 refrigerated candy cases, assorted freezers & refrigerators, large industrial air compressor. Photos/Video available to serious buyers upon request. $100,000 obo. Contact the owner, Jim at 502-819-7888 or jhp314@hotmail.com. See website product sales at thebourbonball.com/index.php

Job Postings

Sales and Customer Service Manager - a well-established single-location retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer of confectionary products seeks a seasoned professional Sales and Customer Service Manager in southern New Hampshire.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Sales, customer, and employee focused leader with a successful track record in sales.

Retail management (ideally in specialty food).

Hard-working hands-on manager and role model who fosters teamwork and positive attitudes.

Results-oriented and ambitious mentor, not afraid to challenge him/herself and the team.

Excellent motivator who is creative and eager to take initiative.

Outgoing personality with an over the top "can do" attitude, not afraid to try out new ideas.

Able to work in a systematic and comprehensive way.

Excellent communicator, within the company and towards the outside.

Computer savvy (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet), ideally with Point-Of-Sale (POS) system experience.

At least 10 years of sales & customer service management experience in a retail environment.

Bachelor degree in a related discipline.

Must be willing to work retail hours, including Saturdays.

Interested individuals should forward their resume and salary requirements via email (only - no phone calls or faxes please) to jdondugan@comcast.net