While working for Kroger, we were introduced to many companies related to the food industry. Baxter was one of the ones that had the most products used across Kroger’s stores.

Baxter required high-quality Revit models at a time when most people confused Revit with those tiny metal bits that they use to manufacture denim jeans (rivets). Since 2013, we’ve created Revit families for commercial bakery equipment, ranging from single and double ovens, both gas and electric, to proofers and retarders.

Baxter Manufacturing

Baxter is part of the ITW Food Equipment Group, the parent company that also owns Hobart and Traulsen. Established in 1958, Baxter has always been a leader in designing and manufacturing quality cooking and bakery equipment worldwide.

Proofers & Retarders

Baxter proofers incorporate a flash spray system that delivers consistent moisture while proofing. They also integrate a precision airflow system via dual circular fans for a balanced, controlled proof which delivers consistent results. We created three proofer Revit families with single and double doors of various sizes.

Retarders are similar to proofers, but they slow down the fermentation process of products by chilling the interior. We created single- and double-width retarders and a combined proofer/retarder model.

Ovens

Over the course of three projects with Baxter, we created a total of six oven Revit families. These included single- and double-width ovens in various sizes as well as electric and gas units.

All of these Revit families were created to specific Kroger BIM standards, to be used solely by them and not for public distribution by the manufacturer. Without going into too much detail, these standards have an overall focus towards the use of shared parameters (for proper scheduling in their Revit projects) and a realism in 3D views.

Typical shared parameters to Kroger BIM standards.

Conclusion

Even though these families were done years ago, they’re really a testimony to how a well-made piece of manufacturer content can stand the test of time. They are clean, simple, flexible and help the user. You could open any of these families today and easily update them to suit new specs for any other oven with a similar design. Now you're cooking with gas!

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