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Our team of food prep experts has been engineering foodservice equipment solutions in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1972 — products built to deliver unmatched reliability and a perfectly prepared menu item every time.
Donald E. “Don” King, a mechanical engineer, develops a full line of range hoods, including water mist and wash features for high-grease applications.
AyrKing is officially founded as a foodservice equipment manufacturer.
AyrKing’s low-profile hood with an integral hot holding cabinet provides space-saving, ops-efficient design for a national seafood QSR chain.
AyrKing’s product line expands with the introduction of the Lockaire Drive Thru Window. Lockaire helps QSRs and C-stores better control their air management and provide exceptional customer service. Two years later, bullet protection is added to Lockaire service window options to ensure employee safety.
AyrKing’s Breader/Blender/Sifter (BBS) is introduced, a major turning point in the history of the company. This innovative product is designed to improve breading quality and reduce costs, proving to be a game-changing addition to AyrKing’s lineup through the coming decades.
AyrKing supplies all sifters for a national QSR fried chicken program rollout. Within a year, the company grows its BBS offering by introducing compact, non-motorized and motorized sifters for lower-volume applications.
AyrKing redefines sifter workstation layout flexibility with the introduction of a leg-mounted BBS.
The DrumRoll Automatic Breader is developed for high-volume, fresh breading restaurant production.
The product line expands again to include both tumble and vacuum marinators, giving AyrKing a full range of food prep products.
As the craft beverage category grows, AyrKing designs a Syrup Stirrer for in-house mixing of syrup-based carbonated beverages.
AyrKing develops the highly flexible BBS machine with a reduced footprint that offers optional components like ice bath wells, breading funnels and landing shelf clips.
The mini DrumRoll/BBS station is introduced, providing a small, automated food prep platform.
AyrKing expanded its line of food prep and cooking equipment to include work carts and stations, fry baskets, and ice baths.
Three new products are introduced: the Mixstir solution for batters, seasonings, and sauces; the BBS Flex, with increased customization options; and the Double-Door Marinator.
Four new products are launched: the BBS Mini, with the features of larger BBS models in a smaller footprint; Protein Rails that keep proteins conveniently in arm’s reach at safe temperatures; Ice Bath Carts, that offer an inexpensive alternative to refrigerated units; and the BBS Ice, that combines the features of the BBS with the convenience of a cold prep table.
AyrKing was also instrumental in helping convenience stores and quick service restaurants meet the sudden rapid growth in fresh fried chicken offerings.
AyrKing celebrates 50 years of helping customers improve their processes and continues to innovate cutting-edge food service solutions as the industry grows and changes.
