Ergonomic Material Handling in

Collective
Catering

collective catering Sector

CATERING PERSONEL ARE OFTEN
IMPACTED BY MSDs

*Musculoskeletal Disorders
0 %

Occupational diseases in the sector are linked to MSDs.

0 %

sick leave is related to manual handling injuries.

0

billion € cost for companies, i.e. 33% of all contributions received by occupational risk health insurance for Work Accidents/Occupational Illnesses.

6 essential equipment to improve ergonomics in collective Catering

Meeting the Demands of Your Operations

After several years of working with our clients in the professional kitchen sector, we have been able to define 6 "flagship" and, above all, essential products to integrate to improve their workstations.

Our Selection in Detail

FOCUS ON

STAINLESS STEEL MINI LIFTER
HAPPYLIFT

Electric or Manual

To eliminate the need to carry loads and prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for your employees, the HAPPYLIFT stainless steel electric lifter allows you to handle all types of containers without difficulty. Made of stainless steel, the HAPPYLIFT can lift, move and handle loads ranging from 100 kg to 300 kg.

Its greatest quality: versatility.
The accessories are all interchangeable which are attached to the moving carriage on the mast.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Capacities from 100 to 300 kg

From 0 to 3 meters

TOOL 1

LIFT100ML1

Ref. Happylift: LIFT100ML1
Ref. Stainless steel tray accessory: OPTLIFT1001

Simple Stainless Steel Tray
For all types of loads: the simple stainless steel platford allows you to handle your loads simply and effortlessly.

TOOL 2

happylift with Fork for Rolling Bases

Ref. Happylift: LIFT100SL2
Ref. Constant level accessory: OPTLIFT1035
Ref. Fork accessory for rolling bases: OPTLIFT1015

Forks for crate dollies
Roller Base Fork
Packaging: the fork accessory for mobile crate dollies along with constant level option allows the operator to have automatic leveling of the crates.

TOOL 3

GN Container Tipper

Ref. Happylift : LIFT100ML2
Ref. GN container tipper accessory: OPTLIF1022

GN Container Tipper
Handling Mini Stacker Tipper Dispenser

In production: the accessory for tipping a GN container over pots and pans. No need for two people to lift and tip the container!

TOOL 4

Mini Stacker Gripping Fork with Lugs for Containers

Ref. Happylift : LIFT100ML2
Ref. Gripping fork accessory: OPTLIFT1016

Grab fork with cleats
for bins
Gripping Fork with Lugs for Containers

In batch preparation: the gripping fork accessory with cleats allows you to pick up crates/bins without rolling bases to load them into insulated containers.

TOOL 5

Ref. Happylift: LIFT100ML1 Ref. Stainless Steel Tray Accessory: OPTLIF1008

Ref. Happylift: LIFT100ML1
Ref. Stainless steel tray accessory: OPTLIF1008

Stainless steel platform with with GN
container safety device
Stainless Steel Tray with GN Container Safety in a Kitchen Setting

In production: The GN container tray accessory facilitates handling, such as correct height for entrering into an ovan or stracking on a tray trolley.

HAPPYLIFT200 & 300
Capacity 200 or 300 kg
Fork for stainless
steel rolling base

Packaging: This accessory automatically adjusts a stack of stainless steel GN containers thanks to its constant level senser.

Happylift200 and 300: Fork for Stainless Steel Rolling Base
Model shown: Ref. Happylift: LIFT100ML1 Ref. Stainless Steel Tray Accessory: OPTLIF1008
Model presented: Ref. Happylift: LIFT200ML1
Ref. Stainless steel rolling fork accessory: PSM
Ref. Constant level accessory: OPTLIFT2338
HAPPYMANUT Stainless Steel Rolling Base Compatible

ZOOM IN ON

VARIABLE TROLLEY FOR GN CONTAINERS
HAPPYCUVAMO

Adjustable Height

The HappyCuvamo is a mobile GN container carrier with variable level, designed to facilitate the safe transport of heavy, liquid or delicate objects. Thanks to its robust stainless steel construction, it reduces strain, improves the ergonomics of workstations and protects your teams.

Specially designed for GN 1/1 and GN 2/1 stainless steel containers, it ensures stable, smooth and secure transport.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Capacity up to 100kg

Hygienic (easily cleaned with plenty of water)

EXAMPLE 1

Emptying under your vegetable cutters

Effortless filling and leveling of the stainless steel GN container.

Tank setup in a kitchen environment

EXAMPLE 2

In Packaging

Lifting your GN container to a suitable working level in a packaging line.

EXAMPLE 3

Emptying under your pots/saute pans

With its foot pedal, nothing could be simpler for raising or lowering the tray under your pots and pans.

Using the tank for emptying under stockpots or sauté pans

ZOOM IN ON

ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS STEEL TROUGH
HAPPYPAT

Adjustable Height

The height ajustable mobile trough, available in 100L and 200L versions, makes it easy to transfer ingredients or mixtures to a suitable height. It replaces the standard half-cylindrical tank, which is not always suitable for all employees on a daily basis.

Suitable for daily use.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Equipped with a drain valve

Hygienic (easily cleanable with plenty of water)

EXAMPLE 1

Mixture of foodstuffs

In production: The semi-cylindrical shape of the product provides comfort, making it easy to grip while always remaining in the center of the tank.

The mobile ingredient hopper with adjustable height 200L 300L

EXAMPLE 2

Emptying under your
mixers

After mixing, emptying the mixing bowl is an easy task with the ajustable height facility.

ZOOM IN ON

RISING-BOTTOM SOAKING TANK
HAPPYWASH

With Rising Bottom

The HappyWash tank with a height ajustable tray/basket is ergonomically designed to make dishwashing easier. It allows you to soak dishes once you have placed them into the ingenious basket system and lowered it to the tank.This device eliminates bending, reducing physical effort and making cleaning more comfortable.

By choosing the HappyWash sink, you not only improve your efficiency, but also protect your back from unnecessary strain.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Equipped with a drain valve

From 100 to 300 kg

EXAMPLE 1

Soaking Tank suitable for dishwasher baskets

Ref. model shown: WASH100

Suitable for dishwasher baskets
Example of soaking tank in a self-service restaurant setting

At the self-service restaurant: Specially dedicated to soaking dishwasher baskets and cutlery to allow them to be retrieved at the correct height.

EXAMPLE 2

Packshot: Handling equipment for soaking stainless steel containers

Ref. model shown: WASH300

Stainless steel soaking tank
Material handler soaking the stainless steel soaking tanks

In the kitchen: Soak all types of dishes and utensils (GN container or others) with the height ajustable basket in the interier without having to bend down.

ZOOM IN ON

STAINLESS STEEL TABLES
HAPPYWORK

Adjustable Height

Our range of height-adjustable tables are sturdy, hygienic and ideal for demanding environments such as the food
industry or laboratories. It is manually height-adjustable, allowing it to be adapted to each user for optimal comfort and improved ergonomics.

Multiple dimensions
are available to meet your expectations
as closely as possible.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Manual or Electric

Adjustable from 600/700 to 1000 mm

EXAMPLE 1

Happywork stainless steel handling table packshot
Electric model: HAPPYWORKPLAN
Material handler using an adjustable height utility cart

In production: The height-adjustable electric trolley is ideal for working at the right height, thanks to its remote control.

EXAMPLE 2

Manual variable height table
Manual model: HAPPYWORKTABLE
Man using a manual variable height table

Packaging: The manual variable height table is perfect for adjusting to the height of your choice thanks to its folding crank.

ZOOM IN ON

STAINLESS STEEL
ROLLER CONVEYORSHAPPYCONDI

Adjustable Height

Our range of packaging equipment has been developed in close collaboration with our customers’ needs. From solutions for working at height to presses for lids for various containers.

These equipment is designed to offer optimal working comfort.

AISI304 Stainless Steel Construction

Folding crank control

Adjustable from 700 to 1000 mm

EXAMPLE 1

Packaging table
Conditioning table: HAPPYCONDITABLE
ergonomic workstation with adjustable height and customizable features

An ergonomic work table with adjustable and customizable height, designed for the secure packaging of reusable containers in collective catering (stainless steel GN containers, etc.).

EXAMPLE 2

Lid press: HAPPYCONDIPRESSE
Lid press

This lid press system is a machine specially designed to close different types of containers with great ease.

Key figures source: CARSAT Accident Rate Report 2021

Our Happy Clients Say It Best

When it comes to ergonomics in physical stress. school catering, the biggest challenge lies in prevention. Corrective ergonomics still needs to be strengthened, and HAPPYMANUT is supporting us by offering innovative equipment that allows for better adaptation to work for many employees, some of whom have multiple medical restrictions. It also ensures fair treatment for the distribution of tasks.
Stéphane JEDAR
Technical advisor for the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region
The equipment offered fully addresses the major challenges of the MSD industry. The manufacturing is high-quality, as is the reliability. A large proportion of the kitchen staff are currently satisfied with the equipment that HAPPYMANUT has provided us.
David DAILLON
Director of SIVU COCLICO
Hardware solutions related to the prevention of MSDs are very efficient and meet the expectations of users
who find comfort in their work and a reduction in physical stress.
Michel LAURENT
Catering Coordinator, Lyon Metropolis
The 200 kg stainless steel HAPPYPAT200 are essential to protect the backs of our employees, who do a fantastic job. As an employer in Dijon Métropole, the health and safety of our employees is a priority.
Stéphane DE LAZZER
Vegetable Director, Central Kitchen, Dijon Métropole

Solutions Adapted to the Constraints of Institutional Catering

In collective catering kitchens, teams face demanding tasks daily: moving heavy loads (containers, bins, bags of foodstuffs), repetitive handling, and working in humid environments. These constraints increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), directly impacting staff well-being and productivity. Our ergonomic and hygienic stainless steel equipment is specially designed to meet these challenges. We support you in optimizing your organization by integrating tailor-made solutions. Solutions that preserve the health of your teams while adhering to the strictest sanitary standards.

Customized support for optimized ergonomics

Every kitchen and institutional catering service has specific needs. That is why our team precisely studies your work environment and constraints to propose adapted solutions, guaranteeing safety, hygiene, and performance. Trust our expertise to improve your teams’ working conditions while optimizing your organization. Contact us for a personalized study.

A Specific Need