Groen Stainless Steel Kettle – Mobile Mixing/Heating Vessel
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-KTL-0005
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0046

Manufacturer Details
Groen (Unified Brands) – a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice kettles and thermal processing equipment used in industrial kitchens and food production facilities.

Asset Type
Commercial Stainless Steel Kettle (Mobile, Open-Type)

Asset Overview
This asset is a Groen stainless steel open kettle mounted on a mobile frame with casters, designed for batch cooking, heating, and mixing of food products. The unit appears to be configured for manual or semi-assisted operation, commonly used in sauce production, soups, gravies, and other liquid or semi-liquid food applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Construction: Stainless steel (food-grade)

  • Configuration: Open kettle, hemispherical bowl

  • Mounting: Mobile frame with locking casters

  • Discharge: Bottom valve outlet

  • Access: Open-top with integrated rim support

  • Capacity: Estimated 20–40 gallon range (visual estimate)

  • Operation: Likely gas or steam-assisted (exact utility not visible)

Functional Description
The kettle is used for uniform heating and controlled cooking of bulk food products. Its rounded interior supports even heat distribution and efficient mixing. The bottom discharge allows for controlled transfer of finished product into downstream containers or processing equipment.

Condition & Verification Status

  • Condition: Used – Good operational condition

  • Cosmetic: Moderate surface wear consistent with commercial use

  • Structural: Intact frame, stable mounting

  • Mobility: Functional caster system

  • Verification: Visually confirmed and cataloged under AKDI asset registry

Use Case Applications

  • Sauce and gravy production

  • Soup and broth preparation

  • Batch cooking for prepared foods

  • Food manufacturing and commissary operations

  • R&D and pilot batch processing

Location & Ownership

  • Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. (Harvey, IL)

  • Asset Tag: AKDI-KTL-0005

  • Registry: dagassets.com/akdi-ktl-0005

Valuation Reference

  • Replacement Cost: $18,000 – $35,000

  • Fair Market Value (FMV): $6,000 – $12,000

  • Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $4,000 – $8,000

  • Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $2,500 – $5,000

DAG Verification Statement
This asset has been physically reviewed, documented, and recorded within the DAG Asset Registry system. The information provided reflects observed condition, estimated specifications, and market-aligned valuation ranges based on comparable commercial food processing equipment.