HOBART INDUSTRIAL PLANETARY MIXER SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-MXR-0004
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0058
Manufacturer: Hobart Corporation (Troy, Ohio, USA)
Model: Not legible at time of inspection (legacy Hobart vertical mixer configuration)
Asset Type: Food Processing Equipment – Industrial Mixing System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. – Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Installed / Operational (Verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC)
Category: Processing – Mixing / Blending
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: AKDI Core Production
Secondary: Ingredient Prep / Batch Mixing Operations

Manufacturer Details
Hobart Corporation is a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial food equipment, widely recognized for its durable mixing systems used across bakery, food production, and institutional environments.

Hobart mixers are considered industry standard due to their reliability, longevity, and broad compatibility with attachments and accessories.

Asset Type
Industrial planetary mixer system used for batch mixing, blending, and ingredient incorporation.

Asset Overview
This asset is a Hobart industrial vertical mixer system installed at AKDI.

The unit features a heavy-duty cast body, planetary mixing head, and integrated speed control system, designed for consistent and repeatable batch mixing.

The mixer is configured to support multiple attachments, enabling flexibility across various production applications.

This system serves as a core processing asset within AKDI’s ingredient preparation and batch production workflow.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Hobart Corporation

Model: Not legible (legacy industrial vertical mixer)

Serial Number: Not legible at time of inspection (data plate not visible)

System Type: Planetary mixing system

Construction: Cast metal industrial frame with stainless mixing components

Mixing Action: Planetary (rotating agitator with stationary bowl)

Speed Control: Multi-speed manual control lever system

Mounting Configuration: Floor-mounted industrial base

Attachments Included:

  • Mixing bowl (stainless steel)

  • Wire whip attachment

  • Flat beater (paddle)

  • Dough hook

Functional Description
The mixer operates using a planetary mixing motion, where the attachment rotates on its axis while orbiting the bowl, ensuring uniform mixing.

The system supports:

  • Ingredient blending and incorporation

  • Dough and batter mixing

  • Emulsification and aeration processes

  • Batch-based production workflows

Condition & Verification Status
Asset is confirmed installed and operational at AKDI.

Unit is in solid industrial condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with long-term use. Structural frame, control panel, and mechanical components verified.

All major attachments are present, increasing operational versatility and asset value.

No critical functional deficiencies observed. Unit is actively usable within production environment.

Use Case Applications

  • Dough and batter mixing

  • Ingredient blending

  • Batch preparation

  • Bakery and prepared food production

Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Installed within production environment.

Ownership designation: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

Fair Market Value (FMV): $4,000 – $9,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $3,000 – $6,500
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $1,800 – $4,000

Valuation supported by:

  • Recognized industry-standard manufacturer (Hobart)

  • Heavy-duty industrial construction

  • Inclusion of multiple attachments

  • Continued usability in production environment

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-MXR-0004, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a Hobart industrial planetary mixer system at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Verification confirms the presence, manufacturer identification (Hobart Corporation), and system configuration including mixer body, control interface, and included attachments.

The asset has been validated through physical inspection and confirmation of its role within AKDI’s production operations.

Model and serial number were not legible at time of inspection and should be re-verified if required for documentation purposes.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0058 by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as part of the DAG Asset Registry, establishing documented existence, condition, and operational status at the time of verification.

Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System