The Challenge
Knapp Pizza needed a way to prep proteins, like chicken and other fillets, quickly and consistently enough to keep pace with a demanding, high-traffic kitchen. Manual prep was eating into staff time that could otherwise go toward service, and inconsistent cuts meant uneven cooking and uneven quality from one order to the next.
The Solution
The team installed an ABM TP30, a compact, stainless-steel horizontal fillet slicer built for exactly this kind of environment: fast, repeatable cuts with minimal setup and easy cleanup between shifts.
The Results
Since bringing the TP30 into their kitchen, Knapp Pizza has seen a clear, measurable shift in how their prep process runs:
- Faster prep — Time spent on manual slicing has dropped significantly, freeing up staff to focus on getting orders out the door.
- Higher volume — The team can now churn out a much larger volume of product without slowing down during a rush.
- Consistent, even cuts — Every fillet comes out uniform, which means more consistent cook times and a more consistent final product for customers.
- Strong ROI — Knapp Pizza is candid that the TP30 comes with a real investment upfront. But in their own words, the machine pays for itself — the labor and time savings add up quickly enough that the cost is easily justified.
The TP30 is built on ABM's decades-long manufacturing partnership with its Italian manufacturer, bringing the same quality, durability, and attention to detail found across the ABM equipment line. For operators like Knapp Pizza, that translates directly into a machine that holds up under daily, high-volume use, and keeps paying dividends long after the initial purchase.
Word of Mouth in Action
Knapp Pizza recently posted a video of the TP30 at work on their Instagram, and it quickly caught the attention of other operators and pizza fans. It's the kind of organic, real-world proof that speaks louder than a spec sheet — a busy NYC kitchen relying on the machine every single day.
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