====== Cambro ======

Founded in 1951 in Huntington Beach, California, **Cambro** is synonymous with food service durability. While famous for inventing the fiberglass tray (the "Camtray"), Cambro is also a titan in manufacturing professional-grade melamine dinnerware used in hospitals, schools, and high-volume cafeterias globally.

===== 1. The "Camwear" Promise =====
Cambro's melamine products are engineered for the "Back of House" reality.
  * **Impact Resistance**: Designed to survive drops onto concrete floors, reducing replacement costs (breakage rate) significantly compared to china.
  * **Chemical Resistance**: Formulated to withstand harsh commercial detergents and high-temperature sanitizing cycles without fading or chalking.

===== 2. NSF Certification =====
Almost all Cambro melamine products are **NSF Listed** (National Sanitation Foundation). This certifies that the products are easy to clean, non-porous, and meet strict public health standards for commercial food equipment—a critical factor for health inspectors.

===== 3. Temperature Performance =====
Cambro melamine is an excellent insulator. It keeps hot food hot and cold food cold longer than standard plastic, without requiring pre-heating or chilling plates. However, it is rated for temperatures up to 99°C (210°F), meaning it is **not** microwave or oven safe.

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**See Also:**
  * [[:en:materials:melamine|Melamine in Commercial Food Service]]
  * [[:en:items:serving_pieces|The History of the Serving Tray]]

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