An interview with Jan Murtagh, President, CDN.

KNSD: What is CDN’s niche in the marketplace?

JM: For more than 30 years, we’ve specialized in time and temperature, with a broad assortment of thermometers and timers. CDN stands out as a global category leader with the personal service and commitment of a business that’s always been family owned. We’re known for product innovation, superior customer service, quality and value.

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KNSD: How broad is your product line?

JM: We offer more than 90 thermometers and timers, from the basic to the unique. Our core assortment makes it easy for kitchenware retailers to present bestselling category essentials. Beyond this, we have a solution for any time or temperature-measuring task, including models that not every competitor carries, such as thin tip thermometers and dishwasher safe thermometers. Our thermometer styles include beverage and frothing, oven and grill, refrigerator/freezer and candy and deep fry models, plus we have a wide assortment of digital and mechanical timers. We also have multitasking models, such as our Bluetooth Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer that links to mobile iOS and Android devices via an exclusive CDN app.

KNSD: What distinguishes CDN products from the competition?

JM: Our retail partners appreciate our superior customer service and competitive pricing. We tool many of our own products, so innovation is another advantage. Our quality and durability show in our choice of premium materials such as 304-grade stainless steel to our standard five-year warranty. Our broad line – with innovations such as recalibratable digital thermometers and thermometers featuring Biocote, a HACCP-approved anti-microbial – is another reason people turn to CDN.

KNSD: What’s your track record on inventory and delivery?

JM: CDN was recently named the No. 1 brand for inventory/delivery in the thermometer/sensor industry in the Foodservice Equipment & Supplies “Best in Class” report. We sell to foodservice and retail markets, so we’re attuned to professional standards of quality that give us an edge in the consumer market. CDN was also the No. 1 rated brand in this report for design/appearance, so we bested all competitors on these important attributes.

KNSD: What new products are you introducing in 2016?

JM: This will be a big year for us for new product introductions, including a new Tea Timer, Floating Thermometer, a design-driven Compact Mechanical Timer and more.