BOFI/XLT’s are from the same originator of the current Lincoln X2’s. Lincoln bought this line from a nearly bankrupt company in Kansas. It was purchased due to the fact that Lincoln was not allowed to build any ovens larger than a 36" chamber. This came from a dispute with Middleby. The BOFI/XLT ovens were so poorly constructed that operators had them vibrating/bouncing across the floor(hollow blower drive shaft). These ovens to the day are still be pulled and crushed and the Chains still regret being “pushed” into them(Pizza Hut/Donato’s). Lincoln has redesigned them with a solid blower drive shaft(a little late).
BOFI/XLT re-surfaced and came with a redesigned oven on the inside. The order surge came from the success of George Mills placing an oven in front of Domino’s Pizza E&S and telling them that for every oven sold Domino’s E&S would receive an undisclosed amount($2,500 unofficial). Thus the reason for the manufacturer jump and Middleby being generally replaced in the Domino’s Pizza system.
PESI has been in the refurbishing business for over 22 years. A few years ago and 1000’s of ovens later they decided to give the customer what they wanted and desired. Ever been to a car lot and wonder why this manufacturer did not offer a cup holder here like the another manufacturer did? And then looked at another make and model and wondered why they didn’t do this like another manufacturer(strong door panel, etc.). On the other side of the coin, when customers purchase these ovens, they are hesitant to tell others, since it will give them the same advantage they just benefited from; i.e. reduced costs, quality bake, speed, etc.
When it comes to parts in their ovens, PESI CERTIFIED their ovens with PESI, Grainger, Middleby Marshall, Lincoln and Blodgett parts. BOFI only CERTIFIED their ovens with BOFI/XLT & Grainger parts. Listed below is the individual part and then the Manufacturer - Source(s):
Signal Conditioner:
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall
XLT - XLT
Cooling Fan:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Middleby Marshall, Lincoln, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Modulating Gas Valve:
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall
XLT - XLT
Transformer:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Middleby Marshall, Lincoln, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Pick-Up Assembly:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Temperature Controller:
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall
XLT - XLT
Cool Down Timer:
Pro Series - (Built into Temperature Controller)
XLT - XLT
High Limit Board (Additional Safety):
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall, Blodgett
XLT - Not Offered
Ignition Control:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Lincoln
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Conveyor Controller:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Combustion Blower Motor:
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall, Lincoln, Blodgett
XLT - XLT
Conveyor Drive Motor:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Combination Gas Valve:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Middleby Marshall, Lincoln, Blodgett
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Thermocouple:
Pro Series - PESI, Middleby Marshall
XLT - XLT
Fan Motor:
Pro Series - PESI, Lincoln
XLT - XLT
Ignition Assembly:
Pro Series - PESI, Grainger, Lincoln
XLT - XLT, Grainger
Just one of their many clients is American Pie Pizza based out of Florida with numerous locations has gone exclusively with the Pro Series from being a Middleby Marshall customer. There is a Pro Series in Williston, FL that is just 22 miles from you, they went from a deck oven to the Pro Series.