Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from April 2004

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from April 2004

More isn't always more.(editor's perspective)(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... Recently, during our editorial trip to the Beltram Foodservice Group in Tampa, Fla., FE&S' 2004 Dealer of the Year, one of that firm's top executives remarked that the single greatest challenge his organization is facing is "the need to find...

Service agency roll-up formed.(people & events)(Authorized Commercial Service, Certified Service Center and Barker's Food Machinery Service create Service Solutions Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Three independent service agencies have merged to form one of the largest privately held businesses of this kind in the country. Service Solutions Group has been created out of the merger of Authorized Commercial Service, Phoenix; Certified...

FE&S introduces 'economic outlook' online.(people & events)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine has introduced an innovative new web-exclusive feature: "Economic Outlook." This monthly article goes one step beyond simply offering summations of recent financial reports and information...

NRAEF releases third edition servsafe.(people & events)(National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The third edition of the ServSafe Coursebook and ServSafe Essentials is now available from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. According to NRAEF the new edition features restructured and updated content, including...

Boelter buys kitchen-wear.(Tire Boelter Co. buys Kitchen-Wear)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Milwaukee-based Tire Boelter Cos. has announced the acquisition of fabricating dealer Kitchen-Wear, Wales, Wis. According to Eric Boelter, the firm's executive vice president, who negotiated the acquisition, the addition will enhance The...

Ecolab acquires Daydots.(people & events)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Ecolab has acquired food safety product manufacturer Daydots, Fort Worth, Texas. Daydots, which counts food safety labels and preparation and handling bags among its portfolio of products, posted sales of $22 million in 2003. ...

Cini-Little reorganizes management.(promotion of Dick Eisenbarth)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Consultant Cini-Little International, Rockville, Md., has announced a series of changes in its management structure, including the promotion of Dick Eisenbarth to senior vice president and director of operations. According to the company,...

Tampa service agency acquired.(North American Commercial Parts and Service; Commercial Appliance Parts and Service )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Fairfield, Conn.--based North American Commercial Parts and Service has acquired Commercial Appliance Parts and Service of Tampa, Fla. North American is a holding company of regional service agencies. In addition to this acquisition, it...

New GM named for Wittco and Crimsco.(Steve Jensen appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Wittco Foodservice Equipment has appointed Steve Jensen general manager for both Wittco and Crimsco. Jensen will be responsible for all company operations and work closely with dealers, consultants and end-users as well as engineering,...

EDI holds 2004 sales training conference.(people & events)(EDI Marketing Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... EDI Marketing Group has completed its 2004 Sales Training conference, held in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 24 through 28. According to EDI, more than 300 people attended the event, which had the theme "Setting the Standard for Safety and...

Jade gets new HQ.(Jade Products Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Jade Products Co. has moved its headquarters and factory to a new location in Brea, Calif. The new location includes 120,700-square-feet of space, compared to the 100,000-square-feet the manufacturer had at its previous plant. The new...

SEFA holds training program.(people & events)(Supply and Equipment Foodservice Alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Thirty-seven dealer salespeople turned out to participate in SEFA University, a three-day in-depth training session held in Baltimore, Feb. 4 to 6. The goal was for dealer salespeople to "hone their skills, expand their knowledge and...

United group names two EVPs.(people & events)(executive vice presidents)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The United Group, a Monroe, La.-based buying group for janitorial, foodservice and industrial packaging supplies, has named two new executive vice presidents, one each for its Western and Southwestern regions. Jeff Robinson has been...

CFESA offers management training.(Comercial Food Equipment Service Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... CFESA is offering classes in management training in a three-day classroom course designed to assist managers in improving their job performance. The workshop is described as providing "vital development for newer managers while filling in...

Hobart taps Szafranski for VP spot.(Tom Szafranski)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Hobart has named Tom Szafranski the vice president of field sales for Hobart Foodservice. Szafranski has been with Hobart since 1984, starting as a foodservice dealer representative in Columbia, S.C. He most recently served as vice...

WNA names hastings sales and marketing VP.(Michael Hastings)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... WNA, a maker of plastic disposable tableware for restaurants and caterers, has named Michael Hastings its executive vice president of sales and marketing. Hastings previously served as president of Sweetheart Cup beginning in March 2001....

Singer names fine contracts VP.(Irv Fine appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Reading, Pa.-based dealer Singer Equipment has named Irv Fine to the position of vice president of contracts. In his new role, Fine will be responsible for managing and growing the firm's Philadelphia and Reading contract divisions. ...

Chain update: Cosi, Jack in the box and others.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A number of major chain restaurants have announced significant financial or operational news in recent weeks. * Cosi has unveiled a prototype design for its next generation of restaurants. The first such unit, located in Avon, Conn.,...

Service consolidation.(consultant's viewpoint)
April 1, 2004... Service industries worldwide are pursuing a consistent strategy: consolidating their services to become single-source providers for their clients. In the general marketplace, customers continue to express their desire to obtain as many services...

School foodservice: patience can pay off.(operator's opinion)
April 1, 2004... If maintaining a good reputation and satisfying customers are your goals as an E&S supplier, exercising patience can pay off when dealing with the school foodservice equipment market. Patience combined with perseverance and an understanding of...

2004 Distribution Giants: with 2003 in the books, it's time to review how the E&S dealer community fared. FE&S' annual Distribution Giants report outlines the sales, structure, challenges and objectives of the 100 largest dealers and 10 biggest broadliners in the United States.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... Training for Growth 2003 was a year when dozens of the country's top dealerships posted sales that were either lower than or flat compared to the year before (see the dealer listings starting on page 37). A few dealers, however, reported...

Q: When you call on prospective new accounts, what do you do to differentiate yourself and your dealership?(DSR clinic)
April 1, 2004... Dennis Maughan The Washington Co. Columbus, Ohio "We try to point out that we are very, very service-oriented and that our customers are the boss; we stress that we do as much or as little as they want. We also let them know that...

Making custom foodservice equipment better, faster, more cost-effective.(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... It's a dilemma faced by many chain foodservice operators. Custom equipment is needed, but the price is too high... or it takes too long to fabricate. Eagle Foodservice Equipment and its SpecFAB Division fill the gap between standard...

Ah Sin at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino: Woks, Korean barbecues, steamers, fryers, display cases and Japanese sushi knives are among the equipment and supplies that are on display at Ah Sin, the newest restaurant in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.(facility design: project of the month)
April 1, 2004... East has met West in a new, eclectic concept in Las Vegas. A combination of specialties from China, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and France are featured on an expansive menu at Ah Sin, a restaurant and bar located in the Paris Hotel on the...

Sell skillets in so many ways: floor-mounted skillets are capable of cooking in such a large variety of ways that they are often the most useful, and used, piece of equipment in professional kitchens.(product: sales tips)
April 1, 2004... Standing skillets, the multi-functional pieces of cooking equipment that are also referred to as braising pans, are perhaps the most versatile cooking tools available to operators today. This versatility and the many benefits that arise from it...

Bob Green: United Restaurant Equipment, Raleigh, N.C.(DSR of the month)(Distributor Sales Representative )
April 1, 2004... Bob Green, a DSR with United Restaurant Equipment in Raleigh, N.C., and FE&S' DSR of the Month for April, will try to tell you he owes his success to the territory he covers. But those who know him will tell you it has more to do with his...

Huhot Mongolian grill: at this emerging full-service casual chain, guests select their own ingredients and interact with cooks who masterfully man a large Mongolian grill, the highlight of a small yet sufficient equipment package.(chain profile)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2004... "It was the Mongols' quest to unify the world. Understandably, they were an army on the go, in need of a speedy bountiful meal. Lacking the traditional cutlery, they used their swords to slice thin strips of meat and vegetables, then seared the...

The wok line hot dish on the wok line: Wok-line cooking requires not only a dexterous chef, but also a battery of specialized tools and equipment--particularly, a gas range that can supply concentrated high heat-output.(e&s Spotlight)
April 1, 2004... Asian-style menus and cooking techniques are proving increasingly popular with patrons at both commercial and noncommercial foodservice venues throughout the country. Rapid stir-fry preparation of menu items in round-bottomed wok pans is a...

Manitowoc Ice Inc.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... According to the maker, the S-series ice machine from Manitowoc runs whisper-quiet and now includes the Guardian[R] slime inhibitor as standard. In addition, the unit is designed with rounded corners for easy cleaning and a hinged front door...

Hatco Corp.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Offered in a choice of gas or electric, Hatco's booster water heaters are designed for heavy-duty use and are available in more than 100 Imperial and compact models and configurations. According to the maker, each unit is internally...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Advance Tabco's subway-style floor troughs are designed with 3/16" x 1" bars constructed of either 14-gauge stainless steel or fiberglass and, according to the maker, are offered in standard sizes that range from 12" x 24" to 18" x 72". Custom...

Haynes Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Haynes Spray Lubricant is designed for use on meat and vegetable slicers, graters, mixers, beverage and soft-serve equipment, and shake, cappuccino and yogurt machines. According to the maker, the lubricant is odorless, colorless, tasteless and...

Eagle Group.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The new worktable from Eagle ships knocked down, includes a cabinet kit and, according to the maker, is easy to assemble using machine screws and threaded inserts. The unit stands 34 1/2" high and 30" deep and is available in a choice of three...

Alegacy Foodservice Products Group.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Savior juice dispenser from Alegacy features an 18/10 stainless-steel stand and a transparent Plexiglas container and according to the maker, is available with either stainless or brass trim. The 7-liter unit also includes a non-diluting...

Sterilox Technologies Inc.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Model A-2000 generator from Sterilox is designed for use in produce misting systems and ice machines and, according to the maker, is also ideal for rinsing fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as for sanitizing countertops, slicers, cutting...

Bakers Pride Oven Co. Inc.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The GP series of gas countertop ovens from Bakers Pride is designed for all-purpose use and is available in a choice of two models: GP-51 and GP-61. Standard features include two baking compartments, each with 1"-thick hearth decks, and...

Server Products.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Designed to provide consistent salting of foods, the Season2Taste[TM] salt shaker/dispenser from Server offers 10 portion-settings and can hold up to 8 oz. of salt. The unit features lightweight polypropylene construction, quick refills and,...

Lakeside Mfg. Inc. (not pictured).(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Lakeside's Condi Express[TM] condiment station is designed to roll to most any location, and is available with four top configurations to fit individual needs. The unit features heavy-duty 5" casters. www.elakeside.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Lincoln Foodservice Products Inc., An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Designed for fast disassembly and reassembly, the Redco [R] EaziClean [R] can opener from Lincoln is available in a choice of two models: BCO-20 for can heights up to 14" and BCO-30 for can heights up to 22". The unit features a hardened...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(product marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The Model AR-7E electric rotisserie from Alto-Shaam features a combination of convection and ceramic radiant heat and comes equipped with seven rotating spits that, according to the maker, can accommodate up to 21 chickens. The unit offers a...

Accounting for installations.(parting shot)
April 1, 2004... I have chosen to utilize this column to comment on the subject of equipment installations, currently a very hot topic in our industry. For some while, chain/multi-unit operators have been urging NAFEM to adopt a policy to provide them with...