Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from April 2008

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from April 2008

Hoods Go Green.
April 1, 2008... George Zawacki, DFS, CFSP Founder and Publisher Up Your Stack Arlington Heights, Ill. Those of us who looked at energy-saving devices 5-to-10 years ago were basically ignored. The only relevant factor was cost. Customers always wanted to...

Mitch Landis.
April 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Rapids Foodservice Contract and Design, Minneapolis One could say that being a DSR in the foodservice industry is in Mitch Landis' blood; his mother worked for a small dealer in the industry for many...

The Changing Face of the DSR.(dealer sales representative)
April 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Dealers, suppliers and operators are realizing that working together as partners is the most effective way to do business. Technology has changed the pace of business. Paper and pens have been...

Slow-Roasted Success.
April 1, 2008... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor Easy-to-use and -maintain equipment is allowing this emerging segment to feed consumers' appetites with smoky goodness. Barbecue styles differ from coast to coast, carrying with them different...

A Healthy Dose of Practicality.
April 1, 2008... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief With the subject of 'green' seemingly dominating all aspects of conversation, it feels as if every day is St. Patrick's Day. If only the green beer would last as long as some of these conversations. For...

Ricker Dining, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif.
April 1, 2008... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor A compact layout with essential pieces of equipment to produce a Mediterranean-style menu brings efficiency and labor savings to the comprehensive eco-friendly renovation of this Stanford University dining...

2008 Distribution GIANTS.
April 1, 2008... By the Editors Our annual snapshot of the industry's top 100 dealers In a year when most everyone is holding their breath over the status of the nation's economy, FE&S ' 2008 Distribution Giants offers a welcome break for the...

UC Davis Expands Composting to Stadiums.
April 1, 2008... Staff First school kitchens, then dining halls, now - stadiums? The University of California at Davis has expanded its composting and recycling program to include, not just the main dining areas, but also its football stadium. School...

FE&S Announces 2008 Top Achievers and Hall of Fame Award Winners.(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)(Awards list)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine announced the winners of the 2008 Top Achiever and Hall of Fame awards. Last month, the magazine announced that Bargreen-Ellingson won the 2008 Dealer of the Year Award. The recipients...

TriMark Acquires Economy Restaurant Fixtures, BigTray.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff TriMark USA Inc. announced it has acquired Economy Restaurant Fixtures Inc., a San Francisco-based dealership headed by Jeff Weinstock. The acquisition also includes Economy Restaurant Fixtures(TM) BigTray division, an online...

New Enodis President, Ice Group Americas.(Kevin Fink)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Enodis plc appointed Kevin Fink to president of Ice Group Americas. Fink will continue to serve as president of Ice-O-Matic, and hold the interim position of president of Scotsman until a new appointment is made. A 21-year...

Strategic Equipment & Supply Names New CEO.(Martin Monnat )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Dallas-based Strategic Equipment & Supply named Martin Monnat president and chief executive officer. A 30-year industry veteran, Monnat joined SESC in 2006, following the dealershipAcentsa[logical not](TM)s acquisition of ISI...

New Director to Oversee NSF's Food Safety Division.
April 1, 2008... Staff NSF Internationalhired Jennifer Tong as director of its Restaurant Food Safety Division. In her new role, Tong is responsible for the strategic development of the NSF Dine Safer™ program, a certification program that helps...

In Brief.
April 1, 2008... Staff AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, appointed Ralph Bower as chief operations officer and Richard Lynch as chief marketing officer... The VollrathCo. appointed David Hogan as its new...

Former Tomlinson and NAFEM President Passes.(John Chernak)(Obituary)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff John Chernak, the former CEO of Tomlinson Industries, and a past president of the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), passed away from complications related to diabetes. Chernak joined Tomlinson in...

Green Tip of the Month.
April 1, 2008... Staff Earth Day is April 22, so what better time to examine one's carbon footprint. Visit the Food Service Technology Center web site for an energy-saving calculator, life cycle cost calculators and other tools designed to help companies...

Getting Honored for Giving Value through Relationships.(Hamilton Store Fixtures Ltd.)
April 1, 2008... Lorne Gaffe Principal Hamilton Store Fixtures Ltd. Hamilton, Ontario Canadalgaffe@hsfltd.com Iam pleased to be part of a third-generation, 73-year-old family business. My grandfather set the foundation on which we operate. My father set...

Products.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... Staff Eagle Group The Security Module allows for secure storage of items subject to pilferage. The unit features open-wire construction, fits in between two wire shelves spaced 20' apart, and is available for shelving units measuring 18',...