Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from February 2005

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from February 2005

Something old, something new.(publisher's letter)(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... Some things in life just seem, well... right. Like finding a tremendously qualified editor in chief with food in his name for a magazine that serves the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. And so, it is with great pleasure that I...

By way of introduction ...(new editor-in-chief's perspective)(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joe Carbonara and I am the magazine's new editor in chief. can't begin to tell you what an honor and a privilege it is to serve you and our industry in this capacity. I have 16-plus years"...

Boelter named Dealer of the Year.(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) named Milwaukee-based The Boelter Cos. its Dealer of the Year for 2005. This is the second time Boelter has been named Dealer of the Year, as the organization was previously recognized in 1990. ...

Dover announces new DIFC president.(appointment)(DI Foodservice Cos)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Dover Systems Inc. appointed Bill Strenglis to the post of president of Jackson, Miss.-based DI Foodservice Cos. (DIFC), effective Jan. 3, 2005. In his new role, Strenglis oversees the Groen, Randell Avtec brands of equipment. He replaces...

FE&S appoints new editor.(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) named Joe Carbonara the publication's new editor in chief. "Having the right person in the editor-in-chief role is essential to the success of every magazine," said Maureen Slocum, FE&S' publisher....

MAFSI announces 2005 honorees, officers.(people & events. The Manufacturer's Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry named the winners of its 2005 awards at the close of last month's NAFEM/MAFSI joint conference. * MAFSI Chapter 17 (metropolitan Chicago) received the Bill H. Loveless...

Don't let the fast pace of the E&S industry put you out of touch.(InBrief Online)
February 1, 2005... Don't let the fast pace of the E&S industry put you out of touch. Keep track of your industry friends' and colleagues' career moves with InBrief Online. The latest information on promotions, job changes, awards and new offices, factories and...

IDC forms China venture.(International Dispensing Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hanover, Md.-based International Dispensing Corp. (IDC), a maker of both permanent and disposable dispensing products for the foodservice industry has announced plans to enter the Chinese market through a partnership with Sino Link. Sino...

Spinelli named president of Dykes.(appointment)(Francis Spinelli)(Dykes Restaurant Supply)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Francis Spinelli is the new president of Huntsville, Ala.-based Dykes Restaurant Supply. Spinelli has been with the dealership for 15 years, most recently serving as its executive vice president. In taking over the firm's presidency,...

MAFSI sets conference, Roadshow dates.(Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... The Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry announced the dates of five upcoming Technology Roadshows: * Feb. 22, Washington, D.C. * March 15, Portland, Ore. * April 5, San Francisco * April 27,...

Middleby buys Nu-Vu.(people & events)(Nu-Vu Food Service Systems)(Middleby Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Middleby Corp., headquartered in Elgin, Ill., acquired Nu-Vu Food Service Systems, a maker of cooking and baking equipment located in Menominee, Mich. Middleby purchased the firm, along with the Wilder brand of holding cabinets, from...

Chicago reps merge.(PRF Marketing)(Foodservice Concepts)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... PRF Marketing, Oak Brook, Ill., and Foodservice Concepts, Wheeling, Ill., announced their merger, effective Jan. 3. The merged company, which operates under the name of PRF Marketing, now reps equipment, smallwares and tabletop items and...

Nine charged in U.S. Foodservice case.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Charges have been filed against nine individuals accused of providing Netherlands-based Royal Ahold's auditors with false statements concerning its U.S. Foodservice subsidiary, All the individuals charged were employed by food manufacturers...

Henny Penny earns Energy Star.(people & events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny announced two of its fryer lines have received Energy Star certification. The manufacturer's OFE and OEA 320 series of electric open fryers earned the certification, which recognizes products with high levels...

Don names sales and marketing v.p.(people & events)(Appointment)(Vice President)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Edward Don & Co., N. Riverside, Ill., named Scott Baxter the firm's new executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Baxter leads all sales and marketing initiatives for the firm and assumes responsibility of Don's...

IH/M&RS accepting seminar proposals.(people & events)
February 1, 2005... The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced that it is accepting seminar proposals for the 2005 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show. Among the suggested topics are design, technology, human resources, hotel operations, sales...

Garland names U.S. Range sales director.(people & events)(Garland Group)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Garland Group, a division of Enodis, appointed Michael Beachkofsky to the newly created position of director of National Sales for U.S. Range. In this position, Beachkofsky is responsible for driving sales with the factory's...

Reinhart sale pending.(people & events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... After 32 years of ownership, Marge Reinhart and the Reinhart family entered into an agreement to sell Reinhart FoodService to Reyes Holdings, Rosemont. Ill. Reyes distributes beer and food products throughout North. Central and South...

TriMark United East hires contracts v.p.(people & events)(Appointment)(Vice President)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... TriMark United East, based in South Attleboro. Mass., named Bob Collins senior vice president of its Contract division. Collins previously served as the president of U.S. Foodservice's Contract and Design division. That division was closed...

Royal Ahold selling groceries.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Netherlands-based Royal Ahold entered into an agreement to sell two U.S.-based regional supermarket chains. An affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a private equity group headquartered in Dallas, will acquire the BI-LO and Bruno's grocery store...

A.O. Smith names Operations v.p.(people & events)(Appointment)(Vice President)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Water Products, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and water system tanks, appointed Steve Anderson its vice president of Operations. In this position, Anderson will oversee the company's commercial and...

Chain update: McDonald's, Domino's and others.(people & events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A number of major chain restaurants announced significant financial or operational news in recent weeks. * McDonald's reported its same-store sales results for the month, quarter and year that ended on Dec. 31, 2004. For the month of...

A time for optimism.(food service consultant's viewpoint)(National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)
February 1, 2005... It's 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evening as we settle into our seats with the task of finding parking on a 26[degrees] night now behind us. We begin to soak in the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd. The theater is full and here we are, 10 rows back...

Foreign-made E&S and the evolution of the channel: with an increasing number of manufacturers from both Europe and Asia seeking to gain a foothold in the United States, members of the FE&S Editorial Advisory Board met last fall at the New York show to discuss how these companies are affecting the domestic E&S Supply Chain.(Industry Roundtable. Foodservice, Equipment, and Supply.)
February 1, 2005... FE&S: We've chosen for our topic this year the impact of foreign-made equipment and supplies on your companies and your channel partners and where we think this industry might be headed. To begin, why has the influx of foreign-made E&S become a...

Adelphia Panathenian Grand Ballroom: Deptford, N.J.: our judges selected this establishment as the outstanding entry in the Catering/ Banquet Facility category of FE&S' 2004 Tabletop Awards program. We will feature further winners every other month in the magazine, extending recognition of 2004's most extraordinary tabletop designs.(2004 Tabletop Performance Award Winner.)
February 1, 2005... Upon purchasing the Adelphia complex from the Campbell Soup Co. in 1989, the Balls family began converting it from a family-style restaurant, known as McDougalls, to the mixed-use property that it is today. Located 12 miles east of Philadelphia...

Reducing foodborne illness risks right from the source.(touch-free handwashing system)
February 1, 2005... The newest designs in handwashing stations make compliance easier and far more effective. Every year, nearly one out of every four Americans catches a foodborne illness. While most recover after only a few days, some don't--especially...

The Handwashing Olympics.(Handwashing Leadership Forum[TM])(benefits of handwashing in food services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Handwashing Leadership Forum[TM] is an alliance of advocates committed to lowering the risk of foodborne illness. Its roster includes major players in the foodservice equipment field, including Eagle Group. What's the best way to...

Beyer Hall Cafeteria at Gannon University; Erie, Pa.: an extensive renovation of the dining facility at this private university included the installation of an array of E&S at several concept-themed food stations visible to customers as they select breakfast, lunch and dinner options.(facility design project of the month)(Direct Design Services)
February 1, 2005... Designed in the 1960s, Beyer Hall Cafeteria at Gannon University in Erie, Pa., was built with two straight serving lines. Most of the food was prepared behind the scenes and displayed in steam-table pans. As the years passed and lifestyles...

Get sales cooking with pots and pans: found in nearly every foodservice operation, pots and pans come in a wide variety of materials and quality levels that DSRs must master in order to best serve their customers.(product sales tips)
February 1, 2005... While their ubiquity may lead people to give them little thought, practically every foodservice depends on pots and pans. An operation's efficiency, then, can be either improved or hindered depending on how well these items meet its needs. ...

Terry Arellano: Bargreen-Ellingson, Portland, Ore.
February 1, 2005... Terry Arellano of Tacoma, Wash.-based Bargreen-Ellingson, FE&S' DSR of the Month for February 2005, transcends mere top-flight service and goes all the way to full-scale friendship with many of his clients. "My customers and get to the...

Illegal Pete's: bringing production and, along with it, E&S into its units is among several changes this casual-service chain is undergoing as it prepares its prototype for further expansion into Colorado and other markets. With stiff competition nearby, differentiation is an imperative.(chain profile)(equipment and supplies)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2005... Since its inception in 1995, Illegal Pete's was intended to be a Mexican-style restaurant offering made-to-order specialties and friendly service. Though the physical settings and some menu items have been transformed to meet customers'...

The big chill: walk-ins are an expensive yet vital item for the storage of perishables in any foodservice operation. Menus, daily service volumes, location and type of usage are all important considerations for operators and dealers when determining needs for walk-in refrigerators and freezers.(Walk-In Coolers & Freezers)
February 1, 2005... Keeping one's cool during peak performance periods is a challenge for most any operator. So the last thing they want to worry about is whether perishable or other temperature-sensitive ingredients or menu items, such as beer and wine, are...

Cambro Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cambro Mfg. Co. The KD service cart from Cambro is designed to handle both light- and heavy-duty transporting and, according to the maker, ships knocked down to minimize costs. The unit is available in black or speckled gray and features...

Electrolux Professional Inc.(product marketplace)(Air-O-Defrost)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Electrolux Professional Inc. Air-O-Defrost from Electrolux is designed to thaw frozen foods quickly and safely. According to the maker, the unit combines low-temperature steam and high airflow to maintain the nutritional content, flavor and...

Eagle Group.(product marketplace)(Add-A-Shelf[R])(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Eagle Group The Add-A-Shelf[R] adjustable wire shelving system from Eagle features numerically calibrated grooved posts and tapered split sleeves and is offered in a variety of colors and finishes, including black, red and white epoxy,...

Nor-Lake Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Nor-Lake Inc. The new T-3000 series of reach-in refrigerators and freezers from Nor-Lake is designed with solid doors and a stainless-steel interior and exterior. Available in a choice of one-, two- and three-door models, the units feature a...

TurboChef Technologies Inc.(product marketplace)(Tornado[TM])(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... TurboChef Technologies Inc. The Tornado[TM] speed-cook oven from TurboChef offers a small footprint and is designed to bake, toast and brown foods faster. According to the maker, the stackable unit uses a combination of high-speed impinged hot...

Frymaster Corp., An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)(FootPrint Pro[R])(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Frymaster Corp., An Enodis Co. The FootPrint Pro[R] filtration system is designed for Frymaster's gas and electric open-pot fryers and, according to the maker, accommodates all three filter media (paper, stain-less-steel screens and charcoal...

Groen, A DI Foodservice Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... According to the maker, the Vortex[TM] Connectionless steamer from Groen uses ordinary tap water, never needs deliming and is available in three- and six-pan models. The unit is designed for easy installation and features a steam-circulating...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Model 200-HST/G hot food buffet table from Alto-Shaam is designed for serving hot hor d'oeuvres, pizza or side dishes and, according to the maker, can be used as a freestanding, tabletop unit or built into an existing counter or service...

Berner Int'l.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Designed with safety in mind, Berner's line of PatioSchwank infrared radiant heaters is suitable for use in a variety of outdoor locations, from restaurant patios to smoking areas. According to the maker, the units are lightweight, efficient...

Everpure Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... According to the maker, Everpure's line of filters extends the life of coffee brewers and espresso machines by reducing particles that can cause off-tastes and odors. The filters are available in a choice of three models: QL2-OCS is designed to...

Update Int'l.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Update's line of janitorial and sanitation products includes soap dispensers, lobby dustpans, roll towel dispensers, wet-floor caution signs and a mop bucket with a side-press wringer. The bucket features rolling wheels, donut bumpers, a...

Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)(Opti-Rinse[TM] nozzles)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Opti-Rinse[TM] nozzles From Hobart are designed to save operating costs and are a standard feature on the Model FT900 flight-type warewasher. According to the maker, the Opti-Rinse[TM] system boasts a final rinse flow rate of 168 gals. per...

Follett Corp.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Offered in a choice of models, Follett's Ice*Device[TM] non-mechanical dispensing bin and cart combo features full stainless exteriors and non-corroding polyethylene liners. According to the maker, the double-door units provide safety and...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)
February 1, 2005... Advance Tabco's check minder is constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum and includes a floating ball mechanism that's designed to grab checks quickly and hold them in place. The check minder is offered in a choice of three options: built-in on the...

The Vollrath Co., LLC.(product marketplace)
February 1, 2005... Vollrath's line of beehive-style serving bowls is designed to add function as well as style to any buffet presentation. Constructed of 18/8 stainless-steel, the double-wall insulated bowls are available in three sizes (1.7 qt., 3.4 qt. and 6.9...

Stay the course.(parting shot. The foodservice equipment industry.)(Column)
February 1, 2005... Our industry is changing, which is good news. In order to stay up-to-date in the growing foodservice market we, as service agencies, dealers, manufacturers and reps, must be willing to embrace these changes as they come. However, within our...