Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from February 2007

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from February 2007

Getting to Great Kitchen Design.(Company overview)
February 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor What makes a top-notch kitchen design? Several design consultants answer the question by identifying planning practices, documentation methods and no-compromise facets of design and equipment that...

Mark Klein.(Hockenberg Equipment Co.)
February 1, 2007... By Howard Riell, Contributing Editor Hockenberg's, Lenexa, Kan. Mark Klein, sales representative for Hockenberg's in Lenexa Kan., has had a very successful year. In fact, he's had a solid 30 years. What's his secret? Customer service....

Catered with Class.
February 1, 2007... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Catererswho stay on top of trends, remain adaptable and know how to pack a kitchen,reap the most rewards. Flexibility. Adaptability. Thinking on your feet. Movement. Sound like the description of a...

School Daze.(food service workers)
February 1, 2007... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief Cultivating a deep and skilled pool of potential foodservice professionals seemingly is a universal need for this industry. From operators to manufacturers and all points in between, each member of the...

Harvard University's Dunster & Mather Dining Halls, Cambridge, Mass.
February 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor One of the first renovations of its kind to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, this kitchen serves two separate dining halls at the university. Incorporating energy-efficient...

Aramark's New Concept for Students.
February 1, 2007... Staff It's no secret bakery-cafes are growing rapidly in popularity. Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm, released numerous reports this past year showing these establishments' success in luring consumers in for breakfast with baked...

Chain Expansion Report.
February 1, 2007... Staff - Brinker, CPK and other chains release expansion information. - Brinker International signed an agreement with Swisshelm Group to develop three Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants throughout Springfield, Mo., and Arkansas. ...

Firehouse Subs Names New Director of Operations.(Gregory Brown appointed)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Staff Jacksonville, Fla.-based Firehouse Subs promoted Gregory Brown to director of operations. Brown will oversee the chain's 33 restaurants. Having joined the company in 2005, Brown most recently served as manager of franchise...

In Brief.(Univex Corp. promotes Jason Eaton)(Watlow moves its korean office, Robert Putney appointed)(Loubat Equipment Co. awarded)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Staff Loubat Equipment Co. received an award from New Orleans CityBusiness magazine for "Best Places to Work" among a group of 15 small and 25 large businesses -- Univex Corp. , a foodservice equipment supplier based in Salem, N.H.,...

Enodis Acquires Fabristeel, Builds New China Facility.(Fabristeel group acquired)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Staff Enodis announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the Fabristeel group of companies. Fabristeel, headquartered in Singapore, China, manufactures hot and cold foodservice equipment, including customized solutions for the hotel,...

Marco's Pizza Appoints New Vice President.
February 1, 2007... Staff Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza hired P. David Black as executive vice president in charge of operations, training and other store-level activities. Black joins Marco's from Domino's Pizza where he served as president from 1989 to...

Champion Industries and Ali Group Appoint New VP.
February 1, 2007... Staff Champion Industries and The Ali Group appointed Robert August to executive vice president for the North America division. In this position, August will direct all sales and marketing activities for Champion Industries, Bi-Line,...

Blodgett Names New VP of Sales and Marketing.
February 1, 2007... Staff Blodgett named Mark Pumphret vice president of sales and marketing. Pumphret most recently served as director of sales for the company. Prior to that, Pumphret held leadership positions with equipment manufacturers Rational and...

Johnny's Lunch Appoints Executive Team for Expansion Plans.
February 1, 2007... Staff Johnny's Lunch, LLC appointed a new executive team to head a national expansion program for Johnny's Lunch, a 70-year-old hot dog/hamburger restaurant in Jamestown, N.Y. The executive team will include Anthony Calamunci, president;...

SFM Names New 2007 Board of Directors.
February 1, 2007... Staff The Society for Foodservice Manage-ment named the newly elected board members for 2007. The board members are Cindi Anden, Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif.; Theodore Farrand, Cini-Little International Inc., Novelty, Ohio;...

AccuTemp Appoints Nagel as VP, Healthcare.
February 1, 2007... Staff AccuTemp Products Inc. appointed Judith Nagel as vice president, healthcare. Nagel will be responsible for building relationships with healthcare foodservice operators across the country and for developing new programs. Prior to...

Thermo-Kool PromotesCornell to Marketing Mgr.
February 1, 2007... Staff Thermo-Kool promoted Genny Cornell to marketing manager. She most recently served as administrative assistant to Chief Executive Officer Patricia McLaughlin. Cornell joined Thermo-Kool in June 1990. Prior to that, she attended...

Standex Acquires AAI and AFS.(Standex International Corp. acquires Associated American Industries, American Foodservice Corp.)
February 1, 2007... Staff Equipment manufacturer Standex International Corp. announced it acquired all shares of Associated American Industries, a manufacturer of primarily "hot side" foodservice equipment with brands that include APW Wyott and Bakers Pride....

Why Canada? Why Now?
February 1, 2007... Danny Collis, Principal Collis Group Inc., Concord, Ontario It seems that before diving into the vast American markets, European companies like to test what they feel is a smaller market in Canada. Maybe it is just coincidence, but I don't...

Product Marketplace.(food service equipment)(Buyers guide)
February 1, 2007... Staff Kolpak, Manitowoc Fdsrv. Group, The Manitowoc Co. The S-Series reach-in refrigerator comes equipped with a HACCP monitor control and antimicrobial-treated stainless-steel doors, handles and gaskets. Features include hidden controls...

Benihana.
February 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Moving into its 43rd year, Benihana introduces a new prototypewith a more contemporary design and ambiance to attract awider customer base, improve operational efficiency and reduce capital expenditures....

Today's Tabletop Trends.
February 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor "Unique," "simple" and "quality" are the buzzwords with today's tabletop creations. Although a restaurant's concept typically dictates the style of its tabletop decor, many chefs involved in the...