Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from July 2003

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from July 2003

The message is communications. .(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... It occurred to me recently that what you and I do is not all that different. In addition to providing the finest products and services of which we're capable, we all spend an inordinate amount of time communicating--with colleagues, business...

Major league foodservice leads the minors. (news & events).
July 1, 2003... Summertime brings hungry fans flocking to their favorite baseball teams' ballparks, both major league and, increasingly, across the country to minor league stadiums, to cheer for their hometown squads. One new ballpark, opened this year on...

Acquisitions among equipment makers. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A report on mergers and acquisitions among foodservice equipment manufacturers by Cherry Tree Securities concludes that deals are being driven by economies of scale and a desire to expand product lines. At the same time, the industry's...

Hobart registers NAFEM-compliant equipment. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hobart Corp. has become the first food equipment manufacturer to file NAFEM Data Protocol-compliant equipment for registration with the submission of the Hobart LXi warewasher and Traulsen R-Series and G-Series refrigerators and freezers. ...

NRA names Washington, others to board. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... During its board meeting and annual show in Chicago, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) board of directors elected Regynald Washington, FMP, CFBE, chairman of the board. Washington is the vice president and general manager of Disney...

Carlisle buys Flo-Pac. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Oklahoma City-based Carlisle FoodService Products has purchased Flo-Pac Corp. of Minneapolis. Flo-Pac provides a complete line of quality brooms, brushes, rotary brushes and cleaning tools for industrial maintenance. The firm has operating...

Middleby names Group President. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Middleby Corp. has promoted Phil Dei Dolori to the newly created position of Group President responsible for the Blodgett, Pitco and MagiKitch'n divisions. Selim Bassoul, the company's CEO, had been acting as the interim president of...

NRA announces Hennessy award winners. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... In conjunction with its annual show in May, the National Restaurant Association announced the winners of the 2003 Hennessy Travelers Association Award for Excellence. The Hennessy Awards honor special achievements by U.S. Air Force foodservices...

ACF Culinary Team USA takes gold in ACC. (news & events).(American Culinary Classic awards gold to American Culinary Federation)(Edward Leonard captained ACF team)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... After four days of intense culinary competition, ACF Culinary Team USA 2004 was named the overall gold-medal winner of the American Culinary Classic, held at McCormick Place during the National Restaurant Association's annual Restaurant,...

JCA names Enyeart COO. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Johnson Commercial Agents (JCA) of Minneapolis has promoted Stephen Enyeart to the position of chief operating officer. Enyeart had been a sales representative with JCA since February 1999. He joins CFO Paul Johnson and CEO Tom Johnson on...

Performance Index up again in April.(for U.S. restaurant industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Restaurant operators remain optimistic about the direction of the domestic economy, according to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index. The RPI--a monthly composite index that tracks the health and outlook of...

BUCA Inc. opens 100th restaurant. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... BUCA Inc. has opened its 100th Buca di Beppo southern Italian restaurant, in Cherry Hill, N.J. The opening precedes the 10th anniversary of the debut of the first Buca di Beppo location, which will be celebrated in July of 2003, according...

Domino's picks EFS network to innovate supply chain processes. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Domino's Pizza has selected EFS Network Inc.'s Order Management System to automate its purchase order-to-invoice processes with suppliers and enhance data management capabilities, according to PRNewswire-FirstCall. "Domino's implementation...

US Airways' In-flight Cafes take off. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... US Airways launched its In-flight Cafe service on most domestic flights of 700 miles or more, effective July 1, 2003. Customers traveling in Coach Class on these flights have the opportunity to purchase restaurant-quality deli meals...

FE&S wins publication award. (news & events).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has been honored with an award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. The publication was recognized with a Silver Award in the Midwest Region for the cover design on its November 2002...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2003... In last month's Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Hall of Fame profile on Henry Singer ("A Mold-Maker For His Times"), two names were inadvertently misspelled. The college Singer first attended is called Hartwick and the name of his valued...

Is there a buying group in your future? (Opinion).
July 1, 2003... In May's FE&5, the current status of buying groups, covered in the "Point-CounterPoint" dialogue and my column, was reviewed in depth. But what about the future of these groups? Prognostication is, to paraphrase the Brits, a tricky wicket......

What we need from facility design. (operator's opinion).(restaurant design)
July 1, 2003... One of the greatest fallacies many on-site foodservice operators still have to deal with today is the notion that we service a "captive audience." Perhaps this was an appropriate description 15 or 20 years ago, but it is certainly not the case...

A return to 'function junction'.(John Nackley and John McDonough present at the )
July 1, 2003... If volume is vanity and profitability is sanity, will traditional full-service dealers recognize the need to earn functional discounts from factories by providing appropriate value-creating services to E&S end-users? This was only one of the...

2003 State of the Industry Conference recap. .(the Foodservice Equipment conference addresses dealers' concerns)(Industry Overview)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2003... More than 250 industry leaders were in attendance at FE&S' second annual market-analysis meeting, which featured research presentations by Technomic and the industrial performance group, two industry-member panels and a gala awards banquet. ...

Thaifoon--taste of Asia: a newly reconfigured wok station, chef's table, broiler, griddle, steamer and fryers are being used in tandem to help produce a medley of pan-Asian menu creations at one of Salt Lake City's newest and most notable casual-dining restaurants. (facility design project of the month).
July 1, 2003... Salt Lake City The popularity of pan-Asian cuisine in the United States is a curious phenomenon. Americans are intrigued by the mixture of familiar and exotic ingredients. They watch in awe as chefs handle woks, fryers and griddles...

Tips to warm up toaster sales. (product sales tips).
July 1, 2003... Selling customers the right toaster for their specific program applications may not seem like the most complicated sales task. Nonetheless, the ability to fine-tune the details of operators' production requirements, energy standards and space...

Margie Secor: Manning Brothers Food Equipment Co., Athens, Ga. (DSR of the month).
July 1, 2003... Margie Secor of Manning Brothers Food Equipment Co. in Athens, Ga., accounted for $1.75 million in sales last year and has now earned recognition as FE&S' DSR of the Month for July 2003 by following a time-proven formula for success: work hard,...

The dish on warewashers and scrapping rooms. (Scrapping & Dishrooms).
July 1, 2003... Effective cleanup is a messy job and, obviously, absolutely essential in every type of foodservice operation. It won't really matter how good the food is if the tableware isn't clean, and properly sanitized servingware is the first step in an...

Cres Cor. (products).
July 1, 2003... Cres Cor The Best Cor Valu line of hot holding cabinets from Cres Cor is designed with a choice of heating options: convection or radiant heat, dry heat or heat with humidity control. The units are offered in stainless steel and aluminum and...

Advance Tabco. (products).
July 1, 2003... Advance Tabco Stock dishtables from Advance Tabco are offered in straight, corner, island "dishlanding" and u-shaped styles and, according to the maker, can be customized by means of "Smart Fabrication." Using Advance's '2003 Product and Price...

Alegacy Foodservice Products Group. (products).
July 1, 2003... Alegacy Foodservice Products Group According to the maker, Alegacy's line of heavy-duty turners is built with more rivets than most others on the market. The tools are designed for reliability and feature stainless-steel construction with an...

Server Products. (products).
July 1, 2003... Server Products Offering injection-molded polycarbonate construction, Server's clear plastic lid assembly is impact- and scratch-resistant and designed to snap into place on any of the maker's plastic fountain jars. The NSF-approved lid is...

Cleveland Range, an Enodis Co. (products).
July 1, 2003... Cleveland Range, An Enodis Co. According to the maker, Cleveland's new SteamChef[TM] 3 convection steamer is ideal for use in schools, hospitals, C-stores, delis, restaurants and similar venues. The high-speed electric unit can accommodate up...

Tor-Rey. (products).
July 1, 2003... Tor-Rey Offering a 10-lb. capacity, the new Model PS-5 kitchen scale from Tor-Rey is designed to reduce waste and increase profits and, according to the maker, can toggle among readouts of pounds, kilograms and ounces. The portable unit is...

TableCraft Products Co. (products).
July 1, 2003... TableCraft Products Co. Designed for organizing condiment containers on a tabletop, the Versa rack from TableCraft stands 9 1/2" tall and offers construction of highly polished 18-8 stainless steel. The unit is available in a choice of five...

Eagle Group. (products).
July 1, 2003... Eagle Group Featuring all-aluminum construction, Eagle's recently expanded Panco[R] line of transport holding cabinets now offers a choice of models: insulated cabinets or non-insulated units with pass-through single or Dutch doors. Features...

Vulcan-Hart Co. (products).
July 1, 2003... Vulcan-Hart Co. The V series of braising pans from Vulcan is available in 30- and 40-gal. models and in a choice of gas or electric. Features include an open-leg design, solid-state controls housed in a watertight enclosure and pan construction...

Univex Corp. (products).
July 1, 2003... Univex Corp. The 20-qt. variable-speed mixer from Univex features a chip-resistant, powder-coat finish and is designed to allow speed changes while operating. Model SRM20 is available in countertop and floor units and includes a two-piece Swing...

Shat-R-Shield Inc. (products).
July 1, 2003... Shat-R-Shield Inc. The new plastic-coated, shatterproof compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) from Shat-R-Shield are designed with safety in mind and, according to the maker, offer longer life, high-quality light, a compact design and are a...

Cadco Ltd. (products).
July 1, 2003... Cadco Ltd. According to the maker, the Model WTBS-3 temperature-controlled server from Cadco eliminates the need for water and fuel in a buffet setting. The unit features three, 1/3-size stainless steam table pans (with lids) that are designed...

Amana Commercial Products. (products).
July 1, 2003... Amana Commercial Products (not pictured) The LD series of microwaves from Amana is designed for use in low- to medium-volume vending areas, cafeterias, kiosks, C-stores and similar self-serve sites. The 1,000-watt units are available in a...

Cooper Instrument Corp. (products).
July 1, 2003... Cooper Instrument Corp. The Model 9348 rubber boot from Cooper is designed for use with the maker's Model FW2000MK digital waterproof thermometer and includes a Velcro cord for attachment to an end-user's belt. According to the maker, the red...

Groen, a DI Foodservice Co. (products).
July 1, 2003... Groen, A DI Foodservice Co. The Vortex[TM] connectionless steamer from Groen is designed for easy cleaning and features a field-reversible, one-touch door. Additional features include a 4-gal water reservoir and 90-minute timer with buzzer....

Hamilton Beach Commercial. (products).
July 1, 2003... Hamilton Beach Commercial (not pictured) Designed with ergonomics and food safely in mind, Hamilton Beach's line of dishers includes a Pan Rest[TM] feature and Microban[R] antimicrobial protection that's built into the handle. According to the...

Hatco Corp. (products).
July 1, 2003... Hatco Corp. The new Glo-Ray[R] line of designer display cases from Hatco is made to hold foods safely while generating impulse sales. The units are available in two- and three-pan models and feature a transparent heated glass shelf that,...

American Metalcraft. (products).
July 1, 2003... American Metalcraft Ironworks riser sets from American Metalcraft are designed to showcase banquet and buffet items in staggered heights and are offered in sizes from 5" x 5" x 3" up to 12" x 12" x 6". The risers are offered in a square-leaf...

Learning from a recession. (parting shot).(how to increase market share)
July 1, 2003... If manufacturers and dealers are going to learn one thing from this recession, it has to be to overhaul their entire operations when it comes to gaining market share. They must ask themselves how well they are doing at taking business away from...

Turning up the heat on the ovens: today's ovens are becoming smaller, smarter and faster.
July 1, 2003... Pizza turns up in the most unusual places. Once only the hallmark of pizzerias, today the cheezy specialty shows up in bakeries, cafes and convenience stores. And whether changing demands dictated new equipment innovation or vice versa, ovens...

Reinventing take-and-bake: no delivery costs, minimal equipment needs and reduced labor are among the reasons operators are finding a lot to like about take-and-bake pizza.
July 1, 2003... When Oscoda, Mich.-based pizza consultant Dave Ostrander first headed to the West Coast for a project and heard clients talking about take-and-bake pizza he was skeptical. "This was several years ago, and I could not believe people would...

Pizza on campus: Villa Pizza attracts the university crowd with its made-from-scratch approach to pizza making.
July 1, 2003... By tailoring its look to each school and concentrating on fresh, made-for-you products, Morristown, N.J.-based Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. is carving its own slice of the pie on college campuses. In January, the company opened its seventh...

Pizza Prep Unit. (Products).
July 1, 2003... The PPT-67 Pizza Prep Unit places toppings at your fingertips and a 19 1/2" removable cutting board provides ample assembly area. The system is designed with a forced-air refrigeration system to hold constant temperature throughout the cabinet....

Heated Delivery System for pizzas. (Products).
July 1, 2003... The FlashPak[TM] II Heated Delivery System is the only system of its kind designed and engineered with RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. Powered by the company's proprietary MagnaWave[TM] technology, the unit has a...

Pizza accessories. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Some of the newest items in American Metalcraft's line-up of pizza accessories include lattice and stainless-steel dough dockers, wrought-iron pizza stands, heavy-duty dough boxes, 12-oz. glass cheese shakers and a wide variety of pans,...

Impinger[R] ovens. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Impinger[R] Advantage conveyor ovens from Lincoln Foodservice Products use a patented air impingement process that cooks foods with high-velocity jets of hot air. Foods brown evenly, sealing in moisture and flavor--faster than deck and...

Dough mixers. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Univex offers 12 models of heavy-duty spiral dough mixers with capacities ranging from 90 lbs. to 550 lbs. Each operates in manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic modes and has a reversible bowl feature. The bowl pulse feature simplifies...

Radiant Heat holding cabinet. (Products).
July 1, 2003... The Radiant Heat source compact holding cabinet is designed to be placed under or on the countertop for display and merchandising. The compact holding cabinets hold 13 open or boxed 16-in. pizzas on shelves that allow the company's natural...

Products trends: a special advertising supplement to Foodservice Equipment & Supplies.(Advertisement)
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