Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from July 2004

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from July 2004

Know your strength.(Operator Purchasing Process study)
July 1, 2004... If there is one thing we don't have enough of in an industry suffused with manufacturing and distribution over-capacity, it is feedback from end-user operators on our products and services. Well, here's where FE&S can help. Reed Research Group...

CFESA announces installation classifications.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association has created classification levels for the installation of foodservice equipment. According to Tony Rapanotti, chair of CFESA's ad hoc committee on Installation, the purpose of the new...

FE&S accepting Tabletop Performance Award entries.(people & events)
July 1, 2004... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine has announced that it is accepting entries for its 2004 Tabletop Performance Awards. The annual awards recognize excellence in tabletop design in five categories: independent restaurants with a...

Electrolux ready for U.S. sales.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Electrolux has announced some of the details surrounding its entry into the U.S. foodservice E&S market. According to the European company, which is perhaps best known in this industry for its high-end cooking suites, 95% of the firm's...

ABC honors members, suppliers.(people & events)
July 1, 2004... Allied Buying Corp. recognized some of its members and suppliers during its Spring Break conference in Hollywood, Fla., in May. The group's members recognized for Outstanding Supplier Support were Singer Equipment, Reading, Pa.; United...

InBrief Online.(people & events)
July 1, 2004... 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...

NISSCO RDG honors award winners.(NISSCO Restaurant Dealer Group )
July 1, 2004... NISSCO Restaurant Dealer Group has announced its 2003 annual award winners. The honorees were recognized during the group's Annual Buying & Networking conference, held in Hollywood, Calif., from April 1 through 3. The group's winners...

NRA name officers, new board members.(National Restaurant Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The National Restaurant Association has announced the results of its officer and board member elections, which took place at the organization's annual convention in Chicago in May. Burton "Skip" Sack, chairman and partner of Classic...

WFF names director, entrepreneur of the year.(Women's Foodservice Forum )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Women's Foodservice Forum has announced that Lori Daniel, cofounder and chief inspiration officer of Carson, Calif.-based Two Chefs mi a Roll, is the recipient of the organization's third annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Daniel...

NAFED holds vendor/principal meeting.(National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors)
July 1, 2004... The NAFED buying group has announced the completion of its first-ever vendor/principal conference. Held April 30 and 31 in Atlanta, the conference was attended by approximately 200 individuals representing 46 dealerships and 46 suppliers....

American MetalCraft names sales V.P.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Melrose Park, Ill.-based American MetalCraft has promoted David Burnside to the post of vice president of Sales. Burnside first joined the company approximately 11 months ago as a senior account manager. The firm said that it expects the...

New president for CFESA.(people & events)(Commercial Food Equipment Service Association appoints Tina Reese)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tina Reese of Commercial Appliance Service, Tampa, Fla., officially assumed the role of CFESA president during the organization's spring conference in Chicago in May. Reese was preceded in this position by Roger Kauffman of EMR Service,...

FEDA announces Train the Trainer dates.(educational workshops dates)
July 1, 2004... FEDA has set tentative dates for three future Train the Trainer educational workshops. The sessions, which are designed as educational tools for sales managers, are scheduled for Aug. 27 through 28 in Atlanta; Oct. 1 through 2 in St....

InterMetro turns 75.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... InterMetro Industries, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has announced that it is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2004. The firm, which was founded in 1929, counts the introduction of the first polymer storage system and first active level system...

Watlow hires Lyons.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Watlow has appointed Doris Lyons to the post of director of customer acquisition and retention services. In this position, Lyons will be responsible for the firm's customer service leadership team. She will also oversee Watlow's customer...

MAFSI announces Roadshow dates.(Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry )
July 1, 2004... MAFSI has released the dates for its upcoming Technology Roadshows. The Roadshows consist of classes on Basic and Advanced AutoQuotes and Basic and Advanced KCL CADalog. The future Roadshow dates and locations include: Los Angeles on...

DI raising Randell prices.(DI Foodservice Companies )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... DI Foodservice Companies has announced that it has instituted a price increase for its Randell brand products. Effective July 1, prices for Randell refrigeration, serving equipment and custom-fabricated equipment were increased by up to 5%....

Hirschberg Design Group wins award.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The American Society of Interior Designers (NYC/CE ASID) has recognized the Hirschberg Design Group for its design of the Turf Lounge in downtown Toronto. The society's award recognizes the Hirschberg's "excellence in design planning,...

Carrier names Cold Storage G.M.(people & events)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has named Matt Madeksza to the position of general manager for International Cold Storage. In this role, Madeksza will be responsible for leading international Cold Storage in its efforts in expand market...

Chain update: BK, IHOP and others.(people & events)
July 1, 2004... Several major restaurant chains have announced significant operational news in recent weeks. * Burger King has announced the appointment of John Chidsey as its North American president. Chidsey will report to Burger King CEO Brad Blum and...

Why reps feel undervalued.(Opinion)
July 1, 2004... While informally surveying dealers and reps on the desirability of family succession in the E&S industry for my previous column, I was somewhat shocked to find that 75% of the independent reps who responded said that they would not encourage...

Purchasing equipment: where to begin?(operator's opinion)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... I can clearly remember my first equipment purchasing decision as a foodservice director. Even though it was just a replacement of a worn piece of equipment, the decision was important to me. Questions I had to answer included: Should the exact...

Dealer IT update: the returns begin: from the largest dealers in the country to those with considerably fewer resources, foodservice E&S suppliers are taking advantage of the efficiencies that up-to-date IT systems have to offer.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... Given the diminishing margins under which foodservice E&S dealers currently labor, even the channel's larger companies are now dedicating a relatively small percentage of their sales to information technology investments. Despite this fact,...

Freeze out competition with ice machine sales.(product sales tips)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Ice machines are now key components in the success of practically every foodservice operation. Despite this fact, however, many end-users attempt to purchase units on price alone rather than on their needs and the benefits offered by the...

Executive orders: Washington, D.C., Convention Center: steam griddles, infrared broilers and a gas cooktop with refrigerated drawers below are among the state-of-the-art equipment that is on display in a seven-concept dining pavilion set in a long, narrow space managed by Centerplate in the new Washington, D.C., Convention Center.(Facility design project of the month)
July 1, 2004... Six months ago, the doors to one of the country's largest convention centers were opened in the nation's capital. Located two blocks from the downtown site of the former conference facility, the new Washington Convention Center features 2.3...

Q: how do you prospect successfully for new accounts?(questions and answers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Neil London M. Tucker Harrison, N.J. "I've been in this business 27 years, and I get most of my new accounts from referrals. I get a lot of them from new construction. I do a lot of walking in the streets. When I see new...

Jason Sapp: TriMark FoodCraft, Winston-Salem, N.C.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Jason Sapp, a project manager for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based TriMark FoodCraft, knows that when it comes to servicing his 200 or so clients, the buck stops with him. And according to FE&S magazine's DSR of the Month for July 2004, that's just...

Raising the 'bar' with self-serve breakfasts: convenient and appetizing food displays, safe hot and cold holding capabilities and unique service items are all elements operators will consider when equipping their facilities with self-service breakfast bars.(Self-Serve Breakfast Bars)
July 1, 2004... Whether offering travelers a welcome free a.m. repast, feeding hungry Olympic athletes in training or simply providing a continental spread for business conference attendees, self-service breakfast oars offer advantages for both operators and...

Groen, a DI Foodservice Co.(products - SmartSteam[TM] boiler-less steamer)
July 1, 2004... Designed to operate using ordinary tap water, Groen's new SmartSteam[TM] boiler-less steamer is available in a choice of gas or electric three-, five- and 10-pan models and, according to the maker, is easy to install, operate and maintain....

APW Wyott.(products - radiant conveyor toaster)
July 1, 2004... The new X*Press radiant conveyor toaster from APW is designed with safety in mind. According to the maker, the countertop unit's "Safe to Touch" front guard protects employees' and guests' hands from getting burned while reaching for toasted...

ProTeam Inc.(products - vacuum cleaner)
July 1, 2004... The ProVac backpack vacuum cleaner from ProTeam is designed without belts, beater bars or brushes and, according to the maker, is virtually indestructible. The unit features a 5-year motor warranty, www.pro-team.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

TableCraft Products Co.(products - rack for organizing condiment containers)
July 1, 2004... Standing 9 1/2" tall, the Versa rack from TableCraft is designed for organizing condiment containers on a tabletop. The unit offers construction of highly polished 18-8 stainless steel and is available in five sizes from 5.9" to 7.8" in...

Univex Corp.(products - G-Peeler)
July 1, 2004... Designed to peel a variety of foods, the G-Peeler from Univex plugs into any standard outlet and includes a timer that, according to the maker, prevents over-peeling. The portable unit needs no plumbing, offers stainless-steel construction and...

Champion Industries Inc.(products - rack conveyor dishwashers)
July 1, 2004... Recently redesigned, the new E-series of rack conveyor dishwashers from Champion is available in configurations that range from 44", single-tank designs with several prewash options up to 120", two-tank models. The units feature a built-in...

Victory Refrigeration Inc.(products - refrigerator)
July 1, 2004... The Big Top salad/sandwich refrigerator from Victory is designed to fit in small footprints and offers a 10" cutting board. Additional standard features include an enclosed cabinet back, an interior thermometer and an automatic non-electric...

Follett Corp.(products - ice and beverage dispensers)
July 1, 2004... Follett's new Vision[TM] series of ice and beverage dispensers features QuickCarb[TM] technology that, according to the maker, allows the units' four center valves to be individually changed from a carbonated to a non-carbonated product with...

Amana Commercial Products, Div. Maytag.(products - food steamer)
July 1, 2004... The Steamer Express[TM] from Amana is designed to steam foods quickly and cost effectively and, according to the maker, is ideal for both bulk and single portions. The unit can accommodate two 4" half-pans and is available in a choice of two...

Component Hardware Group Inc.(products - inorganic epoxy powder coating )
July 1, 2004... Recently introduced by Component Hardware and AgION Technologies for use on plumbing and hardware, Sani-Guard[TM] is an inorganic epoxy powder coating that is infused with silver ions and designed to reduce bacteria an most surfaces. According...

A.J. Antunes & Co.(products - solar powered timer)
July 1, 2004... According to the maker, the new TimeTech St[TM] timer from Antunes is solar-powered, requires no electrical hookup and provides both audio and visual signals when timing is complete. The unit is designed to control up to two stages of a cooking...

The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.(products - induction cooktops)
July 1, 2004... Vollrath's Intrigue[TM] line of induction cooktops is available in countertop and drop-in models and designed to handle both low- and high-temperature cooking. The units feature solid-state controls, a sloped membrane control panel with a...

Everpure Inc.(products - MRS series combi-system)
July 1, 2004... Recently introduced, the new MRS series combi-system from Everpure is designed to support a variety of applications from reverse osmosis to filtration to blended water options. According to the maker, the basic unit fits into compact...

Kolpak, a Manitowoc Co.(products - reach-in coolers and freezers)
July 1, 2004... The new S-series of reach-in coolers and freezers from Kolpak is designed for maximum energy efficiency and, according to the maker, includes quick-adjust shelves for flexibility and easy cleaning. The units feature electronic touch-pad...

Update International.(products - janitorial and sanitation products)
July 1, 2004... Recently introduced, Update's new line of janitorial and sanitation products now includes soap dispensers, lobby dustpans, roll towel dispensers, wet-floor caution signs and a map bucket with a side-press wringer. www.update-international.com...

Merco Savory, an Enodis Co.(products - Pizza Dispensing Cabinet)
July 1, 2004... The new Pizza Dispensing Cabinet from Merco Savory is designed for use in pizzerias, C-stores, cafeterias, concession stands food courts and the like. The unit is available in two- or three-shelf models. www.mercosavory.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Jackson MSC, an Enodis Co.(products - conveyor dishmachines )
July 1, 2004... Designed specifically for the replacement market, the new Traditional series of conveyor dishmachines from Jackson features larger strainers and bayonet-style washarms. The units are available with electric, gas or steam power,...

Partnering service with sales.(parting shot)
July 1, 2004... I have been in this industry long enough to remember when Toastmaster and General Electric sold dishwashers, as well as a full line of cooking equipment. In those days, service was critical to the sale and to maintaining a relationship that...