Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from July 2008

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from July 2008

Pinnacle of Performance.(Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff A record-setting crowd of more than 340 people came to celebrate the best of the foodservice industry's best when FE&S hosted its annual Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala on May 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The...

Paul Cheung.
July 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Action Sales, Monterey Park, Calif. When Paul Cheung majored in economics at UCLA, his goal was to be a banker. Little did he know at the time that he would create a career out of something he enjoyed...

Five on Five.
July 1, 2008... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor Five foodservice designers discuss five trends and "movements" making waves this year. Ask any designer about the top "trends" in foodservice design and the words "sustainability" and "green"...

Pizza Goes Gourmet.
July 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Although still inundated with large chains and take-out operations, the pizza category has experienced a resurgence by restaurants offering authentic Italian pies and upscale ingredients. When Italian...

Driving Cost from the Equation.(efficiency)(Editorial)
July 1, 2008... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief One of my favorite T-shirts to wear around the house on weekends was a gift from a friend who visited the University of Maryland. It's a simple red garment that features the university's mascot, a...

Dos Caminos, LasVegas.(Restaurant review)
July 1, 2008... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Two guacamolestations, refrigerated prep rooms, a high-capacity kitchen with two hot production linesandacoldline, anddesignated beverage sections support the restaurant staff's efficiency as they produce...

Research Focuses on Dining Patterns, Demographics.
July 1, 2008... Staff With the state of the economy remaining among the hottest topics these days, many in the foodservice industry continue to hunger fordata that illustrates the trends associated with the way consumers spend their food dollar away from...

Pumphret Named Pitco/MagiKitch'n/Blodgett VP.
July 1, 2008... Staff Mark Pumphret, current vice president of Blodgett sales and marketing, will assume the additional role of vice president of sales and marketing for the Pitco/MagiKitch'n brands. Pumphret has been with Blodgett for the past few years....

Chain Expansion Report.
July 1, 2008... Staff Benihana, Einstein Bros. and other chains release expansion information. - BJ's Restaurants opened a location in Baton Rouge, La. The chain also opened a location in Greenwood, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis, bringing its total...

QualServ Consolidates Operations.
July 1, 2008... Staff In an attempt to streamline its operations and improve financial performance, QualServ Corp. announced plans to consolidate its Columbia, S.C., and Kansas City, Mo., locations into its Ft. Smith, Ark., headquarters. The announcement...

Use a Broom.
July 1, 2008... Staff By using a broom instead of a hose to clean off a sidewalk, a restaurant operator can save up to 80 gallons of water. Source: NRA's Conserve Web Site

Insinger Names New VP Business Development.
July 1, 2008... Staff Philadelphia-based Insinger Machine Co. promoted John Stern to vice president of business development. Stern has more than 15 years of experience in the foodservice industry and joined Insinger in 2006. In his new role, Stern...

Yum! Brands Appoints Eaton President of KFC.
July 1, 2008... Staff Yum! Brands appointed Roger Eaton president of KFC USA. He replaces Gregg Dedrick, who has decided to leave by year's end to pursue other interests after 20 years with the company. In his new role, Eaton will be responsible for...

SCA Tissue Announces Restructuring.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff Philadelphia-based SCA Tissue announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team, including the creation of two new vice presidencies. Fred Albrecht fills the newly created role of VP Continuous Improvement and Joseph Russo...

NRA Calls Congress to Revisit Food-to-Fuel.
July 1, 2008... Staff In the wake of rising gas and food prices hitting operators' budgets hard, the National Restaurant Association called on Congress to revisit food-to-fuel mandates proposed in the last year that promote the use of recyclable...

Shat-R-Shield Founder Passes.
July 1, 2008... Staff Founder and retired Shat-R-Shield chief executive officer, Jim Nolan, passed away last month. Nolan is credited with the introduction of the first safety-coated florescent lamps in 1976 for the protective lighting industry. ...

FWE Appoints New Marketing Director.
July 1, 2008... Staff Crystal Lake, Ill.-based FWE appointed Melissa Heisler as director of marketing, effective immediately. She will be responsible for developing and driving the company's marketing strategies. Heisler has more than 15 years of...

Excell Launches Foundation.
July 1, 2008... Staff In an attempt to help fill community requests for foodservice equipment and supplies on a local or national level through contributions, the Excell Foodservice Dealer Network, a Denver-based buying group with more than 250 dealer...

Cheesecake Factory Pres Moves to Habit Burger Grill.(Russ Bendel )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff The Habit Burger Grill, a 20-unit, Santa Barbara, Calif.-based quick-casual restaurant concept hired Russ Bendel as president and chief executive officer. Bendel resigned as president and COO of The Cheesecake Factory after nine...

Whataburger Announces New Regional Director.
July 1, 2008... Staff Whataburger Restaurants LP, a Corpus Christi, Texas-based operator of 700-plus made-to-order burger restaurants, promoted Maureen Miller to regional director of operations for the chain's Southeast region. She will lead more than 30...

Cracker Barrel Names New VP Restaurant Operations.
July 1, 2008... Staff Cracker Barrel Old Country Store promoted Nicholas Flanagan to vice president of restaurant operations. In his new role, Flanagan is responsible for restaurant operations at all 576 locations, and will supervise the company's 10...

In Brief.
July 1, 2008... Staff Accutemp appointed Kenneth Walpole corporate chef -- The American Culinary Federation received the Humanitarian of the Year Award at the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Congress in Dubai, for its 2005 Hurricane Katrina...

A Sustainable Culture.
July 1, 2008... Lenny Teller, Contract/Design/Engineering Specialist E. Friedman Associates Brooklyn, N.Y. Each of us is empowered to take a lead role in creating a new culture of environmental sustainability. This is not a political statement. Nor is it...

Continental Refrigerator.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model SW36-10 sandwich refrigerator comes with 10 non-recessed pans and a full-length nylon cutting board. Additional features include an interior hanging thermometer, a back-mounted compressor and 5" casters, two with brakes/two...

TableCraft Products Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff These mahogany salad bowls are available in standard or heavyweight styles, rounded or with a flat bottom, in a variety of sizes ranging from 51/2" to 20". The bowls stack and are dishwasher-safe. Also available, a matching fork and...

Hoshizaki America Inc.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model DT-400BAH-OS CubeletIcemaker/Dispenser produces up to 409 lbs. of ice within 24 hours with 40 lbs. of built-in storage. Suitable for use in narrow spaces, the unit features HoshiGuard Antimicrobial Agent in the ice-making...

Alto-Shaam Inc.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Combitherm[R] 20-20esG boiler-free combination oven/steamer features an automatic steam-venting system; a self-adjusting, flush-mounted rotary door handle; and Gold-n-Brown(TM) -- an automatic function designed to add additional...

APW Wyott, A Standex Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff This cookline includes a radiant charbroiler, manual griddle and electric hot plate. The cookline comes with a 1-year parts and service warranty. Available in different sizes with a variety of options and accessories....

Eagle Group.
July 1, 2008... Staff This pizza holding table comes with two overshelves, an undershelf, and two wire racksto optimize airflow. The unit features stainless-steel construction and an infrared warming system and is available in 115V, 208V and 230V....

Advance Tabco.(HDRC and SDRC enclosed base tables )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff HDRC and SDRC enclosed base tables are available with built-in drawers and feature a 5" backsplash, rolled rim front and square edges on the rear and sides. The hinged- and sliding-door units include a 14-gauge top, come in a 30"...

Champion Industries, An AliGroup Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff This energy-efficient series of rack- and flight-type dishmachines features insulated hoods, double insulated openings and optional cold water fill. In addition, the units come equipped with a nested booster that helps recover heat...

American Metalcraft.
July 1, 2008... Staff This wrought-iron fry basket is available in eight styles, each with features such as center handles, ramekin holders, angled design and single-, double- or triple-cone capacities. www.amnow.com

Everpure LLC.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Exubera Pro turnkey system serves ambient, chilled and chilled sparkling water through a multi-step process. The system includes a water filtration system designed to address an operator's specific needs. www.everpure.com

American Panel Corp.
July 1, 2008... Staff The HURRiCHiLL(TM) line of blast chillers and shock freezers offers a choice of 24 UL-listed models. Includes the industry's only self-contained roll-in model, according to the maker. www.americanpanel.com

Star Mfg. International Inc., A Middleby Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Holman Turbo-Max(TM) High Speed Conveyor Sandwich Oven utilizes dual technology to bake hot sandwiches in less than 40 seconds, according to the maker. The unit features a 14"-wide reversible conveyor belt, a 20" bake chamber and...

Dormont Mfg. Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The PowerForce Commercial Icemaker Installation Kit comes with an in-line brass check valve and a 3/8"-diameter, NSF-approved, 60" braided water connector that's rated at 4.3 GPM at 50 psi. According to the maker, the kit also...

SCA Tissue North America.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Tork Xpressnap[R] single-napkin dispenser sends fewer napkins to the landfill, according to the maker. The unit's AD-a-Glance message system helps promote menu specials, publicize events and more. Available in models including...

Villeroy & Boch.
July 1, 2008... Staff NewWave Premium bone china features a geometric form and narrow brush strokes of either gold or platinum along the perimeter of two adjoining sides. The collection includes components for a five-piece placesetting, plus a range of...

Vulcan-Hart, Div. ITW Food Equipment Group LLC.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Rapid Recovery Griddle is suitable for usein QSRs and comes with a stainless griddle surface for easier cleaning. Model 36RRG features a composite griddle plate with corner-to-corner temperature control that supports a range of...

Belleco.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model JSO-14 sandwich toaster comes with a 14"-wide conveyor belt and toastsalmost any sandwich in less than 1 minute, according to the maker. The oven features quartz infrared elements and is available in 208V, 220V and 240V....

Metro (InterMetro Industries).(MetroMax Q Shelving System)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff The MetroMax Q Shelving System comes with Microban antimicrobial protection and is suitable for use in dry or refrigerated storage. Features include an open-architecture design with removable mats for easy cleaning; shelves that...

Cleveland Range, An Enodis Co.(ConvoGrill )(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Staff The ConvoGrill rack is designed for Convotherm[R] combi ovens and used to prepare grilled dishes for banquets, catered events and more. The unit measures 12" 3 20" and fits directly onto Convotherm[R] over-rack glides. According to...

Copeland/Emerson Climate Technologies.
July 1, 2008... Staff The hermetic compressor is available in more than 300 models and suitable for use in reach-ins, ice machines, soft-serve machines, frozen carbonated beverage machines and air dryers. According to the maker, the units feature advanced...

Globe Food Equipment Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model GVC600 Vegetable Cutter features a large hopper opening, A3/4-hp gear-driven motor, stainless-steel body and base, removable hopper head, 2-year parts and labor warranty, and a food pusher, which has antimicrobial...

Traex[R], A Libbey Foodservice Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Safety Mate[R] Short Ice Porter is now available in a smaller 4-gal. size. The unit features clear polycarbonate construction, a molded-in drain hook and an easy-pour spout. www.libbey.com

Carroll Manufacturing & Sales.
July 1, 2008... Staff Flavorseal[R] roll stock films are suitable for sealing fresh or processed meat, cheese, poultry and frozen fish and are available in forming and non-forming materials, with gauges ranging from 2 to 14 mils. The films comply with FDA...

MIWE America LLC.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Ideal artisan deck oven provides radiant heat created by hot air gases circulated in channels above and below each bake chamber. The unit comes in four- to six-deck models with various deck widths and depths to accommodate...

Mercer Cutlery, Div. Mercer Tool Corp.
July 1, 2008... Staff Hell's Handle heat-resistant turners withstand temperatures up to 450A[bar]F. and remain cool to the touch longer, according to the maker. The NSF-certified turners feature stainless-steel blades and a dual-textured finish on the...

Manitowoc Ice Inc., Manitowoc Foodservice Group, The Manitowoc Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The S-Series 1470C air-cooled remote ice machine measures 30" wide 3 25" high with daily ice production of up to 1,400 lbs. The QuietQube system features the maker's Cool Vapor Defrost technology. www.manitowocice.com

Insinger Machine Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model GW-40 Barmaster Glasswasher uses 1.4 gals. of water per cycle, accommodates 40 racks per hour and is easy to service, according to the maker. Features include EZ-Clean wash and rinse arms, side panels and a 110V electrical...

Lincoln Foodservice Products Inc., An Enodis Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Fresh-O-Matic[R] food steamer is suited for heating or reheating baked goods, meats, seafood, vegetables and more. The redesigned unit features push-button operation, a stainless-steel outer wrap, and illuminated power, heat and...

Robot Coupe U.S.A. Inc.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Model CL50 Gourmet machine now comes with an additional five processing discs that allow operators to produce waffle cuts in two sizes and dicing cuts in three sizes, for a total of eight different dicing sizes. A removable...

Hatco Corp.
July 1, 2008... Staff Glo-Ray[R] Max Watt Infrared Strip Heaters are available in widths from 18" to 144" and come with adjustable mounting angle brackets for ease of installation. Additional accessories include chain suspension with fittings....

Nemco Food Equipment Ltd.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Easy Tomato Slicer II features aluminum construction and a high-density polyethylene cutting board, which has antimicrobial protection. The unit comes equipped with a disposable pretensioned blade cartridge....

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC.
July 1, 2008... Staff Safety Storage Bins are suitable for use in confined areas and are available in 100- or 200-cup capacities. Features include dual-position lids and a new Safety Storage Cart. www.rubbermaidfoodservice.com

Electrolux Professional Inc.
July 1, 2008... Staff The air-o-steam[R] combi oven is now available in a 6-pan, full-size model. The GREEN SPIRIT unit features three cooking modes and a new door and locking mechanism. Accessories include a frying griddle with ribbed and flat sides....

Hobart Corp.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Legacy mixer includes Quick Release(TM) agitators and bowl scraper. Pictured in a one-of-a-kind custom color, the unit is available in a range of bowl sizes from 12 to 140 qts. www.hobartcorp.com

Gold Medal Products Co.
July 1, 2008... Staff The Bake-it-All High-Speed Oven is suited for baking pizza, calzones and more. The unit comes with two aluminum shelves and a cooking stone. www.gmpopcorn.com

Update International.
July 1, 2008... Staff Pro-Grip can openers feature ergonomic non-slip grips and offer a carbon steel blade and gear set to help making opening of cans easier. www.update-international.com

ASCEND-Jimex Corp.
July 1, 2008... Staff This sandwich prep unit has front-breathing vents and features stainless-steel construction inside and out. The unit comes with recessed door handles and a 1"-thick stainless-steel condiment lid. www.ASCENDmfg.com Product claims...

It's Time for Technology.
July 1, 2008... By Joseph Carbonara, Editor in Chief To improve margins and drive efficiencies, the individual members of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry will need to come together to determine ways to better leverage the benefits...