Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from June 2005

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from June 2005

Three's a charm.(editor's perspective)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... If there was such a thing as a household name among equipment and supplies dealers, the first two members of FE&S' Hall of Fame would certainly qualify. The accomplishments of Henry Singer and Bob Don have been well-documented, rightfully so,...

MAFSI Barometer climbs in Q1.(people & events)(Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The MAFSI Business Barometer showed sales as reported by manufacturers' representatives increased by 2.7% in the first quarter compared to Q1 of 2004. All four major product categories showed strong growth during the period. Tabletop sales...

Enodis, Halton Group create alliance.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Enodis and Halton Group formed the High Performance Kitchen Alliance, a partnership dedicated to developing kitchens that optimize "the interaction between people, work methods, technology and the environment." According to the companies,...

NAFEM updates CFSP text.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers has revised and reissued its CFSP textbook. Now known as the CFSP Study Guide, "An Introduction to the Foodservice Industry," the release features new updated material for...

Irinox launches U.S. operations.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Irinox, an Italian manufacturer of blast chillers and shock freezers, officially launched Irinox USA. The company said it will bring to market equipment that is specifically designed for North America. In addition, it named Paul Sico...

CFESA creates interactive CD-ROM.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The CFESA Marketing Committee released an interactive CD-ROM for operators complete with technical tips and a member directory. The CD contains information about CFESA and CFESA-certified technicians. In addition, it offers basic tips on...

President named at Rubbermaid.(people & events)(Rubbermaid Foodservice Products )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Rubbermaid Foodservice Products named Jeffery Hohler president. He replaces David Walsh. With 15 years of housewares and retail experience, Hohler was previously president at Newell Rubbermaid's Levolor-Kirsch division.

Tucker joins ABC/IFED.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Paterson N.J.-based M. Tucker Co. joined the ABC and IFED buying groups, effective May 1. According to FE&S' latest Distribution Giants survey, Tucker posted sales of $58.8 million in 2004, making it the 19th largest E&S dealer in the...

FEDA releases Technology Survey.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... FEDA published the results of its latest Technology Survey in the May 9 FEDA First Thing newsletter. When asked about automatically loading up-to-date pricing into their accounting systems and Autoquotes automatically entering quotes into...

FETCO gets new HQ.(people & events)(Head Quarter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Coffee equipment manufacturer FETCO relocated its headquarters to Lake Zurich, Ill. According to the company, the move was precipitated by the firm's growth, and a desire to bring all headquarter operations under one roof. These functions...

SEFA names award recipients.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... SEFA announced its latest award winners during its Annual Partnership Conference, which was held in April in Tucson, Ariz. Among the honorees was Paramount Restaurant Supply, Warren, R.I., the group's Member of the Year. In presenting the...

Rankin-Delux's Jones passes.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
June 1, 2005... Richard "Dick" Jones, co-owner of Rankin-Delux, died at his St. Louis home on April 7. He was 75. During his career in the foodservice industry, Jones worked as a distributor of restaurant and bar equipment and as a manufacturers' rep...

BI-LO agrees to sell 100-plus stores.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Greenville, S.C.-based BI-LO, LLC, the parent of the BI-LO and Bruno's supermarket chains, agreed to sell 104 of its 426 stores to an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. The sale is part of BI-LO's new long-term growth plan, which calls...

NSF names honorees.(people & events)
June 1, 2005... NSF International announced the winners of its Second Annual Food Safety Leadership Awards. The program recognizes "extraordinary efforts of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding dedication and achievement in...

NRA Index flat in March.(people & events)
June 1, 2005... The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index held steady at 102.1 in March. The RPI is based on a monthly survey of foodservice operators. It consists of two portions: the Current Situation Index and the Expectations...

Watlow names channel manager.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... St. Louis-based Watlow, a manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, appointed Peter Gonzalez to the post of end-user channel manager. In this role, Gonzalez will oversee distributor and non-O.E.M. sales channels in...

WFF names 2005 award winners.(people & events)
June 1, 2005... The Women's Foodservice Forum announced the recipients of its 2005 Trailblazer, Emerging Leader, Director's and President's Awards. The winners were honored during the group's Annual Leadership Development Conference. Joni Thomas...

Turner named head of Sysco-Gulf Coast.(people & events)(Appointed Marty Turner as president and chief executive officer )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... SYSCO Corp. named Marty Turner president and chief executive officer of Sysco Food Services-Gulf Coast Inc., a SYSCO subsidiary that the company expects to open during the fourth quarter of this year in Geneva, Ala. A 35-year veteran of...

Strategic honored by Red Robin.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. named Strategic Equipment & Supply Corp. 2004 Kitchen Equipment Consolidator of the Year. The award recognizes Strategic's efforts in providing new and replacement equipment packages for more than 125 Red Robin...

Chain update.(people & events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... McDonald's, Darden and Smith & Wollensky are among the restaurant chains that released significant financial news in recent weeks. * McDonald's reported that its global same-store sales results for the month of April increased by 2.8%....

Corrrection.(people & events)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... In April's 2005 Distribution Giants report, Food Resources Solutions of Florence, S.C., was incorrectly listed as a broadline distributor. Rather, the company is a dealer. Its $8.5 million in sales rank it as the 93rd largest dealer in the...

A changing world demands partnership.(consultant's viewpoint)
June 1, 2005... We live in a time of almost constant change. Many of us have difficulty remembering when there were only three channels on TV, when computers ran with punch cards, and when the phone was something we ran to answer. All of us, whether we know it...

Unsung hero: Paramount's David Friedman has one of the industry's most storied and remarkable careers but you would never know it--until now.(2005 Hall of Fame Inductee)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... When visitors enter the reception area of Paramount Restaurant Supply in Warren, R.I., on one of the walls they see a plaque recognizing the annual recipient of the dealership's Unsung Hero Award. Paramount's associates select the winner from...

Q: How do you keep track of new projects in your market?(DSR clinic)(Beltram Foodservice Group)
June 1, 2005... Glenn Clement Beltram Foodservice Group Tarpon Springs, Fla. I've continued to expand my customer base since 1992. So I have reached a point where I don't search out work anymore. Instead, I pick and choose who I'm going to work...

Burge market place at the University of Iowa, Iowa City: a complete makeover of this University of Iowa residence hall dining facility, which serves up to 2,900 customers at meal periods, required the installation of flexible and durable E&S within an innovative layout of multi-themed food stations, a production kitchen and areas for storage and dishwashing.(facility design project of the month)
June 1, 2005... Like many American universities, the University of Iowa built large residence hall foodservice facilities in the late 1950s with a projected 40-plus year life expectancy. Small adjustments made during the years proved sufficient to meet...

Clean up with water filtration sales: from meat and vegetables to steamers and coffee machines, water filtration systems improve menu items and the performance of the equipment that produces them.(product sales tips)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Operators use water in the preparation and production of a myriad of menu items. It provides the steam for key pieces of cooking equipment; serves as the base ingredient in fountain beverages, soups and sauces; and cleans vegetables. Operations...

Alan Krakowiak: Buffalo Hotel Supply Co., Amherst, N.Y.(DSR of the month)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... Alan Krakowiak, Buffalo Hotel Supply Co. in Amherst, N.Y., melds technical know-how and a can-do attitude into an unbeatable package for clients and colleagues alike. And those attributes were on display as he served as Buffalo Hotel Supply...

Cousins Subs: compact, colorful prototypes with a small yet efficient equipment package are helping position this 33-year-old quick-service chain for ambitious growth.(chain profile)
June 1, 2005... When cousins Jim Sheppard and Bill Specht moved to Milwaukee from Atlantic City in the early 1970s, they identified a need for an East Coast-style submarine shop in their new hometown. Modeling their subs to the sandwiches they grew up...

Produce prep freshens up operations: tools for peeling, slicing and chopping fresh produce, as well as equipment to support the proper cleaning and storage of ingredients are all basic items for foodservice operations' produce prep tasks.(PRODUCE PREPARATION)
June 1, 2005... Superstar chefs such as Charlie Trotter, Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller all have something in common besides creativity and savvy in the kitchen. A desire for top-of-the-line ingredients leads them, and many other great chefs around the...

Hobart Corp.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... C-Line warewashers are suited for high-volume use and are field-convertible for low- or high-temperature cleaning. Standard features include electric, gas or steam tank heat; top-mounted controls; a stainless-steel, self-draining pump and...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Combitherm[R] smoker allows end-users to smoke any product, hot or cold, and follow it with a non-smoked item without experiencing any residual smoke flavor. The unit is available in three electric, boiler-free models, www.alto-shaam.com...

The Vollrath Co., LLC.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... These serving bowls offer double-wall 18/8 stainless-steel construction and feature a mirror-finish exterior and a satin-finish interior. The bowls are available in a choice of 23 models with capacities that range from less than 1 qt. to more...

Alegacy Foodservice Products Group Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Intended to chill bottles of wine or champagne, this hammered-style wine bucket and steel chrome-plated stand measure slightly more than 30" tall and work with a variety of table-settings. www.alegacy.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Scotsman Ice Systems, an Enodis Co.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nugget Ice[TM] ice machines come equipped with the AutoSentry[TM] monitoring system, simplified diagnostics and an efficient rotating auger to harvest and form the product. The units are available in modular air-, water-, remote-cooled and...

TurboChef Technologies Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The High H Batch speed-cook oven can bake and cook a variety of foods including raw dough and batter products, pastas, frozen appetizers and sandwiches. The ventless unit accommodates a 16" pizza or a half-sheet pan. Features include a compact,...

Cleveland Range Inc., an Enodis Co.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The SteamChef[TM] 6 convection steamer is suited for use in restaurants, schools and the like. The electric unit accommodates up to six 12" x 20" x 2 1/2"-deep steam table pans and includes a boilerless 1 1/2-gal, water reservoir in the cooking...

Electrolux Professional Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Dito all-in-one vegetable washer and dryer employs horizontal and vertical water flows to provide washing both by immersion and spraying. Model LVA100B includes an angled bottom, an inclined well and an automatic safety mechanism that stops...

Nor-Lake Inc.(products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The new T-3000 series of reach-in refrigerators and freezers is available in a choice of one-, two- and three-door models. Features include solid doors, a stainless-steel interior and exterior, a base-mounted refrigeration system for cleaning...

Update International.(products)(electric water pan )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This electric water pan is thermostatically controlled and can be used either with a chafer stand or as a freestanding unit. The UL-listed pan features built-in feet and a well that accommodates one full-size pan or two half-size pans....

Life after FEDA.(parting shot)(Editorial)
June 1, 2005... My two-year tenure as president of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) ended last March during our annual convention. Since my send-off, the question I hear most is, "What are you doing with all your spare time?" Though...