Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from June 2008

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from June 2008

Mark Schlesinger.(The Sam Tell Cos.)(Interview)
June 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor The Sam Tell Cos., Farmingdale, N.Y. Even in this struggling economy, Mark Schlesinger, DSR/club supply specialist at The Sam Tell Cos.in Farmingdale, N.Y., remains on track toincrease his 2008 sales...

Employee Eateries Step It Up.(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Companies that make an investment in theiremployees are doing the same with corporate dining facilities. As the workplace has evolved, so has the corporate dining segment. While work hours have...

Passion Is Always in Season.
June 1, 2008... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief In Ohio, rooting for the Buckeyes, the nickname of the state university's football team, never goes out of season. That's because Ohio State fans tend to be a passionate bunch that can't confine their...

La Casita Waite Park, Minn.
June 1, 2008... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor In order to maintain reasonable pricing, this restaurant realizes efficiencies through an equipment layout that allows staff to move easily between cold and hot prep. Mexican cuisine and interior...

Talk about the Passion.(Interview)
June 1, 2008... By Joseph Carbonara, Editor in Chief Some 47 years after joining the family business, Rodney Wasserstrom's passion for the foodservice industry, specifically the equipment and supplies segment, continues to burn as brightly as it ever has....

Reporter's Notebook: Local Heroes Among NOLA Restaurants.
June 1, 2008... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor Visit the French Quarter or downtown New Orleans, and you'd never know a massive hurricane swept through the area nearly three years prior. The streets are crowded with passers-by, some half-naked and...

Ali Group Names New Sales Team Members.(Ali Group hires Mitch Cohen and Suzanne Painter-Supplee)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff The Ali Group named Mitch Cohen vice president of sales for three Ali Group companies: Victory Refrigeration, Stellar Steam, and Eloma combi ovens. In addition, Ali Group's Champion Industries hired Suzanne Painter-Supplee to the...

Enodis Breaks Agreement with Manitowoc, Strikes Deal with ITW.
June 1, 2008... Staff In April, Enodis plc signed an agreement to be acquired by The Manitowoc Co. Since then, the European-based equipment manufacturer, enticed by offerings from Illinois Tool Works, broke its agreement with the refrigeration specialists...

Middleby Acquires European Equipment Manufacturers.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Middleby Corp. announced it purchased two European cooking equipment companies: FriFri aro SA from the Franke Group and Giga Grandi Cucine, S.r.1. FriFri manufactures frying systems, while Giga Grandi's product line includes...

Update:.
June 1, 2008... Staff In the 'InBrief section' of the March 2008 issue, FE&S stated at press time that Lonestar Restaurant Supply merged with E. Friedman Associates. However, the merger did not occur due to last-minute, undisclosed complications.

Triarc Buys Wendy's for $2.3 Billion.(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... Staff Wendy's International Inc. signed a $2.3 billion merger agreement with Atlanta-based Triarc Cos. Inc., the franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system. The transaction brings together two leading quick-service brands to create a...

In Brief.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff Ace Mart Restaurant Supply hired Charles Bridgman for the position of chief financial officer... Nor-Lake appointed W.D. Colledge, in Mississauga, Ontario, to represent its equipment line across Canada, and appointed Jim Day of...

Of Commitments and Consistency.(Speech)
June 1, 2008... John Meier, Chairman and CEO Libbey Inc.Toledo, Ohio This year Libbey celebrates its 120th anniversary. A corporate milestone such as this gives me reason to pause and look back at some of the most important attributes that make any company...

Hoshizaki America Inc.
June 1, 2008... Staff The KM Series Crescent Cuber Ice Machines include built-in storage. KM-101BAH produces up to 115 lbs. of ice within 24 hours; KM-151BAH, up to 146 lbs. of ice every 24 hours. www.hoshizaki.com

Advance Tabco.
June 1, 2008... Staff The line of Enclosed Base Tables now features an "offset" that's incorporated at the top of the side panel of each unit. According to the maker, this modification allows the tables to butt up next to each other without the need for a...

Alto-Shaam Inc.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Model 1000-TH-II/Split cook-and-hold oven features the maker's Halo Heat cooking technology and requires no outside venting or oven hood, according to the maker. The single-compartment unit holds up to 120 lbs. www.alto-shaam.com...

Spring USA.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff The SmartStone Induction System installs beneath engineered granite or recycled glass countertop material and is designed to hold food for buffet service. The system requires only 5.4 amps of 120V power and only heats the metal...

Champion Industries, An Ali Group Co.
June 1, 2008... Staff This new energy-efficient series of rack- and flight-type dishmachines comes equipped with a nested booster that helps recover heat normally lost to the dishroom. Additional features include insulated hoods, double insulated openings...

Giles Foodservice Equipment Inc.
June 1, 2008... Staff Environmental Hoods reduce a location's carbon footprint and keep ducts, roofs and building exteriors cleaner, according to the maker. The units clean grease-laden air prior to discharge into an air duct through a four-step cleaning...

Electrolux Professional Inc.
June 1, 2008... Staff The air-o-convect combines the benefits of both a convection oven and steamer and is part of the maker's GREEN SPIRIT line of products. The oven can connect to a network to monitor and record HACCP time and temperature...

Fisher Mfg. Co.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff The Ultra Spray(TM) Valve is EPAct-compliant and now available in a low-profile rinsing system with an add-on faucet that doesn't raise the overall height of the unit. The Ultra Spray nozzle features solid brass construction with no...

Frymaster LLC, An Enodis Co.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Protector(TM) fryer comes with a 30-lb. frypot and features SMART4U(TM) technology that's designed to protect oil quality and extend oil life. Additional features include the FootPrint PRO[R] built-in filtration system and the...

Satellite Cooling(TM) Co.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff The Frostation(TM) ice cream mix-in station is suitable for use by caterers, ice cream shops, hotels, clubs, resorts and similar operations. The portable system includes two tabletop modules (the Ice Cream Server and the Ice Cream...

Franklin Machine Products (FMP).
June 1, 2008... Staff Available later this year, according to the maker, the 8-in-1 Programmable Timer will allow eight timing cycles to run simultaneously for up to 20 hours. Features will include an LCD display, ABS plastic construction, a water-and...

Hatco Corp.
June 1, 2008... Staff Decorative Heat Lamps are availablein 120V, single-phase and come in red, blue and a clear, brushed-metal gloss finish (lamp shade only). For customization, mix and match the various color and lamp shade combinations with any of the...

Kolpak, Manitowoc Foodservice Group, The Manitowoc Co.
June 1, 2008... Staff The R-Series walk-ins come with water- and skid-resistant NSF-approved flooring and architectural-style compact fluorescent lights. Additional features includestainless-steel doors, a third door hinge and sliding door options....

T&S Brass and Bronze Works.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Emergency Equipment lineincludes a selection of eye and face wash stations, from portable to wall-mounted, sink or countertop-mounted models. The stations feature an in-line strainer, and chrome-plated brass stay-open ball valve...

Hobart Corp.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Air Filtration System is made of environmentally friendly, biodegradable, all-natural wool. According to the maker, the filter collects nearly all greasy particles that exhaust up into a restaurant kitchen's hood system....

Lincoln Foodservice Products, An Enodis Co.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Model 3255 ImpingerA[R] oven uses natural or LP gas and is suited for baking sandwiches, appetizers and pizzas. The units stack up to three high and feature a removable front panel. www.lincolnfp.com

Eagle Group.
June 1, 2008... Staff Chef's Choice(TM) chef's counters utilize standard components to create a customized system. The UL- and NSF-listed units feature stainless-steel construction and can be pre-wired with a range of food-holding options including food...

WhichWich Superior Sandwiches.(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor An interactive sandwich concept requires basic and durable equipment that allows staff to assemble, toast and bag 51 varieties of Wiches efficiently so each order is filled in less than five minutes. ...

2008 Top Achievers.(Awards list)
June 1, 2008... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor Every business, at some point or another, will face a turning point in its existence. Whether in the form of a management or ownership change, financial strains, mergers, buyouts, or other factors...