Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from March 2004

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from March 2004

The status quo is vanishing.(editor's perspective)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... One of the great privileges--and responsibilities--of editing FE&S is the chance to communicate with so many of you throughout the year. Between trips to shows and conferences, e-mail exchanges with EAB members and E&S professionals, factory...

FE&S announces 2004 Top Achievers.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has announced the winners of its 2004 Top Achiever awards. The awards recognize outstanding accomplishments, leadership and contributions to the industry by individuals employed in four of the five major...

FEDA announces economic survey results.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association)(economic survey)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... FEDA, the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association, has announced the results of its latest online economic survey, which was conducted at the end of January. Of the 70 surveyed member-dealers who responded, 28% said current sales...

FE&S releases conference contents.(people & events)
March 1, 2004... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) has announced details of its 2004 State of the Industry Conference, scheduled for April 13 and 14 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago. Day one of the conference will include a presentation of...

Cardinal acquired by Arc-International.(people & events)(they formed new company - Cardinal International)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Cardinal Glassware has been sold to France-based glassware manufacturer Arc-International. Cardinal has acted as the distribution arm for Arc in the United States for the past 33 years, and will continue to fill this role after the...

Oneida sells Buffalo China factory.(people & events)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Oneida has announced plans to sell certain assets of its Buffalo China factory to newly formed BC Acquisition Co. for $5.5 million in cash. BC Acquisition Co, which is changing its name to Niagara Ceramics, is led by Robert Lupica,...

Ward named MAFSI president.(people & events)(Ray Ward)(Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Ray Ward has been named the new president of the Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. Ward, who succeeds Alan Squier, has worked at a rep for the past 32 years and is president of Victor, N.Y.-based Quality Rep...

Manitowoc names Beverage EVP.(people & events)(David Mosteller)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Manitowoc Co. has announced the appointment of David Mosteller to the post of executive vice president of the Beverage division of its Foodservice group. In this role, Mosteller will oversee the Servend, Multiplex and Flomatic brands....

ITW to open Charlotte plant.(people & events)(new manufacturing facility )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ITW has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, N.C. The facility will manufacture equipment for both Vulcan-Hart and Wolf Range. As a result of the opening, ITW will shutter Wolf's manufacturing facility in...

Hobart acquires Lucks.(people & events)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Hobart has acquired the assets of Lucks Food Equipment Co., a bakery equipment manufacturer located in Kent, Wash. As part of the acquisition, Lucks equipment will now be manufactured in Hobart's existing plant in Ortig, Wash., where...

MAFSI recognizes five.(people & events)(Tony Award, Pacesetter Award, Special Achievement Award, Market Mover Award and Honorary Membership Award)(Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry honored five individuals with awards during the combined MAFSI/NAFEM Sales & Marketing Conference, which was held Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 in Tucson, Ariz. The Tony Award,...

Winston Industries promotes Kirby.(people & events)(Angela Kirby has been promoted to the post of National School Foodservice market manager)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Winston Industries has promoted Angela Kirby to the post of National School Foodservice Market Manager. In her new role, Kirby will manage the firm's sales to school foodservice operations. Kirby, a graduate of Johnson & Wiles...

Bargreen-Ellingson makes acquisition.(people & events)(of Columbia Restaurant Supply)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Tacoma, Wash.-based Bargreen-Ellingson has announced the acquisition of Columbia Restaurant Supply. effective Feb. 1. Columbia, which is based in Pasco, Wash., is now Bargreen-Ellingson's 10th location. Dully Doyle, owner of Columbia,...

Sky Chefs extends Beltram contract.(people & events)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Airline catering company LSG Sky Chefs has extended its contract with Beltram Foodservice Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Beltram will serve as the exclusive supplier of equipment and supplies to Sky Chefs in the United States for...

NRAEF gets $1 million donation.(people & events)(National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has received a $1 million donation from Coca-Cola. A long-time sponsor of NRAEF, the donation from Coca-Cola "enables us to supply leading educational resources, materials and...

Silver Plate winners announced.(people & events)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... IFMA, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, has announced the winners of its annual Silver Plate awards, which are designed to recognize excellence in foodservice operation management. This year's winners were selected by...

Calico names new COO.(people & events)(Dirk Wiersma)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Annapolis Junction, Md.-based distributor Calico Industries has named Dirk Wiersma to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Feb. 1. Wiersma joined Calico almost seven years ago as director of marketing and became...

Chain update: Yum, Denny's and others.(people & events)
March 1, 2004... A number of major chain operators have announced significant financial or operational news in recent weeks. * Yum! Brands has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2003 earnings. The company's fourth-quarter revenue increased by 8%...

Correction.(people & events)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... In the article on The Dawg House Card, Flagler Pain] Coast High School, Bunnell, Fla., from FE&S' December 2003 issue, a photo on page 39 misidentified drawer warmers as undercounter refrigeration. FE&S' regrets the error.

Tallying up dealer classification programs.(Opinion)(Column)
March 1, 2004... Selective distribution, loyalty among charmer partners, functional discounting, the ongoing battle for improved margins by dealers and manufacturers alike, the role and future of buying groups and the search by suppliers for a more effective...

Relationships.(operator's opinion)(Golden Corral / Coastal Equipment Co.)
March 1, 2004... When I came onboard with Golden Corral in 1992, I was impressed right off with the way the company treated its guests, employees and vendors. In today's world, where one often has to tolerate five minutes or more of automated voice commands...

Specifying a hand hygiene system: in this update of foodborne illness-reducing practices channel partners can recommend to operators, the author argues that it is time to replace the CAD hand sink symbol with 'best practices hand hygiene.'.(Good Safety Issue)
March 1, 2004... Hand sink location in any foodservice facility is best measured in terms of risk assessment, rather than by the minimum distances required by the Plan Review process. This is because a needs analysis based on risk helps to pinpoint not only the...

2004 food safety new product report: from low-tech to high-tech, the past year has seen the development of new equipment, supplies and services all innovatively designed to improve food safety at the operational level.(Food Safety Issue)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... While many of the basic technologies for holding, preparing and cooking foods have been around for decades, centuries and even millennia, the quest to improve food safety continues. The past year has seen incremental advances in food safety...

Q: How do you react when you are referred to as an "order taker"?(DSR clinic)
March 1, 2004... Jeremy Paule Curtis Restaurant Equipment Bend, Ore. 2003 DSR of the Year "I wouldn't think that anybody would think that about me. How do I react? It makes me want to prove otherwise. "There are many [DSRs] who may not...

Making custom foodservice equipment better, faster, more cost-effective.(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... It's a dilemma faced by many chain foodservice operators. Custom equipment is needed, but the price is too high... or it takes too long to fabricate. Eagle Foodservice Equipment and its SpecFAB Division fill the gap between standard...

Cafe Boulud, Palm Beach, Fla.(facility design project of the month)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... Renowned chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud and his partners have ventured beyond New York to open their first operation in Palm Beach, Fla., at the historic Brazilian Court Condominium Hotel. In this casual-elegant restaurant, two distinct,...

FE&S' 3rd State of the Industry Conference offers revised program.(FE&S State of the Industry Conference)
March 1, 2004... As many as 250 of the foodservice industry's leading dealers, consultants, manufacturers' reps, suppliers and operators will gather for Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' third annual State of the Industry Conference. The event is scheduled for...

Brian Storm: Best Restaurant Equipment & Design Inc., Columbus, Ohio.(DSR of the month)(Distributor Sales Representative )
March 1, 2004... Twenty-five years ago, Brian Storm had to make a choice--work as an architect, as he had trained to do, or become a DSR. So, he became both. And he has never been sorry. Storm, a DSR with Best Restaurant Equipment & Design Inc. in...

Freeze out competitors with blast chiller sales: a key tool in many food safety programs, blast chillers also have the potential to generate new revenue while reducing labor costs.(product sales tips)
March 1, 2004... By using freezing convected air to take food temperatures as quickly as possible through the "danger" zone (140[degrees]F. to 41[degrees]F.) where bacteria are most prone to develop, blast chillers are becoming increasingly important to many...

Getting the goods on E&S for storage and receiving: foodservice operations require equipment and supplies that will support facilities' receiving protocols, transport products efficiently and store diverse food items safely and conveniently.(Receiving & Storage E&S)
March 1, 2004... Receiving and storage areas are the backbone of any foodservice facility's operations. The efficient flow of products from delivery to availability for kitchen preparation is vital to any operation's efficiency, and safe and proper storage of...

Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Designed for low-volume end-users, the Model SR24 undercounter dishwasher from Hobart offers all-stainless-steel construction and measures 24" wide x 24" deep x 34" high. Features include heavy-duty door hinges, one-touch controls and a...

Eagle Group.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Eagle's new hand sink offers Microgard[R] antimicrobial protection and includes an inverted "V" edge rim that's designed to retard spillage. The unit is constructed of Type 300-series stainless steel and features an electronic-eye faucet for...

Haynes Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Haynes Spray Lubricant is designed for use on meat and vegetable slicers, graters, mixers, beverage and soft-serve equipment, and shake, cappuccino and yogurt machines. According to the maker, the lubricant meets NSF H-1 requirements; is...

TableCraft Products Co.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Ergonomically designed, TableCraft's cordless/ rechargeable electric slicing knife features flame-retardant plastic housings, dual safety switches, blade release buttons, a UL-listed charger and a 1-year limited warranty. According to the...

Hatco Corp.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... According to the maker, the Queue warmer from Hatco can hold a variety of condiments and toppings, such as syrup, butter, gravies, sauces, hot fudge and caramel, at safe food temperatures. Model QW-6 is designed to accommodate a 1/6-size pan,...

Delfield, an Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Designed with efficiency in mind, the new 6000XL series of refrigerators and freezers from Delfield is available in one-, two- and three-section units and offers a top-mounted refrigeration system. Standard features include casters, a dial...

Sterilox Technologies Inc.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... According to the maker, the Model A-2000 generator from Sterilox produces a safe biocide that con be used in produce misting systems and ice machines and is ideal for rinsing fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as for sanitizing countertops,...

Update International.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... The latest addition to Update's Sup-R'Serv[R] line, the Model SA-12X server offers double-wall insulated stainless-steel construction and, according to the maker, includes an unbreakable liner and rugged handle. The unit features a button-top...

Everpure Inc.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Everpure's line of filters is designed to extend the life of coffee brewers and espresso machines by reducing particles that can cause off-tastes and odors. The filters are available in a choice of three models: The QL2-OCS is designed to...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)
March 1, 2004... Floor troughs from Advance Tabco are designed with 3/16" x 1" bars constructed of either 14-gauge stainless steel or fiberglass. According to the maker, the subway-style grating is offered in standard sizes that range from 12" x 24" to 18" x...

Producing value.(parting shot)(manufacturer's representatives)
March 1, 2004... I received a call yesterday from a gentleman (I'll call him Jim), who was referred to me by a well-known and respected industry consultant, asking me for advice. Jim explained that he and his partner were celebrating their first anniversary as...