Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from November 2004

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from November 2004

Fortune favors the prepared.(editor's perspective)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... As if the foodservice E&S industry hadn't endured enough since the start of the new millennium, what with structural overcapacity, declining margins, flat demand, proliferating channel options and rising costs, yet another challenge has emerged...

Dealers expand on USF closure.(people & events)(U.S. Foodservice)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A number of dealers have recently announced expansion plans based on their acquisition of assets and/or employees of U.S. Foodservice's former Contract Design division. The most aggressive of these acquiring dealers has been The Boelter...

FEDA announces '05 conference theme, program.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association )
November 1, 2004... FEDA has announced the theme of its 2005 conference: "Growing Your Slice of the Pie: Practical Strategies to Increase Your Market Share Profitability." The group's next annual meeting is scheduled for March 16 through 20 at the Renaissance...

FE&S announces first Dealers' Choice award.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)
November 1, 2004... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has announced plans to present its first-ever Dealers' Choice award during the magazine's Dealer of the Year Awards banquet, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the Chicago Four Seasons Hotel during...

NRA announces kitchen innovation panel.(people & events; National Restaurant Association )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The National Restaurant Association has announced the makeup of the panel that will select products to be presented in the Kitchen Innovations area at the 2005 NRA Show. The panel is comprised of leaders of design consultancies, as well as...

Don hires sales v.p., expands in California.(people & events; Edward Don & Co)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Edward Don & Co., North Riverside, Ill., has named Jeffery Weiland as its new vice president of Sales. Weiland, whose appointment was effective on Oct. 4, will be responsible for three of the dealer's sales regions: Chicago Local, Chicago...

Oneida shuttering factory.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The board of directors at Oneida has voted to shutter the company's Sherrill, N.Y., flatware manufacturing facility. In a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Oneida cited the operation's "unsustainably high...

Tucker acquires Westchester assets.(people & events; M. Tucker company Inc.)(Westchester Restaurant Supply)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... M. Tucker, Patterson, N.J., has announced that it has acquired certain assets of Westchester Restaurant Supply. WRS, located in Elmsford, N.Y., specializes in tabletop sales, in addition to offering some equipment and supplies. The...

Ron Rosati, DI part ways.(people & events; DI Foodservice Cos.)(Resignation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Dover Industries has announced the resignation of Ron Rosati, president of DI Foodservice Cos. Pat Cunningham, a longtime executive with Dover Industries, has been named interim president of DI while a search for Rosati's successor is...

Kittredge buys Holyoke.(people & events)(Kittredge Equipment Co.)(Holyoke Equipment Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Springfield, Mass.-based Kittredge Equipment Co. has acquired fellow dealer Holyoke Equipment Co., Holyoke, Mass. The deal was set to close in early October. The companies cited a desire "to build upon our combined complementary strengths"...

Kelly-Mincks rep firm re-formed.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Bill Kelly, Jim Mincks and Dave Mincks have reformed the Kelly-Mincks rep group. This is the second incarnation for Kelly-Mincks. Three-and-one-half years ago, the manufacturers' rep firm merged with Mission Viejo, Calif.-based MarkeTeam....

TableCraft names v.p.(people & events)(Appointment)(Vice President)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Bruce Lieberman has been named to the newly created position of vice president of Sales and Marketing for TableCraft, Gurnee, Ill. In this role, he will be responsible for new product development, product marketing and sales for both the...

FEDA offering UID scholarships.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The FEDA Education Foundation has announced that it is offering scholarships to its 2005 University of Industrial Distribution program. The UID program is aimed at dealers' middle-management personnel who are seeking to expand their...

Three manufacturers honored by FCSI.(people & events)(Foodservice Consultants Society International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Meiko, Rational and Vulcan-Hart were all honored at the FCSI annual conference, which was held in Toronto in September. Combi-oven manufacturer Rational USA, Schaumburg, III., was honored as FCSI's Manufacturer of the Year. According to...

NAFEM releases Industry Index.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... NAFEM has released its Industry Index measuring foodservice E&S sales for the second quarter of 2004. According to the index, North American E&S sales increased by 13.3% in the second quarter compared to Q1. Export sales increased, as...

Stuart Musick passes.(people & events)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... Stuart "Stu" Musick, a well-known and respected industry veteran, passed away on Sept. 24 battle with cancer. He was 70. Musick spent his entire 30-year foodservice industry career with Amco Products and its successor, Leggett & Platt,...

Broaster recognized for export program.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Broaster Co. of Beloit, Wis., has been awarded the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Achievement Certificate. The certificate was presented to the firm during a luncheon on Sept. 22. According to William Lash, ah officer with the...

Lincoln donates $23k.(people & events)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lincoln Foodservice Products, Fort Wayne, Ind., has donated $23,000 to the School Nutrition Association (formerly AFSA). The money was donated during the SNA's annual convention in July and is earmarked for the organization's Child...

Chain update: McD's, CKE and others.(people & events; McDonald's Corp., CKE Restaurants Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A number of major chain restaurants have announced significant financial of operational news in recent weeks. * McDonald's has released its system-wide and same-store sales results for the month of September. In the United States,...

Reflections at New York Life Investment Management, LLC, Parsipanny, N.J.(project of the month)
November 1, 2004... Hot-side equipment that can be moved among this B&I operation's food concept stations gives staff maximum flexibility when preparing and serving meals for breakfasts, lunches and catered events at Reflections cafeteria located in a new office...

Produce large sales with steam jacketed kettles: gentle temperatures, fast cooking times and large-batch production capabilities are among the main benefits of this valuable kitchen tool.(sales tips)
November 1, 2004... Offering large cooking capacities and sold in a wide variety of sizes, steam-jacketed kettles can serve many functions in professional kitchens, From boiling vegetables to making sauces and soups to braising meats. * Steam-jacketed kettles...

Brand names.(Directory)
November 1, 2004... Looking for a specific brand of equipment but don't know who manufactures it? This section alphabetically lists the hundreds of brand names used by manufacturers, and provides cross-references to specific manufacturers. Note that brand names of...

Product sources.(directory)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... Here they are... more than 10,000 types of foodservice equipment, supplies, furnishings and related items now available from the industry's manufacturers. Product categories are organized alphabetically. Brand names are included under the...

Manufacturer names & addresses.(Directory)
November 1, 2004... The addresses and phone numbers of the manufacturers of foodservice equipment, supplies, furnishings and related products listed in this comprehensive directory are presented alphabetically in this section. Manufacturers advertising in this...

Scotsman Ice Systems, An Enodis Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Scotsman Ice Systems, An Enodis Co. Recently introduced, Scotsman's three new upright bins are designed to store from 1,100 to 1,700 lbs. of ice. The NSF-listed units feature a roto-molded pouch door that is both dent-and scratch-resistant and,...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Alto-Shaam Inc. According to the maker, the new Combitherm[R] from Alto-Shaam gives end-users the ability to smoke any product, hot or cold, and then prepare a non-smoked item without any residual smoke flavor. The unit is available in three...

Eagle Group.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Eagle Group The new anti-splash floor troughs from Eagle are designed to ensure complete drainage in a variety of applications including drain-off at kettles, as well as indirect waste drainage for sinks. Featuring subway-style grating that's...

Admiral Craft Equipment Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. Available in a choice of slim-line or full-size models, vacuum flasks from Admiral Craft offer double-wall insulation that's designed to keep beverages hot for extended periods. According to the maker, the...

Star Mfg. Int'l. Inc.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Star Mfg. Int'l. Inc. According to the maker, Star's mini JetStar popcorn maker pops 115, 1-oz. servings per hour and requires only 16" of counter space. Model J4R is designed for use in small kiosks, coffee shops, break areas and the like, and...

Curtron Products, Div. TMI Inc.(Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Curtron Products, Div. TMI Inc. The Model Supro-14-EC Econo-Cover from Curtron is designed to provide easy viewing of trays while protecting food from contamination. The transparent cover measures 23" wide x 28" deep x 62" long and, according...

Hobart Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Hobart Corp. According to the maker, the WS-series of waste control equipment from Hobart reduces operating costs and improves dishroom efficiency. The units, available as either self-contained models (WS800/WS1000) or complete remote systems,...

Advance Tabco.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Advance Tobco Designed with a 14-gauge, 300-series stainless-steel top, Advance Tabco's stainless-steel dish cabinets are fully enclosed and, according to the maker, come complete with a 15/8" rolled-rimmed front and square rear and sides....

TableCraft Products Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... TableCraft Products Co. The I KenKut II[TM] from TableCraft is designed for dispensing plastic film and foil and, according to the maker, eliminates cross-contamination from unsanitary cardboard cutter boxes and reduces injuries caused by...

Henny Penny Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Henny Penny Corp. The SmartCooking Control[TM] on Henny Penny's SmartCooking System[TM] offers one-button operation that's designed to save time and labor. According to the maker, the end-user simply chooses the main food category from the...

Greenheck.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Greenheck According to the maker, the new low-profile air handler from Greenheck offers a low-cost method of cooling and/or heating in areas where space is limited. Model LFC is available in a choice of eight sizes and features a standard...

Follett Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Follett Corp. The Symphony Series 12-lb. ice and water dispenser from Follett occupies 16" of counter space, is designed to produce 400 lbs. of Chewblet[TM] ice in a 24-hour period and, according to the maker, is ideal for use in corporate...

Dexter-Russell.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Dexter-Russell The new colored-handle turners from Dexter-Russell are designed to complement the maker's line of sandwich spreaders and paring, boning and cooks' knives. The turners are available with yellow, blue, red or green textured...

Cooper-Atkins Corp.(Products)(DualTemp 480)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Cooper-Atkins Corp. According to the maker, the DualTemp 480 from Cooper-Atkins combines a non-contact infrared thermometer with a retractable thermocouple probe to measure both surface and internal temperatures. The pocket-sized unit is...

Hatco Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Hatco Corp. The new Flav-R-Savor[R] holding cabinet from Hatco is designed to fit easily under work counters and, according to the maker, can accommodate up to seven full-size sheets pans or hotel pans on 3" centers. Available in single or...

Lakeside Mfg. Inc.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Lakeside Mfg. Inc. The new Mart Cart from Lakeside is designed for high-traffic areas and, according to the maker, fits into elevators and rolls through corridors and kitchens with ease. The unit features four, 5" cushion-tread casters (all...

Cleveland Range Inc., An Enodis Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Cleveland Range Inc., An Enodis Co. The Short Series[TM] line of kettles from Cleveland features a reduced height that's designed to increase worker safety. The stainless-steel units are electric-, gas- or direct steam-powered and available in...

Garland/The Garland Group, An Enodis Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Garland/The Garland Group, An Enodis Co. The Mealstream oven from Garland is designed for end-users who require extra cooking capacity in a small footprint. According to the maker, the unit combines microwave and convection technology to cook...

Panasonic.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Panasonic According to the maker, the Model NE-1064 microwave oven from Panasonic is ideal for use in restaurants, C-stores and the like. Designed for durability and fast and easy operation, the 1,000-watt unit is NSF--and UL...

Globe Food Equipment Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Globe Food Equipment Co. Globe's 12" slicer is designed for high-volume use and, according to the maker, includes an easy-to-control thickness adjustment that can deliver slices from paper thin to 15/16". Offering a 1-year parts and labor...

Friginox.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Friginox Designed for easy maintenance, the blast freezer/chiller from Friginox features rounded internal corners, a type-304 stainless-steel housing and an electronic control panel. According to the maker, the combination unit accepts 20" x...

G.E.T. Enterprises Inc.(Products)
November 1, 2004... G.E.T. Enterprises Inc. The Milano series of dishware from G.E.T. is designed to add a contemporary yet sophisticated accent to most any food presentation. According to the maker, the melamine pieces offer durability and are available in black...

Blodgett Corp.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Blodgett Corp. According to the maker, Blodgett's line of steam equipment now includes steamers, kettles and braising pans. The steamers are designed with insulated, easy-open, slammable doors that boast a 5-year limited warranty. The kettles...

Cambro Mfg. Co.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Cambro Mfg. Co. According to the maker, Cambro's KD service cart handles both light- and heavy-duty transporting and ships "knocked down" to minimize costs. Offered in black or speckled gray, the unit features ergonomic handles and...

Shat-R-Shield.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Shat-R-Shield Shat-R-Shield's Teflor[R]-coated PAR lamp features a skin-tight safety coating that's designed to protect products and employees from glass shards and gases if a lamp is broken or dropped. According to the maker, the halogen amp...

The Vollrath Co., LLC.(Products)
November 1, 2004... The Vollrath Co., LLC Vollrath's new ergonomic French wire whips include handles that, according to the maker, are completely sealed with no crevices to collect food or bacteria, color-coded (aqua) for easy identification and heat-resistant up...

Rubbermaid commercial products.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Rubbermaid Commercial Products The new GroundsKeeper[TM] Tuscan From Rubbermaid is designed to solve smoking waste issues and features an easy-empty ash canister, a built-in snuff plate and an optional theft-deterrence kit. The receptacle...

Victory refrigeration.(Products)
November 1, 2004... Victory Refrigeration The Value line of pizza tables from Victory now sports two new standard features: a dual-temperature control and a separate "on/off" night switch. According to the maker, the temperature control cools the cold-wall...

T&S brass and bronze works.(Products)
November 1, 2004... T&S Brass And Bronze Works According to the maker, overflow outlets and caps are now standard on the T&S line of lever and twist valves, while the "-01" models come with complete overflow kits. In addition, the valve bodies are now designed...

Rick Snyder: Singer Equipment Co., Reading, Pa.(DSR of the month)
November 1, 2004... For 29 years, DSR Rick Snyder of Singer Equipment Co. in Reading, Pa., has set a consistently high standard and achieved more than his share of success. Now, he figures, it's time to try harder. "My secret? Hard work," said Snyder. "And...