Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from October 2004

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from October 2004

Culinary school teaches recipe for handling food waste.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Food Waste The 40-year-old Culinary Arts program at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan, is one of the most respected in the nation, with graduates employed in every aspect of the foodservice industry. In April 2003, Schoolcraft...

Good for the gander.(editor's perspective)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... As you know, this column devotes considerable attention to issues relating to dealers' ability to get paid for their services and operate their businesses more cost effectively. Last month, for example, the argument was put forth in this space...

FCSI gets new president, fellow.(people & events)(Winch, Ken)(Pantano, Michael)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... FCSI completed its 2004 annual conference last month in Toronto having installed a new president and inducted a new member into its Council of Fellows. Ken Winch, director of Ken Winch Design, based in Tonbridge, Kent, Great Britain, took...

Libbey shuttering manufacturing facility.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... Toledo, Ohio-based Libbey Inc. has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in City of Industry, Calif. The closure is expected to occur in early 2005, and will be implemented in conjunction with the realignment of production at...

Simon wins Lifetime Achievement Award.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association award to Walter Simon)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Walter Simon, president of Miami Lakes, Fla.-based General Hotel & Restaurant Supply Corp., has been named the latest recipient of FEDA's Sam Anoff Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition is extended to individuals who have had a long...

NRA announces changes to 2005 show.(people & events)(National Restaurant Association )(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... The National Restaurant Association has announced that its 2005 show will feature a new Kitchen Innovation area. According to the NRA, the area will be dedicated in new kitchen equipment anti to providing show attendees with the...

Southbend gets new president.(people & events)(Nestor Ibrahim )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Nestor Ibrahim has been named president of the Southbend division of The Middleby Corp. Ibrahim replaces Tom Hotard, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Hotard had been with Middleby since 1995. Ibrahim previously...

FEDA, AutoQuotes announce deal.(people & events)(Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... FEDA and AutoQuotes have announced an agreement that will allow the exchange of transaction documents over the internet. Such exchanges will be performed through AutoQuotes' XML protocol and software service. The agreement goes into effect...

PrimeSource lands chain accounts.(people & events)(PrimeSource FoodService Equipment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Dallas-based dealer PrimeSource FoodService Equipment has announced that it has recently contracted to act as a non-exclusive equipment vendor to five chain restaurants. "We are diversifying our customer base," said PrimeSource President...

SEFA expands training program.(people & events)(Supply and Equipment Foodservice Alliance)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The SEFA buying group has announced an expansion to its Training Triad program. This program is designed for dealer sales representatives and focuses on three main areas of training: product knowledge, selling skills and food safety. ...

CFESA releases conference program.(people & events)(Commercial Food Equipment Service Association)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... CFESA has announced the program for its fall conference, scheduled for Nov. 7 through 10 in Napa, Calif. After the opening meetings and receptions on Nov. 7, the featured speaker on Nov. 8 will be Al Bates of the Profit Planning Group, who...

McDonald's renovation numbers released.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... McDonald's anticipates that it will assist in the renovation of more than 1,300 franchised units this year, according to the Associated Press. The renovations are part of the program the QSR giant has instituted to assist in the remodeling...

Edlund names national accounts director.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Edlund Co., Burlington, Vt., has named Ian Restaino director of national accounts. Before joining Edlund, Restaino, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Amercia, served as a regional sales manager for Maytag's Amana and Jade Range...

AFC sues auditor.(people & events)(AFC Enterprises sues Arthur Andersen)
October 1, 2004... AFC Enterprises, the operator of the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, Church's Chicken and Cinnabon concepts, has announced that it is suing its former financial auditor. The lawsuit, which was filed in the superior Court of Fulton County, Ga.,...

Will a new pizza oven pay off? Weighing options and doing the math lead to best buys.(pizza E&S)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... When Jim Ferrell and his family were getting ready to open their third Fat jimmy's Pizza in Louisville, Ky., the plan was to get a deck oven similar Go the ones used in the other locations. Then, almost on a whim, Ferrell entered a contest for...

Essentials of pizza prep: tools for turning out consistent--and tasty--pies every time.(pizza E&S)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Good pizzas don't happen without equipment that runs we. That means proper use, a rigorous, daily cleaning schedule and regular maintenance check-ups are built into me operational game plan "You can't serve quality food if you don't have...

Impingement conveyor ovens.(Products)(Bakers Pride Company Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Dual Air impingement conveyor ovens are designed to bake, cook, warm, rethermalize and finish pizzas and other foods. The ovens are available in two sizes: one with a 16-in. wide belt and a 20-in. cook chamber and another with an 18-in, wide...

Heavy-duty pizza pans.(Products)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... The TP Series of wide-rim pizza pans is made from heavy duty, 14- and 18-gauge aluminum, and available in sizes from 6 inches to 28 inches in diameter in standard weight, heavy weight and hard coat anodized www.amnow.com, 800-333-9133. American...

Conveyor food finisher.(Products)(Hatco Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... A new conveyorized food finisher heats or thermalizes food faster than conventional methods. The equipment accommodates half-size sheet pans, making it ideal for pizzas of all sizes. The unit features 10 one touch buttons, allowing most menu...

Pizza plates.(Products)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Melamine pizza plates have the feel of china, but are more resistant to scratching and breaking. Plates are available in 9-in. round shapes and 8 1/2 and 10 in. triangles. Melamine plates are dishwasher" safe and handle temperatures up to 212F....

Pizza holding cabinets.(Products)(Food Warming Equipment)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... "Humi-Temp" cabinets accommodate two 16-in. pizzas or pizza boxes pet" slide. Heated air circulates throughout the cabinet, eliminating hot and cold spots, The cabinets may be used with or without moisture, and feature a full range thermostat...

Pizza delivery bags.(Products)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Featuring 1-in, insulation, pizza catering bags are ideal for keeping contents piping hot. The lightweight, vinyl bags feature grommet holes for ventilation and velcro closures. The square bags come in four colors and five sizes, ranging from...

Pizza display cabinets.(Products)(Merco/Savory Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Six models of display cabinets are made to hold and dispense boxed pizzas in self-service applications. The cabinets come in two- and three shelf models that allow customers to see the pizza in the glass display and serve themselves. The...

Darden announces succession plan.(people & events)(Darden Restaurants )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Darden Restaurants has outlined plans to transition its leadership at the end of the year. Darden's current CEO, Joe Lee, will step down from that post in December. Replacing him will be Clarence Otis, a nine-year company veteran and...

UL CEO retires.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Loring Knoblauch, president and CEO of Underwriters Laboratories, has retired, effective Aug. 31. Knoblauch, 62, served as the firm's leader since April of 2001. In announcing his departure, he noted his desire to spend more time with his...

New chairman for Brinker.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Brinker International, operator of Chili's Grill & Bar, On the Border and Corner Bakery concepts, has announced that Ron McDougall will step down as the firm's chairman on Nov. 4. McDougall first joined Brinker in 1983. In 1986, he was...

Watlow names Wetle Marketing V.P.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... St. Louis-based Watlow, a manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, has named Mike Wetle to the position of vice president of marketing. In this post, Wetle will oversee all of the firm's marketing activities. He will...

IFMA releases Silver Plate nomination info.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has announced that it has begun accepting nominations for its 2005 Silver and Gold Plate awards. The awards recognize individual excellence in foodservice operations. They are...

Hamilton Beach offering new service program.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Hamilton Beach has introduced a free service program for select, premium commercial products. Under the Express Care Service Program, customers experiencing trouble with a covered product would call a Hamilton Beach service center, where...

Chain update: BK, AFC and others.(people & events)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A number of major chain restaurants have announced significant financial or operational news in recent weeks.

Chain update: BK, AFC and others. Burger King.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
October 1, 2004... * Burger King has released it same-store sales for the month of August. U.S. system-wide same-store sales increased by 5.1% compared to the same period a year ago. Franchised units increased their sales by 4.5% during the period, while...

Movin' on.(Opinion)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... This column represents my final "Stern's Concerns" article for Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, and draws to conclusion a happy relationship that spans what has been a varied and challenging career. My first formal association with this...

Results build partnerships.(operator's opinion)(MBNA Dining & Hospitality Services )
October 1, 2004... As someone who has more than 25 years of experience as an operator and administrator in B&I foodservices, I have seen many trends shape our market. Currently, my role as first liaison to our two contractors (Sodexho and FLIK) and for MBNA on...

2004 Tabletop performance Award Winner: Blue Canyon.(Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern )(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... Our judges selected this establishment as the outstanding entry in the Over $30 Check Average category of FE&S' 2004 Tabletop Awards program. Further winners will be featured every other month in the magazine, as we extend recognition to all of...

The class of the industry: with an expanded base of respondents, FE&S' fourth annual Best in Class survey reveals what dealers, consultants and broadliners who subscribe to the magazine really think about the manufacturers and products that form the bottom line of foodservice E&S distribution.(FE&S Special Report)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... When it comes to forming relationships with foodservice E&S channel partners, every manufacturer wants to be the preferred provider. This is because, more often than not, it is distributors and consultants who have the most direct access to and...

Q: what have you done this year to improve your customer service?(DSR clinic)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Sam Wiltse Bargreen-Ellingson Inc. Tacoma, Wash. "Personally, I've taken some of my existing accounts and passed them on to another sales rep. I've had to do that because I had gotten to the point where I felt I wouldn't, and I...

Borgata buffet: Atlantic City, N.J.(facility design: project of the month)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... The name of the game in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is maximizing efficiency and quality control. This is accomplished in the 560-seat buffet restaurant with woks, a Mongolian grill, a rotisserie, a pizza oven, ranges and display cases...

Hold on to customers with hot holding cabinets: hot holding cabinets provide operators with a means of keeping cooked foods at safe temperatures while offering a surprising number of options and uses.(product: sales tips)
October 1, 2004... Ideal for operations that need to serve several types of meals at the same time, such as catering and healthcare facilities, hot holding cabinets are used to maintain food temperatures at or above 140[degrees]F. for both food-quality and...

Roy Durlewanger: Beltram Foodservice Group, Tampa, Fla.(DSR of the month)
October 1, 2004... Roy Durlewanger, a DSR with the Beltram Foodservice Group, Tampa, Fla., likes stability. That much is evident in his personal relationships, his work history and his commitment--demonstrated often over a period of many years--to his customers....

Sheetz convenience restaurant.(chain profile)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... A prototype "convenience restaurant" concept--equipped with multiple-function ovens, a 22-ft.-long, doublesided, custom-fabricated prep table, a panini grill, holding cabinets, fryers and food display cases--has propelled this 53-year-old...

Equipping a moveable feast.(Mobile Service Points)
October 1, 2004... Whether providing meals for hungry disaster relief workers at remote locations or bringing revenue-building retail outlets to highly trafficked areas, mobile foodservices require specialized equipment packages to serve customers safely. ...

Cleveland Range L.L.C., An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Cleveland Range L.L.C., An Enodis Co. Recently introduced, the Gemini[TM]6 Short Series convection steamer from Cleveland offers a new, shorter height of 54 1/2" that, according to the maker, makes cooking and maintenance easier. Designed to...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Advance Tabco According to the maker, Advance Tabco's floor troughs feature 1" bars constructed of either 14-gauge stainless steel or fiberglass. The subway-style grating is offered in standard sizes ranging from 12" x 24" to 18" x 72" with...

Hatco Corp.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Hatco Corp. Decorative heat lamps from Hatco are designed both to keep food warm and enhance restaurant decor. Available in 120-volt, single-phase models, the lamps are offered in a choice of eight different lampshades and a variety of...

Update International.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Update International Tote boxes from Update feature tapered handles on each end that, according to the maker, will not crack or bend under normal use. The units are constructed of high-density polyethylene and offered in a choice of gray or...

Libbey Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Libbey Inc. Recently introduced, the new 8-qt. rectangular and round Mojave and Baja DripFree[TM] chafers From Libbey's World Tableware collection feature water pan systems that, according to the maker, virtually eliminate condensation and...

Manitowoc Foodservice Group.(product marketplace)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Manitowoc Foodservice Group The new Kolpak S-Series reach-in from Manitowoc is designed with a quick-adjusting shelving system for flexible configuration. According to the maker, the unit offers maximum energy efficiency and features an...

Eagle Group.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Eagle Group Panco[R] transport holding cabinets from Eagle feature a digital control system and, according to the maker will soon be compatible with NAFEM Data Protocol software. Additional features include all-aluminum construction...

Panasonic.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Panasonic The Model NE-1064 microwave oven from Panasonic is designed for durability, fast and easy operation and, according To the maker is idea for use in restaurants C-stores and the like. The 1,000-watt unit is NSF- and UL...

Mahoney Environmental.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Mahoney Environmental According to the maker the Direct-Connection Recycler system from Mahoney provides safe easy and convenient disposal of fryer oil The system's new translucent Tank is designed to allow end-users to see The exact level of...

Nor-Lake Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Nor-Lake Inc. According to the maker Nor-Lake's Model DR101 milk dispenser offers an operating temperature range of 38[degrees]F. to 41[degrees]F. including the pinch point that's located inside the cabinet. Designed for durability, the...

Shot-R-Shield.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Shot-R-Shield Recently introduced Shot-R-Shield's six-pack packaging for T8 fluorescent lamas is designed to reduce inventory costs. Previously only available in packs of 24, 30 or 36, the new packaging, according to the maker saves storage...

TableCraft Products Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... TableCraft Products Co. The Verso condiment caddy from TableCraft stands 9 1/2" tall and is designed for organizing containers on a tabletop. The unit offers construction of h gray polished 18/8 stainless steel and is available in a choice of...

Everpure Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Everpure Inc. The MRS series combi-system from Everpure is designed to support a variety of applications, from reverse osmosis to filtration to blended water options. According to the maker, the basic unit fits into compact environments and can...

Lang Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Lang Mfg. Co. The BakerSeries[R] rack retarder/proofer from Lang is designed for overnight holding and proofing and, according to the maker, can accommodate both end-load and side-load racks. Offered in a variety of depths, the new roll-in unit...

Star Mfg. Int'l. Inc.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Star Mfg. Int'l. Inc. The mini JetStar 4-oz. popcorn popper from Star is designed for use in small kiosks, coffee shops and the like and, according to the maker, pops 115, 1-oz. servings per hour Model J4R requires only 16" of counter space and...

Univex Corp.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Univex Corp. The PrepSaver[TM] slicer from Univex is designed for light-duty slicing and, according to the maker, can handle cheese, as well as meat and deli products. The compact unit offers a 13 1/2" x 17" footprint and is available in a...

Groen, A DI Foodservice Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Groen, A DI Foodservice Co. According to the maker, the Vortex[TM] Connectionless steamer from Groen is easy to install, uses ordinary tap water and never needs deliming. Available in three- and six-pan models, the unit features a...

The Vollrath Co. LLC.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... The Vollrath Co. LLC. The new Maximillian[TM] line of chafers from Vollrath offers construction of mirror-finish 18/8 stainless steel and is designed for durability and easy cleaning. The chafers are available in a choice of three sizes: 4.2-...

Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)(Turbo Wash II)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Hobart Corp. According to the maker, the Turbo Wash II from Hobart can handle the toughest baked-on food soil and dirt. Designed to save time and money, the unit features recessed wash jets; a stainless-steel sink and drain board; a...

Merco Savory, An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
October 1, 2004... Merco Savory, An Enodis Co. Available in two- or three-shelf models, the new Pizza Dispensing Cabinet from Merco Savory is designed for use in pizzerias, C-stores, cafeterias, concession stands, food courts and the like. Features include...

Profiting from shared services.(parting shot)(customer service)
October 1, 2004... Operators have many concerns and issues to consider when deciding which equipment they need. Cost, space, ventilation requirements, the ability to handle multiple functions and labor-reduction capabilities are among the major attributes...