Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from September 2005

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from September 2005

Back to school.(editor's perspective)
September 1, 2005... The calendar on the wall tells me it is September, which means that students throughout the country are heading back to school. Although many of them do not realize it now, by attending school they are making an investment in their future...

Chain expansion report.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... Starbucks and IHOP are among the chains announcing expansion news. * Starbucks said it plans to open approximately 1,800 new stores worldwide in fiscal 2006, 300 more than the fiscal 2005 target. In the United States, Starbucks plans to...

NAFEM, FCSI offering design pavilion.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... Foodservice design and management consultants will offer free operator consultations during The NAFEM Show. which takes place later this month. Consultant members of the Foodservice Consultants Society International will staff the Access...

FCSI names finalists for product of the year.(people & events)(Foodservice Consultants Society International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Foodservice Consultants Society International has selected the companies chosen to display products in its Inaugural Innovation Showcase. dedicated to recognizing the '10 most innovative products for 2005." FCSI consultants who visit...

Vulcan reorganizes, takes over wolf.(Vulcan-Hart Co., Wolf Range Co.)
September 1, 2005... Vulcan-Hart is reorganizing its internal structure along product lines and assuming responsibility for the sales and marketing of the Wolf Range brand of products. Part of the company's Power Forward Initiative. these changes flatten out...

Marmon acquires Alexander-Otto.(Marmon Retail Services )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Marmon Retail Services acquired Grand Junction, Colo.-based Alexander-Otto Co., a company that installs and services fixtures, displays and millwork for retail and foodservice operations. Alexander-Otto employs more than 50 installation...

DI names two manufacturing execs.(peoples & events)
September 1, 2005... DI Foodservice Cos. promoted Chuck Stewart and Glen Nelson to senior leadership posts in the organization's manufacturing operations. Nelson assumed the newly created position of vice president of DI Manufacturing Services and reports to...

Alto-Shaam opens new culinary center.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... In the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary, Alto-Shaam opened a new culinary center on its corporate campus in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The 4,000-square-foot facility hosts custom-developed training seminars for operators, consultants,...

MAFSI announces roadshow dates.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... MAFSI released the fall 2005 and spring 2006 schedule for its Technology Roadshows. In all, MAFSI will conduct roadshows in 15 cities between September 2005 and May 2006. The remaining 2005 dates are: Sept. 22 in Anaheim, Calif.; Oct. 5 in...

FCSI NAD elects officers.(Foodservice Consultants Society International North American Division, Ed Bernard and John Cornyn)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The North American Division of FCSI announced the election of two individuals to officer posts. The group chose Ed Bernard of Cini-Little International as its new chair-elect and John Cornyn of the Cornyn Fasano Group as secretary...

WFF names new director.(Women's Foodservice Forum appoints Patricia Venetucci)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Women's Foodservice Forum named Patricia Venetucci its new executive director. In this post, Venetucci oversees the direction of the organization, leads the group's programs and works with its board of directors. She replaces Ellen Moore,...

Imperial opens new manufacturing facility.(Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment consolidated its two manufacturing facilities into a single location in Corona, Calif. The new facility, which also houses Imperial's sales and administrative offices, measures approximately...

Raving Brands plots path to growth.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... Despite meteoric growth since its inception, Atlanta-based Raving Brands continues to move forward under the simple internal philosophy of "we create raving fans one mouth at a time." "If we can instill it into our franchisees, we can win...

CFESA announces regional meeting.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... CFESA announced plans to host a conference for its Region 6 members and all industry associates Nov 3-5 in Buffalo, NY CFESA's Region 6 includes the northeast United States, Ontario and Quebec A tentative schedule for the meeting includes...

White named group publisher for R&I, chain leader magazines.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... Gerald J White has assumed the roles of publisher for Restaurants & Institutions and group publisher for R&I and Chain Leader magazines. A member of the foodservice industry for nearly three decades, White has earned numerous industry...

AGA acquires Stellar Steam.(AGA Foodservice, ColburnTreat )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... AGA Foodservice purchased the Stellar Steam product line from ColburnTreat of Winooski, Vt. Mark Whalen. AGA's senior vice president of sales and marketing, will oversee the transition of the product line into AGA's operations. No new...

Wendy's announces Tim Hortons IPO.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... In a move that could lead to completing a tax-free spin-off of the subsidiary, Wendy's International announced plans to sell 15% to 18% of its Tim Hortons operation in an initial public offering. The company plans to use the proceeds primarily...

Don adds chain director.(Edward Don and Co. appoints Al May)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Edward Don & Co., North Riverside. Ill, named Al May to the newly created position of director of supply chain management. As part of an initiative to streamline the company's dealings with its customers and suppliers, May now oversees the...

ACF names Chef of the Year.(people & events)
September 1, 2005... The American Culinary, Federation named Richard Rosendale. chef de cuisine of Tavern Restaurant at The Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W. Va.. its 2005 Chef of the Year. The Chef of the Year Award recognizes a chef who "demonstrates...

Detecto promotes Lihou.(Lance Lihou, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Detecto Scale appointed Lance Lihou to the post of customer service manager. An 11-year veteran of the company, Lihou previously served as the company's international sales manager. In this role. he supported Detecto national account...

Upcoming shows, conferences and events.(people & events)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Sept. 20-22: CFESA Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Anaheim, Calif. Contact CFESA Headquarters by phone at (336) 346-4700 or visit www.cfesa.com. Sept. 20-22: FCSI North American Conference, Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, Calif. Contact...

Technorama drama.(consultant's viewpoint)(food industry)
September 1, 2005... Walking back from our local Sunday farmer's market, I was telling my 10-year-old son about my apprenticeship in France. I would spend three hours at a stretch in front of two small live-fuel broilers in a dim basement kitchen, with cooks tight...

Store economics 101.(operator's opinion)
September 1, 2005... The one constant for any foodservice operation is that the menu is the focal point. It's the most visible, exciting and tangible aspect of what we do. But the secret ingredient to any successful menu is not some herb or spice. It is the...

Cooking on the cutting edge: from blast chilling and induction to scaled-down food processing equipment to IT programs that aggregate orders and manage inventory, operations are taking advantage of the most advanced technology the industry has to offer.
September 1, 2005... The basic methods of cooking have been around for thousands of years. Cooking with a rotisserie is a lot like putting food on a stick and holding it over a flame. A deck oven with a stone cooking surface isn't that different a technique than...

Culver's: focusing on equipment life-cycle costs, rapidly growing Culver's takes a long-range approach to its selection and purchasing practices to give greater support to this quick-service chain's franchisees.(chain profile)
September 1, 2005... "Don't mess with quality," George Culver would frequently tell his three children as they were growing up. His son, Craig, and Craig's wife, Lea, applied this nugget of wisdom to their business when they opened the family-owned Culver's on July...

Philadelphia old original bookbinders: a $4.5 million renovation revitalized this Philadelphia landmark restaurant, giving it a new open kitchen with enormous firepower, an oyster bar, a huge lobster tank and a restored, clubby President's Room with an Amazon mahogany bar.(facility design project of the month)
September 1, 2005... It's hard to imagine Philadelphia without the Old Original Bookbinders, once the city's largest and most famous restaurant. The city's residents and visitors, many of them high-profile entertainment stars and political figures, had a taste of...

Get sales moving with mobile racks: customizable to fit almost any need, mobile racks should receive more thought in the ordering process.(product sales tips)
September 1, 2005... Operators order mobile racks to fill the task of moving product from one place to another. The simplicity of this task, however, does not mean that mobile racks are simple items with no distinction between one and another. * Mobile racks...

Q: Are trade shows helpful for expanding product knowledge?(DSR clinic)
September 1, 2005... Don Conrad Stafford-Smith Inc. Kalamazoo Mich. I believe that they are helpful if the trade show is such that factory representatives and engineers are present, rather than just having reps manning the booth. If so, we car get...

Michael Gold: Edward Don & Co., North Riverside, Ill.(DSR of the month)
September 1, 2005... Michael Gold, key accounts manager for Edward Don & Co., North Riverside, Ill., has a pretty upbeat view of his job. "All I do is try to make people happy," he said. Gold, FE&S' DSR of the Month for September 2005, does that by "trying to...

Panini proves popular: adding panini grill equipment allows an operator to create a signature identity for a sandwich concept and add value for the customer, without the need to retrofit kitchens with extra exhaust hoods and other expensive items.(Panini Stations)
September 1, 2005... The availability of the panini sandwich, offered now by foodservice operations ranging from upscale cafes and restaurants to QSRs, non-commercial foodservice facilities to the local corner deli, has been a growing trend in the United States...

Pizza production with a purpose: from conveyor ovens to peels, a variety of pizza equipment and supplies help create one of America's most popular meals.(Pizza E&S)
September 1, 2005... With 58 units in greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, in addition to northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana, LaRosa's Pizzeria has positioned its units as neighborhood restaurants. This is particularly evident to families with young...

Nemco Food Equipment.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Easy Chopper II[TM] features aluminum construction and a 4 1/4"-square stainless-steel blade assembly that provides a large surface area to handle bigger vegetables. The compact tool also doubles as a slicer and comes equipped with...

Alegacy Foodservice Products Group Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This speed rail stands 22" to 42" tall and organizes pourers and/or liquor bottles behind the bar. The unit accommodates up to five bottles and features construction of AISI 304 stainless steel with a #4 mill satin finish, www.alegacy.com,...

Lang Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The ChefSeries[TM] line of electric and gas convection ovens includes five racks and 11 pan-slide positions and comes equipped with full-view double-paned doors that open in unison and boast a cool-touch handle. The full-size units feature an...

Victory Refrigeration Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Value Line of pizza tables is available in a choice of four models. Standard Features include a dual-temperature control aria a separate on/off night switch The control cools the cold-wall condiment "all and storage compartment...

Eagle Group.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Floor-Trak[TM] track-and-skate system is ADA-compliant. NSF-approved and accommodates most wire shelving with post heights up to 86". Add extra tracks and shelving units as storage requirements increase. The low-profile, non-corrosive...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This Halo Heat hot food buffet well drops right into an existing countertop and requires no water or drainage connections, eliminating the lime and scale buildup associated with steam table holding. Model 300-HW is available in one-, two-,...

Equinox Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The Squeegee Wash washes down or cleans hard-surface floors in restaurants, kitchens or any outside concrete area. Constructed of industrial-grade brass and zinc-plated steel, the preassembled unit includes a spray nozzle on the...

TableCraft Products.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... These squeeze bottles feature a leakproof design and a wider opening that's easier to clean and fill. The dispensers are available in 8- and 12-oz sizes in colors including clear, yellow or red. www.tablecraft.com, NAFEM Booth #1828 ...

MIWE.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Econo 1826 bake oven features 10 adjustable shelf positions and a four-speed reversible fan in the bake chamber. The unit also comes equipped with controls that offer 30 baking programs, 12 of which are direct picture pre-sets, www.miwe.com...

Meyer Commercialware.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The maker's NSF-listed metal cookware is available in an assortment of shapes and sizes from a 1 1/2-qt, tapered saucepan to an 80-qt. stockpot. Features include flared pan edges and reinforced rims. www.meyercommercialware.com...

Star Mfg. International Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... Grill Express prepares hot sandwiches, burritos, signature flatbread sandwiches, burgers and more. The unit features European styling with a high-polish finish, smooth or grooved cast-iron platens, a 3/4" splash guard, a thermostat that adjusts...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This floor trough comes equipped with either 14-gauge stainless-steel or fiberglass subway-style grating that's constructed from 3/16" x 1" bars. Standard sizes range from 12" x 24" to 18" x 72" with custom sizes available upon request....

Mars Air Doors.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The Whispurr Air[R] line of air curtains helps maintain safe food storage temperature in walk-ins. The curtains feature a low-profile design and an energy-saving variable-speed motor. www.marsair.com, NAFEM Booth #2616

Univex Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The G-Peeler skins potatoes and other root vegetables, cleans shellfish and even scales small fish. Pulverized peelings discharge into the sink for disposal. The portable unit plugs into any standard outlet, requires no plumbing and features...

Vulcan-Hart Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... Available in six- and 10-pan models, the PowerSteam [TM] series of convection steamers preheats steam to 235[degrees]F. before it enters the cooking compartments. The gas unit features two stainless-steel cooking compartments with separate...

Frymaster, An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Application series of years combines an open-pot and a tube-type fryer n one battery that is available in a variety of configurations to meet individual end-user needs. Features include a single optional filtration system that serves the...

Dormont Mfg. Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Swirl[TM] hose connects water-fed appliances and equipment to a water supply line without kinking or cracking. Features include retractable, NSF-certified polyurethane construction suitable for use with ice machines, coffee makers,...

Equipex Ltd.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This cast-iron grill features a 14" x 14" cooking surface, in addition to separate top and bottom controls. The unit is available in grooved or flat models, www.equipex.com, NAFEM Booth #1211 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

McCall Refrigeration, Manitowoc Foodservice Group.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This undercounter reach-in features an automatic defrost system, high-pressure foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation and stainless-steel doors, top and exterior ends. www.mccallrefrigeration.com, NAFEM Booth #5008 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A.J. Antunes & Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Chef-EZ tool is a heavy-duty metal handle with a triangular base that slides under the rim of a steam table pan, enabling a server to lift the pan, carry it to a buffet line and set it in place safely. Tool works with one- and two-pan...

Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... Dual-flame PyroCentric lift-off burners and grates make cleanup safe, quick and easy. The 28,000-Btu units are anti-clogging and included as standard on the maker's Restaurant and Heavy-Duty series of open-burner ranges, www.imperialrange.com,...

Hatco Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This electric booster water heater features a low-water cutoff, control fuses and a transformer that are located on a swing-away control panel for easy service access. Model C-45 features a stainless-steel front, a silver-gray hammertone body,...

Ice-O-Matic, An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The ICEU 300 undercounter ice maker features a European design and is suitable for small- and medium-sizea restaurants and bars. Measuring 30" wide and 29" deep, the air-cooled unit requires no side clearance and produces up TO 356 lbs. of ice...

Cooper-Atkins Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The Mode TFS4 Multi-Station a digital timer includes four different timer modes that can be used independently or simultaneously. Constructed with an ABS plastic housing, the unit features a grease-resistant and splash-proof...

InterMetro Industries Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This stainless-steel heated banquet cabinet features an ergonomically designed three-point control handle that allows end-users to push or pull from both the side and the front. The unit is available in 18 models, www.metro.com, NAFEM Booth...

Update International.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This gold-accented coffee urn is suitable for buffet, banquet and self-service use. The stainless-steel unit keeps coffee hot without the use of electricity and comes complete with a fuel holder. Features include a drip less faucet,...

Electrolux Professional Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Smart Reach-In Refrigerator links to four probes that manage ambient, internal storage condenser and evaporator temperatures. Features include an electronic control system with a memory function that records up to 24 hours of performance...

Mannhart Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Model SD-PE salad dryer accommodates approximately 16 heads of lettuce (one case) and includes a spin basket with built-in handle grips. The unit features heavy-duty all-polyethylene construction, reinforced with stainless steel, and a...

Dynamic International.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Dyna Cutter food processor bowl weighs 2 lbs., offers a 5-liter (6-qt.) capacity and contains two blades with reversed sharpened edges that rotate in opposite directions. The stainless-steel unit attaches to the maker's line of hand mixers,...

Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Edge[TM] slicer is constructed of highly polished anodized aluminum with no edges or crevices To Trap food. UL-listed and NSF-international certified, the unit is suitable for medium-duty use and features a 1/3-hp knife drive motor, a...

Henny Penny Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The SmartCooking Control[TM] on Henny Penny's SmartCooking System[TM] features one-button operation that saves time and labor. The end-user simply chooses the main food category from the icons depicting poultry, roasts, fish, sides, appetizers,...

Tomlinson Industries.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... This booster chair is suitable for use in dining booths with cushioned seats. Features include instant-release safety straps and a crotch strap for added safety. The chair measures 15 3/4 wide x 16 3/8" deep x 13 11/36" high, weighs 10 lbs. and...

The Vollrath Co., LLC.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... These one-piece Spoodles[R] feature a shaft and bowl constructed of 18-8 mirror-finish stainless steel to resist corrosion, and an ergonomic nylon handle with a textured grip that's heat-resistant to 475[degrees]F. The round or oval-shaped...

Waring Products.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The MX1100 blender comes equipped with a 30-second electronic countdown timer that allows the end-user to perform other food preparation tasks. Features include electronic touchpad controls, a one-piece dishwasher-safe removable jar pad, pulse...

Nor-Lake Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... Nova[TM] V reach-in refrigerators and freezers feature a stainless-steel interior and exterior, as well as increased capacity. Units come equipped with a horizontal handle and casters, www.norlake.com, NAFEM Booth #5828 [ILLUSTRATION...

Everpure, LLC.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The HSD 440 filtration system features a programmable automatic flushing device that strips all solids as small as 0.15 micron out of the water and flushes these particles to drain before reaching the activated carbon filters....

Berner International Corp.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The In-Ceiling Mount Air Curtain saves energy when a door s opened and warms a vestibule when a door is closed. The unit is available with or without heat and fits any Type of ceiling. Unheated models carry a 5-year parts warranty; heated units...

Champion Industries.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Model 66PW rack conveyor dishmachine accommodates 18" . 26" sheet pans and comes equipped with one-piece cast stainless-steel upper and lower spray-arm assemblies. The 44" single-tank unit features a 2-hp wash pump motor, Top-mounted...

Amana Commercial Products.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The Model RFS18MPS microwave oven features a 1.2-cu.-ft. capacity that's suited for quick heating of 13" platters of food, multiple portions or sing e entrees. Additional features include 1,800 watts of power and a removable air...

Detecto Scale Co.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Model PZ-3000 digital ingredient scale offers end-users four ways to tare weight: hands-free Lite Weigh, wall-mount pushbutton, display pushbutton, and foot-pedal. The unit features audible confirmation of zero, a large backlit LCD display...

Robot Coupe U.S.A. Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... The Model R2Dice machine and the all-metal Model CL50 unit not only slice, dice, shred, grate and julienne a variety of firm fruits and vegetables, they also dice bananas, strawberries and avocados in a choice of three sizes. The Model R2Dice...

True Food Service Equipment Inc.(product marketplace)
September 1, 2005... (Not pictured) The Model TCGR50 display case combines high-volume merchandising and refrigeration with a curved glass front for presentation of desserts and pastries. Features include three adjustable PVC-coated shelves and a low UV-emitting...

Embracing change for the better.(parting shot)
September 1, 2005... Delivering reliable and innovative solutions for customers is our top priority as a company, and the foundation for creating a consistent, quality customer experience is built upon a culture of change. Only by continually improving and...