Jim Webb, the founder of Webb Design, died Oct. 24 from cancer. He was 58.Webb started the Tustin, Calif., firm in 1989 and became known as a top designer across the foodservice spectrum. His projects included schools, colleges, healthcare, B&I, hotels, resorts and restaurants. Managing Principal Gina Brinegar, who will take over management of the…

TableCraft Products Co. has acquired Professional Bakeware Co., a maker of cast aluminum and coated buffetware. All of Professional’s products are now available under TableCraft’s protective product line. Its cast aluminum products will be wrapped into TableCraft’s SaferFood Solutions line. “Because of their durability and superior heat retention abilities, Professional Bakeware’s aluminum-based products are perfect…

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No matter the weather, it’s showtime. Organizers of the Nov. 10-12 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show are forging ahead as the New York/New Jersey area continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, and there is lot to look forward to for attendees. FER reader can receive free registration through the show’s website by entering FER2012 in…

The Middleby Corp. has added another foodservice equipment maker to its wide-ranging stable of brands. Middleby announced Oct. 31 that it has acquired Nieco Corp., a West Coast maker of automatic broilers for a broad range of foodservice segments. Nieco, based in Windsor, Calif., began as a sheet-metal manufacturer in 1905. Today it reports annual…