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FER EXCLUSIVE: Virtual Edge
In an industry that typically relies on traditional drawings, one architecture firm has ventured into virtual-reality software to show clients their restaurant designs.
PRODUCTS: June 2014
APP OF THE MONTHChef Douglas Katz owns and operates Fire Food & Drink in Cleveland. The restaurant is located in a 90-year-old building with original wood floors that, although charming, are uneven. As a result, his tables wobble. Katz recently learned about FLAT Technology Inc.’s table bases, which feature a patented system of hydraulic tubing…
FER EXCLUSIVE: Smallwares & Tabletop: The Next Big Things
From a super slicer to a table cap, 11 noteworthy products emerged from a field of 56 finalists in FER’s 2014 Smallwares & Tabletop Awards.
Paper, Packaging Distributors Join Forces
Two major paper distributors are merging. Unisource Worldwide and xpedx will join forces and create a new publicly traded company. The definitive agreement was signed by xpedx parent International Paper and by UWW Holdings, the holding company of Unisource and owned indirectly by an affiliate of Bain Capital and by Georgia-Pacific. Norcross, Ga.-based Unisource is…
Halton Opens Office in Singapore
The growing market for its ventilation systems for the kitchens in Singapore’s hotels, casinos and sports venues has led Halton Group to open an office there, the 30th country in which it operates. Halton had been handling its sales from Malaysia, but created the new, separate Singapore branch to better organize its service and oversee…
NAFEM Votes In New Officers
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers elected a new slate of officers and enhanced its board of directors during the group’s annual Meeting and Management Workshop Feb. 7-10 in New Orleans. President: Michael Whiteley, CFSP, Hatco Corp. President-Elect: Kevin Fink, CFSP, Ice-O-Matic Secretary/Treasurer: Joe Carlson, CFSP, Lakeside Mfg. Eva-Marie Fox, T&S Brass &…
Star Hires Kearins As V.P./G.M.
Brian Kearins has joined Star Mfg. as vice president and general manager. Kearins will be working with David Brewer, chief operation officer-Middleby Foodservice Group, on sales and operational initiatives related to the six brands in the Star portfolio. “Brian’s track record, ability to meet goals and get results speaks for itself. His past experience in…
U.K.’s Prezzo Builds On Success
London-based Prezzo Restaurants will open up to 30 new pizza and pasta restaurants this year after serving up a healthy rise in profits and unit growth in 2013. The casual-dining chain opened 28 new sites last year as it expanded to 237 outlets across the U.K., as far north as Aberdeen, Scotland, to the southern…
Vulcan/ITW FEG Announces Personnel Changes In Chain And Steam Cooking Units
Vulcan/ITW Food Equipment Group has enhanced its sales and business-development team with three new appointments. Tim Welsh, a 10-year company veteran, has been promoted to the post of sales director-Chain Cooking Business unit. He is now responsible for managing and coordinating several initiatives for Vulcan’s recently formed Chain and Retail division. He also will oversee…
The Cheesecake Factory Plans Expansion In Asia
The Cheesecake Factory sees opportunity in Asia. The Calabasas Hills, Calif., chain has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Hong Kong-based Maxim’s Caterers to build and operate its restaurants. The agreement provides for the development of at least 14 restaurants over the next 10 years in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with the…
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